[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 43, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 43CFR3191.1-3]

[Page 461-462]
 
                    TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR
 
    CHAPTER II--BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 
PART 3190_DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY, COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS 
FOR OIL AND GAS INSPECTION--Table of Contents
 
                  Subpart 3191_Delegation of Authority
 
Sec. 3191.1-3  Action upon petition.

    Upon request for a delegation of authority, the Director shall 
determine if:
    (a) The State has proposed an acceptable plan for carrying out the 
delegated activities and will provide adequate resources to achieve the 
purposes of 30 U.S.C. 1735. This plan shall, at a minimum:
    (1) Identify specific authorities and responsibilities for which the 
State is requesting a delegation of authority and whether it is 
applicable to Federal lands only or includes Indian lands;
    (2) Provide evidence of written permission of the affected Indian 
tribe(s) or allottee(s) for such lands;
    (3) Include specifics for carrying out the delegated activities;
    (4) Indicate the inspector resources for carrying out the delegated 
activities and documentation of inspector qualifications;
    (5) Describe the proposed record keeping for funding purposes;
    (6) Detail the frequency and method of payment; and
    (7) Include copies of any non-Federal forms that are to be used.

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    (b) The State has demonstrated that it will effectively and 
faithfully administer the rules and regulations of the Department of the 
Interior in accordance with the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 1735.
    (c) The delegation will be carried out in coordination with 
activities retained by the Bureau so that such delegation will not 
create an unreasonable burden on any lessee.