MMS Information Collection Activity: 1010-0176, Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf, Extension of a Collection; Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request, 1634-1647 [2010-356]

Download as PDF 1634 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 7 / Tuesday, January 12, 2010 / Notices For PHAs with fiscal years ending June 30, 2009, or September 30, 2009, their management operations certification is due 2 months after the date of this notice. Resident Assessment Indicator. HUD will not administer the resident service and satisfaction survey during Transition Year 2. A PHA has a choice regarding its resident service and satisfaction assessment score: (1) The most recent resident service and satisfaction assessment score will be carried over for PHAs with fiscal years ending June 30, 2009, September 30, 2009, December 31, 2009, and March 31, 2010; or (2) If a PHA believes it would have received a higher resident service and satisfaction assessment score if a new resident survey had been conducted, it may appeal its resident service and satisfaction assessment score pursuant to 24 CFR 902.69 and must include the PHA’s supporting documentation and reasons for the appeal. Please send all appeal requests to the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Real Estate Assessment Center, at the following address: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Attention: Deputy Assistant Secretary, Departmental Real Estate Assessment Center, 550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100, Washington, DC 20410. HUD will determine if an adjustment is warranted. All other aspects of the current PHAS rule will remain in effect during Transition Year 2. III. Environmental Review WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES This notice provides operating instructions and procedures in connection with activities under a Federal Register document that has previously been subject to a required environmental review. Accordingly, under 24 CFR 50.19(c)(4), this notice is categorically excluded from environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). Dated: January 4, 2010. Sandra B. Henriquez, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing. [FR Doc. 2010–267 Filed 1–11–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:14 Jan 11, 2010 Jkt 220001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Minerals Management Service [Docket No. MMS–2009–OMM–0012] MMS Information Collection Activity: 1010–0176, Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf, Extension of a Collection; Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Minerals Management Service (MMS), Interior. ACTION: Notice of a revision of an information collection (1010–0176). 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 285, ‘‘Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf,’’ and related forms. This notice also provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of these regulatory requirements. DATES: Submit written comments by February 11, 2010. ADDRESSES: Submit comments by either 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 (1010–0176). Please also submit a copy of your comments to MMS by any of the means below. • Electronically: Go to https:// www.regulations.gov. In the entry titled ‘‘Enter Keyword or ID,’’ enter docket ID MMS–2009–OMM–0012, then click search. Under the tab ‘‘View by Relevance’’ you can submit public comments and view supporting and related materials available for this collection of information. 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– 0176 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 regulations and forms that require the subject collection of information. PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 30 CFR 285, Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf. Forms: MMS–0002, MMS–0003, MMS–0004, MMS–0005, and MMS– 0006. OMB Control Number: 1010–0176. 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 issue leases, easements, or rights-ofway on the OCS for activities that produce or support production, transportation, or transmission of energy from sources other than oil and gas (renewable energy). Specifically, subsection 8(p) of the OCS Lands Act, as amended by section 388 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109–58), directs the Secretary of the Interior to issue any necessary regulations to carry out the OCS renewable energy program. The Secretary delegated the authority to issue such regulations and implement an OCS renewable energy program to the Minerals Management Service (MMS). The MMS has issued regulations for OCS renewable energy activities at 30 CFR part 285. Subsequent to the approval of the information collection requirements in the final 30 CFR part 285 regulations, MMS developed five new forms that respondents must use to submit certain information collection requirements in Subpart D, Lease and Grant Administration, and Subpart E, Payments and Financial Assurance Requirements. These forms entail no additional burden as they only clarify and facilitate the submission of the currently approved information collection requirements to which the forms pertain. This resubmitted ICR is revised to: Correct citation numbering, fine tune words to better match requirements in the final rule, and reflect the inclusion of the new Forms MMS–0002, MMS–0003, MMS–0004, MMS–0005, and MMS–0006. No burden hours have been changed from the OMB currently approved collection. Regulations implementing these responsibilities are under 30 CFR part 285. Responses are mandatory or required to obtain or retain a benefit. No questions of a sensitive nature are asked. The MMS protects information considered proprietary according to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2), and under regulations at 30 CFR 285.113, addressing disclosure of data and information to be made available to the public and others. Respondents will operate commercial and noncommercial technology projects E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1 WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 7 / Tuesday, January 12, 2010 / Notices that include installation, construction, operation and maintenance, and decommissioning of offshore facilities, as well as possible onshore support facilities. The MMS must ensure that these activities and operations on the OCS are carried out in a safe and pollution-free manner, do not interfere with the rights of other users on the OCS, and balance the protection and development of OCS resources. To do this, MMS needs information concerning the proposed activities, facilities, safety equipment, inspections and tests, and natural and manmade hazards near the site, as well as assurance of fiscal responsibility. Specifically, MMS will use the information collected under part 285 to: • Determine if applicants and assignees are qualified to hold leases on the OCS. Information is used to track ownership of leases as to record title, operating rights, and right-of-way (ROW) or right of use and easement (RUE), as well as to approve requests to designate an operator to act on the lessee’s behalf. Information is necessary to approve assignment, relinquishment, or cancellation requests. Information is used to document that a lease, ROW, or RUE has been surrendered by the record title holder and to ensure that all legal obligations are met and facilities are properly decommissioned. • Determine if an application for a ROW or RUE serves the purpose specified in the grant. • Review and approve SAPs, COPs, and GAPs prior to allowing activities to commence on a lease to ensure that the activities will protect human, marine, and coastal environments of the OCS; to review plans for taking safety equipment out of service to ensure alternate measures are used that will properly provide for the safety of the facilities. The MMS inspectors monitor the records concerning facility inspections and tests to ensure safety of operations and protection of the environment and to schedule their workload to permit witnessing and inspecting operations. The information provides lessees greater flexibility to comply with regulatory requirements through approval of alternative equipment or procedures and departures to regulations if they demonstrate equal or better compliance with the appropriate performance standards. • Ensure that, if granted, proposed routes of an ROW or RUE do not conflict with any State requirements or unduly interfere with other OCS activities. • Determine if all facilities, project easements, cables, pipelines, and VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:14 Jan 11, 2010 Jkt 220001 obstructions, when they are no longer needed, are properly removed or decommissioned, and that the seafloor is cleared of all obstructions created by operations on the lease, project easement, RUE or ROW. • Improve safety and environmental protection on the OCS through collection and analysis of accident reports to ascertain the cause of the accidents and to determine ways to prevent recurrences. In addition to the above, forms will be submitted to MMS. The MMS needs the information on the forms for proper and efficient administration of OCS renewable energy leases and grants and to document the financial responsibility of lessees and grantees. Forms MMS– 0002, MMS–0003, MMS–0004, and MMS–0006 are needed by renewable energy entities on the OCS to designate an operator and to assign or relinquish a lease or grant. Form MMS–0005 is needed to procure and submit a bond for the purpose of meeting financial assurance requirements as set forth in the regulations. The MMS will maintain the forms that are submitted as official lease and grant records pertaining to operating responsibilities, ownership, and financial responsibility. Respondents submit the following forms to MMS under 30 CFR part 285, subpart D. The forms and their purposes are: OCS Renewable Energy Assignment of Grant, Form MMS–0002 The MMS uses this form as the official record as to the assignment of record title interest in a renewable energy grant (Right-of-Way or Right-ofUse and Easement). The MMS uses the information to identify the assigned grant interest and any new grant resulting from the assignment. The information on Form MMS–0002 will be filed and maintained in the applicable MMS regional office. OCS Renewable Energy Assignment of Interest in Lease, Form MMS–0003 The MMS uses this form as the official record as to the assignment of record title interest in a renewable energy lease. The MMS uses the information to identify the assigned lease interest and any new lease resulting from the assignment. The information on Form MMS–0003 will be filed and maintained in the applicable MMS regional office. OCS Renewable Energy Lease or Grant Relinquishment Application, Form MMS–0004 The MMS uses this