SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

On June 21, 2006, the BLM published a notice in the Federal Register (17 FR 35695) requesting comments on the information collection. The comment period closed on August 21, 2006. The BLM did not receive any comments.

We are soliciting comments on the following:

(a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper functioning of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(b) The accuracy of our estimates of the information collection burden, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions we use;

(c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and

(d) Ways to minimize the information collection burden on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

Title: Geothermal Resource Leasing (43 CFR part 3200 through 3287).

OMB Control Number: 1004-0132.

Abstract: The BLM manages the leasing and development of geothermal resources under the regulations at (43 CFR part 3200 through 3287). These regulations implement the following statutes:

(1) The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109-58);

(2) The Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.);

(3) The Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1001-1028), as amended;

(4) The Act of August 7, 1947 (Mineral Leasing Act of Acquired Lands) (30 U.S.C. 351-359);

(5) The Department of the Interior Appropriations Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 6508);

(6) The Attorney General's Opinion of April 2, 1941 (40 Op. Atty. Gen. 41);

(7) The Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.) provides the authority for leasing lands acquired from the General Services Administration; and

(8) The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The BLM uses this information to approve lease activities for geothermal resources and unit agreements, process nominations for geothermal lease sales, and monitor compliance with granted approvals. In most cases, we do not require a specific form to collect the required resource and environmental information, since we generally gather the information through the course of industry operations.

Burden Estimate per Form: We estimate the completion time for this form and non-form information that is submitted quarterly, monthly, on occasion, and annually to the BLM by the private sector as follows:

Annual Responses: 1,447.

Application Fee per Response: 0.

Annual Burden Hours: 10,137

72 FR 13305