25 CFR 224, Tribal Energy Resource Agreements

OMB Control No: 1076-0167	ICR Reference No: 201503-1076-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201304-1076-003
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BIA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 25 CFR 224, Tribal Energy Resource Agreements
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 07/30/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/24/2015
Terms of Clearance: The terms of clearance for OMB Control Number 1076-0167 dated September 16, 2013 are incorporated by reference and the deadline is extended to September 30, 2015. In addition, we request BIA add to the Department of the Interior’s retrospective review plan under Executive Order 13563 a notice, published in the Federal Register, seeking comment on revising and reducing the burden of the governing regulations for Tribal Energy Resource Agreements under 25 CFR 224. The notice must be submitted for review under Executive Order 12866 as soon as practicable and no later than November 30, 2015. This information collection request is approved for one year and may not be renewed without compliance with the specified terms.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2015
Responses	34	0	34
Time Burden (Hours)	10,752	0	10,752
Cost Burden (Dollars)	48,200	0	48,200

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Abstract: This information collection allows the Department to implement law that authorizes the Secretary to enter into Tribal Energy Resource Agreements (TERAs) with Indian Tribes. See 25 U.S.C. 3504. TERAs promote tribal oversight and management of energy and mineral resource development on tribal lands and further the goal of Indian self-determination.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 25 USC 3504 Name of Law: Tribal Energy Resource Agreements

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 1662	01/13/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 15629	03/24/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 11

IC Title Form No. Form Name Amend approved TERA; Prepare and submit revised final proposed agreement Apply to assume management of other energy resources Inform public, send copy of agreements, provide documentation Prepare and submit application and agreement Prepare and submit final proposed agreement Prepare and submit interested party petition Provide notice to Director of violation or breach; Respond to Director determination on petition or jeopardy to trust asset Respond to interested party petition Respond to notice of intent to reassume Respond to request for additional information; Approve changes to final agreement Submit tribal resolution to initiate rescission

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	34	34	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	10,752	10,752	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	48,200	48,200	0	0	0	0

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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,132,102

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

Agency Contact: Amanda Begay 443 966-1599 [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: 03/24/2015

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