BOEMRE Information Collection Activity: 1010-0114, Subpart A-General, Revision of a Collection; Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request, 54357-54363 [2010-22192]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 172 / Tuesday, September 7, 2010 / Notices wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES_PART 1 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 April 26, 2010, we published a Federal Register notice (75 FR 21648) announcing that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided the required 60-day comment period. In addition, § 253.5 and the PRA statement on the cover sheet for the OSFR forms explain that BOEMRE will accept comments at any time on the information collection requirements and burdens of our 30 CFR part 253 regulations and associated forms. The regulation and the OSFR cover sheet also inform the public that they may comment at any time on the collection 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 consideration, OMB should receive public comments by October 7, 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. BOEMRE Information Collection Clearance Officer: Arlene Bajusz (703) 787–1025. Dated: August 30, 2010. Doug Slitor, Acting Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs. [FR Doc. 2010–22189 Filed 9–3–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–MR–W–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:24 Sep 03, 2010 Jkt 220001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement [Docket No. MMS–2010–OMM–0008] BOEMRE Information Collection Activity: 1010–0114, Subpart A— General, Revision of a Collection; Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request Bureau of Ocean Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE), Interior. ACTION: Notice of an revision of an information collection (1010–0114). AGENCY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we are notifying the public that we have submitted to OMB an information collection request (ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork requirements in the regulations under 30 CFR part 250, subpart A—General, and related documents. This notice also provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of these regulatory requirements. SUMMARY: Submit written comments by October 7, 2010. ADDRESSES: Submit comments by either fax (202) 395–5806 or email (OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov) directly to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior (1010–0114). Please also submit a copy of your comments to BOEMRE 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–2010–OMM–0008 then click search. Follow the instructions to submit public comments and view supporting and related materials available for this collection. The BOEMRE will post all comments. • Email cheryl.blundon@mms.gov. Mail or hand-carry comments to: Department of the Interior; Bureau of Ocean Management, Regulation and Enforcement; Attention: Cheryl Blundon; 381 Elden Street, MS–4024; Herndon, Virginia 20170–4817. Please reference ICR 1010–0114 in your comment 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 DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54357 regulations and forms that require the subject collection of information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 30 CFR 250, subpart A— General. Forms: MMS–132, MMS–143, MMS– 1123, and MMS–1832. OMB Control Number: 1010–0114. Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq. and 43 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to prescribe rules and regulations to manage the mineral resources of the OCS. Such rules and regulations will apply to all operations conducted under a lease, right-of-use and easement, or pipeline right-of-way. Operations on the OCS must preserve, protect, and develop oil and natural gas resources in a manner that is consistent with the need to make such resources available to meet the Nation’s energy needs as rapidly as possible; to balance orderly energy resource development with protection of human, marine, and coastal environments; to ensure the public a fair and equitable return on the resources of the OCS; and to preserve and maintain free enterprise competition. Section 1332(6) states that ‘‘operations in the [O]uter Continental Shelf should be conducted in a safe manner by well trained personnel using technology, precautions, and other techniques sufficient to prevent or minimize the likelihood of blowouts, loss of well control, fires, spillages, physical obstructions to other users of the waters or subsoil and seabed, or other occurrences which may cause damage to the environment or to property or endanger life or health.’’ Section 1352 further requires that certain costs be reimbursed to the parties submitting required geological and geophysical (G&G) information and data. Under the Act, permittees are to be reimbursed for the costs of reproducing any G&G data required to be submitted. Permittees are to be reimbursed also for the reasonable cost of processing geophysical information required to be submitted when processing is in a form or manner required by the Director and is not used in the normal conduct of the business of the permittee. The Independent Offices Appropriations Act (31 U.S.C. 9701), the Omnibus Appropriations Bill (Pub. L. 104–133, 110 Stat. 1321, April 26, 1996), and OMB Circular A–25, authorize Federal agencies to recover the full cost of services that confer special benefits. Under the Department of the Interior’s implementing policy, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) E:\FR\FM\07SEN1.SGM 07SEN1 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES_PART 1 54358 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 172 / Tuesday, September 7, 2010 / Notices is required to charge fees for services that provide special benefits or privileges to an identifiable non-Federal recipient above and beyond those which accrue to the public at large. Several requests for approval required in subpart A are subject to cost recovery, and BOEMRE regulations specify service fees for these requests. This ICR also covers the related Notices to Lessees and Operators (NTLs) that BOEMRE issues to clarify and provide additional guidance on some aspects of our regulations. Regulations implementing these responsibilities are under 30 CFR part 250, subpart