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Annual
burden
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Citation 30 CFR 250
subpart K and NTL(s)
Reporting & recordkeeping requirement
1100–1107 ....................
General departure or alternative compliance requests not specifically
covered elsewhere in subpart K, including bottomhole pressure
survey waivers and reservoir reclassification requests.
1
6
120 survey waivers ....
20 requests ................
120
120
................................
Reporting Subtotal ...............................................................................
................
20,109 ........................
31,738
1105(d), (e) ...................
1105(d), (e) ...................
Maintain records for 2 years detailing gas flaring or venting ..............
Maintain records for 2 years detailing liquid hydrocarbon burning .....
13
.5
869 platforms .............
60 occurrences ...........
11,297
30
................................
Recordkeeping Subtotal .......................................................................
................
136 .............................
Recordkeepers ...........
11,327
........................
Total Burden ........................................................................................
................
21,038 ........................
43,065
*Reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 0.5 to 3 hours per form depending on the number of well tests reported, including the
time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. See breakdown for form MMS–128
above.
Estimated Reporting and
Recordkeeping ‘‘Non-Hour Cost’’
Burden: We have identified no
paperwork ‘‘non-hour cost’’ burdens
associated with the collection of
information.
Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA
(44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) provides that an
agency may not conduct or sponsor a
collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control
number. Until OMB approves a
collection of information, you are not
obligated to respond.
Comments: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of
the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.)
requires each agency ‘‘* * * to provide
notice * * * and otherwise consult
with members of the public and affected
agencies concerning each proposed
collection of information * * *’’
Agencies must specifically solicit
comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the
proposed collection of information is
necessary for the agency to perform its
duties, including whether the
information is useful; (b) evaluate the
accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of
information; (c) enhance the quality,
usefulness, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d)
minimize the burden on the
respondents, including the use of
automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
To comply with the public
consultation process, on February 8,
2005, we published a Federal Register
notice (70 FR 6725) announcing that we
would submit this ICR to OMB for
approval. The notice provided the
required 60-day comment period. In
addition, § 250.199 provides the OMB
control number for the information
collection requirements imposed by the
30 CFR part 250 regulations and forms.
The regulation also informs the public
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that they may comment at any time on
the collections of information and
provides the address to which they
should send comments. We have
received no comments in response to
these efforts.
If you wish to comment in response
to this notice, you may send your
comments to the offices listed under the
ADDRESSES section of this notice. OMB
has up to 60 days to approve or
disapprove the information collection
but may respond after 30 days.
Therefore, to ensure maximum
consideration, OMB should receive
public comments by August 25, 2005.
Public Comment Procedures: MMS’s
practice is to make comments, including
names and addresses of respondents,
available for public review during
regular business hours. If you wish your
name and/or address to be withheld,
you must state this prominently at the
beginning of your comment. MMS will
honor the request to the extent
allowable by the law; however,
anonymous comments will not be
considered. All submissions from
organizations or businesses, and from
individuals identifying themselves as
representatives or officials of
organizations or businesses, will be
made available for public inspection in
their entirety.
MMS Information Collection
Clearance Officer: Arlene Bajusz (202)
208–7744.
Dated: April 12, 2005.
E.P. Danenberger,
Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Minerals Management Service
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submitted for Office of
Management and Budget (OMB)
Review; Comment Request
Minerals Management Service
(MMS), Interior.
ACTION: Notice of extension of an
information collection (1010–0141).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: To comply with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), we are notifying the public that
we have submitted to OMB an
information collection request (ICR) to
renew approval of the paperwork
requirements in the regulations under
30 CFR part 250, Subpart D, ‘‘Oil and
Gas Drilling Operations,’’ and related
documents. This notice also provides
the public a second opportunity to
comment on the paperwork burden of
these regulatory requirements.
DATES: Submit written comments by
August 24, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
on this ICR directly to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) either
by e-mail
(OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov) or by fax
(202) 395–6566, directly to the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for the
Department of the Interior (1010–0141).
Submit a copy of your comments to
the Department of the Interior, MMS,
via:
• MMS’s Public Connect on-line
commenting system, https://
ocsconnect.mms.gov. Follow the
instructions on the Web site for
submitting comments.
• E-mail MMS at
rules.comments@mms.gov. Use
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Information Collection Number 1010–
0141 in the subject line.
• Fax: 703–787–1546. Identify with
Information Collection Number 1010–
0141.
• Mail or hand-carry comments to the
Department of the Interior; Minerals
Management Service; Attention: Rules
Processing Team (RPT); 381 Elden
Street, MS–4024; Herndon, Virginia
20170–4817. Please reference
‘‘Information Collection 1010–0141’’ in
your comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cheryl Blundon, Rules Processing
Team, (703) 787–1600. You may also
contact Cheryl Blundon to obtain a
copy, at no cost, of the regulations and
the associated forms that require the
subject collection of information.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: 30 CFR part 250, Subpart D, Oil
and Gas Drilling Operations.
