36 CFR SUBPART E--OIL AND GAS RESOURCES

OMB Control No: 0596-0101	ICR Reference No: 202601-0596-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 198911-0596-004
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 36 CFR SUBPART E--OIL AND GAS RESOURCES
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 02/27/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 02/24/2026
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. As terms of clearance, however, the Agency is asked to ensure that standard forms for data collection and clear and complete instructions exist for the forms included in this collection as part of its renewal request.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2029	36 Months From Approved
Responses	68	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	32	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: DATA SUBMITTED BY OIL AND GAS LEASEES AND OPERATORS IS USED FOR AGENCY APPROVAL OF PROPOSED SURFACE DISTURBING ACTIVITIES FOR DRILLING OPERATION AND SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL OPERATION ON A WELL THROUGH REVIEW OF TECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 100 - 203 5106, 5107, and 5062 Name of Law: Federal Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Reform Act of 1987

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
0596-AD33	Final or interim final rulemaking	91 FR 3643	01/28/2026

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 8400	02/09/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 3643	01/28/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name 36 CFR SUBPART E--OIL AND GAS RESOURCES

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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	68	0	0	0	-2,197	2,265
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	32	0	0	0	-1,226	1,258
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	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: $1,144

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

Agency Contact: Amy Jewell 573 408-0636 [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: 02/24/2026

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