80 FR 38459 - Renewal of Approved Information Collection
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 128 (July 6, 2015)
Bureau of Land Management
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 128 (July 6, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 128 (Monday, July 6, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 38459-38461] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-16440] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LL WO31000.L13100000.PB0000.15X] Renewal of Approved Information Collection AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: 30-day notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue the collection of information from respondents who provide certain information in order to conduct onshore oil and gas geophysical exploration on lands managed by the BLM or the U.S. Forest Service. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) previously approved this information collection activity, and assigned it control number 1004-0162. DATES: The OMB is required to respond to this information collection request within 60 days but may respond after 30 days. For maximum consideration, written comments should be received on or before August 5, 2015. ADDRESSES: Please submit comments directly to the Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior (OMB #1004-0162), Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, fax 202-395-5806, or by electronic mail at [email protected]. Please provide a copy of your comments to the BLM. You may do so via mail, fax, or electronic mail. Mail: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street, NW., Room 2134LM, Attention: Jean Sonneman, Washington, DC 20240. Fax: to Jean Sonneman at 202-245-0050. Electronic mail: [email protected]. Please indicate ``Attn: 1004-0162'' regardless of the form of your comments. [[Page 38460]] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Spencer, at 202-912-7146. Persons who use a telecommunication device for the deaf may call the Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339, to leave a message for Ms. Spencer. You may also review the information collection request online at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501- 3521) and OMB regulations at 5 CFR part 1320 provide that an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Until OMB approves a collection of information, you are not obligated to respond. In order to obtain and renew an OMB control number, Federal agencies are required to seek public comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8(d) and 1320.12(a)). As required at 5 CFR 1320.8(d), the BLM published a 60-day notice in the Federal Register on December 24, 2014 (79 FR 77523), and the comment period ended February 23, 2015. The BLM received one comment in response to the notice, from DJ Environmental, Inc. The commenter expressed confusion owing to the lack of a specific proposal in the notice, and asked if the notice is a simple matter of continuing a geophysical Notice of Intent as currently written. The BLM responded to the commenter via email, explaining that the notice pertains to a collection of information defined in the PRA, the BLM is planning to seek renewal of control number 1004-0162, and the notice is the first step in the renewal process. The collection of information was not modified in response to this comment. During the approval period, the BLM consulted with several respondents via email, to solicit comments on the burden hours and cost estimates, availability of data, frequency of collection, and clarity of instructions. Two respondents provided feedback. One respondent suggested limiting the scope of what is reported on item 5, page 1 of the Notice of Completion form, to places where surface disturbance has not been reclaimed and to show those areas on a U.S. Geological Survey topographic map. At present, that item reads, ``Describe any surface disturbance and how you reclaimed it.'' In response to the respondent's comment, the BLM decided to change this item to ``Describe any surface disturbance, its location, and how you reclaimed it.'' The BLM needs this description in order to locate all disturbed areas and ensure that reclamation is completed adequately. Both respondents addressed items on the Notice of Intent form. One respondent requested better guidance on what is needed for ``Describe the survey type'' and better definition for ``Describe the survey method.'' The other respondent suggested changing ``Describe the survey type'' to seismic type, and the ``Describe the survey method'' to seismic method. This respondent also suggested that item 1 include geographic information system (GIS) shape files, and that item 4 should ask when the starting date will be for the casual use survey, as well as for exploration. Item 1 of the Notice of Intent form already requires submission of GIS data in a format that is useful for the BLM and will not be modified to include GIS shape files. However, item 1 will be changed to ``A separate Plan of Operations is attached addressing items 1-5 below, in order to improve the clarity of the instruction.'' The BLM will leave item 4 the same since it is common for the casual use surveys to be started and completed as soon as possible. The BLM's main concern is when the equipment will be on location. Regarding the survey type and method, the BLM will not make the requested change. Seismic is a type of survey or method, in addition to other types of surveys or methods used, for example, electromagnetic. The BLM now requests comments on the following subjects: 1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper functioning of the BLM, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. The accuracy of the BLM's estimate of the burden of collecting the 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 information collection burden on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other forms of information technology. Please send comments as directed under ADDRESSES and DATES. Please refer to OMB control number 1004-0162 in your correspondence. 