OMB Control Number: 1010–0141.
Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf
(OCS) Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C.
1331 et seq. and 43 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.),
authorizes the Secretary of the Interior
to prescribe rules and regulations to
administer leasing of the OCS. Such
rules and regulations will apply to all
operations conducted under a lease.
Citation 30 CFR
250 subpart D
and NTL(s)
402(b) ..................
403 ......................
Operations on the OCS must preserve,
protect, and develop oil and natural gas
resources in a manner which is
consistent with the need to make such
resources available to meet the Nation’s
energy needs as rapidly as possible; to
balance orderly energy resource
development with protection of human,
marine, and coastal environments; to
ensure the public a fair and equitable
return on the resources of the OCS; and
to preserve and maintain free enterprise
competition. Section 1332(6) states that
‘‘operations in the Outer Continental
Shelf should be conducted in a safe
manner by well trained personnel using
technology, precautions, and other
techniques sufficient to prevent or
minimize the likelihood of blowouts,
loss of well control, fires, spillages,
physical obstructions to other users of
the waters or subsoil and seabed, or
other occurrences which may cause
damage to the environment or to
property or endanger life or health.’’
This information collection (IC)
request concerns the regulations at 30
CFR 250, subpart D, Oil and Gas Drilling
Operations. It also covers the related
Notices to Lessees and Operators (NTLs)
that the Minerals Management Service
(MMS) issues to clarify and provide
additional guidance on some aspects of
the regulations.
We will protect information from
respondents considered proprietary
under the Freedom of Information Act
(5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing
regulations (43 CFR part 2) and under
regulations at 30 CFR 250.196, ‘‘Data
and information to be made available to
the public,’’ and 30 CFR part 252, ‘‘OCS
Oil and Gas Information Program.’’ No
items of a sensitive nature are collected.
Responses are mandatory.
Frequency: On occasion, weekly,
monthly, semi-annually, annually, and
varies by section.
Estimated Number and Description of
Respondents: Approximately 117
Federal OCS oil and gas lessees.
Estimated Reporting and
Recordkeeping ‘‘Hour’’ Burden: The
estimated annual ‘‘hour’’ burden for this
information collection is a total of
163,714 hours. The following chart
details the individual components and
estimated hour burdens. In calculating
the burdens, we assumed that
respondents perform certain
requirements in the normal course of
their activities. We consider these to be
usual and customary and took that into
account in estimating the burden.
Reporting and recordkeeping requirement
Hour burden
Average number annual responses
Annual burden
hours
Request approval to use blind or blind-shear ram or
pipe rams and inside BOP.
Notify MMS of drilling rig movement on or off drilling
location.
0.25 ....................
6 requests ..........................
2 (rounded)
0.1 ......................
20 notices ...........................
2
In Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, rig movements reported on form MMS–144—burden covered under
1010–0150.
0
408, 409, 410–
418, plus various other references in subpart D.
Apply for use of alternative procedures and/or departures not requested in MMS forms (including discussions with MMS or oral approvals).
Apply for permit to drill and requests for various approvals required in subpart D (including
§§ 250.423, 424, 427, 432, 442(c), 447, 448(c),
451(g), 456(a)(3), (f), 460, 490(c)(1), (2)) and obtained via forms MMS–123 (Application for Permit
to Drill) and MMS–123S (Supplemental APD Information Sheet), and supporting information and notices to MMS.
410(b), 417(b) .....
Reference to Exploration Plan, Development and Production Plan, Development Operations Coordination Document (30 CFR 250, subpart B)—burden covered under 1010–0049.
0
417(a), (b) ...........
Collect and report additional information on case-bycase basis if sufficient information is not available.
4
417(c) ..................
Submit 3rd party review of drilling unit according to 30 CFR 250, subpart I—burden covered under
1010–0058.
0
418(e) ..................
Submit welding and burning plan according to 30 CFR 250, subpart A—burden covered under 1010–
0114.
0
421, 423, 428 ......
Submit casing and cementing program and revisions
or changes.
400
408, 409 ..............
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20% of 1,200 drilling ops. =
240.
1,200
MMS–123 2.5+*
MMS–123S 1.5+*
1,245 ..................................
MMS–123S 1,230 ..............
MMS–123 3,135*
MMS–123S
1,890*
4 .........................
2 .........................
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20% of 1,000 drilling ops. =
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Citation 30 CFR
250 subpart D
and NTL(s)
424 ......................
456(c), (f) ............
459(a)(3) .............
460, 465 ..............
460 ......................
