Notice2021-24341
Agency Information Collection Activities: Indian Oil and Gas Valuation
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Published
November 18, 2021
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentNatural Resources Revenue Office
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 ("PRA"), ONRR is proposing to renew an information collection. Through this Information Collection Request ("ICR"), ONRR seeks renewed authority to collect information for the collection, verification, and disbursement of oil and gas royalties owed to Indian lessors. ONRR uses forms ONRR-4109, ONRR-4110, ONRR- 4295, ONRR-4393, ONRR-4410, and ONRR-4411 as part of these information collection requirements.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 220 (Thursday, November 18, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64523-64525]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-24341]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of Natural Resources Revenue
[Docket No. ONRR-2011-0021; DS63644000 DRT000000.CH7000 223D1113RT, OMB
Control Number 1012-0002]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Indian Oil and Gas
Valuation
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
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an information collection. Through this Information Collection Request
(``ICR''), ONRR seeks renewed authority to collect information for the
collection, verification, and disbursement of oil and gas royalties
owed to Indian lessors. ONRR uses forms ONRR-4109, ONRR-4110, ONRR-
4295, ONRR-4393, ONRR-4410, and ONRR-4411 as part of these information
collection requirements.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on or
before December 20, 2021.
ADDRESSES: All comment submissions must (1) reference ``OMB Control
Number 1012-0002'' 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:
<bullet> Electronically via the Federal eRulemaking Portal: Please
visit <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. In the Search Box, enter the Docket
ID Number for this ICR renewal (``ONRR-2011-0021'') to locate the
document and click the ``Comment Now!'' button. Follow the prompts to
submit your comment prior to the close of the comment period.
<bullet> Email Submissions: Please email your comments to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bef1f0ecece1ecdbd9cbd2dfcad7d1d0cdf3dfd7d2dcd1c6fed1d0cccc90d9d1c8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b0fffee2e2efe2d5d7c5dcd1c4d9dfdec3fdd1d9dcd2dfc8f0dfdec2c29ed7dfc6">[email protected]</span></a> with the Control Number (``OMB Control
Number 1012-0002'') 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 to view ICR publications in the
Federal Register, go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and search ``ONRR-
2011-0021.'' The docket will display renewal notices recently published
in the Federal Register, publications associated with prior renewals,
and applicable public comments received for this ICR.
OMB ICR Data: You may also view information collection review data
for this ICR, including past OMB approvals, at <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRASearch">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRASearch</a>. Under the ``OMB Control Number'' heading enter
``1012-0002'' and click the ``Search'' button located at the bottom of
the page. To view the ICR renewal or OMB approval status, click on the
most recent entry. On the ``View ICR--OIRA Conclusion'' page, check the
box next to ``All'' to display all available ICR information provided
by OMB.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information
about this ICR, please contact Linda Miller, Reference & Reporting
Management, ONRR, by telephone (303) 231-3626, or by email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d79bbeb9b3b6f99abebbbbb2a597b8b9a5a5f9b0b8a1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c589acaba1a4eb88aca9a9a0b785aaabb7b7eba2aab3">[email protected]</span></a>. 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 its 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 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 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.
ONRR published a notice, with a 60-day public comment period
soliciting comments on this collection of information, in the Federal
Register on April 21, 2021 (86 FR 20708). ONRR received seven comments
from companies regarding the 60-Day Notice. Two commenters stated their
general agreement with the contents of the ICR. A third commenter
stated that the company had recently issued its first Indian royalty
payment in February and it is still getting familiar with ONRR's
reporting and payments processes. A fourth commenter stated that the
company did not have any feedback in response to the 60-Day Notice.
Three other commenters declined to provide any comments.
Comments that you submit in response to this 30-Day 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 in formation--may be made publicly
available at any time. While you can ask ONRR in your comment to
withhold information from public review, ONRR cannot guarantee that it
will be able to do so.
