Agency Information Collection Activities; Geothermal Resource Leases and Unit Agreements, 5373-5374 [2023-01720]

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[FR Doc. 2023–01696 Filed 1–26–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [L13100000.PP0000.LLHQ330000.234; OMB Control No. 1004–0132] Agency Information Collection Activities; Geothermal Resource Leases and Unit Agreements 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) proposes to renew an information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before March 28, 2023. ADDRESSES: Send your written comments on this information collection request (ICR) by mail to Darrin King, Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Attention PRA Office, 440 W 200 S #500, Salt Lake City, UT 84101; or by email to BLM_HQ_PRA_ Comments@blm.gov. Please reference Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number 1004–0132 in the subject line of your comments. Please note that the electronic submission of comments is recommended. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this ICR, contact Jennifer Spencer by email at j35spenc@blm.gov, or by telephone at (307) 775–6261, or Lorenzo Trimble, BLM National Geothermal Program Lead by email at ltrimble@ blm.gov, or by telephone at (916) 978– 4377. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay services offered within their country to make international calls to the point-ofSUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5373 contact in the United States. You may also view the ICR at https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all information collections require approval under the PRA. We 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 our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, we invite the public and other Federal agencies to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. We are especially interested in public comment addressing the following: (1) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of our 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 the agency might minimize the burden of the collection of information 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, e.g., permitting electronic submission of response. Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We 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 us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Abstract: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) uses this E:\FR\FM\27JAN1.SGM 27JAN1 5374 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 18 / Friday, January 27, 2023 / Notices information to issue geothermal leases in BLM-managed lands, and in national forests and other lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). This OMB Control Number is currently scheduled to expire on July 31, 2023. The BLM plans to request that OMB renew this OMB Control Number for an additional three years. Title of Collection: Geothermal Resource Leases and Unit Agreements (43 CFR parts 3200 and 3280). OMB Control Number: 1004–0132. Form Numbers: 3200–9, 3203–1, 3260–2, 3260–3, 3260–4, and 3260–5. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: 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 Respondents: 913. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 913. Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies from 1 to 40 hours, depending on activity. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 5,409. 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: $84,985. An agency may not conduct or sponsor and, notwithstanding any other provision of law, 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.). Darrin A. King, Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–01720 Filed 1–26–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–84–P khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Income and Eligibility Verification System Confidentiality Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Jan 26, 2023 Jkt 259001 The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Employment and Training Administration (ETA)sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited. DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that the agency receives on or before February 27, 2023. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Comments are invited on: (1) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) if the information will be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) the accuracy of the agency’s estimates of the burden and cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (4) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (5) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mara Blumenthal by telephone at 202– 693–8538, or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 established an Income and Eligibility Verification System (IEVS) for the exchange of information for specific programs administered by state agencies. Under the statute, ETA issued a final rule regarding the Confidentiality and Disclosure of State Unemployment Compensation Information (71 FR 56842). This ICR contains recordkeeping requirements pursuant to regulations at 20 CFR part 603 subpart C, Mandatory Disclosure for Income and Eligibility Verification System (IEVS). For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on August 30, 2022 (87 FR 53011). This information collection is subject to the PRA. A Federal agency generally cannot conduct or sponsor a collection SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 of information, and the public is generally not required to respond to an information collection, unless the OMB approves it and displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. In addition, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person shall generally be subject to penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information that does not display a valid OMB Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. DOL seeks PRA authorization for this information collection for three (3) years. OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than three (3) years without renewal. The DOL notes that information collection requirements submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. Agency: DOL–ETA. Title of Collection: Income and Eligibility Verification System Confidentiality. OMB Control Number: 1205–0238. Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 53. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 421,178. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 10,749 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) Dated: January 23, 2023. Mara Blumenthal, Senior PRA Analyst. [FR Doc. 2023–01629 Filed 1–26–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Revised Strategic Plan on Statistics for Environmental-Economic Decisions Office of Management and Budget. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB)—on behalf of the Interagency Policy Working Group on Statistics for Environmental-Economic Decisions (Working Group)—is announcing the availability of a finalized Strategic Plan on Statistics for Environmental-Economic Decisions, which was revised in response to public comments and other information received. SUMMARY: Work described in the Strategic Plan to develop natural capital accounts and environmental-economic statistics is ongoing at the time of publication and DATES: E:\FR\FM\27JAN1.SGM 27JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 18 (Friday, January 27, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5373-5374]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-01720]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[L13100000.PP0000.LLHQ330000.234; OMB Control No. 1004-0132]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Geothermal Resource 
Leases and Unit Agreements

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) proposes to renew an information 
collection.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
March 28, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Send your written comments on this information collection 
request (ICR) by mail to Darrin King, Information Collection Clearance 
Officer, U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 
Attention PRA Office, 440 W 200 S #500, Salt Lake City, UT 84101; or by 
email to [email protected]. Please reference Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number 1004-0132 in the subject 
line of your comments. Please note that the electronic submission of 
comments is recommended.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR, contact Jennifer Spencer by email at [email protected], 
or by telephone at (307) 775-6261, or Lorenzo Trimble, BLM National 
Geothermal Program Lead by email at [email protected], or by telephone 
at (916) 978-4377. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, 
deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 
(TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. 
Individuals outside the United States should use the relay services 
offered within their country to make international calls to the point-
of-contact in the United States. You may also view the ICR at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all 
information collections require approval under the PRA. We 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 our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent 
burdens, we invite the public and other Federal agencies to comment on 
new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This 
helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements 
and minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public 
understand our information collection requirements and provide the 
requested data in the desired format.
    We are especially interested in public comment addressing the 
following:
    (1) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether 
the information will have practical utility;
    (2) The accuracy of our 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 the agency might minimize the burden of the collection of 
information 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, e.g., 
permitting electronic submission of response.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. We 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 us in your comment to withhold your 
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot 
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
    Abstract: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) uses this

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information to issue geothermal leases in BLM-managed lands, and in 
national forests and other lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service 
(USFS). This OMB Control Number is currently scheduled to expire on 
July 31, 2023. The BLM plans to request that OMB renew this OMB Control 
Number for an additional three years.
    Title of Collection: Geothermal Resource Leases and Unit Agreements 
(43 CFR parts 3200 and 3280).
    OMB Control Number: 1004-0132.
    Form Numbers: 3200-9, 3203-1, 3260-2, 3260-3, 3260-4, and 3260-5.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: 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 Respondents: 913.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 913.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies from 1 to 40 hours, 
depending on activity.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 5,409.
    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: $84,985.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor and, notwithstanding any other 
provision of law, 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.).

Darrin A. King,
Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-01720 Filed 1-26-23; 8:45 am]
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