461(e) ..................
462(a) ..................
463(b) ..................
468(a) ..................
468(b), 465(b)(3)
468(c) ..................
469 ......................
490(c)(4), (d) .......
490(f), also referred to in
418(d).
Reporting and recordkeeping requirement
Hour burden
Average number annual responses
Annual burden
hours
Caliper, pressure test, or evaluate casing; submit
evaluation results; request approval before resuming operations or beginning repairs (every 30 days
during prolonged drilling).
Perform various calculations; post information (on occasion, daily, weekly).
Request exception to procedure for protecting negative pressure area.
Submit revised plans, changes, well/drilling records,
etc., on forms MMS–124 (Application for Permit to
Modify) or MMS–125 (End of Operations Report)
and supporting information.
Submit plans for well testing and notify MMS before
test.
Provide copy of well directional survey to affected
leaseholder.
Prepare and post well control drill plan for crew
members.
Request field drilling rules be established, amended,
or canceled.
Record and submit well logs, survey results, etc. ......
Record and submit directional and vertical-well surveys.
Record and submit velocity profiles and surveys .......
Record and submit core analyses ...............................
In the GOM OCS Region, submit drilling activity reports weekly on forms MMS–133 (Well Activity Report) and MMS–133S (Bore Hole Data) and supporting information.
In the Pacific and Alaska OCS Regions during drilling
operations, submit daily drilling reports.N/A in GOM.
As specified by region, submit well records, paleontological interpretations or reports, service company reports, and other reports or records of operations.
Submit request for reclassification of H2S zone; notify
MMS if conditions change.
Submit contingency plans for operations in H2S areas
(16 drilling, 5 work-over, 6 production).
4 .........................
20% of 1,000 wells = 200 ..
800
0.5 ......................
3,510
2 .........................
135 drilling rigs × 52 weeks
= 7,020.
5 requests ..........................
MMS–124 1.5+*
MMS–125 1.6+*
MMS–124 6,300 .................
MMS–125 3,290 .................
MMS–124 9,900*
MMS–125 5,348*
2 .........................
15 plans ..............................
30
1 .........................
10 occasions ......................
10
3 .........................
26 plans ..............................
78
2.5 ......................
6 requests ..........................
15
1.5 ......................
1 .........................
1,000 logs/surveys .............
1,000 reports ......................
1,500
1,000
1 .........................
1 .........................
0.8+* ...................
55 reports ...........................
150 analyses ......................
15,500 ................................
55
150
12,840*
1 .........................
1,022
1.5 ......................
14 wells × 365 days × 20%
= 1,022.
300 submissions ................
2 .........................
27 responses ......................
54
25 .......................
27 plans ..............................
675
10
450
490(i) ...................
Display warning signs—no burden as facilities would display warning signs and use other visual and audible systems.
0
490(j)(12) .............
Propose alternatives to minimize or eliminate SO2 hazards—submitted with contingency plans—burden
covered under 250.490(f).
0
490(j)(13)(vi) ........
Label breathing air bottles—no burden as supplier normally labels bottles; facilities would routinely label
if not.
0
490(l) ...................
Notify (phone) MMS of unplanned H2S releases
(approx. 2/year).
Request approval to use drill pipe for well testing ......
490(o)(5) .............
0.2 ......................
30 facilities × 2 = 60 ...........
12
2 .........................
3 requests ..........................
6
490(q)(1) .............
Seal and mark for the presence of H2S cores to be transported—no burden as facilities would routinely
mark transported cores.
0
490(q)(9) .............
Request approval to use gas containing H2S for instrument gas.
Analyze produced water disposed of for H2S content
and submit results to MMS on occasion (approx.
weekly).
General departure or alternative compliance requests
not specifically covered elsewhere in subpart D.
490(q)(12) ...........
400–490 ..............
2 .........................
3 requests ..........................
6
2.8 ......................
4 production platforms × 52
weeks = 208.
583 (rounded)
2 .........................
22 .......................................
44
Reporting
Subtotal.
......................................................................................
............................
39,191 Responses .............
44,731
404 ......................
Perform operational check of crown block safety device; record results (weekly).
Perform pressure test on all casing strings and drilling liner lap; record results.
0.25 ....................
135 drilling rigs × 52 weeks
= 7,020.
135 drilling rigs × approx.
50 per rig = 6,750.
1,755
426 ......................
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Citation 30 CFR
250 subpart D
and NTL(s)
Hour burden
Reporting and recordkeeping requirement
427(a) ..................
Perform pressure-integrity tests and related hole-behavior observations; record results.
434, 467 .............. Perform diverter tests when installed and once every
7 days; actuate system at least once every 24-hour
period; record results (average 2 per drilling operation).
