Agency Information Collection Activities: 30 CFR Parts 1227, 1228, and 1229, Delegated and Cooperative Activities With States and Indian Tribes, 20194-20196 [2021-07885]

Download as PDF 20194 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 72 / Friday, April 16, 2021 / Notices WISCONSIN 1849 C Street NW, MS 7228, Washington, DC 20240. The properties listed in this notice are being considered for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Nominations for their consideration were received by the National Park Service before April 3, 2021. Pursuant to Section 60.13 of 36 CFR part 60, comments are being accepted concerning the significance of the nominated properties under the National Register criteria for evaluation. 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. Nominations submitted by State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officers: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NEW YORK Women’s Liberation Center, 243 West 20th St., New York, SG100006509 SOUTH CAROLINA Beaufort County Additional documentation has been received for the following resource: SOUTH CAROLINA Beaufort County Fort Fremont Battery (Additional Documentation) (Historic Resources of St. Helena Island c. 1740–c. 1935 MPS), 181 Bay Point Rd., St. Helena Island, AD88001821 Nomination submitted by Federal Preservation Officer: The State Historic Preservation Officer reviewed the following nomination and responded to the Federal Preservation Officer within 45 days of receipt of the nomination and supports listing the properties in the National Register of Historic Places. Ocean County Old Coast Guard Station Manasquan Inlet, (U.S. Government Lifesaving Stations MPS), 40 Inlet Dr., Point Pleasant Beach, MP100006508 Authority: Section 60.13 of 36 CFR part 60. Fort Fremont Battery (Boundary Increase) (Historic Resources of St. Helena Island c. 1740–c. 1935 MPS), 181 Bay Point Rd., St. Helena Island, BC100006498 Greenville County Dated: April 7, 2021. Sherry A. Frear, Chief, National Register of Historic Places/ National Historic Landmarks Program. [FR Doc. 2021–07757 Filed 4–15–21; 8:45 am] Poe Hardware and Supply Company, 556 Perry Ave., Greenville, SG100006507 BILLING CODE 4312–52–P Richland County Beverly Apartments, 1525 Bull St., Columbia, SG100006506 VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of Natural Resources Revenue [Docket No. ONRR–2011–0025; DS63644000 DR2000000.CH7000 212D1113RT, OMB Control Number 1012–0003] Bath County Reveille, 437 Quarry Hill Dr., Hot Springs vicinity, SG100006499 Agency Information Collection Activities: 30 CFR Parts 1227, 1228, and 1229, Delegated and Cooperative Activities With States and Indian Tribes Henry County John Redd Smith Elementary School, 40 School Dr., Collinsville, SG100006500 Norfolk Independent City jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Winnebago County St. Mary’s Catholic Church Complex, 605, 619 Merritt Ave., 442 Monroe St., Oshkosh, SG100006505 NEW JERSEY New York County In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (‘‘PRA’’), ONRR is proposing to renew an information collection. Currently, the information collection is authorized by SUMMARY: WEST VIRGINIA Jefferson County Spring Grove, 2497 Smith Rd., Charles Town vicinity, SG100006504 19:57 Apr 15, 2021 Office of Natural Resources Revenue (‘‘ONRR’’), Interior. ACTION: Notice of Information Collection; request for comment. AGENCY: Cruser Place Historic District, Granby, Llewellyn, 39th and 38th Sts., Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and LaValette Aves., Norfolk, SG100006501 VerDate Sep<11>2014 Chippewa County West Hill Residential Historic District, Generally bounded by Coleman, Superior, Central, Governor, and Dover Sts., Chippewa Falls, SG100006503 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the Office of Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’) under OMB Control Number 1012–0003, which expires on December 31, 2021. ONRR uses the information collected under this Information Collection Request (‘‘ICR’’) both to review and approve delegation proposals from a State that is seeking to perform royalty management functions and to prepare a cooperative agreement with a State or Indian tribe seeking to perform royalty audits and investigations. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before June 15, 2021. ADDRESSES: All comment submissions must (1) reference ‘‘OMB Control Number 1012–0003’’ in the subject line; (2) be sent to ONRR before the close of the comment period listed under DATES; and (3) be sent through one of the following two methods: • Electronically via the Federal eRulemaking Portal: Please visit https:// www.regulations.gov. In the Search Box, enter the Docket ID Number for this ICR renewal (‘‘ONRR–2011–0025’’) and click ‘‘search’’ to view the publications associated with the docket folder. Locate the document with an open comment period and click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ button. Follow the prompts to submit your comment prior to the close of the comment period. • Email Submissions: For comments sent via email, please address them to ONRR_RegulationsMailbox@onrr.gov with the OMB Control Number (‘‘OMB Control Number 1012–0003’’) listed in the subject line of your email. Email submissions must be postmarked on or before the close of the comment period. Docket: