[Federal Register: October 6, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 193)]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[WO 310 1310 03-2410]; OMB Approval Number 1004-0034

 
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 July 7, 1998, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a 
notice in the Federal Register (63 FR 36708) requesting comments on the 
collection. The comment period ended September 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 telephone 
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
    4. 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: Oil and Gas Lease Transfers by Assignment or Operating 
Rights (Sublease).
    OMB Approval Number: 1004-0034.
    Abstract: Respondents supply information on forms, which are 
submitted by an applicant wishing to assign/transfer an interest in an 
oil and gas or geothermal lease.
    Form Numbers: 3003-3 and 3000-3a.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals, small businesses, large 
corporations.
    Estimated Completion Time: \1/2\ hour each form.
    Annual Responses: 60,000.
    Annual Burden Hours: 30,000.
    Bureau Clearance Officer: Carole Smith (202) 452-0367.

    Dated: September 17, 1998.
Carole Smith,
Bureau Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 98-26741 Filed 10-5-98; 8:45 am]
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