form as the official record as to the relinquishment PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1635 of a renewable energy lease or grant. Although relinquishment may be required by MMS under 30 CFR 285.658(c), in most cases relinquishments will be filed voluntarily. Form MMS–0004 is required for any relinquishment and will be filed and maintained in the applicable MMS regional office. OCS Renewable Energy Lessee’s, Grantee’s, and Operator’s Bond, Form MMS–0005 The MMS uses this form as the official instrument for filing and maintaining a surety bond for financial assurance relating to a lease or grant in compliance with the requirements of 30 CFR 285, subpart E. Form MMS–0005 is required for all bonds and other forms of financial assurance and will be filed and maintained in the applicable MMS regional office. OCS Renewable Energy Lease or Grant Designation of Operator, Form MMS– 0006 The MMS uses the information in this form as the official record as to designation of the individual, corporation, or association having control or management of activities on a renewable energy lease or grant. Form MMS–0006 is required to designate an operator or to notify MMS of a change in the designated operator. Frequency: Varies depending upon the requirement, but is generally on occasion or annual. Description of Respondents: Primary respondents comprise Federal OCS companies that submit unsolicited proposals or responses to Federal Register notices; or are lessees, designated operators, and ROW or RUE grant holders. Other potential respondents are companies or state and local governments that submit information or comments relative to alternative energy-related uses of the OCS; certified verification agents (CVAs); and surety or third-party guarantors. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The estimated annual hour burden for this information collection is a total of 31,124 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. E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1 1636 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 7 / Tuesday, January 12, 2010 / Notices Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 285 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement Hour burden Average number of annual responses Annual burden hours Subpart A—General Provisions 102; 105; 110 ............................. These sections contain general references to submitting comments, requests, applications, plans, notices, reports, and/or supplemental information for MMS approval—burdens covered under specific requirements. 0 102(e) ......................................... State and local governments enter into task force or joint planning or coordination agreement with MMS. 1 6 agreements ........................... 6 103; 904 ..................................... Request general departures not specifically covered elsewhere in part 285. 2 6 requests ................................ 12 105(c) ......................................... Make oral requests or notifications and submit written follow up within 3 business days not specifically covered elsewhere in part 285. 1 8 requests ................................ 8 106; 107; 213(e); 230(f); 302(a); 408(b)(7); 409(c); 1005(c); 1007(c); 1013(b)(7). Submit evidence of qualifications to hold a lease or grant, required information and supporting information. 2 20 evidence submissions ......... 40 106(b)(1) .................................... Request exception from exclusion or disqualification from participating in transactions covered by Federal non-procurement debarment and suspension system. 1 1 exception ............................... 1 106(b)(2), (3); 225; 527(c); 705(c)(2); 1016. Request reconsideration and/or hearing .. 108; 530(b) ................................ Notify MMS within 3 business days after learning of any action filed alleging respondent is insolvent or bankrupt. 109 ............................................. Notify MMS in writing of merger, name change, or change of business form no later than 120 days after earliest of either the effective date or filing date. 111 ............................................. Within 30 days of receiving bill, submit processing fee payments for MMS document or study preparation to process applications and requests. Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9). 1 1 notice .................................... Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1). .5 4 fee submissions .................... 0 1 0 2 4 MMS payments x $4,000 = $16,000 Submit comments on proposed processing fee or request approval to perform or directly pay contractor for all or part of any document, study, or other activity, to reduce MMS processing costs. 2 4 processing fee comments or reduction requests. 8 111(b)(3) .................................... Perform, conduct, develop, etc., all or part of any document, study, or other activity; and provide results to MMS to reduce MMS processing fee. 19,000 1 submission ............................ 19,000 111(b)(3) .................................... WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES 111(b)(2), (3) .............................. Pay contractor for all or part of any document, study, or other activity, and provide results to MMS to reduce MMS processing costs. 3 contractor payments x $950,000 = $2,850,000 111(b)(7); 118(a); 436(c) ........... Appeal MMS estimated processing costs, decisions, or orders pursuant to 30 CFR 290. 113(b) ......................................... Respond to the Freedom of Information Act release schedule. VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:14 Jan 11, 2010 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c) 4 1 agreement ............................. E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1 0 4 1637 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 7 / Tuesday, January 12, 2010 / Notices Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 285 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement Hour burden 115(c) ......................................... Request approval to use later edition of a document incorporated by reference or alternative compliance. 1 1 request .................................. 1 116 ............................................. The Director may occasionally request information to administer and carry out the offshore alternative energy program via Federal Register Notices. 4 25 ............................................. 100 118(c); 225(b) ............................ Within 15 days of bid rejection, request reconsideration of bid decision or rejection. Annual burden hours Average number of annual responses Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9). 78 responses ........................... Subtotal 0 19,183 hours $2,866,000 non-hour costs Subpart B—Issuance of OCS Alternative Energy Leases These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285 210; 211(a), (b); 213 thru 216 ... Submit comments in response to Federal Register notices on Request for Interest in OCS Leasing, Call for Information and Nominations (Call), Area Identification, and the Proposed Sale Notice. 4 16 comments ........................... 64 211(d); 216; 220 thru 223; 231(c)(2). Submit bid, payments, and required information in response to Federal Register Final Sale Notice. 5 12 bids ..................................... 60 224 ............................................. Within 10 business days, execute 3 copies of lease form and return to MMS with required payments, including evidence that agent is authorized to act for bidder; if applicable, submit information to support delay in execution. 1 5 lease executions ................... 5 230; 231(a) ................................ Submit unsolicited request and acquisition fee for a commercial or limited lease. 5 5 unsolicited requests .............. 25 231(b) ......................................... Submit comments in response to Federal Register notice re interest of unsolicited request for a lease. 4 4 unsolicited requests .............. 16 231(g) ......................................... Within 10 business days of receiving lease documents, execute lease; file financial assurance and supporting documentation. 2 4 leases .................................... 8 231(g) ......................................... Within 45 days of receiving lease copies, submit rent and rent information. 235(b); 236(b) ............................ WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES 200; 224; 231; 235; 236; 238 .... Request additional time to extend preliminary or site assessment term of commercial or limited lease, including revised schedule for SAP, COP, or GAP submission. 1 2 requests ................................ 2 237(b) ......................................... Request lease be dated and effective 1st day of month in which signed. 1 1 request .................................. 1 49 responses ........................... 181 hours Burdens covered by information collections approved for 30 CFR Subchapter A. Subtotal 0 0 Subpart C—ROW Grants and RUE Grants for Alternative Energy Activities 306; 309; 315; 316 .................... VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:14 Jan 11, 2010 These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285. Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1 0 1638 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 7 / Tuesday, January 12, 2010 / Notices Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 285 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement Hour burden 302(a); 305; 306 ........................ Submit 1 paper copy and 1 electronic version of a request for a new or modified ROW or RUE and required information, including qualifications to hold a grant. 5 1 ROW/RUE request ............... 5 307; 308(a)(1) ............................ Submit comments on competitive interest in response to Federal Register notice of proposed ROW or RUE grant area or comments on notice of grant auction. 4 2 comments ............................. 8 308(a)(2), (b); 315; 316 ............. Submit bid and payments in response to Federal Register notice of auction for a ROW or RUE grant. 5 1 bid ......................................... 5 309 ............................................. Submit decision to accept or reject terms and conditions of noncompetitive ROW or RUE grant. 2 1 grant decision ....................... 2 5 responses ............................. 20 hours 400; 401; 402; 405; 409; 416, 433. These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285. 0 401(b) ......................................... Take measures directed by MMS in cessation order and submit reports in order to resume activities. 405(d) ......................................... Submit written notice of change of address. 