[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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