To access the docket folder to view the ICR Federal Register publications, go to https:// www.regulations.gov and search ‘‘ONRR–2011–0025’’ to view renewal notices recently published in the Federal Register, publications associated with prior renewals, and applicable public comments received for this ICR. ONRR will make the comments submitted in response to this notice available for public viewing at https://www.regulations.gov. OMB ICR Data: You may also view information collection review data for this ICR, including past OMB approvals, at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRASearch. Under the ‘‘OMB Control Number’’ heading enter ‘‘1012–0003’’ and click the ‘‘Search’’ button located at the bottom of the page. To view the ICR renewal or OMB approval status, click on the latest entry (based on the most recent date). On the ‘‘View ICR—OIRA Conclusion’’ page, check the box next to E:\FR\FM\16APN1.SGM 16APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 72 / Friday, April 16, 2021 / Notices ‘‘All’’ to display all available ICR information provided by OMB. To request additional information about this ICR, please contact Mr. Peter Hanley, State and Tribal Royalty Audit Committee, ONRR, by telephone at (303) 231–3721 or by email to Peter.Hanley@ onrr.gov. Individuals who are hearing or speech impaired may call the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–877–8339 for TTY assistance. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq., and 5 CFR 1320.5, all information collections, as defined in 5 CFR 1320.3, require approval by OMB. ONRR may not conduct or sponsor, and you are not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. As part of ONRR’s continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, ONRR is inviting the public and other Federal agencies to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information in accordance with the PRA and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1). This helps ONRR to assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand ONRR’s information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. ONRR is especially interested in public comments addressing the following: (1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether or not the information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of ONRR’s estimate of the burden for this collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) How might the agency minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of response. Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. ONRR will include or summarize each comment in its 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 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:57 Apr 15, 2021 Jkt 253001 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, ONRR cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so. Abstract: The Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior (‘‘Secretary’’) is responsible for mineral resource development on Federal and Indian lands and the Outer Continental Shelf. Laws pertaining to Federal and Indian mineral leases are posted at https://www.onrr.gov/Laws_R_D/ PubLaws/default.htm. Pursuant to the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (‘‘FOGRMA’’) and other laws, the Secretary’s responsibilities include maintaining a comprehensive inspection, collection, and fiscal and production accounting and auditing system that: (1) Accurately determines mineral royalties, interest, and other payments owed, (2) collects and accounts for such amounts in a timely manner, and (3) disburses the funds collected. See 30 U.S.C. 1701 and 1711. ONRR performs these royalty and revenue management responsibilities for the Secretary. See Secretarial Order No. 3306. (a) General Information: Congress enacted FOGRMA, in part, ‘‘to effectively utilize the capabilities of the States and Indian Tribes in developing and maintaining an efficient and effective Federal royalty management system.’’ 30 U.S.C. 1701(b)(5). Relevant to this ICR, FOGRMA provides the Secretary with authority to: (1) Review and approve delegation proposals from states seeking to perform royalty management functions, and (2) prepare a cooperative agreement with a State or Indian tribe seeking to perform royalty audits. 30 U.S.C. 1732 and 1735. Under 30 U.S.C. 1735, the Secretary can delegate all or part of the authority and responsibility to: ‘‘(1) conduct inspections, audits, and investigations; (2) receive and process production and financial reports; (3) correct erroneous reporting data; (4) perform automated verification; and (5) issue demands, subpoenas, and orders to perform restructured accounting, for royalty management enforcement purposes . . . to any State with respect to all Federal land within the State.’’ 