405(e); Form MMS–0006 .......... If designated operator (DO) changes, notify MMS and identify new DO for MMS approval. 1 1 new DO notice ...................... 1 408 thru 411; Forms MMS–0002 and MMS–0003. Within 90 days after last party executes a transfer agreement, submit 1 paper copy and 1 electronic version of a lease or grant assignment application, including originals of each instrument creating or transferring ownership of record title, eligibility and other qualifications; and evidence that agent is authorized to execute assignment. 1 (30 minutes per form × 2 forms = 1 hour) 2 assignment requests/instruments submissions. 2 415(a)(1); 416; 420(a), (b); 428(b). Submit request for suspension and required information no later than 90 days prior to lease or grant expiration. 10 2 suspension requests ............. 20 417(b) ......................................... Conduct, and if required pay for, site-specific study to evaluate cause of harm or damage; and submit 1 paper copy and 1 electronic version of study and results. 100 1 study/submission .................. 100 Average number of annual responses Subtotal Annual burden hours Subpart D—Lease and Grant Administration 100 1 cessation measures report ... Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1). 100 0 1 study × $950,000 = $950,000 WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES 425 thru 428; 652(a) .................. Request lease or grant renewal no later than 180 days before termination date of your limited lease or grant, or no later than 2 years before termination date of operations term of commercial lease. 6 2 renewal requests .................. 12 435; 658(c)(2); Form MMS– 0004. Submit 1 paper copy and 1 electronic version of application to relinquish lease or grant. 1 2 relinquishments ..................... 2 VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:14 Jan 11, 2010 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 7 / Tuesday, January 12, 2010 / Notices 1639 Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 285 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement Hour burden 436; 437 ..................................... Provide information for reconsideration of MMS decision to contract or cancel lease or grant area. Average number of annual responses Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9). 11 responses ........................... Subtotal Annual burden hours 0 237 hours $950,000 Subpart E—Payments and Financial Assurance Requirements 0 500 thru 509; 1011 .................... Submit payor information, payments and payment information, and maintain auditable records according to subchapter A regulations or guidance. 0 506(c)(4) .................................... Submit documentation of the gross annual generation of electricity produced by the generating facility on the lease—use same form as authorized by the EIA. (Burden covered under DOE/EIA OMB Control Number 1905– 0129 to gather info and fill out form. MMS’s burden is for submitting a copy). 10 min 6 forms ..................................... 1 510 ............................................. Submit application and required information for waiver or reduction of rental or other payment. 1 1 waiver or rental reduction ..... 1 * 515; 516(a)(1), (b); 525(a) thru (f). Execute and provide $100,000 minimum lease-specific bond or other approved security; or increase bond level if required. 1 6 base-level lease bonds or other security. 6 * 516(a)(2), (3), (b), (c); 517; 525(a) thru (f). Execute and provide commercial lease supplemental bonds in amounts determined by MMS. 1 5 SAP and COP bonds ............ 5 516(a)(4); 521(c) ........................ Execute and provide decommissioning bond or other financial assurance; schedule for providing the appropriate amount. 1 3 decommissioning bonds ....... 3 517(c)(1) .................................... Submit comments on proposed adjustment to bond amounts. 1 3 adjustment comments ........... 3 517(c)(2) .................................... Request bond reduction and submit evidence to justify. 5 2 reduction requests ................ 10 * 520; 521; 525(a) thru (f); Form MMS–0005. Execute and provide $300,000 minimum limited lease or grant-specific bond or increase financial assurance if required. 1 1 base-level ROW/RUE bond .. 1 525(g) ......................................... WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES An * indicates the primary cites for providing bonds or other financial assurance, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 285 to furnish, replace, or provide additional bonds, securities, or financial assurance. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285. Surety notice to lessee or ROW/RUE grant holder and MMS within 5 business days after initiating insolvency or bankruptcy proceeding, or Treasury decertifies surety. 1 1 surety notice ......................... 1 * 526 ........................................... In lieu of surety bond, pledge other types of securities, including authority for MMS to sell and use proceeds. 2 1 other security pledge ............ 2 VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:14 Jan 11, 2010 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Burdens covered by information collections approved for 30 CFR Subchapter A. Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1 1640 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 7 / Tuesday, January 12, 2010 / Notices Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 285 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement Hour burden 526(c) ......................................... Provide annual certified statements describing the nature and market value, including brokerage firm statements/reports. 1 1 statement .............................. 1 * 527; 531 ................................... Demonstrate financial worth/ability to carry out present and future financial obligations, annual updates, and related or subsequent actions/records/reports, etc. 10 1 ............................................... 10 528 ............................................. Provide third-party indemnity; financial information/statements; additional bond info; executed guarantor agreement and supporting information/documentation. 10 1 ............................................... 10 528(c)(6); 532(b) ........................ Guarantor/Surety requests MMS terminate period of liability and notifies lessee or ROW/RUE grant holder, etc. 1 1 request .................................. 1 * 529 ........................................... In lieu of surety bond, request authorization to establish decommissioning account, including written authorizations and approvals associated with account. 2 1 decommissioning account .... 2 530 ............................................. Notify MMS promptly of lapse in bond or other security/action filed alleging lessee, surety or guarantor et al. is insolvent or bankrupt. 1 1 notice .................................... 1 533(a)(2)(ii), (iii) ......................... Provide agreement from surety issuing new bond to assume all or portion of outstanding liabilities. 3 1 surety agreement .................. 3 536(b) ......................................... Within 10 business days following MMS notice, lessee, grant holder, or surety agrees to and demonstrates to MMS that lease will be brought into compliance. 16 1 agreement demonstration ..... 16 37 responses ........................... 77 hours Average number of annual responses Subtotal Annual burden hours Subpart F—Plans and Information Requirements Two ** indicate the primary cites for Site Assessment Plans (SAPs), Construction and Operations Plans (COPs), and General Activities Plans (GAPs); and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 285 to submission and approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285. WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES ** 600(a); 601(a), (b); 605 thru 613. VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:14 Jan 11, 2010 Within 6 months after issuance of a competitive lease or grant, or within 60 days after determination of no competitive interest, submit 1 paper copy and 1 electronic version of a SAP, including information to assist MMS to comply with NEPA such as hazard info, air quality, and all required information, certifications, etc. Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 240 6 SAPs ..................................... E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1 0 1,440 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 7 / Tuesday, January 12, 2010 / Notices 1641 Non-hour cost burdens ** 600(b); 601(c), (d)(1); 606(b); 618; 620 thru 629; 633. If requesting an operations term for commercial lease, at least 6 months before the end of site assessment term, submit 1 paper copy and 1 electronic version of a COP, or FERC license application, including information to assist MMS to comply with NEPA such as hazard info, air quality, and all required information, surveys and/or their results, reports, certifications, project easements, supporting data and information, etc. 1,000 3 COPs .................................... 3,000 ** 600(c); 601(a), (b); 640 thru 648. Within 6 months after issuance of a competitive lease or grant, or within 60 days after determination of no competitive interest, submit 1 paper copy and 1 electronic version of a GAP, including information to assist MMS to comply with NEPA such as hazard info, air quality, and all required information, surveys and reports, certifications, project easements, etc. 240 1 GAP ...................................... 240 ** 601(d)(2); 622; 628(f); 632; 634; 658(c)(3). Submit revised or modified COPs, including project easements, and all required additional information. 50 1 revised or modified COP ...... 50 602 1 ........................................... Until MMS releases financial assurance, respondents must maintain, and provide to MMS if requested, all data and information related to compliance with required terms and conditions of SAP, COP, or GAP. 2 9 records maintenance/submissions. 18 ** 613(d), (e) ............................... Submit revised or modified SAPs and required additional information. 50 1 revised or modified SAP ....... 50 612(b); 647(b) ............................ Noncompetitive leases must submit copy of SAP or GAP consistency certification and supporting documentation. 1 4 leases .................................... 4 615(a) ......................................... Notify MMS in writing within 30 days of completion of construction and installation activities under SAP. 1 5 completion construction notices. 5 615(b) ......................................... Submit annual report summarizing findings from site assessment activities. 30 8 annual reports ....................... 