25 CFR 150: Land Records and Title Documents

OMB Control No: 1076-0170	ICR Reference No: 200607-1076-010
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BIA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 25 CFR 150: Land Records and Title Documents
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: 08/14/2007
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 07/20/2007
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval of the information collection at this time. Prior to the publication of the final rule, the agency must provide all comments on the recordkeeping and reporting requirements in the proposed rule, the agency response to these comments, and a summary of any changes to the information collection.

	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 Secretary of the Interior holds certain land in trust and restricted status as part of the trust responsibilities to Indians. The Land Title and Records Offices keep track of the ownership of these parcels as well as maintain records of property held in trust or restricted status. They also offer services to the public wishing to receive information on these lands.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 25 USC 2202 Name of Law: Indian Land Consolidation Act    US Code: 25 USC 2201 Name of Law: American Indian Probate Reform Act    US Code: 25 USC 4021 Name of Law: Trust Funds Management Reform Act

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 108 - 374 1-10 Name of Law: American Indian Probate Reform Act of 2004

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1076-AE59	Proposed rulemaking	71 FR 45174	08/08/2006

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 3377	01/25/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title Form No. Form Name identifying property when requesting product or service written description and documentation of error providing alternate information

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This rulemaking implements the AIPRA of 2004. The Land Title and Records Office (LTRO) is established as the official record of land records and title instruments affecting Indian land. Part 150 primarily addresses the internal processes of the LTRO, but includes several information collections for those parties wishing to receive LTRO services or products. All hourly burden and fees reported as program change due to requirements of new law.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,963,036

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]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Ruth Bajema 703-735-4414 [email protected]

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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: 07/20/2007

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