Mining and Mining Claims and Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights, 36 CFR 9, Subparts A and B
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
02/26/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2026
799
1,451
3,473
10,752
102,300
123,392
The Organic Act of 1916 (NPS Organic Act) (54 U.S.C. §100101 et seq.) authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to develop regulations for national park units under the Department's jurisdiction. The Mining in the Parks Act (54 U.S.C. §100731 et seq.) directs the Secretary of the Interior to regulate all operations in park units in connection with the exercise of mineral rights on patented and unpatented mining claims.
The National Park Service (NPS, we) regulations at 36 CFR Part 9, Subparts A and B, ensure that mining and non-Federal oil and gas activities on units of the National Park System are conducted in a manner consistent with preserving each unit for the benefit of present and future generations. Operators must submit specific information describing their future development plans, including steps to mitigate the impacts, and must not conduct any operations until they have NPS approval.
US Code:
54 USC 300101
Name of Law: National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA)
US Code:
54 USC 100731-100737
Name of Law: MINING ACTIVITY WITHIN SYSTEM UNITS
US Code:
54 USC 100071
Name of Law: Protection, Interpretation, and Research in System
Since the last renewal cycle, the National Park Service (NPS) has implemented a new oil and gas inspection program designed to improve oversight and data accuracy.
This update reflects a net decrease of 652 responses, which results in a reduction of 7,279 burden hours. Additionally, non-hour costs now only include monitoring operations for wells, as other cost components have been eliminated through program improvements and streamlined processes.
$494,613
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Phadrea Ponds 970 226-9445 pondsp@usgs.gov
No
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:
(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;
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.
02/26/2026
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Non-Federal Oil and Gas Operations