83 FR 9025 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Onshore Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 42 (March 2, 2018)
Bureau of Land Management
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 42 (March 2, 2018)
| Page Range | 9025-9026 | |
| FR Document | 2018-04218 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 42 (Friday, March 2, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 9025-9026] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-04218] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLWO310000.L13100000.PP0000.18X; OMB Control Number 1004-0162] Agency Information Collection Activities; Onshore Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration 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 with revisions. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before May 1, 2018. 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; by email to [email protected]. Please reference OMB Control Number 1004-0162 in the subject line of your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this ICR, contact Jennifer Spencer by email at [email protected], or by telephone at 202-912-7146. 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 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 information collection pertains to onshore oil and gas geophysical exploration on Federal lands. Surface-disturbing activities associated with such exploration generally are regulated by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) or by the U.S. Forest Service (FS), depending on which agency manages the surface estate. This information collection request also includes permits for oil and gas geophysical exploration on Federal lands other than those managed by the BLM or the Forest Service when an agency of the Department of Defense refers an application for exploration to the BLM (see 43 CFR 3153.1); or when an application for exploration involves a project that would cross lands managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. The BLM and FS need the information in order to manage surface operations that are under their respective jurisdictions. Title of Collection: Onshore Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration. OMB Control Number: 1004-0162. Form Numbers: BLM Forms 3150-4 and 3150-5; FS Forms 2800-16 and 2800-16a. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Those who wish to participate in the evaluation, development, and utilization of oil and gas resources for mineral potential. Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 23. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 23. Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies from 20 minutes to 1 hour, depending on activity. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 17.67. Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit. Frequency of Collection: On occasion. Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $25. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total hours Type of response Number of responses Time per response (column B x column C) A. B........................................ C.................. D. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notice of Intent and Request to 13 (10 to BLM and 3 to FS)............... 1 hour............. 13 Conduct Geophysical Exploration Operations/Outside Alaska. 43 CFR 3151.1................... BLM Form 3150-4/FS Form 2800-16. [[Page 9026]] Notice of Intent and Request to 1........................................ 1 hour............. 1 Conduct Geophysical Exploration Operations/Alaska. 43 CFR 3152.1, 3152.3, 3152.4, and 3152.5. BLM Form 3150-4................. Notice of Completion of 8 (8 to BLM and 0 to FS)................. 20 minutes......... 2.67 Geophysical Exploration Operations. 43 CFR 3151.2 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...................... 23....................................... ................... 17.67 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Bureau of Land Management. [FR Doc. 2018-04218 Filed 3-1-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-84-P
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little change and estimate for the next by mail to the U.S. Department of the to withhold your personal identifying
three years are as follows: Interior, Bureau of Land Management, information from public review, we
Average Expected Annual Number of 1849 C Street NW, Room 2134LM, cannot guarantee that we will be able to
Customer Satisfaction Surveys: 250 with Washington, DC 20240, Attention: Jean do so.
5,000 respondents per survey. Sonneman; by email to jesonnem@ Abstract: This information collection
Total Estimated Number of Annual blm.gov. Please reference OMB Control pertains to onshore oil and gas
Responses: 1,250,000. Number 1004–0162 in the subject line of geophysical exploration on Federal
Estimated Completion Time per your comments. lands. Surface-disturbing activities
Response: 2.5 minutes. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To associated with such exploration
Total Estimated Number of Annual request additional information about generally are regulated by the Bureau of
Burden Hours: 52,083. this ICR, contact Jennifer Spencer by Land Management (BLM) or by the U.S.
Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. email at j35spenc@blm.gov, or by Forest Service (FS), depending on
Frequency of Collection: Once per telephone at 202–912–7146. which agency manages the surface
survey. estate. This information collection
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
Total Estimated Annual Nonhour request also includes permits for oil and
Burden Cost: None. accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, we provide the gas geophysical exploration on Federal
An agency may not conduct or lands other than those managed by the
sponsor and a person is not required to general public and other Federal
agencies with an opportunity to BLM or the Forest Service when an
respond to a collection of information agency of the Department of Defense
unless it displays a currently valid OMB comment on new, proposed, revised,
and continuing collections of refers an application for exploration to
control number. the BLM (see 43 CFR 3153.1); or when
The authority for this action is the information. This helps us assess the
impact of our information collection an application for exploration involves
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 a project that would cross lands
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). requirements and minimize the public’s
reporting burden. It also helps the managed by the Bureau of Reclamation.