450, 467 .............. Perform BOP pressure tests, actuations and inspections when installed; at a minimum every 14 days;
as stated for components; record results.
450, 467 .............. Function test annulars and rams; document results
every 7 days between BOP tests (biweekly). Note:
this test is part of BOP test when BOP test is conducted.
451(c) .................. Record reason for postponing BOP test (on occasion—approx. 2/year).
456(b), (i), 458(b) Record each drilling fluid circulation; test drilling fluid,
record results; record daily inventory of drilling
fluid/materials; test and recalibrate gas detectors;
record results (on occasion, daily, weekly, quarterly).
462(c) .................. Perform well-control drills; record results (2 crews
weekly).
466, 467 .............. Retain drilling records for 90 days after drilling is
complete; retain casing/liner pressure, diverter, and
BOP records for 2 years; retain well completion/
well workover until well is permanently plugged/
abandoned or lease is assigned.
490(g)(2), (g)(5) .. Conduct H2S training; post safety instructions; document training on occasion and annual refresher(approx. 2/year).
490(h)(2) ............. Conduct weekly drills and safety meetings; document
attendance.
490(j)(8) ............... Test H2S detection and monitoring sensors during
drilling; record testing and calibrations on occasion,
daily during drilling (approx. 12 sensors per rig).
490(j)(8) ........... Test H2S detection and monitoring sensors every 14
days during production; record testing and calibrations (approx. 30 sensors/5 platforms + approx. 42
sensors/23 platforms).
Recordkeepin- ......................................................................................
g Subtotal.
Total
Hour
Burden.
......................................................................................
Estimated Reporting and
Recordkeeping ‘‘Non-Hour Cost’’
Burden: We have identified no
paperwork ‘‘non-hour cost’’ burdens
associated with the collection of
information.
Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA
(44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) provides that an
agency may not conduct or sponsor a
collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control
number. Until OMB approves a
collection of information, you are not
obligated to respond.
Comments: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of
the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.)
requires each agency ‘‘* * * to provide
notice * * * and otherwise consult
with members of the public and affected
agencies concerning each proposed
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Average number annual responses
4 .........................
425 tests .............................
1,700
2 .........................
1,000 drilling ops. × 2 tests
= 2,000.
4,000
10 .......................
135 drilling rigs × approx.
35 tests per rig = 4,725.
47,250
0.5 ......................
135 drilling rigs × approx.
20 tests per rig = 2,700.
1,350
0.25 ....................
135 drilling rigs × 2 tests =
270.
135 drilling rigs × 52 weeks
= 7,020.
68 (rounded)
135 drilling rigs × 2 crews ×
52 weeks = 14,040.
Annual records maintenance for 1,000 wells.
14,040
4 .........................
30 facilities × 2 trainings =
60.
240
2 .........................
30 facilities × 52 weeks =
1,560.
10 drilling rigs × 365 days =
3,650.
3,120
2 .........................
1 .........................
1.5 ......................
4 .........................
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14,040
1,500
14,600
3.5 ......................
20 production platforms ×
26 tests = 520.
1,820
............................
51,740 Recordkeepers .......
118,983
............................
90,931 ................................
163,714
collection of information * * *’’
Agencies must specifically solicit
comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the
proposed collection of information is
necessary for the agency to perform its
duties, including whether the
information is useful; (b) evaluate the
accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of
information; (c) enhance the quality,
usefulness, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d)
minimize the burden on the
respondents, including the use of
automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
To comply with the public
consultation process, on February 22,
2005, we published a Federal Register
notice (70 FR 8621) announcing that we
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would submit this ICR to OMB for
approval. The notice provided the
required 60-day comment period. In
addition, § 250.199 provides the OMB
control number for the information
collection requirements imposed by the
30 CFR part 250 regulations and forms.
The regulation also informs the public
that they may comment at any time on
the collections of information and
provides the address to which they
should send comments. We have
received no comments in response to
these efforts.
If you wish to comment in response
to this notice, you may send your
comments to the offices listed under the
ADDRESSES section of this notice. OMB
has up to 60 days to approve or
disapprove the information collection
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but may respond after 30 days.
Therefore, to ensure maximum
consideration, OMB should receive
public comments by August 25, 2005.
Public Comment Procedures: MMS’s
practice is to make comments, including
names and addresses of respondents,
available for public review. If you wish
your name and/or address to be
withheld, you must state this
prominently at the beginning of your
comment. MMS will honor the request
to the extent allowable by the law;
however, anonymous comments will
not be considered. All submissions from
organizations or businesses, and from
individuals identifying themselves as
representatives or officials of
organizations or businesses, will be
made available for public inspection in
their entirety.
MMS Information Collection
Clearance Officer: Arlene Bajusz (202)
208–7744.
