[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 143 (Friday, July 25, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40101-40102]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-19593]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[WO-320-1330-01-24 1A]
Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection
OMB Approval Number 1004-0073
Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and
Budget for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
The proposed renewal for the collection of information listed below
has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval
under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter
35). On April 14, 1997, the BLM published a notice in the Federal
Register (62 FR 11842) requesting comments on the collection. The
comment period ended
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June 13, 1997. No comments were received.
Copies of the proposed collection of information and related forms
and explanatory material may be obtained by contacting the Bureau's
Clearance Officer at the phone number listed below. Any further
comments and suggestions as regards the requirement should be made
directly to the Bureau Clearance Officer and to the Office of
Management and Budget, Desk Officer, for the Interior Department (1004-
0073), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Washington, D.C.,
20503, telephone (202) 395-7340.
OMB is required to respond to this request within 60 days but may
respond after 30 days. For maximum consideration, your comments and
suggestions on the requirement should be made within 30 days directly
to the Office of Management and Budget, Interior Department Desk
Officer (1004-0073), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Washington, D.C. 20503, telephone (202) 395-7340. Please provide a copy
of your comments to the Bureau Clearance Officer (WO-630), 1849 C St.,
N.W., Mail Stop 401LS, Washington, D.C. 20240.
Nature of Comments: We specifically request your comments on the
following:
1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of the Bureau, including whether
the information will have practical utility;
2. The accuracy of the Bureau's estimate of the burden of the
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology
and assumptions used;
3. The quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected; and
4. How to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated
electronic, mechanical, or other forms of information technology.
Title: Coal Management (43 CFR 3400).
OMB Approval Number: 1004-0073.
Abstract: Respondents supply information which will be used to
determine procedures for the leasing of coal. The information supplied
allows the Bureau of Land Management to determine that operations are
conducted in a manner consistent with the regulations and environmental
requirements in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969, as amended.
Form Numbers: 3400-12, 3440-1.
Frequency: On occasion.
Description of Respondents: Those seeking to lease coal.
Estimated Completion Times:
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Number of Hours/
Type of application responses response Total hours
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Exploration License..................................................... 10 30 300
Coal & Resource Information............................................. 5 3 15
Surface Owner Consultation.............................................. 50 1 50
Exp. of Leasing Interest................................................ 5 6.6 32
Notice of Sale.......................................................... 20 3 60
Leasing on Application.................................................. 2 150 300
Surface Owner Consent................................................... 10 10 100
PRLA.................................................................... 2 150 300
Lease Modification...................................................... 10 35 350
License to Mine......................................................... 2 5 10
Lease Transfer (incl assignments)....................................... 30 10 300
Sp. Leasing Qual........................................................ 10 4 40
Bonding Requirements.................................................... 10 40 400
Lease Form.............................................................. 5 1 5
Exploration Plans....................................................... 50 59 2,950
Res. Rec. and Protection Plans.......................................... 30 174.8 5,245
Mining Plans............................................................ 10 457.5 4,575
Changes in Plans........................................................ 100 29.5 2,950
Mining Operations Maps.................................................. 650 11.30 7,350
Pref. Standards for Exploration......................................... 90 1.75 158
Unexpected Wells........................................................ 10 1 10
Exploration Reports..................................................... 50 7.5 375
Royalty and Rental Reductions........................................... 10 150 1,500
Suspensions............................................................. 10 14.4 144
Corr. Repts. for Noncompliance.......................................... 90 3.75 338
LMU Applications/Requirements........................................... 10 32 320
Totals.............................................................. 1,281 ............ 29,377
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BLM estimates that it will take an average of nineteen hours to
complete the applications, petitions, offers and statements required.
The applicants will have access to records, plats and maps necessary
for providing legal land descriptions. The type of information
necessary is outlined in the regulations and is already maintained by
the respondents for their own record keeping purposes and needs only to
be complied in a reasonable format. The estimate also includes the time
required for assembling the information, as well as the time of
clerical personnel if needed. BLM estimates that approximately 1,281
filings will be made annually for a total of 29,377 reporting hours.
Annual Responses: 1281.
Annual Burden Hours: 29,377.
Bureau Clearance Officer: Carole Smith, (202) 452-0367.
Dated: July 17, 1997.
Carole Smith,
Bureau of Land Management Information Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-19593 Filed 7-24-97; 8:45 am]
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