Mining and Mining Claims and Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights, 36 CFR 9, Subparts A and B

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
1024-0064 Mining Claims SSA (1.6.2026).docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-01-06	Available
54 U.S.C. § 300101 National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-06-30	Available
54 U.S.C. 100701 - Protection, Interpretation, and Research in System.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-06-30	Available
NPS OG Oper Handbook Oct 2006.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-01-06	Available
60-Day FRN 1024-0064 Mining Claims (90FR42776).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-01-06	Available
1024-0064 30-day FRN (91 FR 9639).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-02-26	Available
54 USC 100731-100737 Mining Activities with System Units.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-01-06	Available
Mining in the Parks Act.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-06-23	Available
36 CFR Part 9, Subpart A Regulations (1).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-06-23	Available
36 CFR Part 9, Subpart B Regulations.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-06-23	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
46509	Non-Federal Oil and Gas Operations	Instruction	Removed
236293	Public Participation	Instruction	Unchanged
236292	Reconsideration and Appeals	Instruction	Unchanged
236291	Well Plugging	Instruction	Modified
236290	Change of Operator	Instruction	Unchanged
236289	Modification to an Operation	Instruction	Unchanged
236288	Financial Assurance	Instruction	Modified
236287	Reporting for Hydraulic Fracturing	Instruction	Unchanged
236286	Report - Verify Compliance with Permit	Instruction	Modified
236285	Notification - Discovery of Cultural or Scientific Resources	Instruction	Unchanged
236284	Written Report - Accidents Involving Serious injuries/Deaths and Fires/Spills	Instruction	Modified
236283	Notification - Accidents Involving Serious Injuries/Deaths and Fires/Spills	Instruction	Modified
236282	Third-Party Monitor Report	Instruction	Modified
236281	Compliance Affidavit	Instruction	Modified
236280	Operating Standards (Production) - Signage to identify wells	Instruction	Modified
236279	Operating Standards (Production) - Document maintenance of mechanical integrity	Instruction	Modified
236278	Operating Standards (Stimulation Operations) - Report of accident	Instruction	Modified
236277	Operating Standards (Stimulation Operations) - Notify Superintendent if mechanical integrity is lost	Instruction	Modified
236276	Operating Standards (Stimulation Operations) - Record treating pressures	Instruction	Modified
236275	Operating Standards (Stimulation Operations) - Demonstrate mechanical integrity	Instruction	Modified
236274	Operations Permit (New Operations) - Application	Instruction	Modified
236273	Accessing Oil and Gas Rights From a Surface Location Outside the Park Boundary – Notice of Change	Instruction	Modified
236272	Accessing Oil and Gas Rights From a Surface Location Outside the Park Boundary – Application for Exemption	Instruction	Modified
236271	Extension of Temporary Access Permit	Instruction	Unchanged
236270	Application for Temporary Access Permit	Instruction	Modified
236269	Previously Exempt Operations	Instruction	Modified
11103	Mining and Mining Claims	Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1024-0064	ICR Reference No: 202512-1024-005
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202206-1024-002
Agency/Subagency: DOI/NPS	Agency Tracking No: 36 CFR Part 9, EXT.
Title: Mining and Mining Claims and Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights, 36 CFR 9, Subparts A and B
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 02/26/2026

table that charts list comparision

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2026
Responses	799	1,451
Time Burden (Hours)	3,473	10,752
Cost Burden (Dollars)	102,300	123,392

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Abstract: The Organic Act of 1916 (NPS Organic Act) (54 U.S.C. §100101 et seq.) authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to develop regulations for national park units under the Department's jurisdiction. The Mining in the Parks Act (54 U.S.C. §100731 et seq.) directs the Secretary of the Interior to regulate all operations in park units in connection with the exercise of mineral rights on patented and unpatented mining claims. The National Park Service (NPS, we) regulations at 36 CFR Part 9, Subparts A and B, ensure that mining and non-Federal oil and gas activities on units of the National Park System are conducted in a manner consistent with preserving each unit for the benefit of present and future generations. Operators must submit specific information describing their future development plans, including steps to mitigate the impacts, and must not conduct any operations until they have NPS approval.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 54 USC 300101 Name of Law: National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA)
   US Code: 54 USC 100731-100737 Name of Law: MINING ACTIVITY WITHIN SYSTEM UNITS
   US Code: 54 USC 100071 Name of Law: Protection, Interpretation, and Research in System
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 42776	09/04/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 9639	02/26/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 26

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Accessing Oil and Gas Rights From a Surface Location Outside the Park Boundary – Application for Exemption
Accessing Oil and Gas Rights From a Surface Location Outside the Park Boundary – Notice of Change
Application for Temporary Access Permit
Change of Operator
Compliance Affidavit
Extension of Temporary Access Permit
Financial Assurance
Mining and Mining Claims
Modification to an Operation
Non-Federal Oil and Gas Operations
Notification - Accidents Involving Serious Injuries/Deaths and Fires/Spills
Notification - Discovery of Cultural or Scientific Resources
Operating Standards (Production) - Document maintenance of mechanical integrity
Operating Standards (Production) - Signage to identify wells
Operating Standards (Stimulation Operations) - Demonstrate mechanical integrity
Operating Standards (Stimulation Operations) - Notify Superintendent if mechanical integrity is lost
Operating Standards (Stimulation Operations) - Record treating pressures
Operating Standards (Stimulation Operations) - Report of accident
Operations Permit (New Operations) - Application
Previously Exempt Operations
Public Participation
Reconsideration and Appeals
Report - Verify Compliance with Permit
Reporting for Hydraulic Fracturing
Third-Party Monitor Report
Well Plugging
Written Report - Accidents Involving Serious injuries/Deaths and Fires/Spills

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list of burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	799	1,451	0	0	-652	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,473	10,752	0	0	-7,279	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	102,300	123,392	0	0	-21,092	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Since the last renewal cycle, the National Park Service (NPS) has implemented a new oil and gas inspection program designed to improve oversight and data accuracy. This update reflects a net decrease of 652 responses, which results in a reduction of 7,279 burden hours. Additionally, non-hour costs now only include monitoring operations for wells, as other cost components have been eliminated through program improvements and streamlined processes.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $494,613

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 02/26/2026

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