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Annual Responses: 712. 

Application Fee per Response: 0. 

Annual Burden Hours: 4,348. 

Dated: March 15, 2007. 

Ted R. Hudson, 

Bureau of Land Management, Acting Division 

Chief, Regulatory Affairs. 

[FR Doc. 07–1362 Filed 3–20–07; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4310–84–M 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Bureau of Land Management 

[WO–310–1310–PB–24 1A] 

Submission to Office of Management 

and Budget—Information Collection, 

OMB Control Number 1004–0132 

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, 

Interior. 

ACTION: Notice and request for 

comments. 

SUMMARY: In accordance with the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has 

submitted a request for an extension of 

an approved information collection to 

the Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) for approval. 

DATES: The OMB is required to respond 

to this request within 60 days but may 

respond after 30 days. Submit your 

comments to OMB at the address below 

by April 20, 2007 to receive maximum 

consideration. 

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the 

OMB, Interior Department Desk Officer 

(1004–0132), at OMB–OIRA via e-mail 

OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov or via 

facsimile at (202) 395–6566. Also please 

send a copy of your comments to BLM 

via Internet and include your name, 

address, and ATTN: 1004–0132 in your 

Internet message to 

comments_washington@blm.gov or via 

mail to: U.S. Department of the Interior, 

Bureau of Land Management, Mail Stop 

401LS, 1849 C Street, NW., ATTN: 

Bureau Information Collection 

Clearance Officer (WO–630), 

Washington, DC 20240. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You 

may contact Shirlean Beshir to obtain 

copies and explanatory material on this 

information collection at (202) 452–

5033. Persons who use a 

telecommunication device for the deaf 

(TDD) may call the Federal Information 

Relay Service (FIRS) on 1–800–877–

8330, 24 hours a day, seven days a 

week, to contact Ms. Beshir. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 

21, 2006, the BLM published a notice in 

the FEDERAL REGISTER (17 FR 35695) 

requesting comments on the information 

collection. The comment period closed 

on August 21, 2006. The BLM did not 

receive any comments. 

We are soliciting comments on the 

following: 

(a) Whether the collection of 

information is necessary for the proper 

functioning of the agency, including 

whether the information will have 

practical utility; 

(b) The accuracy of our estimates of 

the information collection burden, 

including the validity of the 

methodology and assumptions we use; 

(c) Ways to enhance the quality, 

utility, and clarity of the information 

collected; and 

(d) Ways to minimize the information 

collection burden 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. 

Title: Geothermal Resource Leasing 

(43 CFR part 3200 through 3287). 

OMB Control Number: 1004–0132. 

Abstract: The BLM manages the 

leasing and development of geothermal 

resources under the regulations at (43 

CFR part 3200 through 3287). These 

regulations implement the following 

statutes: 

(1) The Energy Policy Act of 2005 

(Pub. L. 109–58); 

(2) The Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 

(30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.); 

(3) The Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 

(30 U.S.C. 1001–1028), as amended; 

(4) The Act of August 7, 1947 

(Mineral Leasing Act of Acquired 

Lands) (30 U.S.C. 351–359); 

(5) The Department of the Interior 

Appropriations Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 

6508); 

(6) The Attorney General’s Opinion of 

April 2, 1941 (40 Op. Atty. Gen. 41); 

(7) The Federal Property and 

Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 

U.S.C. 471 et seq.) provides the 

authority for leasing lands acquired 

from the General Services 

Administration; and 

(8) The National Environmental 

Policy Act of 1969. The BLM uses this 

information to approve lease activities 

for geothermal resources and unit 

agreements, process nominations for 

geothermal lease sales, and monitor 

compliance with granted approvals. In 

most cases, we do not require a specific 

form to collect the required resource 

and environmental information, since 

we generally gather the information 

through the course of industry 

operations. 