A. Responses are mandatory. Requests for BOEMRE approval may contain proprietary information related to performance standards or alternative approaches to conducting operations different from those approved and specified in BOEMRE regulations. We will protect this proprietary information according to the Freedom of Information Act, (5 U.S.C. 552), its implementing regulations (43 CFR 2), 30 CFR part 252, and 30 CFR 250.197, Data and information to be made available to the public or for limited inspection. The BOEMRE uses the information collected under the subpart A regulations to ensure that 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. Specifically, we use the information collected to: • Review records of formal crane operator and rigger training, crane operator qualifications, crane inspections, testing, and maintenance to ensure that lessees/operators perform operations in a safe and workmanlike manner and that equipment is maintained in a safe condition. The BOEMRE also uses the information to make certain that all new and existing cranes installed on OCS fixed platforms must be equipped with anti-two block safety devices, and to assure that uniform methods are employed by lessees for load testing of cranes. • Review welding plans, procedures, and records to ensure that welding is conducted in a safe and workmanlike manner by trained and experienced personnel. • Provide lessees/operators 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. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:24 Sep 03, 2010 Jkt 220001 • Determine the capability of a well to produce oil or gas in paying quantities or to determine the possible need for additional wells resulting in minimum royalty status on a lease. If a well does not yield hydrocarbons in sufficient quantity to warrant continued operation and production, BOEMRE uses the information to verify the claim and to release the lessee from lease obligations. Conversely, the information is used to extend the term of the lease if additional wells will warrant continued operation and production. • Ensure that injection of gas promotes conservation of natural resources, prevents waste, and that subsurface storage of natural gas does not unduly interfere with development and production operations under existing leases. • Record the designation of an operator authorized to act on behalf of the lessee and to fulfill the lessee’s obligations under the OCS Lands Act and implementing regulations, or to record the local agent empowered to receive notices and comply with regulatory orders issued (Form MMS– 1123). This form requires the respondent to submit general information such as lease number, name, address, company number of designated operator, and signature of the authorized lessee. • Determine if an application for right-of-use and easement complies with the OCS Lands Act, other applicable laws, and BOEMRE regulations; and does not unreasonably interfere with the operations of any other lessee. • Provide for orderly development of leases through the use of information to determine the appropriateness of lessee/ operator requests for suspension of operations, including production. • 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. • Ascertain when the lease ceases production or when the last well ceases production in order to determine the 180th day after the date of completion of the last production. The BOEMRE will use this information to efficiently maintain the lessee/operator lease status. • Approve requests to cancel leases. • Be informed when there could be a major disruption in the availability and supply of natural gas and oil due to natural occurrences/hurricanes, to advise the U.S. Coast Guard in case of the need to rescue offshore workers in distress, to monitor damage to offshore platforms and drilling rigs, and to PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 advise the news media and interested public entities when production is shut in and when resumed. The Gulf of Mexico OCS Region (GOMR) uses a reporting form, MMS–132, Evacuation Statistics, for respondents to report evacuation statistics when necessary. This form requires the respondent to submit general information such as company name, contact, date, time, telephone number, as well as number of platforms and drilling rigs evacuated and not evacuated. We also require production shut-in statistics for oil (BOPD) and gas (MMSCFD). • Form MMS–143, Facility/ Equipment Damage Report, assists lessees, lease operators, and pipeline right-of-way holders when reporting damage by a hurricane, earthquake, or other natural phenomenon. They are required to submit an initial damage report to the Regional Supervisor within 48 hours after completing the initial evaluation of the damage and then, subsequent reports, monthly and immediately, whenever information changes until the damaged structure or equipment is returned to service. • Allow lessees/operators who exhibit unacceptable performance an incremental approach to improving their overall performance prior to a final decision to disqualify a lessee/operator or to pursue debarment proceedings through the execution of a performance improvement plan (PIP). The subpart A regulations do not address the actual process that we will follow in pursuing the disqualification of operators under §§ 250.135 and 250.136. However, our internal enforcement procedures include allowing such operators to demonstrate a commitment to acceptable performance by the submission of a PIP. • Determine that respondents have corrected all Incidents of NonCompliance (INC)(s), Form MMS–1832, identified during inspections. The BOEMRE issues this form to the operator and the operator then corrects the INC(s), signs and returns the form to the BOEMRE Regional Supervisor within 14 days of issuance. Frequency: Primarily on occasion; monthly; and Form MMS–132, Evacuation Statistics is submitted daily during an emergency situation. Description of Respondents: Potential respondents comprise Federal and State oil, gas, or sulphur lessees and/or operators. