84 FR 33283 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Coal Management

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), are proposing to renew an information collection.

[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 134 (Friday, July 12, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33283-33284]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2019-14790]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[LLWO320000, SBY Fund: 19x; OMB Control Number 1004-0073]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Coal Management

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, 
the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), are proposing to renew an 
information collection.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
September 10, 2019.

ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this information collection request 
(ICR) by mail to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land 
Management, 1849 C Street NW, Room 2134LM, Washington, DC 20240, 
Attention: Jean Sonneman; or by email to [email protected]. Please 
reference OMB Control Number 1004-0073 in the subject line of your 
comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR, contact Jason Powell by email at [email protected], or 
by telephone at 202-912-7502.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, we provide the general public and other Federal agencies 
with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and 
continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact 
of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's 
reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information 
collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired 
format.
    We are soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is described 
below. We are especially interested in public comment addressing the 
following issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to the proper 
functions of the BLM; (2) will this information be processed and used 
in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how 
might the BLM enhance the quality, utility, and

[[Page 33284]]

clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the BLM 
minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including 
through the use of information technology.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request 
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone 
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in 
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including 
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available 
at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your 
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot 
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
    Abstract: This collection enables the BLM to learn the extent and 
qualities of Federal coal resources; evaluate the environmental impacts 
of coal leasing and development; determine the qualifications of 
prospective lessees to acquire and hold Federal coal leases; and ensure 
lessee compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and lease 
terms and conditions.
    Title of Collection: Coal Management.
    OMB Control Number: 1004-0073.
    Form Numbers: 3440-1, Application and License to Mine Coal (Free 
Use); and 3400-12, Coal Lease.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Applicants for, and holders of, coal 
exploration licenses; applicants/bidders for, and holders of, coal 
leases; applicants for, and holders of, licenses to mine coal; and 
surface owners and State and tribal governments whose lands overlie 
coal deposits.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 1,017.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 1,017.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies from 1 to 800 hours.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 19,897.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain and retain benefit.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
    Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $943,153.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required 
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number.
    The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Jean Sonneman,
Bureau of Land Management, Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2019-14790 Filed 7-11-19; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-84-P