Jessica Reed, public understand our information The BLM and FS need the information
Director, Federal Consulting Group. collection requirements and provide the in order to manage surface operations
[FR Doc. 2018–04215 Filed 3–1–18; 8:45 am] requested data in the desired format. that are under their respective
We are soliciting comments on the jurisdictions.
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proposed ICR that is described below. Title of Collection: Onshore Oil and
We are especially interested in public Gas Geophysical Exploration.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR comment addressing the following OMB Control Number: 1004–0162.
issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to Form Numbers: BLM Forms 3150–4
Bureau of Land Management the proper functions of the BLM; (2) will and 3150–5; FS Forms 2800–16 and
this information be processed and used 2800–16a.
[LLWO310000.L13100000.PP0000.18X; OMB
Control Number 1004–0162] in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate Type of Review: Revision of a
of burden accurate; (4) how might the currently approved collection.
Agency Information Collection BLM enhance the quality, utility, and Respondents/Affected Public: Those
Activities; Onshore Oil and Gas clarity of the information to be who wish to participate in the
Geophysical Exploration collected; and (5) how might the BLM evaluation, development, and
minimize the burden of this collection utilization of oil and gas resources for
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, mineral potential.
on the respondents, including through
Interior. Total Estimated Number of Annual
the use of information technology.
ACTION: Notice of information collection; Comments that you submit in Respondents: 23.
request for comment. response to this notice are a matter of Total Estimated Number of Annual
public record. We will include or Responses: 23.
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
summarize each comment in our request Estimated Completion Time per
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we,
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before Response: Varies from 20 minutes to 1
the Bureau of Land Management (BLM),
including your address, phone number, hour, depending on activity.
are proposing to renew an information
email address, or other personal Total Estimated Number of Annual
collection with revisions.
identifying information in your Burden Hours: 17.67.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to Respondent’s Obligation: Required to
comment, you should be aware that
submit comments on or before May 1, your entire comment—including your obtain or retain a benefit.
2018. personal identifying information—may Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
ADDRESSES: Send your comments on be made publicly available at any time. Total Estimated Annual Nonhour
this information collection request (ICR) While you can ask us in your comment Burden Cost: $25.
Total hours
Time per
Type of response Number of responses (column B ×
response column C)
A. B. C. D.
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Notice of Intent and Request to Conduct Geophysical Exploration Oper- 13 (10 to BLM and 3 to FS) ..... 1 hour ........... 13
ations/Outside Alaska.
43 CFR 3151.1
BLM Form 3150–4/FS Form 2800–16
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Total hours
Time per
Type of response Number of responses (column B ×
response column C)
A. B. C. D.
Notice of Intent and Request to Conduct Geophysical Exploration Oper- 1 ................................................ 1 hour ........... 1
ations/Alaska.
43 CFR 3152.1, 3152.3, 3152.4, and 3152.5
BLM Form 3150–4
Notice of Completion of Geophysical Exploration Operations .......................... 8 (8 to BLM and 0 to FS) ......... 20 minutes ... 2.67
43 CFR 3151.2 and 3152.7
BLM Form 3150–5/FS Form 2800–16a
Data and Information Obtained in Carrying Out Exploration Plan (Alaska 1 ................................................ 1 hour ........... 1
only).