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The estimated annual hour burden for this information collection is a total of 44,413 hours. The following chart details the individual components and E:\FR\FM\07SEN1.SGM 07SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 172 / Tuesday, September 7, 2010 / Notices 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 54359 usual and customary and took that into account in estimating the burden. Non-hour cost burdens Citation 30 CFR 250 subpart A and related forms/NTLs Reporting or recordkeeping requirement Hour burden Average number of annual responses Annual burden hours Authority and Definition of Terms 104; 181; Form MMS–1832 Appeal orders or decisions; appeal INCs; request hearing due to cancellation of lease. Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c). 0 Performance Standards 109(a); 110 .......................... 115; 116 .............................. 2 ............... 5 ............... 54 plans .............................. 90 responses ...................... 108 450 10 ............ 7 applications ..................... 70 Subtotal .......................................................................................................................................... 151 responses .................... 628 Cost Recovery Fees and related items are covered individually throughout this subpart. 0 118; 119; 121; 124 .............. Submit welding, burning, and hot tapping plans ............ Request determination of well producibility; make available or submit data and information; notify BOEMRE of test. Apply for injection or subsurface storage of gas; sign storage agreement. Cost Recovery Fees 125; 126 .............................. Cost Recovery Fees; confirmation receipt etc; verbal approvals pertaining to fees. Forms 130–133; Form MMS–1832 Submit ‘‘green’’ response copy of Form MMS–1832 indicating date violations (INCs) corrected. 143 ...................................... Report change of address; submit designation of local agent. 143; 144; 145; Form MMS– 1123. Submit designation of operator (Form MMS–1123— form takes 15 minutes); report change of address; notice of termination; submit designation of local agent; include pay.gov confirmation receipt. 2 ............... 931 forms ........................... Not considered information collection under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1). 1 ............... 840 forms ........................... 1,862 0 840 $164 fee × 840 = $137,760 * 186(a)(3); NTL .................... Apply to receive administrative entitlements to eWell (electronic/digital form submittals). 192; Form MMS–132 .......... Daily report of evacuation statistics for natural occurrence/hurricane (Form MMS–132 (form takes 1 hour) in the GOMR) when circumstances warrant; inform BOEMRE when you resume production. Use Form MMS–143 to submit an initial damage report to the Regional Supervisor. Use Form MMS–143 to submit subsequent damage reports on a monthly basis until damaged structure or equipment is returned to service; immediately when information changes; date item returned to service must be in final report. Not considered information collection under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1). 0 1.5 ........... 1,950 reports or forms ....... 2,925 3 .............. 133 forms ........................... 399 1 ............... 133 forms ........................... 133 Subtotal .......................................................................................................................................... 3,987 responses ................. 6,159 192(b) .................................. 192(b) .................................. wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES_PART 1 $137,760 non-hour cost burden Inspection of Operations 130–133 .............................. 2 .............. 1 ............... 1 ............... 1.5 ........... 178 requests ...................... 274 waivers ........................ 698 notices ......................... 15 requests ........................ 356 274 698 1 23 Subtotal .......................................................................................................................................... 1,165 responses ................. 1,351 133 ...................................... VerDate Mar<15>2010 Request reconsideration from issuance of an INC ......... Request waiver of 14-day response time ....................... Notify BOEMRE before returning to operations if shut-in Request reimbursement for food, quarters, and transportation provided to BOEMRE representatives (no requests received in many years; minimal burden). 15:24 Sep 03, 2010 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\07SEN1.SGM 07SEN1 54360 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 172 / Tuesday, September 7, 2010 / Notices Non-hour cost burdens Citation 30 CFR 250 subpart A and related forms/NTLs Reporting or recordkeeping requirement Annual burden hours Hour burden Average number of annual responses 40 ............ 4 plans ................................ 160 Subtotal .......................................................................................................................................... 4 responses ........................ 160 360 requests ...................... 360 Disqualification 135 BOEMRE internal process. Submit PIP under BOEMRE implementing procedures for enforcement actions. Special Types of Approval 140 ...................................... Request various oral approvals not specifically covered elsewhere in regulatory requirements. 140(c) .................................. Submit letter when stopping approved flaring with required information. 141; 198 .............................. Request approval to use new or alternative procedures, including BAST not specifically covered elsewhere in regulatory requirements. Request approval of departure from operating requirements not specifically covered elsewhere in regulatory requirements. 1 .............. Burden covered under 1010–0041. 0 20 ............ 590 requests ...................... 11,800 2.5 ........... 1,052 requests ................... 2,630 Subtotal .......................................................................................................................................... 2,002 responses ................. 14,790 142; 198 .............................. Naming and Identifying Facilities and Wells (Does Not Include MODUs) 150; 151; 152; 154(a) ......... 3 ............... 585 new/replacement signs 1,755 2 ............... 188 new wells .................... 376 Subtotal .......................................................................................................................................... 