97-2234. Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection; Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4320-4321]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-2234]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
[WO-320-01-24 1A; OMB Approval Number 1004--0121]


Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection; 
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 March 21, 1996, the BLM published

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a notice in the Federal Register (61 FR 11649) requesting comments on 
the collection. The comment period ended May 20, 1996. One comment was 
received from the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National 
Mining Association, who stated that ``[t]he NMA supports this proposal 
which will assist BLM in efficient administration and management of 
mineral development activities.''
    Copies of the proposed collection of information and related forms 
and materials may be obtained by contacting the Bureau's Clearance 
Office at the phone number listed below. Any other 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 (1004-0121), Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Washington, D.C., 20503, telephone 
[phone].
    Nature of Comments: The public is asked to comment as to:
    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: Leasing of Solid Minerals Other Than Coal and Oil Shale (43 
CFR 3500).
    OMB Approval Number: 1004-0121.
    Abstract: Respondents supply information which will be used to 
determine procedures for the leasing of solid minerals other than coal 
and oil shale. 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: 3504-1, 3504-3, 3504-4, 3510-2, 3520-7, 3510-1.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Description of Respondents: Those seeking to lease solid minerals 
other than coal and oil shale.
    Estimated Completion Time:

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                                    Number of      Hours/               
       Type of application          responses     response   Total hours
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Prospecting Permit...............          325          5/6          271
Exploration plan for Prospecting                                        
 Permit..........................          250           10        2,500
Prospecting Permit Extension.....          125            1          125
Preference Right Lease...........           25           10          250
Competitive Lease Bids...........           12            1          112
Fringe acreage/Lease Modification           10            2           20
Assignments/Sublease.............           50            2          100
Lease Renewals/Adjustments.......           30            2           60
Use Permit.......................            6            2           12
Exploration License..............           10            3           30
Development Contract.............            3            3            9
Bonding..........................          400          5/6          333
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    Total........................        1,246  ...........        3,722
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    BLM estimates that it will take an average of three 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 recordkeeping purposes and needs only to 
be compiled 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 1,246 
filings will be made annually for a total of 3,722 reporting hours.
    Annual Responses: 1246.
     Annual Burden Hours: 3722.
    Bureau Clearance Officer: Wendy Spencer, [phone].

    Dated: January 18, 1997.
Annetta Cheek,
Regulatory Management Team.
[FR Doc. 97-2234 Filed 1-29-97; 8:45 am]
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