240 615(c) ......................................... Submit annual, or at other time periods as MMS determines, SAP compliance certification, effectiveness statement, recommendations, reports, supporting documentation, etc. 40 8 compliance certifications ....... 320 617(a) ......................................... WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Section(s) in 30 CFR 285 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement Notify MMS in writing before conducting any activities not approved, or provided for, in SAP; provide additional information if requested. 10 1 notice before activity ............. 10 627(c) ......................................... Include oil spill response plan as required by part 254. 631 ............................................. Request deviation from approved COP schedule. VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:14 Jan 11, 2010 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Hour burden Average number of annual responses Burden covered 30 CFR part 254, 1010–0091. Sfmt 4703 2 1 deviation request .................. E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1 Annual burden hours 0 2 1642 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 7 / Tuesday, January 12, 2010 / Notices Non-hour cost burdens 633(b) ......................................... Submit annual, or at other time periods as MMS determines, COP compliance certification, effectiveness statement, recommendations, reports, supporting documentation, etc. 80 9 compliance certifications ....... 720 634(a) ......................................... Notify MMS in writing before conducting any activities not approved or provided for in COP, and provide additional information if requested. 10 1 notice before activity ............. 10 635 ............................................. Notify MMS any time commercial operations cease without an approved suspension. 1 1 termination notice ................. 1 636(a) ......................................... Notify MMS in writing no later than 30 days after commencing activities associated with placement of facilities on lease area. 1 3 commence notices ................ 3 636(b) ......................................... Notify MMS in writing no later than 30 days after completion of construction and installation activities. 1 3 completion notices ................ 3 636(c) ......................................... Notify MMS in writing at least 7 days before commencing commercial operations. 1 3 initial ops notices .................. 3 ** 642(b); 648(e); 655; 658(c)(3) Submit revised or modified GAPs and required additional information. 50 1 revised or modified GAP ...... 50 651 ............................................. Before beginning construction of OCS facility described in GAP, complete survey activities identified in GAP and submit initial findings. This only includes the time involved in submitting the findings; it does not include the survey time as these surveys would be conducted as good business practice. 30 5 surveys/reports ..................... 150 653(a) ......................................... Notify MMS in writing within 30 days of completing installation activities under the GAP. 1 5 completion notices ................ 5 653(b) ......................................... Submit annual report summarizing findings from activities conducted under approved GAP. 30 8 annual reports ....................... 240 653(c) ......................................... Submit annual, or at other time periods as MMS determines, GAP compliance certification, recommendations, reports, etc. 40 8 compliance certifications ....... 320 655(a) ......................................... Notify MMS in writing before conducting any activities not approved or provided for in GAP, and provide additional information if requested. 10 1 notice before activity ............. 10 656 ............................................. WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Section(s) in 30 CFR 285 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement Notify MMS if at any time approved GAP activities cease without an approved suspension. 1 1 termination notice ................. 1 658(c)(1) .................................... If after construction, cable or pipeline deviate from approved COP or GAP, notify affected lease operators and ROW/ RUE grant holders of deviation and provide MMS evidence of such notices. 3 1 deviation notice/MMS evidence. 3 VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:14 Jan 11, 2010 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Hour burden Sfmt 4703 Average number of annual responses E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1 Annual burden hours Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 7 / Tuesday, January 12, 2010 / Notices 1643 Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 285 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement Hour burden 659 ............................................. Determine appropriate air quality modeling protocol, conduct air quality modeling, and submit 3 copies of air quality modeling report and 3 sets of digital files as supporting information to plans. Average number of annual responses 70 Annual burden hours 700 108 responses ......................... Subtotal 10 air quality modeling reports/ information. 7,598 Subpart G—Facility Design, Fabrication, and Installation Three *** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 285 to submitting and obtaining approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285. 0 *** 700(a)(1), (b), (c); 701 .......... Submit Facility Design Report, including 1 paper copy and 1 electronic copy of the cover letter, certification statement, and all required information (1–3 paper or electronic copies as specified). 200 3 Facility Design Reports ......... 600 ***700(a)(2); ............................... (b), (c); 702 ................................ Submit 1 paper copy and 1 electronic copy of a Fabrication and Installation Report, certification statement and all required information. 160 3 Fabrication & Installation Reports. 480 705(a)(3); 707; 712 .................... Certified Verification Agent (CVA) conducts independent assessment of the facility design and submits reports to lessee or grant holder and MMS—interim reports if required, and 1 electronic copy and 1 paper copy of the final report. 100 3 CVA design interim reports .. 300 100 3 CVA final reports .................. 300 100 3 CVA interim reports .............. 300 100 3 CVA final reports .................. 300 20 1 interim report ......................... 20 15 1 final report ............................. 15 705(a)(3); 708; 709; 710; 712 ... 703 ***; 705(a)(3); 711; 712 ....... CVA conducts independent assessments on the fabrication and installation activities, informs lessee or grant holder if procedures are changed or design specifications are modified; and submits reports to lessee or grant holder and MMS—interim reports if required, and 1 electronic copy and 1 paper copy of the final report. CVA/project engineer monitors major project modifications and repairs and submits reports to lessee or grant holder and MMS—interim reports if required, and 1 electronic copy and 1 paper copy of the final report. WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES 705(c) ......................................... Request waiver of CVA requirement in writing; lessee must demonstrate standard design and best practices. 40 1 waiver .................................... 40 706 ............................................. Submit for approval with SAP, COP, or GAP, initial nominations for a CVA or new replacement CVA nomination, and required information. 16 13 new CVA nominations ........ 208 708(b)(2) .................................... Lessee or grant holder notify MMS if modifications identified by CVA/project engineer are accepted. 1 1 notice .................................... 1 VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:14 Jan 11, 2010 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1 1644 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 7 / Tuesday, January 12, 2010 / Notices Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 285 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement Hour burden 709(a)(14); 710(a)(2), (e) 1 ........ Make fabrication quality control, installation towing, and other records available to CVA/project engineer for review (retention required by § 285.714). 1 3 records retention ................... 3 713 ............................................. Notify MMS within 10 business days after commencing commercial operations. 1 2 commence notices ................ 2 714; 1 .......................................... Until MMS releases financial assurance, compile, retain, and make available to MMS and/or CVA the as-built drawings, design assumptions/analyses, summary of fabrication and installation examination records, inspection results, and records of repairs not covered in inspection report. Record original and relevant material test results of all primary structural materials; retain records during all stages of construction. 100 3 lessees .................................. 300 43 responses ........................... 2,869 Average number of annual responses Subtotal Annual burden hours Subpart H—Environmental and Safety Management, Inspections, and Facility Assessments for Activities Conducted Under SAPs, COPs, and GAPs Notify MMS if endangered or threatened species, or their designated critical habitat, may be in the vicinity of the lease or grant or may be affected by lease or grant activities. 1 2 notices ................................... 2 801(e), (f) ................................... Submit information to ensure proposed activities will be conducted in compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA); including, agreements and mitigating measures designed to avoid or minimize adverse effects and incidental take of endangered species or critical habitat. 6 2 ESA/MMPA submissions ...... 12 802; 902(e) ................................ Notify MMS of archaeological resource within 72 hours of discovery. 3 1 archaeological notice ............ 3 802(b); 802(c) ............................ If requested, conduct further archaeological investigations and submit report. 10 1 archaeological report ............ 10 802(d) ......................................... If applicable, submit payment for MMS costs in carrying out National Historic Preservation Act responsibilities. .5 1 payment ................................ .5 803(b) ......................................... If required, conduct additional surveys to define boundaries and avoidance distances and submit report. 15 2 survey/report ......................... 30 810 ***; 632(b) ............................ Submit safety management system description with the SAP, COP, or GAP. 35 10 safety management systems. 350 813(b)(1) .................................... WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES 801(c), (d) .................................. Report within 24 hours when any required equipment taken out of service for more than 12 hours; provide written confirmation if reported orally. .5 3 equipment reports ................. 1.5 1 1 written confirmation ............... 1 .5 3 return to service notices ....... 1.5 813(b)(3) .................................... VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:14 Jan 11, 2010 Notify MMS when equipment returned to service; provide written confirmation if oral notice. Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 7 / Tuesday, January 12, 2010 / Notices 1645 Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 285 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 815(c) ......................................... When required, analyze cable, P/L, or facility damage or failures to determine cause and as soon as available submit comprehensive written report. 1.5 1 analysis report ...................... 1.5 816 ............................................. Submit plan of corrective action report on observed detrimental effects on cable, P/L, or facility within 30 days of discovery; take remedial action and submit report of remedial action within 30 days after completion. 2 1 corrective action plan and report. 2 822(a)(2)(iii), (b) ......................... Until MMS releases financial assurance, maintain records of design, construction, operation, maintenance, repairs, and investigation on or related to lease or ROW/RUE area; make available to MMS for inspection. 1 4 records retention ................... 4 823 ............................................. Request reimbursement within 90 days for food, quarters, and transportation provided to MMS reps during inspection. 2 1 reimbursement request ......... 2 824(a) 1 ................................. Develop annual self inspection plan covering all facilities; retain with records, and make available to MMS upon request. 24 4 self assessment plans .......... 96 824(b) ......................................... Conduct annual self inspection and submit report by November 1. 36 4 annual reports ....................... 144 825 ............................................. Based on API RP 2A–WSD, perform assessment of structures, initiate mitigation actions for structures that do not pass assessment process, retain information, and make available to MMS upon request. 60 4 assessments and mitigation actions. 240 830(a), (c); 831 thru 833 ........... Immediately report incidents to MMS via oral communications, submit written follow-up report within 15 business days after the incident, and submit any required additional information. Oral .5 6 incidents ................................ 3 Written 4 1 incident .................................. 4 830(d) ......................................... Hour burden Report oil spills as required by part 254 .. Average number of annual responses Burden covered by 1010–0091, 30 CFR part 254 Subtotal 52 responses ........................... Annual burden hours 0 908 Subpart I—Decommissioning WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Four **** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 285 to submitting and obtaining approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285 VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:14 Jan 11, 2010 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1 1646 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 7 / Tuesday, January 12, 2010 / Notices Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 285 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement Hour burden **** 902(b), (c), (d), (f); 905, 906; 907; 908(c); 909. Submit for approval 1 paper copy and 1 electronic copy of the SAP, COP, or GAP decommissioning application and site clearance plan at least 2 years before decommissioning activities begin, 90 days after completion of activities, or 90 days after cancellation, relinquishment, or other termination of lease or grant. Include documentation of coordination efforts w/States, local or tribal governments, requests that certain facilities remain in place for other activities, be converted to an artificial reef, or be toppled in place. Submit additional information requested or modify and resubmit application. 20 1 decommissioning application 20 902(d); 908; ............................... Notify MMS at least 60 days before commencing decommissioning activities. 1 1 decommissioning notice ....... 1 910 ............................................. Within 60 days after removing a facility, verify to MMS that site is cleared. 1 1 removal verification ............... 1 912 ............................................. Within 60 days after removing a facility, cable, or pipeline, submit a written report. 8 1 removal report ....................... 8 Average number of annual responses Annual burden hours MMS does not anticipate decommissioning activities for at least 5 years so the requirements have been given a minimal burden Subtotal 4 responses ............................. 30 Subpart J—RUEs for Energy and Marine-Related Activities Using Existing OCS Facilities Contact owner of existing facility and/or lessee of the area to reach preliminary agreement to use facility and obtain concurring signatures; submit request to MMS for an alternative use RUE, including all required information/modifications. 1 1 request for RUE to use existing facility. 1 1007(a), (b), (c) .......................... Submit indication of competitive interest in response to Federal Register notice. 4 1 response ............................... 4 1007(c) ....................................... Submit description of proposed activities and required information in response to Federal Register notice of competitive offering. 5 1 submission ............................ 5 1007(f) ........................................ Lessee or owner of facility submits decision to accept or reject proposals deemed acceptable by MMS. 1 1 decision ................................. 1 1010(c) ....................................... Request renewal of Alternate Use RUE ... 6 1 renewal request .................... 6 1012; 1016(b) ............................ WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES 1004, 1005, 1006 ....................... Provide financial assurance as MMS determines in approving RUE for an existing facility, including additional security if required. 1 1 bond or other security ........... 1 1013 ........................................... Submit request for assignment of an alternative use RUE for an existing facility, including all required information. 1 1 RUE assignment request ...... 1 1015 ........................................... Request relinquishment of RUE for an existing facility. 1 1 RUE relinquish ...................... 1 VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:14 Jan 11, 2010 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1 1647 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 7 / Tuesday, January 12, 2010 / Notices Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 285 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement Hour burden Average number of annual responses Subtotal Annual burden hours 8 responses ............................. 20 No change to burden covered by 1010–0142, 30 CFR 250, subpart Q 0 30 CFR Parts 250 & 290 Proposed Revisions 250.1730 .................................... Request departure from requirement to remove a platform or other facility. 250.1731(c) ................................ Request deferral of facility removal subject to RUE issued under this subpart. 250.290.2 ................................... Request reconsideration of an MMS decision concerning a lease bid. 1 1 deferral request ..................... 1 Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9) Subtotal 0 1 response ............................... 396 Responses ........................ WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Total Burden Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have identified three non-hour cost burdens to industry. We estimate the total of those at $3,816,000 for the following: Section 285.111–$16,000: This section requires respondents to pay a processing fee for MMS document or study preparation when necessary for MMS processing of applications and requests. The processing fee is $4,000 and we anticipate approximately 4 fees. Section 285.111(b)(3)–$2,850,000: This section allows respondents to pay a contractor instead of MMS for all or part of any document, study, or other activity, and provide the results to MMS to reduce MMS processing costs. We estimate the non-hour cost burden of this payment could range from $100,000 to $2,000,000; therefore, we are estimating the cost at $950,000. We anticipate no more than 3 payments. Section 285.417(b)–$950,000: This section requires respondents to pay for a site-specific study to evaluate the cause of harm or damage to natural resources, and submit a report to MMS. We estimate the non-hour cost burden of this study could range from $100,000 to $2,000,000, depending on the nature of the study; therefore, we are estimating the cost at $950,000. We anticipate no more than one study. 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.) VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:14 Jan 11, 2010 Jkt 220001 Frm 00065 31,124 $3,816,000 Non-Hour Cost Burdens 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 September 23, 2009, we published a Federal Register notice (74 FR 48588) announcing that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided the required 60-day comment period. In addition, § 285.114 provides the OMB control number for the information collection requirements imposed by the 30 CFR 285 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 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. The OMB has up to 60 days to approve or disapprove the information collection but may respond after 30 days. Therefore, to ensure maximum PO 00000 1 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 consideration, OMB should receive public comments by February 11, 2010. 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: November 25, 2009. E.P. Danenberger, Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs. [FR Doc. 2010–356 Filed 1–11–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [L10300000 EG0000 LLWO270000] Extension of Approved Information Collection, OMB Control Number 1004– 0001 AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments. 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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Minerals Management Service