Burden Estimate per Form: We 

estimate the completion time for this 

form and non-form information that is 

submitted quarterly, monthly, on 

occasion, and annually to the BLM by 

the private sector as follows: 

Burden hours information collected Number of actions per year 

Burden hours 

per action 

Total annual 

burden hours 

(a) Geothermal Sundry Notice (Form 3260–3) ........................................................................... 100 8 800 

(b) Notice of Intent to Conduct Geothermal Resource Exploration Operations (Form 3200–9) 12 8 96 

(c) Geothermal Drilling Permit (Form 3260–2) ............................................................................ 12 8 96 

(d) Geothermal Well Completion Report (Form 3260–4) ............................................................ 12 8 96 

(e) 43 CFR subpart 3202; Lessee Qualifications ........................................................................ 79 1 79 

(f) 43 CFR subpart 3203; Competitive Leasing .......................................................................... 300 20 6,000 

(g) 43 CFR subpart 3204; Noncompetitive Leasing .................................................................... 50 40 200 

(h) 43 CFR subpart 3205; Direct Use Leasing ........................................................................... 10 10 100

(i) 43 CFR subpart 3206; Lease Issuance .................................................................................. 300 1 300 

(j) 43 CFR subpart 3207; Lease Terms and Extension .............................................................. 50 1 50 

(k) 43 CFR subpart 3210 ............................................................................................................. 50 1 50 

(l) 43 CFR subpart 3211; Fees ................................................................................................... 300 1 300 

(m) 43 CFR subpart 3212; Lease Suspensions and Royalty Rate Reductions ......................... 10 40 400 

(n) 43 CFR subpart 3213; Relinquishment, Termination, and Cancellation ............................... 10 40 400 

(o) 43 CFR subpart 3214; Bonds ................................................................................................ 10 4 40 

(p) 43 CFR subpart 3215; Replacement Bonds .......................................................................... 10 4 40 

(q) 43 CFR subpart 3216; Transfers ........................................................................................... 30 60 180 

(r) 43 CFR subpart 3217; Cooperative Agreements ................................................................... 10 40 400 

(s) 43 CFR subpart 3251; Exploration Operations ...................................................................... 12 8 96 

(t) 43 CFR subpart 3252; Conducting Exploration Operations ................................................... 100 8 800 


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Burden hours information collected Number of actions per year 

Burden hours 

per action 

Total annual 

burden hours 

(u) 43 CFR subpart 3253; Reports: Exploration Operations ....................................................... 12 8 96 

(v) 43 CFR subpart 3256; Exploration Operations Relief and Appeals ...................................... 10 8 80 

(w) 43 CFR subpart 3261; Drilling Operations ............................................................................ 12 8 96

(x) 43 CFR subpart 3264; Reports-Drillings Operations/Recordkeeping .................................... 12 10 120 

(y) 43 CFR subpart 3272; Utilization Plans and Facility Construction Permits .......................... 10 10 100 

(z) 43 CFR subpart 3273; Site License ....................................................................................... 10 10 100 

(aa) 43 CFR subpart 3274; Commercial Use Permit .................................................................. 10 10 100 

(bb) 43 CFR subpart 3276; Reports Utilization Operations ........................................................ 10 10 100 

(cc) 43 CFR subpart 3281; Unit Agreements .............................................................................. 10 10 100 

(dd) 43 CFR subpart 3282; Participating Area ............................................................................ 10 10 100 

(ee) 43 CFR subpart 3283; Unit Agreement Modifications ......................................................... 10 10 100 

Totals .................................................................................................................................... 1,447 ........................ 10,137 

Annual Responses: 1,447. 

Application Fee per Response: 0. 

Annual Burden Hours: 10,137 

Dated: March 15, 2007. 

Ted R. Hudson, 

Bureau of Land Management, Acting Division 

Chief Regulatory Affairs. 

