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Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 27 / Thursday, February 9, 2023 / Notices
Cynthia Long,
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 2023–02739 Filed 2–8–23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–30–C
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
RIN 0596–AD33
Information Collection; Oil and Gas
Resources
Forest Service, Agriculture
(USDA).
ACTION: Notice; request for comment.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Forest Service is seeking comments
from all interested individuals and
organizations on the re-instatement of
the information collection for Oil and
Gas Resources, 0596–0101.
DATES: Comments must be received in
writing on or before April 10, 2023 to
be assured of consideration. Comments
received after that date will be
considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this
notice should be addressed to USDAForest Service. Attn: Director-Minerals
and Geology Management, 1617 Cole
Boulevard, Building 17, Lakewood, CO
80401. Comments also may be
submitted via facsimile to 303–275–
5122 or Electronically: Via the Federal
eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov, 0596–AD33.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice may be made available to the
public through relevant websites and
upon request. For this reason, please do
not include in your comments
information of a confidential nature,
such as sensitive personal information
or proprietary information. If you send
an email comment, your email address
will be automatically captured and
included as part of the comment that is
placed in the public docket and made
available on the internet. Please note
that responses to this public comment
request containing any routine notice
about the confidentiality of the
communication will be treated as public
comments that may be made available to
the public notwithstanding the
inclusion of the routine notice.
The public may request an electronic
copy of the draft supporting statement
and/or any comments received be sent
via return email. Requests should be
emailed to the contact listed in FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sherri Thompson, Assistant Director
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SUMMARY:
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Leasable Minerals, at 303–275–5147 or
by mail at 1617 Cole Boulevard,
Building 17, Lakewood, CO 80401.
Individuals who use telecommunication
devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the
Federal Information Relay Service
(FIRS) at 800–877–8339 twenty-four
hours a day, every day of the year,
including holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Oil and Gas Resources, 36 CFR
part 228, subpart E.
OMB Number: 0596–0101.
Expiration Date of Approval: Three
years from final approval.
Type of Request: Reinstatement.
Abstract: The current rule contains
procedures the Forest Service, USDA
will use to accomplish the purposes of
the Federal Onshore Oil and Gas
Leasing Reform Act of 1987, and other
applicable mineral leasing and
environmental protection statutes, in
offering oil and gas leases and managing
the development of oil and gas
resources on National Forest System
lands. The Leasing Reform Act
authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture
to develop procedures and regulations
governing leasing for oil and gas
resources. including bonding and
reclamation requirements, within the
National Forest System. This authority
was formerly exercised by the Bureau of
Land Management. These regulations
achieve our primary objectives of
ensuring effective compliance with all
applicable environmental protection
statutes, as most recently construed by
the Federal Courts, in conjunction with
meeting the intent of Congress codified
in the Leasing Reform Act. These
regulations have been designed to work
in coordination with similar regulations
of the Department of the Interior, and to
promote a cooperative process between
the Federal agencies, the oil and gas
industry, and members of the public
who are interested in the management
of Federal lands and resources.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 30
Minutes.
Type of Respondents: Public.
Estimated Annual Number of
Respondents: 2,250.
Estimated Annual Number of
Responses per Respondent: 2,250.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 1,125 hours.
Comment Is Invited
Comment is invited on: (1) whether
this collection of information is
necessary for the stated purposes and
the proper performance of the functions
of the Agency, including whether the
information will have practical or
scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the
Agency’s estimate of the burden of the
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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)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including the use of
automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information
technology.
All comments received in response to
this notice, including names and
addresses when provided, will be a
matter of public record. Comments will
be summarized and included in the
submission request toward Office of
Management and Budget approval.
Date: February 2, 2023.
Troy Heithecker,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest
System.
[FR Doc. 2023–02663 Filed 2–8–23; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resources Conservation
Service
[Docket No. NRCS–2023–0001]
Notice of Intent To Prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement for
the Wood River Watershed, Custer
County, Dawson County, Buffalo
County, Hall County, and Merrick
County, Nebraska
Natural Resources
Conservation Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an
environmental impact statement (EIS).