[Docket No. MMS-2009-OMM-0012]

MMS Information Collection Activity: 1010-0176, Renewable Energy
and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental
Shelf, Extension of a Collection; Submitted for Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request

AGENCY: Minerals Management Service (MMS), Interior.

ACTION: Notice of a revision of an information collection (1010-0176).

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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 285, ``Renewable Energy
and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental
Shelf,'' and related forms. This notice also provides the public a
second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of these
regulatory requirements.

DATES: Submit written comments by February 11, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments by either 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 (1010-0176). Please also submit a copy of your comments to
MMS by any of the means below.
Electronically: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. In the
entry titled ``Enter Keyword or ID,'' enter docket ID MMS-2009-OMM-
0012, then click search. Under the tab ``View by Relevance'' you can
submit public comments and view supporting and related materials
available for this collection of information. 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 1010-0176 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 regulations and forms that require
the subject collection of information.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: 30 CFR 285, Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing
Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf.
Forms: MMS-0002, MMS-0003, MMS-0004, MMS-0005, and MMS-0006.
OMB Control Number: 1010-0176.
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 issue leases, easements, or rights-of-way
on the OCS for activities that produce or support production,
transportation, or transmission of energy from sources other than oil
and gas (renewable energy). Specifically, subsection 8(p) of the OCS
Lands Act, as amended by section 388 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005
(Pub. L. 109-58), directs the Secretary of the Interior to issue any
necessary regulations to carry out the OCS renewable energy program.
The Secretary delegated the authority to issue such regulations and
implement an OCS renewable energy program to the Minerals Management
Service (MMS). The MMS has issued regulations for OCS renewable energy
activities at 30 CFR part 285.
Subsequent to the approval of the information collection
requirements in the final 30 CFR part 285 regulations, MMS developed
five new forms that respondents must use to submit certain information
collection requirements in Subpart D, Lease and Grant Administration,
and Subpart E, Payments and Financial Assurance Requirements. These
forms entail no additional burden as they only clarify and facilitate
the submission of the currently approved information collection
requirements to which the forms pertain. This resubmitted ICR is
revised to: Correct citation numbering, fine tune words to better match
requirements in the final rule, and reflect the inclusion of the new
Forms MMS-0002, MMS-0003, MMS-0004, MMS-0005, and MMS-0006. No burden
hours have been changed from the OMB currently approved collection.
Regulations implementing these responsibilities are under 30 CFR
part 285. Responses are mandatory or required to obtain or retain a
benefit. No questions of a sensitive nature are asked. The MMS protects
information considered proprietary according to the Freedom of
Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR
part 2), and under regulations at 30 CFR 285.113, addressing disclosure
of data and information to be made available to the public and others.
Respondents will operate commercial and noncommercial technology
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that include installation, construction, operation and maintenance, and
decommissioning of offshore facilities, as well as possible onshore
support facilities. The MMS must ensure that these activities and
operations on the OCS are carried out in a safe and pollution-free
manner, do not interfere with the rights of other users on the OCS, and
balance the protection and development of OCS resources. To do this,
MMS needs information concerning the proposed activities, facilities,
safety equipment, inspections and tests, and natural and manmade
hazards near the site, as well as assurance of fiscal responsibility.
Specifically, MMS will use the information collected under part 285 to:
Determine if applicants and assignees are qualified to
hold leases on the OCS. Information is used to track ownership of
leases as to record title, operating rights, and right-of-way (ROW) or
right of use and easement (RUE), as well as to approve requests to
designate an operator to act on the lessee's behalf. Information is
necessary to approve assignment, relinquishment, or cancellation
requests. Information is used to document that a lease, ROW, or RUE has
been surrendered by the record title holder and to ensure that all
legal obligations are met and facilities are properly decommissioned.
Determine if an application for a ROW or RUE serves the
purpose specified in the grant.
Review and approve SAPs, COPs, and GAPs prior to allowing
activities to commence on a lease to ensure that the activities will
protect human, marine, and coastal environments of the OCS; to review
plans for taking safety equipment out of service to ensure alternate
measures are used that will properly provide for the safety of the
facilities. The MMS inspectors monitor the records concerning facility
inspections and tests to ensure safety of operations and protection of
the environment and to schedule their workload to permit witnessing and
inspecting operations. The information provides lessees greater
flexibility to comply with regulatory requirements through approval of
alternative equipment or procedures and departures to regulations if
they demonstrate equal or better compliance with the appropriate
performance standards.
Ensure that, if granted, proposed routes of an ROW or RUE
do not conflict with any State requirements or unduly interfere with
other OCS activities.
Determine if all facilities, project easements, cables,
pipelines, and obstructions, when they are no longer needed, are
properly removed or decommissioned, and that the seafloor is cleared of
all obstructions created by operations on the lease, project easement,
RUE or ROW.
Improve safety and environmental protection on the OCS
through collection and analysis of accident reports to ascertain the
cause of the accidents and to determine ways to prevent recurrences.
In addition to the above, forms will be submitted to MMS. The MMS
needs the information on the forms for proper and efficient
administration of OCS renewable energy leases and grants and to
document the financial responsibility of lessees and grantees. Forms
MMS-0002, MMS-0003, MMS-0004, and MMS-0006 are needed by renewable
energy entities on the OCS to designate an operator and to assign or
relinquish a lease or grant. Form MMS-0005 is needed to procure and
submit a bond for the purpose of meeting financial assurance
requirements as set forth in the regulations. The MMS will maintain the
forms that are submitted as official lease and grant records pertaining
to operating responsibilities, ownership, and financial responsibility.
Respondents submit the following forms to MMS under 30 CFR part
285, subpart D. The forms and their purposes are:

OCS Renewable Energy Assignment of Grant, Form MMS-0002

The MMS uses this form as the official record as to the assignment
of record title interest in a renewable energy grant (Right-of-Way or
Right-of-Use and Easement). The MMS uses the information to identify
the assigned grant interest and any new grant resulting from the
assignment. The information on Form MMS-0002 will be filed and
maintained in the applicable MMS regional office.

OCS Renewable Energy Assignment of Interest in Lease, Form MMS-0003

The MMS uses this form as the official record as to the assignment
of record title interest in a renewable energy lease. The MMS uses the
information to identify the assigned lease interest and any new lease
resulting from the assignment. The information on Form MMS-0003 will be
filed and maintained in the applicable MMS regional office.

OCS Renewable Energy Lease or Grant Relinquishment Application, Form
MMS-0004

The MMS uses this form as the official record as to the
relinquishment of a renewable energy lease or grant. Although
relinquishment may be required by MMS under 30 CFR 285.658(c), in most
cases relinquishments will be filed voluntarily. Form MMS-0004 is
required for any relinquishment and will be filed and maintained in the
applicable MMS regional office.

OCS Renewable Energy Lessee's, Grantee's, and Operator's Bond, Form
MMS-0005

The MMS uses this form as the official instrument for filing and
maintaining a surety bond for financial assurance relating to a lease
or grant in compliance with the requirements of 30 CFR 285, subpart E.
Form MMS-0005 is required for all bonds and other forms of financial
assurance and will be filed and maintained in the applicable MMS
regional office.

