83 FR 51979 - Agency Information Collection Activities: General Requirements for Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Operations on Federal Lands

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 199 (October 15, 2018)

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are announcing our intention to request renewed approval for the collection of information which requires that a Federal lands program be established to govern surface coal mining and reclamation operations on Federal lands. The information requested is needed to assist the regulatory authority to determine the eligibility of an applicant to conduct surface coal mining operations on Federal lands.

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 199 (Monday, October 15, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51979-51980]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-22332]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement

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Agency Information Collection Activities: General Requirements 
for Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Operations on Federal Lands

AGENCY: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, 
the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are 
announcing our intention to request renewed approval for the collection 
of information which requires that a Federal lands program be 
established to govern surface coal mining and reclamation operations on 
Federal lands. The information requested is

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needed to assist the regulatory authority to determine the eligibility 
of an applicant to conduct surface coal mining operations on Federal 
lands.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
November 14, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments on this information collection request 
(ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget's Desk Officer for the 
Department of the Interior by email at [email protected]; or 
via facsimile to (202) 395-5806. Please provide a copy of your comments 
to John Trelease, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 
1849 C Street NW, Mail Stop 4559, Washington, DC 20240; or by email to 
[email protected]. Please reference OMB Control Number 1029-0027 in 
the subject line of your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR, contact John Trelease by email at [email protected], 
or by telephone at (202) 208-2783. You may also view the ICR at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

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 provides the requested data in the desired 
format.
    A Federal Register notice with a 60-day public comment period 
soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on 
July 6, 2018 (83 FR 31567). No comments were received.
    We are again 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 OSMRE; (2) is the estimate of burden accurate; (3) 
how might OSMRE enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (4) how might OSMRE 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. 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.
    Title of Collection: 30 CFR part 740--General Requirements for 
Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Operations on Federal Lands.
    OMB Control Number: 1029-0027.
    Abstract: Section 523 of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation 
Act of 1977 requires that a Federal lands program be established to 
govern surface coal mining and reclamation operations on Federal lands. 
The information is needed to assist the regulatory authority to 
determine the eligibility of an applicant to conduct coal mining on 
Federal lands.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Applicants for surface coal mine 
permits on Federal lands, and State Regulatory Authorities.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 5 applicants and 5 
States.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 6 applicants and 6 
States.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies from 1 to 244 hours 
for applicants depending on the activity, and 285 hours for each State 
regulatory authority.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 1,225 hours for 
applicants and 1,425 hours for States.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
    Frequency of Collection: Once.
    Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $0.
    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.
    Authority: The authorities for this action are the Surface Mining 
Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, as amended (30 U.S.C. 1201 et 
seq.), and the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et 
seq.).

John A. Trelease,
Acting Chief, Division of Regulatory Support.
[FR Doc. 2018-22332 Filed 10-12-18; 8:45 am]
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