773 responses .................... 2,131 26 applications ................... 234 150; 154(b) .......................... Name and identify facilities, artificial islands, MODUs, helo landing facilities etc., with signs. Name and identify wells with signs ................................. Right-of-use and Easement 160; 161; 123 ...................... OCS lessees: Apply for new or modified right-of-use and easement to construct and maintain off-lease platforms, artificial islands, and installations and other devices; include notifications. 160(c) .................................. Establish a Company File for qualification; submit updated information, submit qualifications for lessee/ bidder, request exception. 165; 123 .............................. State lessees: Apply for new or modified right-of-use and easement to construct and maintain off-lease platforms, artificial islands, and installations and other devices; include pay.gov confirmation. 9 ............... Burden covered under 1010–0006. 5 ............... 1 application ....................... 0 5 $2,569 state lease fee × 1 = $2,569 166 ...................................... State lessees: Furnish surety bond; additional security if required. Burden covered under 30 CFR 256 (1010–0006). Subtotal .......................................................................................................................................... 27 responses ...................... 0 239 $2,569 non-hour cost burden wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES_PART 1 Suspensions 168; 170; 171; 172; 174; 175; 177; 180(b), (d). Request suspension of operation or production; submit schedule of work leading to commencement; supporting information; include pay.gov confirmation receipt. 10 ............ 595 requests ...................... 5,950 $1,968 fee × 595 = $1,170,960 * Submit progress reports on SOO or SOP as condition of approval. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:24 Sep 03, 2010 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3 .............. 703 reports ......................... E:\FR\FM\07SEN1.SGM 07SEN1 2,109 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 172 / Tuesday, September 7, 2010 / Notices 54361 Non-hour cost burdens Citation 30 CFR 250 subpart A and related forms/NTLs Reporting or recordkeeping requirement Hour burden Average number of annual responses 172(b); 177(a) ..................... Conduct site-specific study; submit results. No instances requiring this study in several years—could be necessary if a situation occurred such as severe damage to a platform or structure caused by a hurricane or a vessel collision. 100 ........... 1 study/report ..................... 177(b), (c), (d); 182; 183, 185; 194. Various references to submitting new, revised, or modified exploration plan, development/production plan, or development operations coordination document, and related surveys/reports. Annual burden hours 100 Burden covered under 1010–0151. Subtotal .......................................................................................................................................... 1,299 responses ................. 0 8,159 $1,170,960 non-hour cost burden. Primary Lease Requirements, Lease Term Extensions, and Lease Cancellations 180(a), (h), (i), ..................... 2 .............. 53 reports or notices .......... 106 2 .............. 404 submissions/notifications. 808 .5 .............. 4 ............... ............................................. 88 requests/notifications .... 202 352 .5 .............. 20 ............ ............................................. 1 request ............................ 44 20 50 ............ 1 request ............................ 50 Subtotal .......................................................................................................................................... 547 responses .................... 1,582 10 ............ Oral .5 ...... 200 ..................................... 898 ..................................... 2,000 449 Written 2.5 950 ..................................... 2,375 180(f), (g), (h), (i) ................ Notify and submit report on various leaseholding operations and lease production activities. Submit various operations and production data to demonstrate production in paying quantities to maintain lease beyond primary term; notify BOEMRE when you begin conducting operations beyond its primary term. 180(e), (j) ............................ Request more than 180 days to resume operations; notify BOEMRE if operations do not begin within 180 days. 181(d); 182(b), 183(b)(2) .... Request termination of suspension and cancellation of lease (no requests in recent years for termination/ cancellation of a lease; minimal burden). Request compensation for lease cancellation mandated by the OCS Lands Act (no qualified lease cancellations in many years; minimal burden compared to benefit). 184 ...................................... Information and Reporting Requirements 186; NTL ............................. 187; 188(a-b); 189; 190(ac); 192; NTL. Submit information and reports as BOEMRE requires ... Report to the District Manager immediately via oral communication and written follow-up within 15 calendar days, incidents pertaining to: Fatalities; injuries; LoWC; fires; explosions; all collisions resulting in property or equipment damage >$25K; structural damage to an OCS facility; cranes; incidents that damage or disable safety systems or equipment (including firefighting systems); include hurricane reports such as platform/rig evacuation, rig damage, P/ L damage, and platform damage; operations personnel to muster for evacuation not related to weather or drills; any additional information required. If requested, submit copy marked as public information. wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES_PART 1 187(d) .................................. Report all spills of oil or other liquid pollutants ............... Burden covered under 30 CFR 254 (1010–0091). 0 188(a)(5) ............................. Report to District Manager hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas releases immediately by oral communication. Burden covered under 1010–0141. 0 191 ...................................... Submit written statement/Request compensation mileage and services for testimony re: accident investigation. Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c). 0 193 ...................................... 194; NTL ............................. Report apparent violations or non-compliance ............... Request departures from conducting archaeological resources surveys and/or submitting reports in GOMR. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:24 Sep 03, 2010 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1.5 ........... 1 .............. 6 reports ............................. 2 requests .......................... E:\FR\FM\07SEN1.SGM 07SEN1 9 2 54362 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 172 / Tuesday, September 7, 2010 / Notices Non-hour cost burdens Citation 30 CFR 250 subpart A and related forms/NTLs Reporting or recordkeeping requirement Hour burden Average number of annual responses 194(c) .................................. 195 ...................................... Report archaeological discoveries .................................. Notify District Manager within 5 workdays of putting well in production status (usually oral). Follow-up with either fax/email within same 5 day period (burden includes oral and written). 2 .............. 1 .............. 12 reports ........................... 188 notifications ................. 196 ...................................... Submit data/information for post-lease G&G activity and request reimbursement. 197(c) .................................. 101–199 .............................. Submit confidentiality agreement .................................... General departure or alternative compliance requests not specifically covered elsewhere in Subpart A. Annual burden hours 24 188 Burden covered under 30 CFR 251 (1010–0048). 0 1 ............... 2 ............... 1 ......................................... 21 requests ........................ 1 42 Subtotal .......................................................................................................................................... 2,278 responses ................. 5,090 1.5 ........... 2,151 recordkeepers .......... 1 3,227 1 ............... 637 operations ................... 637 2 ............... 130 lessees/operators ........ 260 Subtotal .......................................................................................................................................... 2,918 responses ................. 4,124 Total Burden ........................................................................................................................... 15,151 responses ............... 44,413 Recordkeeping 108(e) .................................. 109(b); 113(c) ..................... 132(b)(3) ............................. Retain records of design and construction for life of crane, including installation records for any anti-two block safety devices; all inspection, testing, and maintenance for at least 4 years; crane operator and all rigger personnel qualifications for at least 4 years. Retain welding plan and drawings of safe-welding areas at site; designated person advises in writing that it is safe to weld. During inspections make records available as requested by inspectors. $1,311,289 Non-Hour Cost Burdens. wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES_PART 1 * Cost recovery monies collected are based on actual submittals through Pay.gov for FY 2009. 1 Rounded. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have identified three non-hour cost burdens. Section 250.143 requires respondents to pay a cost recovery fee for a change in designation of operator. Section 250.165 requires a State lessee applying for a right-of-use and easement on the OCS to pay a cost recovery application fee. This cost is the same as the fee for a pipeline right-of-way grant specified in § 250.1015 and is subject to change based on that regulation. We estimate receiving only one application per year. Section 250.171 requests a cost recovery fee for either a Suspension of Operations or Production Request (SOO/SOP). We have not identified any other non-hour cost burden associated with this collection of information. We estimate a total reporting non-hour cost burden of $1,311,289. 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. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:24 Sep 03, 2010 Jkt 220001 Comments: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) requires each agency ‘‘* * * to provide notice * * * and otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of information * * *’’ Agencies must specifically solicit comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the agency to perform its duties, including whether the information is useful; (b) evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) minimize the burden on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. To comply with the public consultation process, on March 22, 2010, we published a Federal Register notice (75 FR 13563) announcing that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided the required 60-day comment period. In addition, § 250.199 provides the OMB PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 control number for the information collection requirements imposed by the 30 CFR 250 regulations and the forms. The regulation also informs the public that they may comment at any time on the collections of information and provides the address to which they should send comments. We have received no comments in response to these efforts. If you wish to comment in response to this notice, you may send your comments to the offices listed under the ADDRESSES section of this notice. The OMB has up to 60 days to approve or disapprove the information collection but may respond after 30 days. Therefore, to ensure maximum consideration, OMB should receive public comments by October 7, 2010. Public Availability of Comments: Before including your address, phone number, email 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 E:\FR\FM\07SEN1.SGM 07SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 172 / Tuesday, September 7, 2010 / Notices information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. BOEMRE Information Collection Clearance Officer: Arlene Bajusz (703) 787–1025. Dated: August 30, 2010 Doug Slitor, Acting Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs. [FR