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. The following information pertains to this request: Title: Onshore Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration (43 CFR Part 3150 and 36 CFR Parts 228 and 251). Forms: BLM Form 3150-4/FS Form 2800-16, Notice of Intent and Authorization to Conduct Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration Operations; and BLM Form 3150-5/FS Form 2800-16a, Notice of Completion of Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration Operations. OMB Control Number: 1004-0162. Abstract: Respondents supply information that enables the BLM and the U.S. Forest Service (FS) to ensure that geophysical exploration is conducted in a manner consistent with applicable statutes, regulations, land use plans, and environmental documents. Frequency: On occasion. Description of Respondents: 100 entities undertaking oil and gas geophysical exploration, i.e., activity relating to the search for evidence of oil and gas on lands managed by the BLM and the FS. Estimated Number of Responses Annually: 100. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping ``Hour'' Burden Annually: 65. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping ``Non-Hour Cost'' Burden Annually: $25. The following table details the individual components and respective hour burdens of this information collection request: [[Page 38461]] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A. B. C. D. Type of response Number of responses....... Time per response......... Total hours (Column B x Column C) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notice of Intent and Request to Conduct 45 (20 to BLM and 25 to 1 hour.................... 45 Geophysical Exploration Operations/ FS). Outside Alaska. 43 CFR 3151.1 BLM Form 3150-4/FS Form 2800-16. Notice of Intent and Request to Conduct 1......................... 1 hour.................... 1 Geophysical Exploration Operations/ Alaska 43 CFR 3152.1, 3152.3, 3152.4, and 3152.5 BLM Form 3150-4. Notice of Completion of Geophysical 53 (28 to BLM and 25 to 20 minutes................ 18 Exploration Operations 43 CFR 3151.2 FS). and 3152.7 BLM Form 3150-5/FS Form 2800- 16a. Data and Information Obtained in 1......................... 1 hour.................... 1 Carrying Out Exploration Plan (Alaska only) 43 CFR 3152.6. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Totals.............................. 100....................... .......................... 65 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jean Sonneman, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Bureau of Land Management. [FR Doc. 2015-16440 Filed 7-2-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-84-P
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goals express the intentions of the Polar Request for Public Comments 16 U.S.C. 1533(f), as well as section
Bear Plan and will be used to guide We request written comments on the 115(b) of the MMPA, 16 U.S.C.
management, research, monitoring, and draft Polar Bear Plan. All comments 1383b(b). We publish this notice under
communication. They include the goals received by the date specified in DATES ESA section 4(f) (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
of the MMPA and the ESA, as they will be considered prior to finalization Dated: June 5, 2015.
relate to polar bear conservation and of the Polar Bear Plan. If you wish to Geoffrey L. Haskett,
recovery. Beyond the statutory comment, you may submit your Regional Director, Alaska Region, U.S. Fish
mandates, the fundamental goals also comments and materials concerning this and Wildlife Service.
reflect the input and aspirations of Plan by one of the methods listed in [FR Doc. 2015–16249 Filed 7–2–15; 8:45 am]
stakeholders closely connected with ADDRESSES. BILLING CODE 4310–55–P
polar bears and their habitat, including Comments and materials received, as
the State of Alaska, the North Slope well as supporting documentation used
Borough, Alaska Native peoples, the in preparation of the recovery plan, will DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Polar Bear Range States, conservation be available for inspection, during
groups, and the oil and gas industry. In normal business hours at the Service’s Bureau of Land Management
most cases, the fundamental goals Anchorage office (see FOR FURTHER
represent range-wide objectives, but the INFORMATION CONTACT). [LL WO31000.L13100000.PB0000.15X]
specific applications under this Polar This draft Polar Bear Plan represents
Bear Plan pertain primarily to the polar the views and interpretations of the Renewal of Approved Information
bear subpopulations (or stocks) present Service regarding the conservation and Collection
in Alaska. The goals call for a focus on recovery of the polar bear only. The
conservation of polar bears while AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management,
Service’s approach set forth in this draft
recognizing values associated with Interior.
Polar Bear Plan does not necessarily
subsistence take, human safety, and preclude other approaches in ACTION: 30-day notice and request for
economic activity. The draft Polar Bear developing ESA recovery plans or comments.
Plan also contains specific recovery MMPA conservation plans. We seek
criteria, expressed in demographic and SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land
comments from the public regarding Management (BLM) has submitted an
threats-based terms, to determine when viable alternatives for plans involving
the polar bear should be considered for information collection request to the
ice-dependent species and will consider Office of Management and Budget
delisting under the ESA, and all comments prior to finalizing this
demographic criteria to guide satisfying (OMB) to continue the collection of
plan. information from respondents who
the conservation goals of the MMPA. In addition, we specifically seek provide certain information in order to
Conservation and recovery actions are comments on the following: conduct onshore oil and gas geophysical
specified in the Polar Bear Plan. The (1) The scope and description of the exploration on lands managed by the
single most important action for the six fundamental goals. BLM or the U.S. Forest Service. The
recovery of polar bears is global (2) The suitability and feasibility of Office of Management and Budget
reduction of atmospheric greenhouse the MMPA demographic criteria related (OMB) previously approved this
gases, which, if achieved, should result to human-caused removals and to the information collection activity, and
in reduced global climate change, health of the marine ecosystem of which assigned it control number 1004–0162.
