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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Minerals Management Service
[Docket No. MMS–2009–OMM–0001]
MMS Information Collection Activity:
1010–0137, Historical Well Data
Cleanup (HWDC) Project, Extension of
a Collection; 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 (1010–0137).
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 for the Notice to Lessees
(NTL) on the Historical Well Data
Cleanup (HWDC) Project. This notice
also provides the public a second
opportunity to comment on the
paperwork burden of these regulatory
requirements.
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DATES: Submit written comments by
August 10, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments either by
fax (202) 395–5806 or e-mail
(OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov) directly
to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention:
Desk Officer for the Department of the
Interior (1010–0137). Please also submit
a copy of your comments to MMS by
any of the means below:
• Electronically: go to https://
www.regulations.gov. Under the tab
More Search Options, click Advanced
Docket Search, then select Minerals
Management Service from the agency
drop-down menu, then click submit. In
the Docket ID column, select MMS–
2009–OMM–0001 to submit public
comments and to view supporting and
related materials available for this
rulemaking. Information on using
Regulations.gov, including instructions
for accessing documents, submitting
comments, and viewing the docket after
the close of the comment period, is
available through the site’s User Tips
link. The MMS will post all comments.
• Mail or hand-carry comments to the
Department of the Interior; Minerals
Management Service; Attention: Cheryl
Blundon; 381 Elden Street, MS–4024;
Herndon, Virginia 20170–4817. Please
reference Information Collection 1010–
0137 in your subject line and include
your name and return address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cheryl Blundon, Regulations and
Standards Branch, (703) 787–1607. You
may also contact Cheryl Blundon to
obtain a copy, at no cost, of the
information collection request and the
NTL that requires the subject collection
of information.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Historical Well Data Cleanup
(HWDC) Project.
OMB Control Number: 1010–0137.
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.
Section 1332(6) states that
‘‘operations in the [O]uter 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.’’
These responsibilities are among those
delegated to the Minerals Management
Service (MMS).
To carry out these responsibilities,
MMS issues regulations to ensure that
operations in the OCS will meet
statutory requirements; provide for
safety and protect the environment; and
result in diligent exploration,
development, and production of OCS
leases. In addition, we issue Notices to
Lessees and Operators (NTLs) that
provide clarification, explanation, and
interpretation of our regulations. These
NTLs are also used to convey purely
informational material and to cover
situations that might not be addressed
in our regulations. The latter is the case
for this information collection. Because
of the unusual nature of this
information collection, issuing an NTL
is the appropriate means to collect the
information.
The subject of this information
collection request is the ‘‘Historical
Well Data Cleanup (HWDC) Project.’’ It
needs to be stressed that the information
we are collecting is information that
respondents are required to submit
under regulations at 30 CFR 250 subpart
D. However, in the past we did not
always enforce this regulatory
requirement for certain wellbores for
several reasons. We did not foresee the
value of this information for all
wellbores, nor did we anticipate that not
having the information would later
create problems for the agency and
others. We also did not have a
sophisticated electronic database that
could handle the information. We now
collect all of the required information
on a current basis (under 30 CFR 250,
subpart D, OMB Control Number 1010–
0141). Prior assurance to respondents
that providing the information in
connection with this project will not
subject them to the penalties for not
providing the information is still in
place. We are requesting a renewal of
this collection to allow operators more
response time over a longer period to
provide the missing or corrected data.
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 250.197, ‘‘Data
and information to be made available to
the public or for limited inspection.’’ No
items of a sensitive nature are collected.
Responses are mandatory.
Frequency: On occasion.
Estimated Number and Description of
Respondents: Approximately 130
Federal OCS oil, gas, and sulphur
lessees.
Estimated Reporting and
Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The
estimated hour burden for this
information collection is a total of
11,250 hours. The respondents will
submit information for a remaining
estimated 4,500 wells from an original
40,000 wells. Based on our own input,
the concurrence of the contractor hired
for this, and informal discussions with
a few potential respondents, we
estimate it will take respondents:
0.5 hours to locate and copy scout tickets for each well .............................................................................
2 hours to retrieve and analyze each well file .............................................................................................
.5 hours × 4,500 wells = 2,250
2 hours × 4,500 wells = 9,000
Total Hours: .............................................................................................................................................