30 U.S.C. 1735(a)(1)–(5). Through cooperative agreements, entered into pursuant to 30 U.S.C. 1732, oil or gas royalty management information is shared, and a State or Indian tribe is able to carry out certain inspection, auditing, investigation, or limited enforcement activities in cooperation with the PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20195 Secretary. A number of States and Indian tribes are working partners with ONRR and an integral part of the overall onshore and offshore compliance effort. Through the Appropriations Act of 1992 (Pub. L. 102–154), codified at 30 U.S.C. 196, the Secretary’s authority for oil and gas leases was extended to other energy and mineral leases, including coal, geothermal steam, and leases subject to 43 U.S.C. 1337(g) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (‘‘OCSLA’’) as discussed further below. (b) Information Collections: This ICR covers the paperwork requirements under 30 CFR parts 1227, 1228, and 1229. This collection of information is necessary in order for States and Indian Tribes to conduct audits and related investigations of Federal and Indian oil, gas, coal, other solid minerals, and geothermal royalty revenues from Federal and Tribal leased lands. ONRR uses the information collected to: (1) Review and approve delegation proposals from States seeking to perform royalty management functions, and (2) prepare a cooperative agreement with a State or Indian tribe seeking to perform royalty audits. The requirements of 30 CFR parts 1227, 1228, and 1229 are: (1) 30 CFR part 1227—Delegation to States. Part 1227 governs the delegation of certain Federal royalty management functions to a State under 30 U.S.C. 1735, for Federal oil and gas leases covering Federal lands within the State. This part also governs the delegation of audit and investigative functions to a State for Federal geothermal leases or solid mineral leases covering Federal lands within the State (30 U.S.C. 196), or leases covering lands offshore of the State subject to section 8(g) of the OCSLA (43 U.S.C. 1337(g)). To be considered for such delegation, a State must submit a written proposal to ONRR, which ONRR must approve. Following the delegation process, 30 CFR part 1227 outlines State responsibilities, compensation, performance reviews, and the process for terminating a delegation. (2) 30 CFR part 1228—Cooperative Activities with States and Indian Tribes. FOGRMA (30 U.S.C. 1732) authorizes the Secretary to enter into a cooperative agreement with a State or Indian tribe to share oil and gas royalty management information, and to carry out inspection, audit, investigation, and enforcement activities on Federal and Indian lands. Federal regulations, at 30 CFR part 1228, implement this provision and set forth the requirements and procedures for entering into a cooperative agreement, the terms of such agreements, and subsequent E:\FR\FM\16APN1.SGM 16APN1 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 20196 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 72 / Friday, April 16, 2021 / Notices responsibilities that must be carried out under the cooperative agreement. Through the Secretary’s delegation of the authority contained in 30 CFR 1228.5(a), a State or Indian tribe may enter into a cooperative agreement with ONRR’s Director to carry out audits and related investigations of their respective leased lands. To enter into a cooperative agreement, a State or Indian tribe must submit a written proposal to ONRR. The proposal must outline the activities that the State or Indian tribe will undertake and must present evidence that the State or Indian tribe can meet the standards of the Secretary to conduct these activities. The State or Indian tribe also must submit an annual work plan and budget, as well as quarterly reimbursement vouchers. (3) 30 CFR part 1229—Delegation to States. Part 1229 governs delegations to a State to conduct audits and related investigations for Federal lands within the State, and for Indian lands for which the State has received permission from the respective Indian tribes or allottees to carry out audit activities delegated to the State under 30 U.S.C. 1735. 30 CFR 1229.4. Under Part 1229, the State must receive the Secretary’s delegation of authority and submit annual audit work plans detailing its audits and related investigations, annual budgets, and quarterly reimbursement vouchers. The State also must maintain records. Title of Collection: 30 CFR parts 1227, 1228, and 1229, Delegated and Cooperative Activities with States and Indian tribes. OMB Control Number: 1012–0003. Bureau Form Number: None. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: States and Indian tribes. Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 9 States and 6 Indian respondents. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 449. Estimated Completion Time per Response: 26.40 hrs. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 11,851 hours. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit. Frequency of Collection: Annual. Total Estimated Annual Non-Hour Burden Cost: ONRR identified no ‘‘nonhour cost’’ burden associated with this collection of information. 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:57 Apr 15, 2021 Jkt 253001 The authority for this action is the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.). Kimbra G. Davis, Director for the Office of Natural Resources Revenue. [FR Doc. 2021–07885 Filed 4–15–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4335–30–P consumer organizations have the right to appear as parties in Commission antidumping and countervailing duty investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the investigations. Background INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–665 and 731– TA–1557 (Preliminary)] Certain Mobile Access Equipment and Subassemblies Thereof From China Determinations On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject investigations, the United States International Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’) determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’), that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports of certain mobile access equipment and subassemblies thereof (‘‘mobile access equipment’’) from China, provided for in subheadings 8427.10.80, 8427.20.80, 8427.90.00, and 8431.20.