Dated: May 25, 2005.
E.P. Danenberger,
Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Minerals Management Service
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submitted for Office of
Management and Budget (OMB)
Review; Comment Request
Minerals Management Service
(MMS), Interior.
ACTION: Notice of extension of an
information collection (1010–0068).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: To comply with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), we are notifying the public that
we have submitted to OMB an
information collection request (ICR) to
renew approval of the paperwork
requirements in the regulations under
30 CFR part 250, Subpart M,
Unitization. This notice also provides
the public a second opportunity to
comment on the paperwork burden of
these regulatory requirements.
DATES: Submit written comments by
August 25, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
on this information collection directly
to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) either by e-mail
(OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov) or by fax
(202) 395–6566, directly to the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for the
Department of the Interior (1010–0068).
Submit a copy of your comments to
the Department of the Interior, MMS,
via:
• MMS’s Public Connect on-line
commenting system, https://
ocsconnect.mms.gov. Follow the
instructions on the Web site for
submitting comments.
• E-mail MMS at
rules.comments@mms.gov. Use
Information Collection Number 1010–
0068 in the subject line.
• Fax: 703–787–1093. Identify with
the Information Collection Number
1010–0068.
• Mail or hand-carry comments to the
Department of the Interior; Minerals
Management Service; Attention: Rules
Processing Team (RPT); 381 Elden
Street, MS–4024; Herndon, Virginia
20170–4817. Please reference
‘‘Information Collection 1010–0068’’ in
your comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cheryl Blundon, Rules Processing
Team, (703) 787–1600. You may also
contact Cheryl Blundon to obtain a
copy, at no cost, of the regulations that
require the subject collection of
information.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: 30 CFR part 250, Subpart M,
Unitization.
OMB Control Number: 1010–0068.
Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf
(OCS) Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C.
1331 et seq. and 43 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.),
authorizes the Secretary of the Interior
(Secretary) to prescribe rules and
regulations to administer leasing of the
OCS. Such rules and regulations will
apply to all operations conducted under
a lease. Operations on the OCS must
preserve, protect and develop oil and
natural gas resources in a manner which
is consistent with the need to make such
resources available to meet the Nation’s
energy needs as rapidly as possible; to
balance orderly energy resource
development with protection of human,
marine, and coastal environments; to
ensure the public a fair and equitable
return on the resources of the OCS; and
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to preserve and maintain free enterprise
competition. Section 1334(a) of the OCS
Lands Act specifies that the Secretary
prescribe rules and regulations ‘‘to
provide for the prevention of waste and
conservation of the natural resources of
the [O]uter Continental Shelf, and the
protection of correlative rights therein’’
and include provisions ‘‘for unitization,
pooling, and drilling agreements.’’ To
carry out these responsibilities, the
Secretary has authorized MMS to issue
orders and regulations governing
offshore oil and gas lease operations.
We will protect information from
respondents considered proprietary
under the Freedom of Information Act
(5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing
regulations (43 CFR part 2) and under
regulations at 30 CFR 250.196, ‘‘Data
and information to be made available to
the public.’’ No items of a sensitive
nature are collected. Responses are
mandatory. MMS OCS Regions use the
information to determine whether to
approve a proposal to enter into an
agreement to unitize operations under
two or more leases or to approve
modifications when circumstances
change. The information is necessary to
ensure that operations will result in
preventing waste, conserving natural
resources, and protecting correlative
rights, including the Government’s
interests. We also use information
submitted to determine competitiveness
of a reservoir or to decide that
compelling unitization will achieve
these results.
Frequency: The frequency of reporting
is on occasion.
Estimated Number and Description of
Respondents: Approximately 130
Federal OCS oil and gas or sulphur
lessees.
Estimated Reporting and
Recordkeeping ‘‘Hour’’ Burden: The
estimated annual ‘‘hour’’ burden for this
information collection is a total of 5,884
hours. The following chart details the
individual components and estimated
hour burdens. In calculating the
burdens, we assumed that respondents
perform certain requirements in the
normal course of their activities. We
consider these to be usual and
customary and took that into account in
estimating the burden.
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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 142 (Tuesday, July 26, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43175-43179]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-14715]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Minerals Management Service
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submitted for Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request
AGENCY: Minerals Management Service (MMS), Interior.
ACTION: Notice of extension of an information collection (1010-0141).
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SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we
are notifying the public that we have submitted to OMB an information
collection request (ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork
requirements in the regulations under 30 CFR part 250, Subpart D, ``Oil
and Gas Drilling Operations,'' and related documents. This notice also
provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the paperwork
burden of these regulatory requirements.
DATES: Submit written comments by August 24, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on this ICR directly to the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) either by e-mail (OIRA--
DOCKET@omb.eop.gov) or by fax (202) 395-6566, directly to the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for
the Department of the Interior (1010-0141).
