[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 130 (Wednesday, July 8, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 36935]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-18067]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[WO 310 1310 03-2410; OMB Approval Number 1004-0160]


Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and 
Budget for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

    The proposal for the collection of information listed below has 
been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval 
under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 
35). On April 7, 1998, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a 
notice in the Federal Register (63 FR 17013) requesting comments on the 
collection. The comment period ended June 8, 1998. No comments were 
received. Copies of the proposed collection of information may be 
obtained by contacting the Bureau's Clearance Office at the phone 
number listed below.
    OMB is required to respond to this request within 60 days but may 
respond after 30 days. For maximum consideration, your comments and 
suggestions on the requirement should be made within 30 days directly 
to the Office of Management and Budget, Interior Department Desk 
Officer (1004-0160), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Washington, DC 20503, telephone (202) 395-7340. Please provide a copy 
of your comments to the Bureau Clearance Officer (WO-630) 1849 C St., 
NW., Room 401 LS Bldg., Washington, DC 20240.

Nature of Comments

    We specifically request your comments on the following:
    1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper functioning of the Bureau of Land Management, including whether 
the information will have practical utility;
    2. The accuracy of BLM's estimate of the burden of collecting the 
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions 
used;
    3. The quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and
    14. How to minimize the burden of collecting the information on 
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated 
electronic, mechanical, or other forms of information technology.
    Title: Geothermal Leasing Reports.
    OMB Approval Number: 1004-0160.
    Abstract: Information on diligent efforts toward utilization of 
geothermal resources, bona fide efforts to produce geothermal 
resources, and/or significant expenditures of funds made on geothermal 
leases is needed to comply with the provisions of the Geothermal Steam 
Act Amendments of 1988 (P.L. 100-443). The information is needed to 
determine if a geothermal lessee qualifies for lease extensions.
    Form Numbers: N/A.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals, small businesses, large 
corporations.
    Estimated Completion Time: 2 hours each form.
    Annual Responses: 75.
    Annual Burden Hours: 150.
    Bureau Clearance Officer: Carole Smith (202) 452-0367.

    Dated: June 27, 1998.
Carole Smith,
Bureau Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 98-18067 Filed 7-7-98; 8:45 am]
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