OCS Renewable Energy Lease or Grant Designation of Operator, Form MMS-
0006

The MMS uses the information in this form as the official record as
to designation of the individual, corporation, or association having
control or management of activities on a renewable energy lease or
grant. Form MMS-0006 is required to designate an operator or to notify
MMS of a change in the designated operator.
Frequency: Varies depending upon the requirement, but is generally
on occasion or annual.
Description of Respondents: Primary respondents comprise Federal
OCS companies that submit unsolicited proposals or responses to Federal
Register notices; or are lessees, designated operators, and ROW or RUE
grant holders. Other potential respondents are companies or state and
local governments that submit information or comments relative to
alternative energy-related uses of the OCS; certified verification
agents (CVAs); and surety or third-party guarantors.
Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The estimated
annual hour burden for this information collection is a total of 31,124
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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Non-hour cost burdens
Reporting and ------------------------------------
Section(s) in 30 CFR 285 recordkeeping Hour burden Average number of Annual burden
requirement annual responses hours
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Subpart A--General Provisions
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102; 105; 110.................... These sections contain general references to submitting 0
comments, requests, applications, plans, notices, reports,
and/or supplemental information for MMS approval--burdens
covered under specific requirements.
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102(e)........................... State and local 1 6 agreements....... 6
governments enter into
task force or joint
planning or
coordination agreement
with MMS.
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103; 904......................... Request general 2 6 requests......... 12
departures not
specifically covered
elsewhere in part 285.
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105(c)........................... Make oral requests or 1 8 requests......... 8
notifications and
submit written follow
up within 3 business
days not specifically
covered elsewhere in
part 285.
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106; 107; 213(e); 230(f); 302(a); Submit evidence of 2 20 evidence 40
408(b)(7); 409(c); 1005(c); qualifications to hold submissions.
1007(c); 1013(b)(7). a lease or grant,
required information
and supporting
information.
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106(b)(1)........................ Request exception from 1 1 exception........ 1
exclusion or
disqualification from
participating in
transactions covered by
Federal non-procurement
debarment and
suspension system.
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106(b)(2), (3); 225; 527(c); Request reconsideration Requirement not considered IC under 0
705(c)(2); 1016. and/or hearing. 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
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108; 530(b)...................... Notify MMS within 3 1 1 notice........... 1
business days after
learning of any action
filed alleging
respondent is insolvent
or bankrupt.
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109.............................. Notify MMS in writing of Requirement not considered IC under 0
merger, name change, or 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1).
change of business form
no later than 120 days
after earliest of
either the effective
date or filing date.
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111.............................. Within 30 days of .5 4 fee submissions.. 2
receiving bill, submit
processing fee payments
for MMS document or
study preparation to
process applications
and requests.
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4 MMS payments x $4,000 = $16,000
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111(b)(2), (3)................... Submit comments on 2 4 processing fee 8
proposed processing fee comments or
or request approval to reduction requests.
perform or directly pay
contractor for all or
part of any document,
study, or other
activity, to reduce MMS
processing costs.
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111(b)(3)........................ Perform, conduct, 19,000 1 submission....... 19,000
develop, etc., all or
part of any document,
study, or other
activity; and provide
results to MMS to
reduce MMS processing
fee.
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111(b)(3)........................ Pay contractor for all 3 contractor payments x $950,000 = $2,850,000
or part of any
document, study, or
other activity, and
provide results to MMS
to reduce MMS
processing costs.
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111(b)(7); 118(a); 436(c)........ Appeal MMS estimated Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), 0
processing costs, (c)
decisions, or orders
pursuant to 30 CFR 290.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
113(b)........................... Respond to the Freedom 4 1 agreement........ 4
of Information Act
release schedule.
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115(c)........................... Request approval to use 1 1 request.......... 1
later edition of a
document incorporated
by reference or
alternative compliance.
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116.............................. The Director may 4 25................. 100
occasionally request
information to
administer and carry
out the offshore
alternative energy
program via Federal
Register Notices.
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118(c); 225(b)................... Within 15 days of bid Requirement not considered IC under 0
rejection, request 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
reconsideration of bid
decision or rejection.
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78 responses....... 19,183 hours
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Subtotal $2,866,000 non-hour costs
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Subpart B--Issuance of OCS Alternative Energy Leases
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200; 224; 231; 235; 236; 238..... These sections contain references to information submissions, 0
approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc.,
the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285
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210; 211(a), (b); 213 thru 216... Submit comments in 4 16 comments........ 64
response to Federal
Register notices on
Request for Interest in
OCS Leasing, Call for
Information and
Nominations (Call),
Area Identification,
and the Proposed Sale
Notice.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
211(d); 216; 220 thru 223; Submit bid, payments, 5 12 bids............ 60
231(c)(2). and required
information in response
to Federal Register
Final Sale Notice.
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224.............................. Within 10 business days, 1 5 lease executions. 5
execute 3 copies of
lease form and return
to MMS with required
payments, including
evidence that agent is
authorized to act for
bidder; if applicable,
submit information to
support delay in
execution.
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230; 231(a)...................... Submit unsolicited 5 5 unsolicited 25
request and acquisition requests.
fee for a commercial or
limited lease.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
231(b)........................... Submit comments in 4 4 unsolicited 16
response to Federal requests.
Register notice re
interest of unsolicited
request for a lease.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
231(g)........................... Within 10 business days 2 4 leases........... 8
of receiving lease
documents, execute
lease; file financial
assurance and
supporting
documentation.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
231(g)........................... Within 45 days of Burdens covered by information 0
receiving lease copies, collections approved for 30 CFR
submit rent and rent Subchapter A.
information.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
235(b); 236(b)................... Request additional time 1 2 requests......... 2
to extend preliminary
or site assessment term
of commercial or
limited lease,
including revised
schedule for SAP, COP,
or GAP submission.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
237(b)........................... Request lease be dated 1 1 request.......... 1
and effective 1st day
of month in which
signed.
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Subtotal 49 responses....... 181 hours
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Subpart C--ROW Grants and RUE Grants for Alternative Energy Activities
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306; 309; 315; 316............... These sections contain references to information submissions, 0
approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc.,
the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285.
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302(a); 305; 306................. Submit 1 paper copy and 5 1 ROW/RUE request.. 5
1 electronic version of
a request for a new or
modified ROW or RUE and
required information,
including
qualifications to hold
a grant.
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307; 308(a)(1)................... Submit comments on 4 2 comments......... 8
competitive interest in
response to Federal
Register notice of
proposed ROW or RUE
grant area or comments
on notice of grant
auction.
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308(a)(2), (b); 315; 316......... Submit bid and payments 5 1 bid.............. 5
in response to Federal
Register notice of
auction for a ROW or
RUE grant.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
309.............................. Submit decision to 2 1 grant decision... 2
accept or reject terms
and conditions of
noncompetitive ROW or
RUE grant.
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Subtotal 5 responses........ 20 hours
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Subpart D--Lease and Grant Administration
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400; 401; 402; 405; 409; 416, 433 These sections contain references to information submissions, 0
approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc.,
the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
401(b)........................... Take measures directed 100 1 cessation 100
by MMS in cessation measures report.
order and submit
reports in order to
resume activities.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
405(d)........................... Submit written notice of Requirement not considered IC under 0
change of address. 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
405(e); Form MMS-0006............ If designated operator 1 1 new DO notice.... 1
(DO) changes, notify
MMS and identify new DO
for MMS approval.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
408 thru 411; Forms MMS-0002 and Within 90 days after 1 (30 minutes 2 assignment 2
MMS-0003. last party executes a per form x 2 requests/
transfer agreement, forms = 1 instruments
submit 1 paper copy and hour) submissions.
1 electronic version of
a lease or grant
assignment application,
including originals of
each instrument
creating or
transferring ownership
of record title,
eligibility and other
qualifications; and
evidence that agent is
authorized to execute
assignment.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
415(a)(1); 416; 420(a), (b); Submit request for 10 2 suspension 20
428(b). suspension and required requests.
information no later
than 90 days prior to
lease or grant
expiration.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
417(b)........................... Conduct, and if required 100 1 study/submission. 100
pay for, site-specific
study to evaluate cause
of harm or damage; and
submit 1 paper copy and
1 electronic version of
study and results.
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1 study x $950,000 = $950,000
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425 thru 428; 652(a)............. Request lease or grant 6 2 renewal requests. 12
renewal no later than
180 days before
termination date of
your limited lease or
grant, or no later than
2 years before
termination date of
operations term of
commercial lease.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
435; 658(c)(2); Form MMS-0004.... Submit 1 paper copy and 1 2 relinquishments.. 2
1 electronic version of
application to
relinquish lease or
grant.