including Arctic warming and sea ice polar bears are part.
loss. Along with communicating that DATES: The OMB is required to respond
(3) The suitability and feasibility of
fact, the Polar Bear Plan identifies a the ESA fundamental, demographic, and to this information collection request
suite of high-profile actions designed to threats-based recovery criteria. within 60 days but may respond after 30
ensure that polar bears remain in (4) The use of ecoregions as recovery days. For maximum consideration,
sufficient number and diversity so that units to represent the genetic, written comments should be received
they are in a position to recover once behavioral, life-history, and ecological on or before August 5, 2015.
climate change is addressed. Those diversity of the species. ADDRESSES: Please submit comments
actions include the following: (5) The conservation strategy and directly to the Desk Officer for the
• Limit global atmospheric levels of specific suite of high-priority Department of the Interior (OMB #1004–
greenhouse gases to levels appropriate conservation and recovery actions. 0162), Office of Management and
for supporting polar bear recovery and Budget, Office of Information and
Public Availability of Comments Regulatory Affairs, fax 202–395–5806,
conservation, primarily by reducing
greenhouse gas emissions Support Before including your address, phone or by electronic mail at OIRA_
international conservation efforts number, email address, or other submission@omb.eop.gov.
through the Range States relationships personal identifying information in your Please provide a copy of your
comment, you should be aware that comments to the BLM. You may do so
• Manage human–bear conflicts via mail, fax, or electronic mail.
your entire comment—including your
• Collaboratively manage subsistence personal identifying information—may Mail: U.S. Department of the Interior,
harvest be made publicly available at any time. Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C
• Protect denning habitat While you can ask us in your comment Street, NW., Room 2134LM, Attention:
to withhold your personal identifying Jean Sonneman, Washington, DC 20240.
• Minimize risks of contamination
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cannot guarantee that we will be able to 0050.
• Conduct strategic monitoring and do so. Electronic mail: Jean_Sonneman@
research blm.gov.
The full cost of implementing this Authority Please indicate ‘‘Attn: 1004–0162’’
Polar Bear Plan over the next 5 years is We developed our draft recovery plan regardless of the form of your
approximately $12,921,200. under the authority of ESA section 4(f), comments.
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A. B. C. D.
Type of response Number of responses Time per response Total hours
(Column B ×
Column C)
Notice of Intent and Request to Conduct Geophysical Explo- 45 (20 to BLM and 25 to FS) 1 hour ...................................... 45
ration Operations/Outside Alaska. 43 CFR 3151.1 BLM
Form 3150–4/FS Form 2800–16.
Notice of Intent and Request to Conduct Geophysical Explo- 1 .............................................. 1 hour ...................................... 1
ration Operations/Alaska 43 CFR 3152.1, 3152.3, 3152.4,
and 3152.5 BLM Form 3150–4.
Notice of Completion of Geophysical Exploration Operations 53 (28 to BLM and 25 to FS) 20 minutes .............................. 18
43 CFR 3151.2 and 3152.7 BLM Form 3150–5/FS Form
2800–16a.
Data and Information Obtained in Carrying Out Exploration 1 .............................................. 1 hour ...................................... 1
Plan (Alaska only) 43 CFR 3152.6.
Totals ................................................................................. 100 .......................................... ................................................. 65
Jean Sonneman, Shorebird Management Plan in your comment, you should be aware
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ADDRESSES: The Commission members members. Interested persons may make AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
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The 299th meeting of the Cape Cod requests should be made to the Park Advisory Committee Act (16 U.S.C.
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conference room at Headquarters, 99 to Public Law 87–126, as amended by Monument Subsistence Resource
Marconi Station Road, in Wellfleet, Public Law 105–280. The purpose of the Commission (SRC), the Kobuk Valley
Massachusetts to discuss the following: Commission is to consult with the National Park SRC, and the Denali
1. Adoption of Agenda Secretary of the Interior, or her National Park SRC will hold public
2. Approval of Minutes of Previous designee, with respect to matters meetings to develop and continue work
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4. Reports of Subcommittees carrying out the provisions of sections 4 regulatory proposals and resource
Update of Pilgrim Nuclear Plant and 5 of the Act establishing the management issues. The NPS SRC
Emergency Planning Subcommittee Seashore. program is authorized by Section 808 of
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