Abstract: (a) General Information: ONRR collects, accounts for, and
verifies natural resource and energy revenues due to states, American
Indians, and the U.S. Treasury. See U.S. Department of the Interior
Departmental Manual, 112 DM 34.3 (Sept. 9, 2020). ONRR collects various
information for this purpose. The information collections that ONRR
covers in this ICR are found at 30 CFR part 1202, subparts C and J,
which pertain to Indian oil and gas royalties; part 1206, subparts B
and E, which govern the valuation of oil and gas produced from leases
on Indian lands; and part 1207, which pertains to recordkeeping. These
records are essential to ensure that Indian Tribes and individual
Indian mineral owners receive all royalties and other revenues owed on
the minerals removed from their lands. All data reported is subject to
subsequent audit and adjustment.
(b) Information Collections: This ICR covers the paperwork
requirements under 30 CFR parts 1202, 1206, and 1207 as follows:
(1) Indian Oil: Regulations at 30 CFR part 1206, subpart B, govern
the valuation for royalty purposes of oil produced from Indian oil and
gas leases (Tribal and allotted). These regulations require a lessee to
file form ONRR-4110, Oil Transportation Allowance Report, when its oil
transportation allowance includes costs incurred under non-arm's-length
or no-contract transportation situations. ONRR and Tribal audit
personnel use the information collected on this form to help verify
that the lessee correctly reported its transportation allowance within
regulatory allowance limitations and reported and paid the correct
amount of royalties.
(2) Indian Gas: Regulations at 30 CFR part 1206, subpart E, govern
the valuation for royalty purposes of natural gas produced from Indian
oil and gas leases (Tribal and allotted). These regulations require
reporting on ONRR forms 4109, 4295, 4410, and 4411 as follows:
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<bullet> A lessee must file form ONRR-4109, Gas Processing
Allowance Report, when its processing allowance includes costs incurred
under non-arm's-length or no-contract processing situations. ONRR and
Tribal audit personnel use the information collected on this form to
verify that the lessee correctly reported its processing allowance
within regulatory allowance limitations and reported and paid the
correct amount of royalties.
<bullet> A lessee must file form ONRR-4295, Gas Transportation
Allowance Report, when its gas transportation allowance includes costs
incurred under non-arm's-length or no-contract transportation
situations. ONRR and Tribal audit personnel use the information
collected on this form to verify that a lessee correctly reported its
transportation allowance within regulatory allowance limitations and
reported and paid the correct amount of royalties.
<bullet> A lessee must file form ONRR-4410, Accounting for
Comparison [Dual Accounting], to certify for an Indian oil and gas
lease when dual accounting is not required (part A) or to make an
election for actual dual accounting as defined in 30 CFR 1206.176 or
alternative dual accounting as defined in 30 CFR 1206.173 when dual
accounting is required (part B).
<bullet> A lessee uses form ONRR-4411, Safety Net Report, when it
sells gas production from an Indian oil or gas lease in an ONRR-
designated index zone beyond the first index pricing point. The safety
net calculation establishes the minimum value, for royalty purposes, of
natural gas production from Indian oil and gas leases. This reporting
requirement helps ensure that Indian lessors receive all royalties due
and aids ONRR compliance efforts.
(3) Indian Oil and Gas: Regulations at 30 CFR 1206.56(b)(2) and
1206.177(c)(2) and (c)(3) allow a lessee to submit form ONRR-4393,
Request to Exceed Regulatory Allowance Limitation, to request to exceed
the 50-percent-of-royalty-value-transportation-allowance limitation for
Indian oil and gas leases. This form and other documentation required
by the regulations provide ONRR with data necessary to approve or deny
the request.
The requirement to report is mandatory for form ONRR-4410,
Accounting for Comparison [Dual Accounting], and for form ONRR-4411,
Safety Net Report, when applicable. A lessee uses ONRR forms 4109,
4110, 4295, and 4393 in order to obtain the benefit of a transportation
or processing allowance.
Title of Collection: Indian Oil and Gas Valuation, 30 CFR parts
1202, 1206, and 1207.
OMB Control Number: 1012-0002.
Bureau Form Numbers: Forms ONRR-4109, ONRR-4110, ONRR-4295, ONRR-
4393, ONRR-4410, and ONRR-4411.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Businesses.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 146 Indian lessees.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 146.
Estimated Completion Time per Response: 8.85 hours.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 1,299 hours.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
Frequency of Collection: Annual and on occasion.
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, Office of Natural Resources Revenue.
[FR Doc. 2021-24341 Filed 11-17-21; 8:45 am]
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