Renewal of Approved Information Collection, 26037-26038 [2012-10583]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 85 / Wednesday, May 2, 2012 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Wildlife observation, photography, and environmental education and interpretation would continue to focus on a natural and primitive process, with a discontinuation of vehicle tours. We would continue to maintain and build relations with partners, volunteers, and the friends group as they relate to managing the resource, supporting the strategic habitat conservation (SHC) initiative, and the landscape conservation cooperative (LCC). There would continue to be a need for research and studies on the refuge to gain a better understanding of the resource and the changes resulting from environmental and human events. We would staff the refuge at current levels, plus add an assistant manager, a wildlife biologist, a maintenance worker, and a wildlife officer. Alternative C: Focus on Native and Imperiled Species (Proposed Alternative) This alternative expands on Alternative A, with an increased effort to manage and protect the refuge’s native and imperiled species. Under this alternative, we would continue to survey and monitor species of Federal responsibility, such as threatened and endangered species and migratory birds, and key native species. We would also gain a better understanding of native species. Additional efforts would be made to protect and support nesting opportunities for key species, as well as gain a better understanding of population dynamics of some species. There would be evaluations to determine if it is suitable to reestablish populations of the eastern indigo snake, gopher tortoise, and eastern wild turkey. We would continue to manage lakes 1, 2, and 3 by seasonal draw-downs to support the needs of shorebirds and wading birds. Lakes 4 and 5 would continue to support deep water for a freshwater fisheries program, with occasional draw-down to manage the vegetation within the system. Since the purchase of the refuge, there has been minimal emphasis on timber conditions, so a forest habitat assessment would be conducted. The management of exotic, invasive, and nuisance animals and plants would be a focus, with emphasis on aggressively eradicating feral hogs. Wildlife-dependent recreational uses would be expanded. The hunt program would consist of white-tailed deer, raccoon, and sambar deer. Fishing would consist of saltwater and freshwater opportunities. Wildlife observation, wildlife photography, and environmental education and interpretation would be enhanced to focus on imperiled species and the VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:55 May 01, 2012 Jkt 226001 unique barrier island history and ecosystem as they relate to the coastal environment. We would enhance the environmental education program to incorporate Florida Sunshine Standards, while establishing guidelines for public programs. Vehicle tours that meet management objectives would continue as long as we have sufficient staff to support the program. The refuge would be staffed at current levels, in addition to an assistant manager, a wildlife biologist, a maintenance worker, a wildlife officer, a visitor services specialist, and a boat operator. Under this alternative, we would hire a wildlife biologist student through the Student Career Experience Program, continue the Youth Conservation Corps Program, and explore opportunities to work with students through the Student Conservation Association and AmeriCorps programs. Even with the increased staff, we would continue to expand our volunteer program and build stronger relations with the friends group and partners to manage our resources, supporting the SHC initiative and the LCC. As climate change affects the refuge, increased research and studies would need to be conducted on species and habitats, to support the best management decisions through adaptive management. Next Step After the comment period ends, we will analyze the comments and address them. Public Availability of Comments 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. Authority This notice is published under the authority of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq.). Dated: March 29, 2012. Mark J. Musaus, Acting Regional Director. [FR Doc. 2012–10571 Filed 5–1–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 26037 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LL WO31000.L13100000.PB0000.24 1E] Renewal of Approved Information Collection Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments. AGENCY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue the collection of information from those who wish to assign record title or transfer operating rights in a lease for oil and gas or geothermal resources. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) previously approved this information collection activity, and assigned it control number 1004–0034. DATES: The OMB is required to respond to this information collection request within 60 days but may respond after 30 days. For maximum consideration, written comments should be received on or before June 1, 2012. ADDRESSES: Please submit comments directly to the Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior (OMB #1004– 0034), Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, fax 202–395–5806, or by electronic mail at oira_docket@omb.eop.gov. Please provide a copy of your comments to the BLM. You may do so via mail, fax, or electronic mail. Mail: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Room 2134LM, Attention: Jean Sonneman, Washington, DC 20240. Fax: to Jean Sonneman at 202–245– 0050. Electronic mail: Jean_Sonneman@blm.gov. Please indicate ‘‘Attn: 1004–0034’’ regardless of the form of your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Gamble, Division of Fluid Minerals, at 202–912–7148. Persons who use a telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339, to leave a message for Ms. Gamble. You may also review the information collection