AGENCY:
The Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS) Nebraska
State Office announces its intent to
prepare an EIS for the Wood River
Watershed Project in the proximity of
Oconto, Nebraska, downstream to Grand
Island, Nebraska. The EIS process will
examine the potential impacts of
alternative solutions to reduce flood risk
and damages caused by flooding to the
communities and agricultural lands
throughout the watershed. NRCS is
requesting comments to identify
significant issues, potential alternatives,
information, and analyses relevant to
the proposed action from all interested
individuals, Federal and State agencies,
and Tribes.
DATES: We will consider comments that
we receive by March 13, 2023.
Comments received after the close of the
comment period will be considered to
the extent possible.
SUMMARY:
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[FR Doc No: 2023-02663]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
RIN 0596-AD33
Information Collection; Oil and Gas Resources
AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Notice; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and
organizations on the re-instatement of the information collection for
Oil and Gas Resources, 0596-0101.
DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before April 10, 2023
to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will
be considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to USDA-
Forest Service. Attn: Director-Minerals and Geology Management, 1617
Cole Boulevard, Building 17, Lakewood, CO 80401. Comments also may be
submitted via facsimile to 303-275-5122 or Electronically: Via the
Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov, 0596-AD33.
Comments submitted in response to this notice may be made available
to the public through relevant websites and upon request. For this
reason, please do not include in your comments information of a
confidential nature, such as sensitive personal information or
proprietary information. If you send an email comment, your email
address will be automatically captured and included as part of the
comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the
internet. Please note that responses to this public comment request
containing any routine notice about the confidentiality of the
communication will be treated as public comments that may be made
available to the public notwithstanding the inclusion of the routine
notice.
The public may request an electronic copy of the draft supporting
statement and/or any comments received be sent via return email.
Requests should be emailed to the contact listed in FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sherri Thompson, Assistant Director
Leasable Minerals, at 303-275-5147 or by mail at 1617 Cole Boulevard,
Building 17, Lakewood, CO 80401. Individuals who use telecommunication
devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay
Service (FIRS) at 800-877-8339 twenty-four hours a day, every day of
the year, including holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Oil and Gas Resources, 36 CFR part 228, subpart E.
OMB Number: 0596-0101.
Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from final approval.
Type of Request: Reinstatement.
Abstract: The current rule contains procedures the Forest Service,
USDA will use to accomplish the purposes of the Federal Onshore Oil and
Gas Leasing Reform Act of 1987, and other applicable mineral leasing
and environmental protection statutes, in offering oil and gas leases
and managing the development of oil and gas resources on National
Forest System lands. The Leasing Reform Act authorizes the Secretary of
Agriculture to develop procedures and regulations governing leasing for
oil and gas resources. including bonding and reclamation requirements,
within the National Forest System. This authority was formerly
exercised by the Bureau of Land Management. These regulations achieve
our primary objectives of ensuring effective compliance with all
applicable environmental protection statutes, as most recently
construed by the Federal Courts, in conjunction with meeting the intent
of Congress codified in the Leasing Reform Act. These regulations have
been designed to work in coordination with similar regulations of the
Department of the Interior, and to promote a cooperative process
between the Federal agencies, the oil and gas industry, and members of
the public who are interested in the management of Federal lands and
resources.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 30 Minutes.
Type of Respondents: Public.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 2,250.
Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 2,250.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1,125 hours.
Comment Is Invited
Comment is invited on: (1) whether this collection of information
is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the
functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have
practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the Agency's
estimate of the burden of the 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) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
All comments received in response to this notice, including names
and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record.
Comments will be summarized and included in the submission request
toward Office of Management and Budget approval.
Date: February 2, 2023.
Troy Heithecker,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2023-02663 Filed 2-8-23; 8:45 am]
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