Doc. 2010–22192 Filed 9–3–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement [Docket No. MMS–2010–OMM–0011] BOEMRE Information Collection Activity: 1010–0142, Decommissioning Activities, Extension of a Collection, Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE), Interior. ACTION: Notice of extension of an information collection (1010–0142). AGENCY: 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 250, subpart Q, Decommissioning Activities, and related documents. This notice also provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of these regulatory requirements. DATES: Submit written comments by October 7, 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 (1010–0142). Please also submit a copy of your comments to BOEMRE 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–2010–OMM–0011 then click search. Follow the instructions to submit public comments and view supporting and related materials available for this collection. The BOEMRE will post all comments. • E-mail: cheryl.blundon@mms.gov. Mail or hand-carry comments to the wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES_PART 1 SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:24 Sep 03, 2010 Jkt 220001 Department of the Interior; Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement; Attention: Cheryl Blundon; 381 Elden Street, MS–4024; Herndon, Virginia 20170–4817. Please reference ICR 1010–0142 in your comment 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 regulation that requires the subject collection of information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 30 CFR 250, subpart Q, Decommissioning Activities. OMB Control Number: 1010–0142. Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq. and 43 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), authorizes the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to prescribe rules and regulations to manage the mineral resources of the OCS. Such rules and regulations will apply to all operations conducted under a lease. Operations on the OCS must preserve, protect, and develop oil and natural gas resources in a manner that is consistent with the need to make such resources available to meet the Nation’s energy needs as rapidly as possible; to balance orderly energy resource development with protection of human, marine, and coastal environments; to ensure the public a fair and equitable return on the resources of the OCS; and to preserve and maintain free enterprise competition. Section 1332(6) states that ‘‘operations in the [O]uter Continental Shelf should be conducted in a safe manner by well trained personnel using technology, precautions, and other techniques sufficient to prevent or minimize the likelihood of blowouts, loss of well control, fires, spillages, physical obstructions to other users of the waters or subsoil and seabed, or other occurrences which may cause damage to the environment or to property or endanger life or health.’’ The Independent Offices Appropriations Act (31 U.S.C. 9701), the Omnibus Appropriations Bill (Pub. L. 104–133, 110 Stat. 1321, April 26, 1996), and OMB Circular A–25, authorize Federal agencies to recover the full cost of services that confer special benefits. Under the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) implementing policy, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) is required to charge fees for services that provide special benefits or privileges to an PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54363 identifiable non-Federal recipient above and beyond those which accrue to the public at large. Applications to remove/ decommission a platform are subject to cost recovery, and BOEMRE regulations specify cost recovery fees for these requests. This authority and responsibility are among those delegated to BOEMRE. The regulations at 30 CFR 250, subpart Q, concern decommissioning of platforms, wells, and pipelines, as well as site clearance and platform removal and are the subject of this collection. This request also covers the related Notices to Lessees and Operators (NTLs) that BOEMRE issues to clarify, supplement, or provide additional guidance on some aspects of our regulations. The BOEMRE uses the information collected under subpart Q primarily for the following reasons: • To determine the necessity for allowing a well to be temporarily abandoned, the lessee/operator must demonstrate that there is a reason for not permanently plugging the well, and the temporary abandonment will not interfere with fishing, navigation, or other uses of the OCS. We use the information and documentation to verify that the lessee/operator is diligently pursuing the final disposition of the well and has performed the temporary plugging of the wellbore. • The information submitted in initial decommissioning plans in the Alaska and Pacific OCS Regions will permit BOEMRE to become involved on the ground floor planning of platform removals anticipated to occur in these OCS regions. • Site clearance and platform or pipeline removal information ensures that all objects (wellheads, platforms, etc.) installed on the OCS are properly removed using procedures that will protect marine life and the environment during removal operations, and the site cleared so as not to conflict with or harm other uses of the OCS. • Information regarding decommissioning a pipeline in place is needed to ensure that it will not constitute a hazard to navigation and commercial fishing operations, unduly interfere with other uses of the OCS, or have adverse environmental effects. • The information is necessary to verify that decommissioning activities comply with approved applications and procedures and are satisfactorily completed. Responses are mandatory. No questions of a sensitive nature are asked. We protect proprietary information according to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR 2), E:\FR\FM\07SEN1.SGM 07SEN1

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[Notices]
[Pages 54357-54363]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement

[Docket No. MMS-2010-OMM-0008]

BOEMRE Information Collection Activity: 1010-0114, Subpart A--
General, Revision of a Collection; Submitted for Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request

AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Management, Regulation and Enforcement
(BOEMRE), Interior.

