Agency Information Collection Activities; Geothermal Resource Leasing and Permitting, and Geothermal Resources Unit Agreements; Control Number 1004-0132, 63673-63674 [2019-24907]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 222 / Monday, November 18, 2019 / Notices comment on new, proposed, revised and continuing collections of information. This helps to assess the impact of the BLM’s information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the BLM’s 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 April 16, 2019 (84 FR15636). No comments were received. We are again soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is described below. The BLM is 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. The BLM 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 in your comment to the BLM to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, the BLM cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so. The following information pertains to this request: Abstract: This control number applies to the location, recording and maintenance of mining claims and sites, in accordance with the Mining Law (30 U.S.C. 22–54), Section 314 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) (43 U.S.C. 1744), certain other statutes pertaining to specific Federal lands, and the Stock Raising Homestead Act (43 U.S.C. 299 and 301). Title of Collection: Recordation of Location Notices and Mining Claims (43 CFR parts 3832, 3833, 3834, 3835, 3836, 3837, and 3838). OMB Control Number: 1004–0114. Forms: • 3830–2, Maintenance Fee Waiver Certification; VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:41 Nov 15, 2019 Jkt 250001 • 3830–3, Notice of Intent to Locate a Lode or Placer Mining Claim(s) and/or a Tunnel Site(s) on Lands Patented under the Stock Raising Homestead Act of 1916, As Amended by the Act of April 16, 1993; and • 3830–4, Affidavit of Annual Assessment Work. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Mining claimants. Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 191,492. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 191,492. Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies from 30 to 60 minutes per response. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 91,680. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain a benefit. Frequency of Collection: On occasion, except Form 3830–2 (which may be filed annually) and annual FLPMA documents (are to be filed annually when required). Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $3,078,360. 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.). Chandra Little, Regulatory Analyst, Bureau of Land Management. [FR Doc. 2019–24909 Filed 11–15–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–84–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [WO310/L13400000/LXSIGEOT0000/20X/; OMB Control Number 1004–0132] Agency Information Collection Activities; Geothermal Resource Leasing and Permitting, and Geothermal Resources Unit Agreements; Control Number 1004– 0132 Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing to renew an information collection with revisions. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 63673 Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before January 17, 2020. ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this information collection request (ICR) by mail to Jean Sonneman, U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW, Room 2134LM, Washington, DC 20240; or by email to jsonneman@blm.gov. Please reference OMB Control Number 1004–0132 in the subject line of your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this ICR, contact Rebecca Good by email at rgood@blm.gov, or by telephone at 307–251–3487. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the BLM provides the general public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps to assess the impact of the BLM’s information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the BLM’s information collection requirements and provides the requested data in the desired format. The BLM is soliciting comments on the ICR that is described below. The BLM is 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. This ICR seeks authorization for the use of Form 3200–9 (Notice of Intent to Conduct Geothermal Resource Exploration Operations) by both the BLM and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (USFS). Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. The BLM 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 in your comment to the BLM to withhold your personal DATES: E:\FR\FM\18NON1.SGM 18NON1 63674 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 222 / Monday, November 18, 2019 / Notices identifying information from public review, the BLM cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so. Abstract: The BLM uses the required information to collect information from those who wish to participate in the exploration, development, production, and utilization of geothermal resources. The BLM has authority to issue geothermal leases in BLM-managed lands, and in national forests and other lands administered by the USFS. In this ICR, the BLM is proposing to revise Form 3200–9, Notice of Intent to Conduct Geothermal Resource Exploration Operations. A respondent submits this form either to the BLM or to the USFS, depending upon which agency has surface-management jurisdiction. Upon receiving such a form, the relevant agency determines whether to grant a permit to conduct geophysical exploration activities for geothermal resources. Approval by the authorizing agency is required before any ground-disturbing activities beyond casual use may commence. At present, Form 3200–9 refers directly only to the BLM. The proposed revisions of the form would simplify its use by both agencies. The BLM is proposing that the remaining forms in this ICR be renewed without revision. Title of Collection: Geothermal Resource Leasing and Permitting, and Geothermal Resources Unit Agreements. OMB Control Number: 1004–0132. Forms: 3200–9, 3203–1, 3260–2, 3260–3, 3260–4, and 3260–5. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Description of Respondents: Businesses that wish to participate in the exploration, development, production, and utilization of geothermal resources on BLM-managed public lands, and lands managed by other Federal surface-management agencies. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 914. Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies from 1 to 40 hours, depending on activity. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 5,417. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit. Frequency of Collection: On occasion, except for Form 3260–5, Monthly Report of Geothermal Operations, which is filed once a month. Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $83,260. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:41 Nov 15, 2019 Jkt 250001 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. 2019–24907 Filed 11–15–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–84–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLCOS00000–L12200000.DF0000–19X] Notice of Public Meetings, Southwest Resource Advisory Council, Colorado Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southwest Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as indicated below. DATES: The Southwest RAC has scheduled its meetings for December 12, 2019, and March 25, 2020. Each meeting will begin at 8 a.m. and adjourn at approximately 3 p.m. ADDRESSES: The December 12, 2019, meeting will be held in Montrose, CO, at the Public Lands Center, 2465 South Townsend Ave.; and the March 25, 2020, meeting will be held in Grand Junction, CO, at the BLM Grand Junction Field Office, 2815 H Road. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Coulter, Public Affairs Specialist, Southwest District, 2815 H Road, Grand Junction, CO 81506; phone: (970) 244– 3061; email: ecoulter@blm.gov. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339 to contact Mr. Coulter during normal business hours. The FRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 15member Southwest Colorado RAC advises the Secretary of the Interior, through the BLM, on a variety of publicland issues in the Southwest District, including the Grand Junction, Uncompahgre, and Tres Rios field offices. Topics of discussion for these meetings include recreation, recreation fee proposals, fire management, land use planning, invasive species management, energy and minerals management, travel management, wilderness, wild horse herd SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 management, land management proposals, cultural resource management, and other issues as appropriate. The December 12 agenda includes reviewing a fee proposal for the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum, a discussion about illegal dumping on public lands, and an update on the Uncompahgre Resource Management Plan. The meetings are open to the public, and a public comment period will be held at 2:30 p.m. at each meeting. Depending on the number of persons wishing to comment and the time available, time allotted for individual oral comments may be limited. The public may also present written comments to the SW RAC. 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. Detailed minutes for the RAC meetings will be maintained in the Southwest District Office and will be available for public inspection and reproduction during regular business hours within 30 days following the meeting. Previous minutes, membership information, and upcoming agendas are available at https://www.blm.gov/getinvolved/resource-advisory-council/ near-you/colorado/southwest-rac. (Authority: 43 CFR 1784.4–2) Gregory P. Shoop, Colorado Associate State Director. [FR Doc. 2019–24908 Filed 11–15–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–JB–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NRNHL–DTS#–29244; PPWOCRADI0, PCU00RP14.R50000] National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Park Service is soliciting comments on the significance of properties nominated before November 2, 2019, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. 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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 222 (Monday, November 18, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63673-63674]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-24907]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[WO310/L13400000/LXSIGEOT0000/20X/; OMB Control Number 1004-0132]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Geothermal Resource 
Leasing and Permitting, and Geothermal Resources Unit Agreements; 
Control Number 1004-0132

