Measurement of Oil

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
3174 SUPPORTING STATEMENT 8.5.15.doc Supporting Statement A	2015-08-05

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
195912	Oil Measurement by Other Methods	New
195911	Meter Proving Reports	New
195910	Meter Prover Calibration Certification Documentation	New
195909	Requirements for Coriolis Measurement Systems	New
195908	Notification of Changes to Internal Meter Calibration	New
195907	Notification of LACT system failure	New
195906	Tank calibration tables	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1004-0209	ICR Reference No: 201101-1004-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BLM	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Measurement of Oil
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 11/03/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/30/2015
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency must submit to OMB a summary of all comments related to the information collection contained in the proposed rule and the agency response. The agency should clearly indicate any changes made to the information collection as a result of these comments.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing a rule that would replace Onshore Oil and Gas Order Number 4, Measurement of Oil (Order 4) with new regulations that would be codified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Order 4 establishes minimum standards for the measurement of oil produced from Federal and Indian (except Osage Tribe) leases to ensure that production is accurately measured and properly accounted for. Order 4 was issued in 1989. The proposed rule would strengthen BLM's production accountability by updating its minimum standards for oil measurement to reflect the considerable changes in technology and industry practices that have occurred since Order 4 was issued.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 30 USC 181 et seq. Name of Law: Mineral Leasing Act
   US Code: 30 USC 1701 Name of Law: Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act
   US Code: 30 USC 351-359 Name of Law: Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands
   US Code: 25 USC 396 and 396a Name of Law: Indian Mineral Leasing Act
   US Code: 25 USC 2101 Name of Law: Indian Mineral Development Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1004-AE16	Proposed rulemaking	80 FR 58952	09/30/2015

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 7

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Tank calibration tables
Meter Proving Reports
Meter Prover Calibration Certification Documentation
Oil Measurement by Other Methods
Notification of Changes to Internal Meter Calibration
Notification of LACT system failure
Requirements for Coriolis Measurement Systems

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The proposed rule would result in program changes to 1004-0137 due to the addition of new requirements that are necessary in order to update the BLM's regulations on measurement of oil.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $601,653

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 09/30/2015

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