Statewide or Nationwide Personal Mineral Bond for Prospecting Permits and Leases -- Coal, Sodium, Phosphate, Potassiium, Sulphur, and Other Mineral Deposits
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. OMB reminds the Agency, however, it should consult with up to 9 outside entities at least once every 3 years even if the collection of information has not changed.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2028
12/31/2028
12/31/2028
506
0
506
27,276
0
27,276
2,051,690
0
2,051,690
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) seeks to renew with changes the information collection pertaining to the leasing of solid minerals other than coal and oil shale other than coal and oil shale on Federal land, and the development of those leases. Respondents affected by this information collection request are those who desire to obtain a lease for Federal minerals other than coal and oil shale, and operators of such leases. The regulations at 43 CFR part 3500 apply to operations for discovery, testing, development, mining, reclamation, and processing. The direct final rule for Part 3500 (RIN 1004-AF18) removes outdated information collections from the BLMâs regulations.
The direct final rule for RIN 1004-AF18 rescinds 43 CFR 3517.10 through 3517.16 resulting in the removal of the information collection in 3517.15.In addition to program changes resulting from the pertinent direct final rules, there is an adjustment in the non-hour cost burden of +$625. This adjustment results from updating estimated costs due to routine inflation adjustments. This adjustment is not part of the direct final rules.
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:
(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;
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.
Form 3520-7 _____ Lease
2026.01.28 DMR changes to 3520-007 NEL Lease Form.docx
1004-0121-60-day FRN PUBLISHED.pdf
Production Records (43 CFR 3597.1 and 3597.2)