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436; 437......................... Provide information for Requirement not considered IC under 0
reconsideration of MMS 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
decision to contract or
cancel lease or grant
area.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11 responses....... 237 hours
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Subtotal $950,000
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Subpart E--Payments and Financial Assurance Requirements
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An * indicates the primary cites for providing bonds or other financial assurance, and the 0
burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 285 to furnish, replace,
or provide additional bonds, securities, or financial assurance. This subpart contains
references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc.,
the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
500 thru 509; 1011............... Submit payor Burdens covered by information 0
information, payments collections approved for 30 CFR
and payment Subchapter A.
information, and
maintain auditable
records according to
subchapter A
regulations or guidance.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
506(c)(4)........................ Submit documentation of 10 min 6 forms............ 1
the gross annual
generation of
electricity produced by
the generating facility
on the lease--use same
form as authorized by
the EIA. (Burden
covered under DOE/EIA
OMB Control Number 1905-
0129 to gather info and
fill out form. MMS's
burden is for
submitting a copy).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
510.............................. Submit application and 1 1 waiver or rental 1
required information reduction.
for waiver or reduction
of rental or other
payment.
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* 515; 516(a)(1), (b); 525(a) Execute and provide 1 6 base-level lease 6
thru (f). $100,000 minimum lease- bonds or other
specific bond or other security.
approved security; or
increase bond level if
required.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* 516(a)(2), (3), (b), (c); 517; Execute and provide 1 5 SAP and COP bonds 5
525(a) thru (f). commercial lease
supplemental bonds in
amounts determined by
MMS.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
516(a)(4); 521(c)................ Execute and provide 1 3 decommissioning 3
decommissioning bond or bonds.
other financial
assurance; schedule for
providing the
appropriate amount.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
517(c)(1)........................ Submit comments on 1 3 adjustment 3
proposed adjustment to comments.
bond amounts.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
517(c)(2)........................ Request bond reduction 5 2 reduction 10
and submit evidence to requests.
justify.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* 520; 521; 525(a) thru (f); Form Execute and provide 1 1 base-level ROW/ 1
MMS-0005. $300,000 minimum RUE bond.
limited lease or grant-
specific bond or
increase financial
assurance if required.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
525(g)........................... Surety notice to lessee 1 1 surety notice.... 1
or ROW/RUE grant holder
and MMS within 5
business days after
initiating insolvency
or bankruptcy
proceeding, or Treasury
decertifies surety.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* 526............................ In lieu of surety bond, 2 1 other security 2
pledge other types of pledge.
securities, including
authority for MMS to
sell and use proceeds.
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526(c)........................... Provide annual certified 1 1 statement........ 1
statements describing
the nature and market
value, including
brokerage firm
statements/reports.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* 527; 531....................... Demonstrate financial 10 1.................. 10
worth/ability to carry
out present and future
financial obligations,
annual updates, and
related or subsequent
actions/records/
reports, etc.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
528.............................. Provide third-party 10 1.................. 10
indemnity; financial
information/statements;
additional bond info;
executed guarantor
agreement and
supporting information/
documentation.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
528(c)(6); 532(b)................ Guarantor/Surety 1 1 request.......... 1
requests MMS terminate
period of liability and
notifies lessee or ROW/
RUE grant holder, etc.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* 529............................ In lieu of surety bond, 2 1 decommissioning 2
request authorization account.
to establish
decommissioning
account, including
written authorizations
and approvals
associated with account.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
530.............................. Notify MMS promptly of 1 1 notice........... 1
lapse in bond or other
security/action filed
alleging lessee, surety
or guarantor et al. is
insolvent or bankrupt.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
533(a)(2)(ii), (iii)............. Provide agreement from 3 1 surety agreement. 3
surety issuing new bond
to assume all or
portion of outstanding
liabilities.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
536(b)........................... Within 10 business days 16 1 agreement 16
following MMS notice, demonstration.
lessee, grant holder,
or surety agrees to and
demonstrates to MMS
that lease will be
brought into compliance.
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Subtotal 37 responses....... 77 hours
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Subpart F--Plans and Information Requirements
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Two ** indicate the primary cites for Site Assessment Plans (SAPs), Construction and Operations 0
Plans (COPs), and General Activities Plans (GAPs); and the burdens include any previous or
subsequent references throughout part 285 to submission and approval. This subpart contains
references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc.,
the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285.
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** 600(a); 601(a), (b); 605 thru Within 6 months after 240 6 SAPs............. 1,440
613. issuance of a
competitive lease or
grant, or within 60
days after
determination of no
competitive interest,
submit 1 paper copy and
1 electronic version of
a SAP, including
information to assist
MMS to comply with NEPA
such as hazard info,
air quality, and all
required information,
certifications, etc.
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** 600(b); 601(c), (d)(1); If requesting an 1,000 3 COPs............. 3,000
606(b); 618; 620 thru 629; 633. operations term for
commercial lease, at
least 6 months before
the end of site
assessment term, submit
1 paper copy and 1
electronic version of a
COP, or FERC license
application, including
information to assist
MMS to comply with NEPA
such as hazard info,
air quality, and all
required information,
surveys and/or their
results, reports,
certifications, project
easements, supporting
data and information,
etc.
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** 600(c); 601(a), (b); 640 thru Within 6 months after 240 1 GAP.............. 240
648. issuance of a
competitive lease or
grant, or within 60
days after
determination of no
competitive interest,
submit 1 paper copy and
1 electronic version of
a GAP, including
information to assist
MMS to comply with NEPA
such as hazard info,
air quality, and all
required information,
surveys and reports,
certifications, project
easements, etc.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
** 601(d)(2); 622; 628(f); 632; Submit revised or 50 1 revised or 50
634; 658(c)(3). modified COPs, modified COP.
including project
easements, and all
required additional
information.
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602 \1\.......................... Until MMS releases 2 9 records 18
financial assurance, maintenance/
respondents must submissions.
maintain, and provide
to MMS if requested,
all data and
information related to
compliance with
required terms and
conditions of SAP, COP,
or GAP.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
** 613(d), (e)................... Submit revised or 50 1 revised or 50
modified SAPs and modified SAP.
required additional
information.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
612(b); 647(b)................... Noncompetitive leases 1 4 leases........... 4
must submit copy of SAP
or GAP consistency
certification and
supporting
documentation.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
615(a)........................... Notify MMS in writing 1 5 completion 5
within 30 days of construction
completion of notices.
construction and
installation activities
under SAP.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
615(b)........................... Submit annual report 30 8 annual reports... 240
summarizing findings
from site assessment
activities.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
615(c)........................... Submit annual, or at 40 8 compliance 320
other time periods as certifications.
MMS determines, SAP
compliance
certification,
effectiveness
statement,
recommendations,
reports, supporting
documentation, etc.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
617(a)........................... Notify MMS in writing 10 1 notice before 10
before conducting any activity.
activities not
approved, or provided
for, in SAP; provide
additional information
if requested.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
627(c)........................... Include oil spill Burden covered 30 CFR part 254, 0
response plan as 1010-0091.
required by part 254.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
631.............................. Request deviation from 2 1 deviation request 2
approved COP schedule.
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633(b)........................... Submit annual, or at 80 9 compliance 720
other time periods as certifications.
MMS determines, COP
compliance
certification,
effectiveness
statement,
recommendations,
reports, supporting
documentation, etc.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
634(a)........................... Notify MMS in writing 10 1 notice before 10
before conducting any activity.
activities not approved
or provided for in COP,
and provide additional
information if
requested.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
635.............................. Notify MMS any time 1 1 termination 1
commercial operations notice.
cease without an
approved suspension.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
636(a)........................... Notify MMS in writing no 1 3 commence notices. 3
later than 30 days
after commencing
activities associated
with placement of
facilities on lease
area.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
636(b)........................... Notify MMS in writing no 1 3 completion 3
later than 30 days notices.
after completion of
construction and
installation activities.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
636(c)........................... Notify MMS in writing at 1 3 initial ops 3
least 7 days before notices.
commencing commercial
operations.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
** 642(b); 648(e); 655; 658(c)(3) Submit revised or 50 1 revised or 50
modified GAPs and modified GAP.
required additional
information.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
651.............................. Before beginning 30 5 surveys/reports.. 150
construction of OCS
facility described in
GAP, complete survey
activities identified
in GAP and submit
initial findings. This
only includes the time
involved in submitting
the findings; it does
not include the survey
time as these surveys
would be conducted as
good business practice.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
653(a)........................... Notify MMS in writing 1 5 completion 5
within 30 days of notices.
completing installation
activities under the
GAP.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
653(b)........................... Submit annual report 30 8 annual reports... 240
summarizing findings
from activities
conducted under
approved GAP.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
653(c)........................... Submit annual, or at 40 8 compliance 320
other time periods as certifications.
MMS determines, GAP
compliance
certification,
recommendations,
reports, etc.
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655(a)........................... Notify MMS in writing 10 1 notice before 10

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