BLM is reminded
to include the names and contact information of persons outside of
the agency who were consulted on the information collection
contained in this submission.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2006
08/31/2006
08/31/2003
264
0
276
3,652
0
3,760
3,000
0
3,000
The regulations at 43 CFR 3500-3590
provide of the leasing of solid minerals other than coal and oil
shale. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) needs the information to
determine who is conducting operations on the public lands and that
said opera- tions are conducted in a manner that is consistent with
the regulations and envionmental requirements in accordance with
the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act.
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.