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’) and to be subsidized by the government of China.2 Commencement of Final Phase Investigations Pursuant to section 207.18 of the Commission’s rules, the Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of its investigations. The Commission will issue a final phase notice of scheduling, which will be published in the Federal Register as provided in § 207.21 of the Commission’s rules, upon notice from the U.S. Department of Commerce (‘‘Commerce’’) of affirmative preliminary determinations in the investigations under §§ 703(b) or 733(b) of the Act, or, if the preliminary determinations are negative, upon notice of affirmative final determinations in those investigations under §§ 705(a) or 735(a) of the Act. Parties that filed entries of appearance in the preliminary phase of the investigations need not enter a separate appearance for the final phase of the investigations. Industrial users, and, if the merchandise under investigation is sold at the retail level, representative On February 26, 2021, the Coalition of American Manufacturers of Mobile Access Equipment (‘‘CAMMAE’’ or ‘‘the Coalition’’) 3 filed petitions with the Commission and Commerce, alleging that an industry in the United States is materially injured and threatened with material injury by reason of subsidized and LTFV imports of certain mobile access equipment from China. Accordingly, effective February 26, 2021, the Commission instituted countervailing duty investigation No. 701–TA–665 and antidumping duty investigation No. 731–TA–1557 (Preliminary). Notice of the institution of the Commission’s investigations and of a public conference to be held in connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register of March 4, 2021 (86 FR 12711). In light of the restrictions on access to the Commission building due to the COVID–19 pandemic, the Commission conducted its conference through written testimony and video conference on March 19, 2021. All persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to participate. The Commission made these determinations pursuant to §§ 703(a) and 733(a) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 1673b(a)). It completed and filed its determinations in these investigations on April 12, 2021. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 5186 (April 2021), entitled Certain Mobile Access Equipment and Subassemblies Thereof from China: Investigation Nos. 701–TA– 665 and 731–TA–1557 (Preliminary). By order of the Commission. Issued: April 12, 2021. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2021–07789 Filed 4–15–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P 1 The record is defined in § 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). 2 86 FR 15905 and 86 FR 15922 (March 25, 2021). PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 3 The Coalition is composed of JLG Industries, Inc. (‘‘JLG’’), Hagerstown, Maryland and Terex Corporation (‘‘Terex’’), Redmond, Washington. E:\FR\FM\16APN1.SGM 16APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 72 (Friday, April 16, 2021)]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of Natural Resources Revenue

[Docket No. ONRR-2011-0025; DS63644000 DR2000000.CH7000 212D1113RT, OMB 
Control Number 1012-0003]


Agency Information Collection Activities: 30 CFR Parts 1227, 
1228, and 1229, Delegated and Cooperative Activities With States and 
Indian Tribes

AGENCY: Office of Natural Resources Revenue (``ONRR''), Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Information Collection; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
(``PRA''), ONRR is proposing to renew an information collection. 
Currently, the information collection is authorized by the Office of 
Management and Budget (``OMB'') under OMB Control Number 1012-0003, 
which expires on December 31, 2021. ONRR uses the information collected 
under this Information Collection Request (``ICR'') both to review and 
approve delegation proposals from a State that is seeking to perform 
royalty management functions and to prepare a cooperative agreement 
with a State or Indian tribe seeking to perform royalty audits and 
investigations.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
June 15, 2021.

ADDRESSES: All comment submissions must (1) reference ``OMB Control 
Number 1012-0003'' in the subject line; (2) be sent to ONRR before the 
close of the comment period listed under DATES; and (3) be sent through 
one of the following two methods:
     Electronically via the Federal eRulemaking Portal: Please 
visit https://www.regulations.gov. In the Search Box, enter the Docket 
ID Number for this ICR renewal (``ONRR-2011-0025'') and click 
``search'' to view the publications associated with the docket folder. 
Locate the document with an open comment period and click the ``Comment 
Now!'' button. Follow the prompts to submit your comment prior to the 
close of the comment period.