request online at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521) and OMB regulations at 5 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 26038 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 85 / Wednesday, May 2, 2012 / Notices CFR part 1320 provide that an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Until OMB approves a collection of information, you are not obligated to respond. In order to obtain and renew an OMB control number, Federal agencies are required to seek public comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8(d) and 1320.12(a)). As required at 5 CFR 1320.8(d), the BLM published a 60-day notice in the Federal Register on January 24, 2012 (77 FR 3496), and the comment period ended March 26, 2012. The BLM received no comments. The BLM now requests comments on the following subjects: 1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper functioning of the BLM, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. The accuracy of the 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 information collection burden on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other forms of information technology. Please send comments as directed under ADDRESSES and DATES. Please refer to OMB control number 1004–0034 in your correspondence. 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. The following information is provided for the information collection: Title: Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources: Transfers and Assignments (43 CFR Subparts 3106, 3135, and 3216). Forms: • Form 3000–3, Assignment of Record Title Interest in a Lease for Oil and Gas or Geothermal Resources; and • Form 3000–3a, Transfer of Operating Rights (Sublease) in a Lease for Oil and Gas or Geothermal Resources. OMB Control Number: 1004–0034. Abstract: The information collected in Form 3000–3 enables the BLM to VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:55 May 01, 2012 Jkt 226001 process applications to transfer interests in oil and gas or geothermal leases by assignment of record title. The information collected in Form 3000–3a enables the BLM to process applications to transfer operating rights in (i.e., sublease) oil and gas or geothermal leases. The information in both forms enables the BLM to identify the interest that is proposed to be assigned or transferred; determine whether the proposed assignee or transferee is qualified to obtain the interest sought; and ensure that the proposed assignee or transferee does not exceed statutory acreage limitations. Frequency of Collection: On occasion. Responses are required to obtain or retain a benefit. Estimated Number and Description of Respondents: 10,933 applicants who wish to assign record title or transfer operating rights in a lease for oil and gas or geothermal resources. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping ‘‘Hour’’ Burden: 5,467 hours. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping ‘‘Non-Hour Cost’’ Burden: $929,305. Jean Sonneman, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Bureau of Land Management. [FR Doc. 2012–10583 Filed 5–1–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–84–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [F–14905–A; LLAK965000–L14100000– KC0000–P] Alaska Native Claims Selection Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of decision approving lands for conveyance. AGENCY: As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Land Management will issue an appealable decision to Chinuruk Incorporated, Successor in Interest to NGTA, Incorporated. The decision approves the surface estate in the lands described below for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601, et seq). The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Calista Corporation when the surface estate is conveyed to Chinuruk Incorporated, Successor in Interest to NGTA, Incorporated. The lands are in the vicinity of Nightmute, Alaska, and are located in: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Seward Meridian, Alaska T. 5 N., R. 88 W., Sec. 3; Sec. 31. Containing 79.98 acres. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Anchorage Daily News. DATES: Any party claiming a property interest in the lands affected by the decision may appeal the decision within the following time limits: 1. Unknown parties, parties unable to be located after reasonable efforts have been expended to locate, parties who fail or refuse to sign their return receipt, and parties who receive a copy of the decision by regular mail which is not certified, return receipt requested, shall have until June 1, 2012 to file an appeal. 2. Parties receiving service of the decision by certified mail shall have 30 days from the date of receipt to file an appeal. 3. Notices of appeal transmitted by electronic means, such as facsimile or email, will not be accepted as timely filed. Parties who do not file an appeal in accordance with the requirements of 43 CFR part 4, subpart E, shall be deemed to have waived their rights. ADDRESSES: A copy of the decision may be obtained from: Bureau of Land Management, Alaska State Office, 222 West Seventh Avenue, #13, Anchorage, Alaska 99513–7504. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The BLM by phone at 907–271–5960 or by email at ak.blm.conveyance@blm.gov. Persons who use a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 to contact the BLM during normal business hours. In addition, the FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the BLM. The BLM will reply during normal business hours. Jason Robinson, Land Law Examiner, Land Transfer Adjudication II Branch. [FR Doc. 2012–10552 Filed 5–1–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–JA–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [F–19558–A; LLAK965000–L14100000– KC0000–P] Alaska Native Claims Selection AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 2, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26037-26038]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-10583]