Submit a copy of your comments to the Department of the Interior,
MMS, via:
MMS's Public Connect on-line commenting system, https://
ocsconnect.mms.gov. Follow the instructions on the Web site for
submitting comments.
E-mail MMS at rules.comments@mms.gov. Use
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Information Collection Number 1010-0141 in the subject line.
Fax: 703-787-1546. Identify with Information Collection
Number 1010-0141.
Mail or hand-carry comments to the Department of the
Interior; Minerals Management Service; Attention: Rules Processing Team
(RPT); 381 Elden Street, MS-4024; Herndon, Virginia 20170-4817. Please
reference ``Information Collection 1010-0141'' in your comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl Blundon, Rules Processing Team,
(703) 787-1600. You may also contact Cheryl Blundon to obtain a copy,
at no cost, of the regulations and the associated forms that require
the subject collection of information.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: 30 CFR part 250, Subpart D, Oil and Gas Drilling Operations.
OMB Control Number: 1010-0141.
Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act, as amended
(43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq. and 43 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), authorizes the
Secretary of the Interior to prescribe rules and regulations to
administer leasing of the OCS. Such rules and regulations will apply to
all operations conducted under a lease. Operations on the OCS must
preserve, protect, and develop oil and natural gas resources in a
manner which is consistent with the need to make such resources
available to meet the Nation's energy needs as rapidly as possible; to
balance orderly energy resource development with protection of human,
marine, and coastal environments; to ensure the public a fair and
equitable return on the resources of the OCS; and to preserve and
maintain free enterprise competition. Section 1332(6) states that
``operations in the Outer Continental Shelf should be conducted in a
safe manner by well trained personnel using technology, precautions,
and other techniques sufficient to prevent or minimize the likelihood
of blowouts, loss of well control, fires, spillages, physical
obstructions to other users of the waters or subsoil and seabed, or
other occurrences which may cause damage to the environment or to
property or endanger life or health.''
This information collection (IC) request concerns the regulations
at 30 CFR 250, subpart D, Oil and Gas Drilling Operations. It also
covers the related Notices to Lessees and Operators (NTLs) that the
Minerals Management Service (MMS) issues to clarify and provide
additional guidance on some aspects of the regulations.
We will protect information from respondents considered proprietary
under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its
implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2) and under regulations at 30
CFR 250.196, ``Data and information to be made available to the
public,'' and 30 CFR part 252, ``OCS Oil and Gas Information Program.''
No items of a sensitive nature are collected. Responses are mandatory.
Frequency: On occasion, weekly, monthly, semi-annually, annually,
and varies by section.
Estimated Number and Description of Respondents: Approximately 117
Federal OCS oil and gas lessees.
Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping ``Hour'' Burden: The
estimated annual ``hour'' burden for this information collection is a
total of 163,714 hours. The following chart details the individual
components and estimated hour burdens. In calculating the burdens, we
assumed that respondents perform certain requirements in the normal
course of their activities. We consider these to be usual and customary
and took that into account in estimating the burden.
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Citation 30 CFR 250 subpart D Reporting and recordkeeping
and NTL(s) requirement Hour burden Average number annual responses Annual burden hours
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402(b)......................... Request approval to use blind or 0.25................... 6 requests......................... 2 (rounded)
blind-shear ram or pipe rams
and inside BOP.
403............................ Notify MMS of drilling rig 0.1.................... 20 notices......................... 2
movement on or off drilling
location.
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In Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, rig movements reported on form MMS-144--burden covered under 0
1010-0150.
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408, 409....................... Apply for use of alternative 5...................... 20% of 1,200 drilling ops. = 240... 1,200
procedures and/or departures
not requested in MMS forms
(including discussions with MMS
or oral approvals).
408, 409, 410-418, plus various Apply for permit to drill and MMS-123 2.5+*.......... 1,245.............................. MMS-123 3,135*
other references in subpart D. requests for various approvals MMS-123S 1.5+*......... MMS-123S 1,230..................... MMS-123S 1,890*
required in subpart D
(including Sec. Sec.
250.423, 424, 427, 432, 442(c),
447, 448(c), 451(g), 456(a)(3),
(f), 460, 490(c)(1), (2)) and
obtained via forms MMS-123
(Application for Permit to
Drill) and MMS-123S
(Supplemental APD Information
Sheet), and supporting
information and notices to MMS.
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410(b), 417(b)................. Reference to Exploration Plan, Development and Production Plan, Development Operations 0
Coordination Document (30 CFR 250, subpart B)--burden covered under 1010-0049.
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417(a), (b).................... Collect and report additional 4...................... 1 report........................... 4
information on case-by-case
basis if sufficient information
is not available.