43 CFR 3152.6
Totals .......................................................................................................... 23 .............................................. ...................... 17.67
An agency may not conduct or Geographic Sciences, BLM, 1220 SW A person or party who wishes to
sponsor and a person is not required to 3rd Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204. protest one or more plats of survey
respond to a collection of information Persons who use a telecommunications identified above must file a written
unless it displays a currently valid OMB device for the deaf (TDD) may call the notice of protest with the State Director
control number. Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800– for Oregon/Washington, BLM. The
The authority for this action is the 877–8339 to contact the above notice of protest must identify the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 individual during normal business plat(s) of survey that the person or party
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). hours. The FRS is available 24 hours a wishes to protest. The notice of protest
Jean Sonneman, day, 7 days a week, to leave a message must be filed before the scheduled date
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
or question with the above individual. of official filing for the plat(s) of survey
Bureau of Land Management. You will receive a reply during normal being protested. Any notice of protest
[FR Doc. 2018–04218 Filed 3–1–18; 8:45 am]
business hours. filed after the scheduled date of official
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The plats filing will not be considered. A notice
of survey of the following described of protest is considered filed on the date
lands are scheduled to be officially filed it is received by the State Director for
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR in the BLM, Oregon/Washington State
Oregon/Washington during regular
Office, Portland, Oregon:
Bureau of Land Management business hours; if received after regular
Willamette Meridian, Oregon business hours, a notice of protest will
[LLOR957000. L63100000. HD0000. T. 19 S, R. 8 W, accepted January 25, 2018 be considered filed the next business
18XL1116AF. HAG 18–0073] T. 35 S, R. 7 W, accepted January 25, 2018 day. A written statement of reasons in
T. 19 S, R. 7 W, accepted January 25, 2018 support of a protest, if not filed with the
Filing of Plats of Survey: Oregon/ T. 15 S, R. 6 W, accepted January 25, 2018
Washington T. 40 S, R. 13 W, accepted January 25, 2018 notice of protest, must be filed with the
T. 30 S, R. 13 W, accepted January 25, 2018 State Director for Oregon/Washington
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Tps. 32 & 33 S, R. 323⁄4 E, accepted January within 30 calendar days after the notice
Interior. 25, 2018 of protest is filed. If a notice of protest
ACTION: Notice of official filing. T. 19 S, R. 2 W, accepted January 26, 2018 against a plat of survey is received prior
T. 34 S, R. 33 E, accepted January 26, 2018
SUMMARY: The plats of survey of the Tps. 40 & 41 S, R. 5 E, accepted January 26,
to the scheduled date of official filing,
following described lands are scheduled 2018 the official filing of the plat of survey
to be officially filed in the Bureau of T. 26 S, R. 14 W, accepted January 30, 2018 identified in the notice of protest will be
Land Management (BLM), Oregon/ T. 33 S, R. 2 E, accepted January 30, 2018 stayed pending consideration of the
Washington State Office, Portland, T. 30 S, R. 4 W, accepted February 5, 2018 protest. A plat of survey will not be
T. 14 S, R. 12 E, accepted February 5, 2018 officially filed until the next business
Oregon, 30 calendar days from the date T. 16 S, R. 21 E, accepted February 5, 2018
of this publication. The surveys, which T. 40 S, R. 2 E, accepted February 5, 2018 day following dismissal or resolution of
were executed at the request of the T. 14 S, R. 12 E, accepted February 6, 2018 all protests of the plat.
BLM, are necessary for the management T. 15 S, R. 12 E, accepted February 6, 2018 Before including your address, phone
of these lands. Tps. 40 & 41 S, R. 5 E, accepted February 6, number, email address, or other
DATES: Protests must be received by the 2018
T. 21 S, R. 10 E, accepted February 6, 2018 personal identifying information in a
BLM by April 2, 2018. notice of protest or statement of reasons,
T. 35 S, R. 2 E, accepted February 14, 2018
ADDRESSES: A copy of the plats may be T. 36 S, R. 3 E, accepted February 14, 2018 you should be aware that the documents
obtained from the Public Room at the T. 41 S, R. 4 E, accepted February 14, 2018 you submit, including your personal
BLM, Oregon/Washington State Office, T. 5 S, R. 4 E, accepted February 14, 2018 identifying information, may be made
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES
1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Portland, Oregon T. 34 S, R. 323⁄4 E, accepted February 14,
publicly available in their entirety at
97204, upon required payment. The 2018
T. 35 S, R. 323⁄4 E, accepted February 14, any time. While you can ask us to
plats may be viewed at this location at
2018 withhold your personal identifying
no cost. Please use this address when
information from public review, we
filing written protests. Willamette Meridian, Washington
cannot guarantee that we will be able to
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kyle Tps. 10 & 11 N, R. 28 E, accepted February do so.
Hensley, (503) 808–6132, Branch of 6, 2018
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| Contact | To request additional information about this ICR, contact Jennifer Spencer by email at [email protected], or by telephone at 202-912-7146. | |
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