81 FR 40918 - Renewal of Agency Information Collection for Energy Resource Development Program Grants

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Indian Affairs

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 121 (June 23, 2016)

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for renewal of the collection of information for grants under the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development, Energy and Mineral Development Program, authorized by OMB Control Number 1076-0174. This information collection expires June 30, 2016.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 121 (Thursday, June 23, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40918-40919]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-14841]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs

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Renewal of Agency Information Collection for Energy Resource 
Development Program Grants

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of submission to OMB.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has submitted to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) a request for renewal of the collection of 
information for grants under the Office of Indian Energy and Economic 
Development, Energy and Mineral Development Program, authorized by OMB 
Control Number 1076-0174. This information collection expires June 30, 
2016.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
July 25, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Please submit your comments to the Desk Officer for the 
Department of the Interior at the Office of Management and Budget, by 
facsimile to (202) 395-5806 or you may send an email to: 
[email protected]. Also please send a copy of your comments 
to Rebecca Naragon, U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Indian 
Energy and Economic Development, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., MS-16-
SIB, Washington, DC 20245; email: [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Naragon, U.S. Department of 
the Interior, Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development, 1951 
Constitution Avenue NW., MS-16-SIB, Washington, DC 20245; email: 
[email protected]. You may review the information collection 
request online at http://www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to 
review Department of the Interior collections under review by OMB.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    The Energy Policy Act of 2005, 25 U.S.C. 3502(a)(2)(B) authorizes 
the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants to assist Indian Tribes 
in the development of energy resources and further the goal of Indian 
self-determination.
    The Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED) 
administers and manages the energy resource development grant program 
under the Energy and Minerals Development Program (EMDP). Congress may 
appropriate funds to EMDP on a year-to-year basis. When funding is 
available, IEED may solicit proposals for energy resource development 
projects from Indian Tribes and Tribal energy resource development 
organizations for use in carrying out projects to promote the 
integration of energy resources, and to process, use or develop those 
energy resources on Indian land. The projects may be in the areas of 
exploration, assessment, development, feasibility, or market studies. 
Indian Tribes that

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would like to apply for an EMDP grant must submit an application that 
includes certain information, and must assist IEED by providing 
information in support of any National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 
analyses. Upon acceptance of an application, a Tribe must then submit 
one--to two--page quarterly progress reports summarizing events, 
accomplishments, problems and/or results in executing the project. 
Quarterly reports assist IEED staff with project monitoring of the EMDP 
program and ensure that projects are making adequate progress in 
achieving the project's objectives.

II. Request for Comments

    The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) requests your comments on this 
collection concerning: (a) The necessity of this information collection 
for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) The accuracy 
of the agency's estimate of the burden (hours and cost) of the 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used; (c) Ways we could enhance the quality, utility, 
and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Ways we could 
minimize the burden of the collection of the information on the 
respondents.
    Please note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and an 
individual need not respond to, a collection of information unless it 
displays a valid OMB Control Number.
    It is our policy to make all comments available to the public for 
review at the location listed in the ADDRESSES section. 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.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 1076-0174.
    Title: Energy and Mineral Development Program Grants.
    Brief Description of Collection: Indian Tribes that would like to 
apply for an EMDP grant must submit an application that includes 
certain information. A complete application must contain a current, 
signed Tribal resolution that provides sufficient information to 
authorize the project and comply with the terms of the grant; a 
proposal describing the planned activities and deliverable products; 
and a detailed budget estimate. The IEED requires this information to 
ensure that it provides funding only to those projects that meet the 
goals of the EMDP and purposes for which Congress provides the 
appropriation. Upon acceptance of an application, a Tribe must then 
submit one--to two--page quarterly progress reports summarizing events, 
accomplishments, problems and/or results in executing the project.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved 
collection.
    Respondents: Federally recognized Indian Tribes with Indian land.
    Number of Respondents: 53 applicants per year; 34 project 
participants each year.
    Frequency of Response: Once per year for applications; 4 times per 
year for progress reports.
    Obligation to Respond: Responses are required to receive or 
maintain a benefit.
    Estimated Time per Response: 40 hours per application; 1.5 hours 
per progress report.
    Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 2,324 hours (2,120 for 
applications and 204 for progress reports).
    Estimated Total Annual Non-Hour Collar Cost: $0.

Elizabeth K. Appel,
Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action--Indian 
Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2016-14841 Filed 6-22-16; 8:45 am]
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