[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 43, Volume 2]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 43CFR3191.1-3]



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                    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.