Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 173 (Wednesday, September 8, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 48848]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-23247]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[(WO-310-02-24 1A); OMB Approval Number 1004-0162]


Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and 
Budget for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

    The proposal for the collection of information listed below has 
been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval 
under the provisions of Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). 
On June 30, 1999, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a 
notice in the Federal Register (64 FR 35177) requesting comments on the 
collection. The comment period ended August 30, 1999. No comments were 
received. Copies of the proposed collection of information and related 
forms and explanatory material may be obtained by contacting the 
Bureau's Clearance Officer at the telephone number listed below.
    OMB is required to respond to this request within 60 days but may 
respond after 30 days. For maximum consideration, your comments and 
suggestions on the requirement should be made within 30 days directly 
to the Office of Management and Budget, Interior Department Desk 
Officer (1004-0160), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Washington, DC 20503, telephone (202) 395-7340. Please provide a copy 
of your comments to the Bureau Clearance Officer (WO-630) 1849 C St., 
NW, Room 401 LS Bldg., Washington, DC 20240.
    Nature of Comments: We specifically request your comment on the 
following:
    1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper functioning of the Bureau of Land Management, including whether 
the information will have practical utility;
    2. The accuracy of 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 burden of collecting the information on 
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated 
electronic, mechanical, or other forms of information technology.
    Title: Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration Operations (43 CFR 
3151).
    OMB Approval Number: 1004-0162.
    Abstract: Respondents supply information that will be used to 
determine procedures for conducting oil and gas geophysical exploration 
operations on public lands. The information supplied allows the Bureau 
of Land Management to determine that geophysical exploration operation 
activities are conducted in a manner consistent with the regulations, 
local use plans, and environmental assessments in compliance with the 
provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 as amended.
    Form Numbers: 3150-4, 3150-5.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Description of Respondents: Oil and gas exploration and drilling 
companies.
    Estimated Completion Time: Form 3150-4, 1 hour; Form 3150-5, \1/3\ 
hour.
    Annual Responses: 1200.
    Annual Burden Hours: 800.
    Bureau Clearance Officer: Carole J. Smith (202) 452-0367.

    Dated: August 31, 1999.
Carole J. Smith,
Bureau Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 99-23247 Filed 9-7-99; 8:45 am]
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