     Email Submissions: For comments sent via email, please 
address them to [email protected] with the OMB Control 
Number (``OMB Control Number 1012-0003'') listed in the subject line of 
your email. Email submissions must be postmarked on or before the close 
of the comment period.
    Docket: To access the docket folder to view the ICR Federal 
Register publications, go to https://www.regulations.gov and search 
``ONRR-2011-0025'' to view renewal notices recently published in the 
Federal Register, publications associated with prior renewals, and 
applicable public comments received for this ICR. ONRR will make the 
comments submitted in response to this notice available for public 
viewing at https://www.regulations.gov.
    OMB ICR Data: You may also view information collection review data 
for this ICR, including past OMB approvals, at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRASearch. Under the ``OMB Control Number'' heading enter 
``1012-0003'' and click the ``Search'' button located at the bottom of 
the page. To view the ICR renewal or OMB approval status, click on the 
latest entry (based on the most recent date). On the ``View ICR--OIRA 
Conclusion'' page, check the box next to

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``All'' to display all available ICR information provided by OMB.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR, please contact Mr. Peter Hanley, State and Tribal 
Royalty Audit Committee, ONRR, by telephone at (303) 231-3721 or by 
email to [email protected]. Individuals who are hearing or speech 
impaired may call the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 for TTY 
assistance.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501, et 
seq., and 5 CFR 1320.5, all information collections, as defined in 5 
CFR 1320.3, require approval by OMB. ONRR may not conduct or sponsor, 
and you are not required to respond to, a collection of information 
unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
    As part of ONRR's continuing effort to reduce paperwork and 
respondent burdens, ONRR is inviting the public and other Federal 
agencies to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing 
collections of information in accordance with the PRA and 5 CFR 
1320.8(d)(1). This helps ONRR to assess the impact of its information 
collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. It 
also helps the public understand ONRR's information collection 
requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format.
    ONRR is especially interested in public comments addressing the 
following:
    (1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether or not the information will have practical utility;
    (2) The accuracy of ONRR's estimate of the burden for this 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used;
    (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
    (4) How might the agency minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of 
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., 
permitting electronic submission of response.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. ONRR will include or summarize each comment in its 
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, ONRR cannot 
guarantee that it will be able to do so.
    Abstract: The Secretary of the United States Department of the 
Interior (``Secretary'') is responsible for mineral resource 
development on Federal and Indian lands and the Outer Continental 
Shelf. Laws pertaining to Federal and Indian mineral leases are posted 
at https://www.onrr.gov/Laws_R_D/PubLaws/default.htm. Pursuant to the 
Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (``FOGRMA'') and 
other laws, the Secretary's responsibilities include maintaining a 
comprehensive inspection, collection, and fiscal and production 
accounting and auditing system that: (1) Accurately determines mineral 
royalties, interest, and other payments owed, (2) collects and accounts 
for such amounts in a timely manner, and (3) disburses the funds 
collected. See 30 U.S.C. 1701 and 1711. ONRR performs these royalty and 
revenue management responsibilities for the Secretary. See Secretarial 
Order No. 3306.
    (a) General Information: Congress enacted FOGRMA, in part, ``to 
effectively utilize the capabilities of the States and Indian Tribes in 
developing and maintaining an efficient and effective Federal royalty 
management system.'' 30 U.S.C. 1701(b)(5). Relevant to this ICR, FOGRMA 
provides the Secretary with authority to: (1) Review and approve 
delegation proposals from states seeking to perform royalty management 
functions, and (2) prepare a cooperative agreement with a State or 
Indian tribe seeking to perform royalty audits. 30 U.S.C. 1732 and 
1735. Under 30 U.S.C. 1735, the Secretary can delegate all or part of 
the authority and responsibility to: ``(1) conduct inspections, audits, 
and investigations; (2) receive and process production and financial 
reports; (3) correct erroneous reporting data; (4) perform automated 
verification; and (5) issue demands, subpoenas, and orders to perform 
restructured accounting, for royalty management enforcement purposes . 
. . to any State with respect to all Federal land within the State.'' 