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[LL WO31000.L13100000.PB0000.24 1E]

Renewal of Approved Information Collection

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has submitted an
information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) to continue the collection of information from those who wish to
assign record title or transfer operating rights in a lease for oil and
gas or geothermal resources. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
previously approved this information collection activity, and assigned
it control number 1004-0034.

DATES: The OMB is required to respond to this information collection
request within 60 days but may respond after 30 days. For maximum
consideration, written comments should be received on or before June 1,
2012.

ADDRESSES: Please submit comments directly to the Desk Officer for the
Department of the Interior (OMB 1004-0034), Office of
Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
fax 202-395-5806, or by electronic mail at oira_docket@omb.eop.gov.
Please provide a copy of your comments to the BLM. You may do so via
mail, fax, or electronic mail.
Mail: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management,
1849 C Street NW., Room 2134LM, Attention: Jean Sonneman, Washington,
DC 20240.
Fax: to Jean Sonneman at 202-245-0050.
Electronic mail: Jean_Sonneman@blm.gov.
Please indicate ``Attn: 1004-0034'' regardless of the form of your
comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Gamble, Division of Fluid
Minerals, at 202-912-7148. Persons who use a telecommunication device
for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service
(FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339, to leave a message for Ms. Gamble. You may
also review the information collection request online at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3521) and OMB regulations at 5

[[Page 26038]]

CFR part 1320 provide that an agency may not conduct or sponsor a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number. Until OMB approves a collection of information, you are
not obligated to respond. In order to obtain and renew an OMB control
number, Federal agencies are required to seek public comment on
information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR
1320.8(d) and 1320.12(a)).
As required at 5 CFR 1320.8(d), the BLM published a 60-day notice
in the Federal Register on January 24, 2012 (77 FR 3496), and the
comment period ended March 26, 2012. The BLM received no comments. The
BLM now requests comments on the following subjects:
1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the
proper functioning of the BLM, including whether the information will
have practical utility;
2. The accuracy of the 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 information collection burden on those who
are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other forms of information technology.
Please send comments as directed under ADDRESSES and DATES. Please
refer to OMB control number 1004-0034 in your correspondence. 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.
The following information is provided for the information
collection:
Title: Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources: Transfers and
Assignments (43 CFR Subparts 3106, 3135, and 3216).
Forms:
Form 3000-3, Assignment of Record Title Interest in a
Lease for Oil and Gas or Geothermal Resources; and
Form 3000-3a, Transfer of Operating Rights (Sublease) in a
Lease for Oil and Gas or Geothermal Resources.
OMB Control Number: 1004-0034.
Abstract: The information collected in Form 3000-3 enables the BLM
to process applications to transfer interests in oil and gas or
geothermal leases by assignment of record title. The information
collected in Form 3000-3a enables the BLM to process applications to
transfer operating rights in (i.e., sublease) oil and gas or geothermal
leases. The information in both forms enables the BLM to identify the
interest that is proposed to be assigned or transferred; determine
whether the proposed assignee or transferee is qualified to obtain the
interest sought; and ensure that the proposed assignee or transferee
does not exceed statutory acreage limitations.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion. Responses are required to
obtain or retain a benefit.
Estimated Number and Description of Respondents: 10,933 applicants
who wish to assign record title or transfer operating rights in a lease
for oil and gas or geothermal resources.
Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping ``Hour'' Burden: 5,467 hours.
Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping ``Non-Hour Cost'' Burden:
$929,305.

Jean Sonneman,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, Bureau of Land Management.
[FR Doc. 2012-10583 Filed 5-1-12; 8:45 am]
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