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing to renew an information 
collection with revisions.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
January 17, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this information collection request 
(ICR) by mail to Jean Sonneman, U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau 
of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW, Room 2134LM, Washington, DC 
20240; or by email to [email protected]. Please reference OMB Control 
Number 1004-0132 in the subject line of your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR, contact Rebecca Good by email at [email protected], or by 
telephone at 307-251-3487.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, the BLM provides the general public and other Federal 
agencies with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and 
continuing collections of information. This helps to assess the impact 
of the BLM's information collection requirements and minimize the 
public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the 
BLM's information collection requirements and provides the requested 
data in the desired format.
    The BLM is soliciting comments on the ICR that is described below. 
The BLM is 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. This ICR seeks authorization for the use of 
Form 3200-9 (Notice of Intent to Conduct Geothermal Resource 
Exploration Operations) by both the BLM and the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, Forest Service (USFS).
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. The BLM 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 in your comment to the BLM to 
withhold your personal

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identifying information from public review, the BLM cannot guarantee 
that it will be able to do so.
    Abstract: The BLM uses the required information to collect 
information from those who wish to participate in the exploration, 
development, production, and utilization of geothermal resources. The 
BLM has authority to issue geothermal leases in BLM-managed lands, and 
in national forests and other lands administered by the USFS. In this 
ICR, the BLM is proposing to revise Form 3200-9, Notice of Intent to 
Conduct Geothermal Resource Exploration Operations. A respondent 
submits this form either to the BLM or to the USFS, depending upon 
which agency has surface-management jurisdiction. Upon receiving such a 
form, the relevant agency determines whether to grant a permit to 
conduct geophysical exploration activities for geothermal resources. 
Approval by the authorizing agency is required before any ground-
disturbing activities beyond casual use may commence. At present, Form 
3200-9 refers directly only to the BLM. The proposed revisions of the 
form would simplify its use by both agencies. The BLM is proposing that 
the remaining forms in this ICR be renewed without revision.
    Title of Collection: Geothermal Resource Leasing and Permitting, 
and Geothermal Resources Unit Agreements.
    OMB Control Number: 1004-0132.
    Forms: 3200-9, 3203-1, 3260-2, 3260-3, 3260-4, and 3260-5.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Description of Respondents: Businesses that wish to participate in 
the exploration, development, production, and utilization of geothermal 
resources on BLM-managed public lands, and lands managed by other 
Federal surface-management agencies.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 914.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies from 1 to 40 hours, 
depending on activity.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 5,417.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion, except for Form 3260-5, 
Monthly Report of Geothermal Operations, which is filed once a month.
    Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $83,260.
    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. 2019-24907 Filed 11-15-19; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4310-84-P

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