The regulations at 43 CFR 3100 and
3200 provide for the leasing of oil and gas and geothermal
resources on Federal lands. The Bureau of Land Management uses the
information to determine the highest bonus bid submitted for a
competitive oil and gas or geothermal parcel and to complete
environmental reviews to be in compliance with the requirements of
the National Environmental policy Act. Respondents are individuals,
small companies and large corporations who submit bids on available
lands and conduct geothermal geophysical operations.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.