30 U.S.C. 1735(a)(1)-(5). Through cooperative agreements, entered into 
pursuant to 30 U.S.C. 1732, oil or gas royalty management information 
is shared, and a State or Indian tribe is able to carry out certain 
inspection, auditing, investigation, or limited enforcement activities 
in cooperation with the Secretary. A number of States and Indian tribes 
are working partners with ONRR and an integral part of the overall 
onshore and offshore compliance effort. Through the Appropriations Act 
of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-154), codified at 30 U.S.C. 196, the Secretary's 
authority for oil and gas leases was extended to other energy and 
mineral leases, including coal, geothermal steam, and leases subject to 
43 U.S.C. 1337(g) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (``OCSLA'') 
as discussed further below.
    (b) Information Collections: This ICR covers the paperwork 
requirements under 30 CFR parts 1227, 1228, and 1229. This collection 
of information is necessary in order for States and Indian Tribes to 
conduct audits and related investigations of Federal and Indian oil, 
gas, coal, other solid minerals, and geothermal royalty revenues from 
Federal and Tribal leased lands. ONRR uses the information collected 
to: (1) Review and approve delegation proposals from States seeking to 
perform royalty management functions, and (2) prepare a cooperative 
agreement with a State or Indian tribe seeking to perform royalty 
audits. The requirements of 30 CFR parts 1227, 1228, and 1229 are:
    (1) 30 CFR part 1227--Delegation to States. Part 1227 governs the 
delegation of certain Federal royalty management functions to a State 
under 30 U.S.C. 1735, for Federal oil and gas leases covering Federal 
lands within the State. This part also governs the delegation of audit 
and investigative functions to a State for Federal geothermal leases or 
solid mineral leases covering Federal lands within the State (30 U.S.C. 
196), or leases covering lands offshore of the State subject to section 
8(g) of the OCSLA (43 U.S.C. 1337(g)). To be considered for such 
delegation, a State must submit a written proposal to ONRR, which ONRR 
must approve. Following the delegation process, 30 CFR part 1227 
outlines State responsibilities, compensation, performance reviews, and 
the process for terminating a delegation.
    (2) 30 CFR part 1228--Cooperative Activities with States and Indian 
Tribes. FOGRMA (30 U.S.C. 1732) authorizes the Secretary to enter into 
a cooperative agreement with a State or Indian tribe to share oil and 
gas royalty management information, and to carry out inspection, audit, 
investigation, and enforcement activities on Federal and Indian lands. 
Federal regulations, at 30 CFR part 1228, implement this provision and 
set forth the requirements and procedures for entering into a 
cooperative agreement, the terms of such agreements, and subsequent

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responsibilities that must be carried out under the cooperative 
agreement. Through the Secretary's delegation of the authority 
contained in 30 CFR 1228.5(a), a State or Indian tribe may enter into a 
cooperative agreement with ONRR's Director to carry out audits and 
related investigations of their respective leased lands. To enter into 
a cooperative agreement, a State or Indian tribe must submit a written 
proposal to ONRR. The proposal must outline the activities that the 
State or Indian tribe will undertake and must present evidence that the 
State or Indian tribe can meet the standards of the Secretary to 
conduct these activities. The State or Indian tribe also must submit an 
annual work plan and budget, as well as quarterly reimbursement 
vouchers.
    (3) 30 CFR part 1229--Delegation to States. Part 1229 governs 
delegations to a State to conduct audits and related investigations for 
Federal lands within the State, and for Indian lands for which the 
State has received permission from the respective Indian tribes or 
allottees to carry out audit activities delegated to the State under 30 
U.S.C. 1735. 30 CFR 1229.4. Under Part 1229, the State must receive the 
Secretary's delegation of authority and submit annual audit work plans 
detailing its audits and related investigations, annual budgets, and 
quarterly reimbursement vouchers. The State also must maintain records.
    Title of Collection: 30 CFR parts 1227, 1228, and 1229, Delegated 
and Cooperative Activities with States and Indian tribes.
    OMB Control Number: 1012-0003.
    Bureau Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: States and Indian tribes.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 9 States and 6 Indian 
respondents.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 449.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: 26.40 hrs.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 11,851 hours.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
    Frequency of Collection: Annual.
    Total Estimated Annual Non-Hour Burden Cost: ONRR identified no 
``non-hour cost'' burden associated with this collection of 
information.
    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 PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.).

Kimbra G. Davis,
Director for the Office of Natural Resources Revenue.
[FR Doc. 2021-07885 Filed 4-15-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4335-30-P
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