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417(c)......................... Submit 3rd party review of drilling unit according to 30 CFR 250, subpart I--burden covered 0
under 1010-0058.
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418(e)......................... Submit welding and burning plan according to 30 CFR 250, subpart A--burden covered under 1010- 0
0114.
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421, 423, 428.................. Submit casing and cementing 2...................... 20% of 1,000 drilling ops. = 200... 400
program and revisions or
changes.
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424............................ Caliper, pressure test, or 4...................... 20% of 1,000 wells = 200........... 800
evaluate casing; submit
evaluation results; request
approval before resuming
operations or beginning repairs
(every 30 days during prolonged
drilling).
456(c), (f).................... Perform various calculations; 0.5.................... 135 drilling rigs x 52 weeks = 3,510
post information (on occasion, 7,020.
daily, weekly).
459(a)(3)...................... Request exception to procedure 2...................... 5 requests......................... 10
for protecting negative
pressure area.
460, 465....................... Submit revised plans, changes, MMS-124 1.5+*.......... MMS-124 6,300...................... MMS-124 9,900*
well/drilling records, etc., on MMS-125 1.6+*.......... MMS-125 3,290...................... MMS-125 5,348*
forms MMS-124 (Application for
Permit to Modify) or MMS-125
(End of Operations Report) and
supporting information.
460............................ Submit plans for well testing 2...................... 15 plans........................... 30
and notify MMS before test.
461(e)......................... Provide copy of well directional 1...................... 10 occasions....................... 10
survey to affected leaseholder.
462(a)......................... Prepare and post well control 3...................... 26 plans........................... 78
drill plan for crew members.
463(b)......................... Request field drilling rules be 2.5.................... 6 requests......................... 15
established, amended, or
canceled.
468(a)......................... Record and submit well logs, 1.5.................... 1,000 logs/surveys................. 1,500
survey results, etc..
Record and submit directional 1...................... 1,000 reports...................... 1,000
and vertical-well surveys.
Record and submit velocity 1...................... 55 reports......................... 55
profiles and surveys.
Record and submit core analyses. 1...................... 150 analyses....................... 150
468(b), 465(b)(3).............. In the GOM OCS Region, submit 0.8+*.................. 15,500............................. 12,840*
drilling activity reports
weekly on forms MMS-133 (Well
Activity Report) and MMS-133S
(Bore Hole Data) and supporting
information.
468(c)......................... In the Pacific and Alaska OCS 1...................... 14 wells x 365 days x 20% = 1,022.. 1,022
Regions during drilling
operations, submit daily
drilling reports.N/A in GOM.
469............................ As specified by region, submit 1.5.................... 300 submissions.................... 450
well records, paleontological
interpretations or reports,
service company reports, and
other reports or records of
operations.
490(c)(4), (d)................. Submit request for 2...................... 27 responses....................... 54
reclassification of H2S zone;
notify MMS if conditions change.
490(f), also referred to in Submit contingency plans for 25..................... 27 plans........................... 675
418(d). operations in H2S areas (16
drilling, 5 work-over, 6
production).
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490(i)......................... Display warning signs--no burden as facilities would display warning signs and use other 0
visual and audible systems.
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490(j)(12)..................... Propose alternatives to minimize or eliminate SO2 hazards--submitted with contingency plans-- 0
burden covered under 250.490(f).
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490(j)(13)(vi)................. Label breathing air bottles--no burden as supplier normally labels bottles; facilities would 0
routinely label if not.
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490(l)......................... Notify (phone) MMS of unplanned 0.2.................... 30 facilities x 2 = 60............. 12
H2S releases (approx. 2/year).
490(o)(5)...................... Request approval to use drill 2...................... 3 requests......................... 6
pipe for well testing.
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490(q)(1)...................... Seal and mark for the presence of H2S cores to be transported--no burden as facilities would 0
routinely mark transported cores.
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490(q)(9)...................... Request approval to use gas 2...................... 3 requests......................... 6
containing H2S for instrument
gas.
490(q)(12)..................... Analyze produced water disposed 2.8.................... 4 production platforms x 52 weeks = 583 (rounded)
of for H2S content and submit 208.
results to MMS on occasion
(approx. weekly).
400-490........................ General departure or alternative 2...................... 22................................. 44
compliance requests not
specifically covered elsewhere
in subpart D.
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Reporting Subtotal......... ................................ ....................... 39,191 Responses................... 44,731
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404............................ Perform operational check of 0.25................... 135 drilling rigs x 52 weeks = 1,755
crown block safety device; 7,020.
record results (weekly).
426............................ Perform pressure test on all 2...................... 135 drilling rigs x approx. 50 per 13,500
casing strings and drilling rig = 6,750.
liner lap; record results.
