Onshore Geophysical Exploration (43 CFR Part 3150 and 36 CFR Parts 228 and 251)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form BLM Form 3150-4 / Notice of Intent and Authorization to Conduct Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration Operations / Alaska Form	Modified
Form BLM Form 3150-5 / Notice of Completion of OIl and Gas Geophysical Exploration Operations Form	Modified
Form BLM Form 3150-4 / Notice of Intent and Authorization to Conduct Oil and Gas Exploration Operations / Outside Alaska Form	Modified
2018 30-day notice for 1004-0162.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-08-07
Supporting Statement 1004-0162 5 29 2018.doc Supporting Statement A	2018-05-29
43 CFR Part 3150.mht Supplementary Document	2018-05-24
36 CFR Part 251.docx Supplementary Document	2018-05-24
36 CFR Part 228.docx Supplementary Document	2018-05-24
60-day notice for 1004-0162 March 2 2018.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-03-05

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
201626	Notice of Intent and Authorization to Conduct Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration Operations / Alaska Form	Modified
187935	Data and Information Obtained in Carrying Out Exploration Plan in Alaska	Unchanged
187931	Notice of Completion of OIl and Gas Geophysical Exploration Operations Form	Modified
10560	Notice of Intent and Authorization to Conduct Oil and Gas Exploration Operations / Outside Alaska Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1004-0162	ICR Reference No: 201801-1004-003
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201410-1004-002
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BLM	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Onshore Geophysical Exploration (43 CFR Part 3150 and 36 CFR Parts 228 and 251)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/01/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/07/2018
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2021	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2018
Responses	23	0	100
Time Burden (Hours)	18	0	65
Cost Burden (Dollars)	25	0	25

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Abstract: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service (FS) seek to renew this collection. The information that is collected assists the BLM and the FS in ensuring that geophysical exploration is conducted in a manner consistent with statutes, regulations, land use plans, and environmental documents. The requested modifications would update forms to incorporate current technology.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 30 USC 181 Name of Law: Mineral Leasing Act
   US Code: 30 USC 341 Name of Law: Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands
   US Code: 42 USC 4321 Name of Law: National Environmental Policy Act
   US Code: 43 USC 1701 Name of Law: Federal Land Policy and Management Act
   US Code: 30 USC 181 Name of Law: Federal Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Reform Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 9025	03/02/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 38724	08/07/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Notice of Completion of OIl and Gas Geophysical Exploration Operations	BLM Form 3150-5 / FS Form 2800-16a	Notice of Completion of Geophysical Exploration Operations
Notice of Intent and Authorization to Conduct Oil and Gas Exploration Operations / Outside Alaska	BLM Form 3150-4 / FS form 2800-16	Notice of Intent and Authorization to Conduct Geophysical Exploration Operations
Data and Information Obtained in Carrying Out Exploration Plan in Alaska
Notice of Intent and Authorization to Conduct Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration Operations / Alaska	BLM Form 3150-4 / FS Form 2800-16	Notice of Intent and Authorization to Conduct Geophysical Exploration Operations

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	23	100	0	0	-77	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	18	65	0	0	-47	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	25	25	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Program Changes The BLM and the FS propose to revise the titles of the two forms by removing the words “Oil and Gas.” The FS uses this form to collect information on geophysical exploration for various minerals, including oil and gas under 36 CFR Parts 228 and 251. The agencies also propose to revise the two forms by: • Updating CFR citations; • Updating Privacy Act information; and • Making other revisions noted in the following list. All of these program changes would improve the accuracy and usefulness of the forms. Adjustments The adjustments in hour burden are due to changes in the estimated number of responses, as follows: Notice of Intent and Request to Conduct Geophysical Exploration Operations / Outside Alaska: The number of responses has been adjusted downward by 32, from 45 to 13. This adjustment results in a downward adjustment by 32 hours for this activity, from 45 to 13. Notice of Completion of Geophysical Exploration Operations: The number of responses has been adjusted downward by 45, from 53 to 8. This adjustment results in a downward adjustment by 15 hours for this activity, from 17.67 to 2.67 hours. Cumulatively, the estimated number of responses has been reduced by 77, from 100 to 23. The hour burden has been reduced by 47 hours, from 64.67 hours to 17.67 hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $13,941

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 08/07/2018

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