[FR Doc. 07–1363 Filed 3–20–07; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4310–84 M 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Bureau of Land Management 

[CA–310–0777–XG] 

Notice of Public Meeting: Northwest 

California Resource Advisory Council 

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, 

Interior. 

ACTION: Notice of public meeting. 

SUMMARY: In accordance with the 

Federal Land Policy and Management 

Act of 1976 (FLPMA), and the Federal 

Advisory Committee Act of 1972 

(FACA), the U.S. Department of the 

Interior, Bureau of Land Management 

(BLM) Northwest California Resource 

Advisory Council will meet as indicated 

below. 

DATES: The meeting will be held 

Thursday and Friday, June 7 and 8, 

2007, in Fortuna, California. On June 7, 

the council will convene at 10 a.m. at 

the River Lodge Meeting Center’s 

‘‘Monday Club,’’ 610 Main St., and 

depart for a field tour of public lands in 

the Headwaters Forest Reserve. On June 

8, the council convenes at 8 a.m. at the 

Monday Club. The council will hear 

public comments at 11 a.m. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Lynda Roush, BLM Arcata Field Office 

manager, (707) 468–4000; or BLM 

Public Affairs Officer Joseph J. Fontana, 

(530) 252–5332. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 12- 

member council advises the Secretary of 

the Interior, through the BLM, on a 

variety of planning and management 

issues associated with public land 

management in Northwest California. At 

this meeting, agenda topics include a 

discussion of field office uses of Land 

and Water Conservation Fund 

allocations, a discussion of royalty 

receipts in the BLM geothermal energy 

program, a review of minerals 

management and products produced by 

each field office, an update on the Cow 

Mountain Management Plan, status 

report on the BLM Managing for 

Excellence Initiative, a report on 

development of the Lack’s Creek 

Management Plan, and an update on the 

Sacramento River Bend Area of Critical 

Environmental Concern. All meetings 

are open to the public. Members of the 

public may present written comments to 

the council. Each formal council 

meeting will have time allocated for 

public comments. Depending on the 

number of persons wishing to speak, 

and the time available, the time for 

individual comments may be limited. 

Members of the public are welcome on 

field tours, but they must provide their 

own transportation and lunch. 

Individuals who plan to attend and 

need special assistance, such as sign 

language interpretation and other 

reasonable accommodations, should 

contact the BLM as provided above. 

Dated: March 14, 2007. 

Joseph J. Fontana, 

Public Affairs Officer. 

[FR Doc. E7–5071 Filed 3–20–07; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4310–40–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Bureau of Land Management 

[OR–936–1310–07; HAG–07–0086; 

WAOR60869] 

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of 

Terminated Oil and Gas Lease 

WAOR60869; Washington 

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, 

Interior. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: Under the provisions of 30 

U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 

3108.2–3(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of 

Land Management (BLM) received a 

petition for reinstatement from Meany 

Land & Exploration, Inc., for 

competitive oil and gas lease 

WAOR60869 for lands in Yakima 

County, Washington. The petition was 

filed on time and was accompanied by 

all the rentals due since the date the 

lease terminated under the law. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Donna Kauffman, Land Law Examiner, 

Minerals Section, BLM Oregon/ 

Washington State Office, PO Box 2965, 

Portland, Oregon 97208, (503) 808–

6162. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

lessee, Meany Land & Exploration, Inc., 

has agreed to the amended lease terms 

for rentals and royalties at rates of 

$10.00 per acre or fraction thereof, per 

year and 162⁄3 percent, respectively. The 

lessee has paid the required $500 

administrative fee and $163 to 

reimburse the Bureau of Land 

Management for the cost of this Federal 

Register notice. 

The lessee has met all the 

requirements for reinstatement of the 

lease as set out in Section 31(d) and (e) 

of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 

U.S.C. 188). Therefore, the Bureau of 

Land Management is proposing to 

reinstate lease WAOR60869, effective 

October 1, 2006, subject to the original 

terms and conditions of the lease and 


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