Notice2023-02663
Information Collection; Oil and Gas Resources
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Published
February 9, 2023
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
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.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 27 (Thursday, February 9, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 8400]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[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: <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, 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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