11,250
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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.
Estimated Reporting and
Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden:
We have identified no paperwork nonhour 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 3,
2009, we published a Federal Register
notice (74 FR 5943) 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 250 regulations. 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 one comment in
response to these efforts; but it was not
germane to the information collection
request.
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. The
OMB has up to 60 days to approve or
disapprove the information collection
but may respond after 30 days.
Therefore, to ensure maximum
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consideration, OMB should receive
public comments by August 10, 2009.
Public Availability of Comments:
Before including your address, phone
number, e-mail address, or other
personal identifying information in your
comment, you should be aware that
your entire comment—including your
personal identifying information—may
be made publicly available at any time.
While you can ask us in your comment
to withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we
cannot guarantee that we will be able to
do so.
MMS Information Collection
Clearance Officer: Arlene Bajusz (202)
208–7744.
Dated: July 6, 2009.
E.P. Danenberger,
Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
General Management Plan,
Environmental Impact Statement,
Gateway National Recreation Area,
New York and New Jersey
AGENCY: National Park Service,
Department of the Interior.
ACTION: Notice of Intent to Prepare a
General Management Plan and
Environmental Impact Statement,
Gateway National Recreation Area.
SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 102 (2)(C)
of the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA) of 1969, the National Park
Service (NPS) is preparing a General
Management Plan and Environmental
Impact Statement (GMP/EIS) for the
Gateway National Recreation Area. The
park comprises approximately 26,607
acres, extending through three New
York City boroughs (Brooklyn, Queens,
and Staten Island) and into northern
New Jersey (Monmouth County).
Prepared by park staff and planners in
the NPS Northeast Region, with
assistance from advisors and
contractors, the GMP/EIS will propose a
long-term approach to managing
Gateway National Recreation Area.
Consistent with the park’s purpose, NPS
policy, and other laws and regulations,
alternatives will be developed to guide
the management of the park over the
next 15 to 20 years. The GMP/EIS will
address a range of management
alternatives for natural and cultural
resource protection, visitor use and
interpretation, park carrying capacity,
facilities development and operations. A
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‘‘no action’’ alternative will also be
considered and an agency preferred
management alternative identified. The
alternatives will incorporate various
zoning and management prescriptions
to ensure resource preservation and
public appreciation of the park. The
environmental consequences that could
result from implementing the various
alternatives will be evaluated for
cultural and natural resources, visitor
experience, park operations, and the
socioeconomic environment. Major
issues to be explored include: measures
for the preservation of resources;
indications of the types and general
intensities of development;
identification of, and implementation
commitments for, visitor carrying
capacities; and indications of potential
boundary modifications.
Meeting Notices: The public is invited
to express views, issues and concerns
about the long-term management of
Gateway National Recreation Area.
Public scoping meetings will be
scheduled and consist of a discussion of
the GMP/EIS process including ways
that the public can be involved in
providing and receiving information,
and reviewing and commenting upon
the draft GMP/EIS. The place and time
of public scoping meetings will be
announced by the NPS and noticed in
local newspapers serving the area.
Scoping and other periodic public
meeting notices and information
regarding the GMP/EIS will also be
placed on the NPS Planning,
Environment and Public Comment
(PEPC) Web site (https://
parkplanning.nps.gov/gate) for
continuing public review and comment.
ADDRESSES: Information related to the
GMP/EIS planning process and ongoing
public involvement opportunities will
be provided online at the Gateway
National Recreation Area Web site
(https://www.nps.gov/gate) and on the
NPS PEPC Web site (https://
parkplanning.nps.gov/gate). Requests to
be added to the project mailing list may
be made electronically through the NPS
PEPC Web site or by directing requests
to the contacts listed below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Barry Sullivan, Superintendent,
Gateway National Recreation Area,
210 New York Avenue, Staten Island,
NY 10305. Telephone: 718 354–4665.
Helen Mahan, Community Planner/
Project Manager, National Park
Service, Park Planning and Special
Studies, 200 Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19106. Telephone:
215–597–6483.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: If you
wish to comment on the GMP/EIS, you
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Minerals Management Service
[Docket No. MMS-2009-OMM-0001]
MMS Information Collection Activity: 1010-0137, Historical Well
Data Cleanup (HWDC) Project, Extension of a Collection; 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 (1010-0137).