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427(a)......................... Perform pressure-integrity tests 4...................... 425 tests.......................... 1,700
and related hole-behavior
observations; record results.
434, 467....................... Perform diverter tests when 2...................... 1,000 drilling ops. x 2 tests = 4,000
installed and once every 7 2,000.
days; actuate system at least
once every 24-hour period;
record results (average 2 per
drilling operation).
450, 467....................... Perform BOP pressure tests, 10..................... 135 drilling rigs x approx. 35 47,250
actuations and inspections when tests per rig = 4,725.
installed; at a minimum every
14 days; as stated for
components; record results.
450, 467....................... Function test annulars and rams; 0.5.................... 135 drilling rigs x approx. 20 1,350
document results every 7 days tests per rig = 2,700.
between BOP tests (biweekly).
Note: this test is part of BOP
test when BOP test is conducted.
451(c)......................... Record reason for postponing BOP 0.25................... 135 drilling rigs x 2 tests = 270.. 68 (rounded)
test (on occasion--approx. 2/
year).
456(b), (i), 458(b)............ Record each drilling fluid 2...................... 135 drilling rigs x 52 weeks = 14,040
circulation; test drilling 7,020.
fluid, record results; record
daily inventory of drilling
fluid/materials; test and
recalibrate gas detectors;
record results (on occasion,
daily, weekly, quarterly).
462(c)......................... Perform well-control drills; 1...................... 135 drilling rigs x 2 crews x 52 14,040
record results (2 crews weekly). weeks = 14,040.
466, 467....................... Retain drilling records for 90 1.5.................... Annual records maintenance for 1,500
days after drilling is 1,000 wells.
complete; retain casing/liner
pressure, diverter, and BOP
records for 2 years; retain
well completion/well workover
until well is permanently
plugged/abandoned or lease is
assigned.
490(g)(2), (g)(5).............. Conduct H2S training; post 4...................... 30 facilities x 2 trainings = 60... 240
safety instructions; document
training on occasion and annual
refresher(approx. 2/year).
490(h)(2)...................... Conduct weekly drills and safety 2...................... 30 facilities x 52 weeks = 1,560... 3,120
meetings; document attendance.
490(j)(8)...................... Test H2S detection and 4...................... 10 drilling rigs x 365 days = 3,650 14,600
monitoring sensors during
drilling; record testing and
calibrations on occasion, daily
during drilling (approx. 12
sensors per rig).
490(j)(8).................... Test H2S detection and 3.5.................... 20 production platforms x 26 tests 1,820
monitoring sensors every 14 = 520.
days during production; record
testing and calibrations
(approx. 30 sensors/5 platforms
+ approx. 42 sensors/23
platforms).
Recordkeeping Subtotal..... ................................ ....................... 51,740 Recordkeepers............... 118,983
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Total Hour Burden...... ................................ ....................... 90,931............................. 163,714
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Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping ``Non-Hour Cost'' Burden: We
have identified no paperwork ``non-hour cost'' burdens associated with
the collection of information.
Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.)
provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Until OMB approves a collection of information, you are not obligated
to respond.
Comments: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et
seq.) requires each agency ``* * * to provide notice * * * and
otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies
concerning each proposed collection of information * * *'' Agencies
must specifically solicit comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the
proposed collection of information is necessary for the agency to
perform its duties, including whether the information is useful; (b)
evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c) enhance the quality,
usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d)
minimize the burden on the respondents, including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
To comply with the public consultation process, on February 22,
2005, we published a Federal Register notice (70 FR 8621) announcing
that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided
the required 60-day comment period. In addition, Sec. 250.199 provides
the OMB control number for the information collection requirements
imposed by the 30 CFR part 250 regulations and forms. The regulation
also informs the public that they may comment at any time on the
collections of information and provides the address to which they
should send comments. We have received no comments in response to these
efforts.
If you wish to comment in response to this notice, you may send
your comments to the offices listed under the ADDRESSES section of this
notice. OMB has up to 60 days to approve or disapprove the information
collection
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but may respond after 30 days. Therefore, to ensure maximum
consideration, OMB should receive public comments by August 25, 2005.
Public Comment Procedures: MMS's practice is to make comments,
including names and addresses of respondents, available for public
review. If you wish your name and/or address to be withheld, you must
state this prominently at the beginning of your comment. MMS will honor
the request to the extent allowable by the law; however, anonymous
comments will not be considered. All submissions from organizations or
businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as
representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, will be
made available for public inspection in their entirety.
MMS Information Collection Clearance Officer: Arlene Bajusz (202)
208-7744.
Dated: May 25, 2005.
E.P. Danenberger,
Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
[FR Doc. 05-14715 Filed 7-25-05; 8:45 am]
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