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[FR Doc No: 94-7748]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Minerals Management Service

 

Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and 
Budget for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

    The justification for the collection of information listed below 
has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for renewed 
approval under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 
chapter 35). Copies of the justification and related information may be 
obtained by contacting Jeane Kalas at 303-231-3046. Comments and 
suggestions on the requirement should be made directly to the bureau 
clearance officer at the telephone number listed below and to the 
Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (1010-
0087), Washington, DC 20503, telephone 202-395-7340.
    Title: Information Collection Related to Cooperative Agreements.
    Abstract: States and Indian Tribes may voluntarily request the 
Director of the Minerals Management Service (MMS) for the opportunity 
to enter into cooperative agreements allowing the State or Tribe to 
carry out royalty audits for MMS. The State or Indian Tribe must submit 
an application to MMS detailing the activities to be undertaken, the 
term of the agreement, and the estimated budget, and also present 
evidence that the State or Tribe can meet the standards established by 
the Secretary of the Interior for audits to be conducted under the 
agreement. Eligible audit activities are 100 percent reimbursable upon 
the submission of a quarterly progress report and a voucher summarizing 
quarterly costs. Annual work plans and budgets are required each year 
the cooperative agreement is in effect.
    Bureau Form Number: None.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Description of Respondents: States and Indian Tribes.
    Estimated Completion Time: 144 hours first year; 72 hours 
subsequent years.
    Annual Responses: 2 first-time applicants; 5 established 
agreements.
    Annual Burden Hours: 288 hours for applicants; 360 hours for 
established agreements.
    Bureau Clearance Officer: Arthur Quintana, 703-787-1101.

    Dated: January 19, 1994.
Donald L. Sant,
Acting Associate Director for Royalty Management.
[FR Doc. 94-7748 Filed 3-31-94; 8:45 am]
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