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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 for the Notice to Lessees (NTL) on the Historical Well
Data Cleanup (HWDC) Project. 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 10, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments either by fax (202) 395-5806 or e-mail
(OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov) directly to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of
the Interior (1010-0137). Please also submit a copy of your comments to
MMS by any of the means below:
Electronically: go to https://www.regulations.gov. Under
the tab More Search Options, click Advanced Docket Search, then select
Minerals Management Service from the agency drop-down menu, then click
submit. In the Docket ID column, select MMS-2009-OMM-0001 to submit
public comments and to view supporting and related materials available
for this rulemaking. Information on using Regulations.gov, including
instructions for accessing documents, submitting comments, and viewing
the docket after the close of the comment period, is available through
the site's User Tips link. The MMS will post all comments.
Mail or hand-carry comments to the Department of the
Interior; Minerals Management Service; Attention: Cheryl Blundon; 381
Elden Street, MS-4024; Herndon, Virginia 20170-4817. Please reference
Information Collection 1010-0137 in your subject line and include your
name and return address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl Blundon, Regulations and
Standards Branch, (703) 787-1607. You may also contact Cheryl Blundon
to obtain a copy, at no cost, of the information collection request and
the NTL that requires the subject collection of information.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Historical Well Data Cleanup (HWDC) Project.
OMB Control Number: 1010-0137.
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.
Section 1332(6) states that ``operations in the [O]uter 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.'' These
responsibilities are among those delegated to the Minerals Management
Service (MMS).
To carry out these responsibilities, MMS issues regulations to
ensure that operations in the OCS will meet statutory requirements;
provide for safety and protect the environment; and result in diligent
exploration, development, and production of OCS leases. In addition, we
issue Notices to Lessees and Operators (NTLs) that provide
clarification, explanation, and interpretation of our regulations.
These NTLs are also used to convey purely informational material and to
cover situations that might not be addressed in our regulations. The
latter is the case for this information collection. Because of the
unusual nature of this information collection, issuing an NTL is the
appropriate means to collect the information.
The subject of this information collection request is the
``Historical Well Data Cleanup (HWDC) Project.'' It needs to be
stressed that the information we are collecting is information that
respondents are required to submit under regulations at 30 CFR 250
subpart D. However, in the past we did not always enforce this
regulatory requirement for certain wellbores for several reasons. We
did not foresee the value of this information for all wellbores, nor
did we anticipate that not having the information would later create
problems for the agency and others. We also did not have a
sophisticated electronic database that could handle the information. We
now collect all of the required information on a current basis (under
30 CFR 250, subpart D, OMB Control Number 1010-0141). Prior assurance
to respondents that providing the information in connection with this
project will not subject them to the penalties for not providing the
information is still in place. We are requesting a renewal of this
collection to allow operators more response time over a longer period
to provide the missing or corrected data.
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 250.197, ``Data and information to be made available to the public
or for limited inspection.'' No items of a sensitive nature are
collected. Responses are mandatory.
Frequency: On occasion.
Estimated Number and Description of Respondents: Approximately 130
Federal OCS oil, gas, and sulphur lessees.
Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The estimated
hour burden for this information collection is a total of 11,250 hours.
The respondents will submit information for a remaining estimated 4,500
wells from an original 40,000 wells. Based on our own input, the
concurrence of the contractor hired for this, and informal discussions
with a few potential respondents, we estimate it will take respondents:
0.5 hours to locate and copy scout .5 hours x 4,500 wells = 2,250
tickets for each well..............
2 hours to retrieve and analyze each 2 hours x 4,500 wells = 9,000
well file..........................
-----------------------------------
Total Hours:.................... 11,250
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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.
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 3,
2009, we published a Federal Register notice (74 FR 5943) 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 250 regulations. 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 one comment in response to these efforts;
but it was not germane to the information collection request.
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. The 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 10, 2009.
Public Availability of Comments: Before including your address,
phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information
in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--
including your personal identifying information--may be made publicly
available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold
your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
MMS Information Collection Clearance Officer: Arlene Bajusz (202)
208-7744.
Dated: July 6, 2009.
E.P. Danenberger,
Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
[FR Doc. E9-16398 Filed 7-9-09; 8:45 am]
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