ACTION: Notice of an revision of an information collection (1010-0114).

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SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we
are notifying the public that we have submitted to OMB an information
collection request (ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork
requirements in the regulations under 30 CFR part 250, subpart A--
General, and related documents. This notice also provides the public a
second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of these
regulatory requirements.

DATES: Submit written comments by October 7, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments by either fax (202) 395-5806 or email
(OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov) directly to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of
the Interior (1010-0114). Please also submit a copy of your comments to
BOEMRE 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-2010-OMM-0008
then click search. Follow the instructions to submit public comments
and view supporting and related materials available for this
collection. The BOEMRE will post all comments.
Email cheryl.blundon@mms.gov. Mail or hand-carry comments
to: Department of the Interior; Bureau of Ocean Management, Regulation
and Enforcement; Attention: Cheryl Blundon; 381 Elden Street, MS-4024;
Herndon, Virginia 20170-4817. Please reference ICR 1010-0114 in your
comment 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 250, subpart A--General.
Forms: MMS-132, MMS-143, MMS-1123, and MMS-1832.
OMB Control Number: 1010-0114.
Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act, as amended
(43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq. and 43 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), authorizes the
Secretary of the Interior to prescribe rules and regulations to manage
the mineral resources of the OCS. Such rules and regulations will apply
to all operations conducted under a lease, right-of-use and easement,
or pipeline right-of-way. Operations on the OCS must preserve, protect,
and develop oil and natural gas resources in a manner that is
consistent with the need to make such resources available to meet the
Nation's energy needs as rapidly as possible; to balance orderly energy
resource development with protection of human, marine, and coastal
environments; to ensure the public a fair and equitable return on the
resources of the OCS; and to preserve and maintain free enterprise
competition. Section 1332(6) states that ``operations in the [O]uter
Continental Shelf should be conducted in a safe manner by well trained
personnel using technology, precautions, and other techniques
sufficient to prevent or minimize the likelihood of blowouts, loss of
well control, fires, spillages, physical obstructions to other users of
the waters or subsoil and seabed, or other occurrences which may cause
damage to the environment or to property or endanger life or health.''
Section 1352 further requires that certain costs be reimbursed to
the parties submitting required geological and geophysical (G&G)
information and data. Under the Act, permittees are to be reimbursed
for the costs of reproducing any G&G data required to be submitted.
Permittees are to be reimbursed also for the reasonable cost of
processing geophysical information required to be submitted when
processing is in a form or manner required by the Director and is not
used in the normal conduct of the business of the permittee.
The Independent Offices Appropriations Act (31 U.S.C. 9701), the
Omnibus Appropriations Bill (Pub. L. 104-133, 110 Stat. 1321, April 26,
1996), and OMB Circular A-25, authorize Federal agencies to recover the
full cost of services that confer special benefits. Under the
Department of the Interior's implementing policy, Bureau of Ocean
Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE)

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is required to charge fees for services that provide special benefits
or privileges to an identifiable non-Federal recipient above and beyond
those which accrue to the public at large. Several requests for
approval required in subpart A are subject to cost recovery, and BOEMRE
regulations specify service fees for these requests.
This ICR also covers the related Notices to Lessees and Operators
(NTLs) that BOEMRE issues to clarify and provide additional guidance on
some aspects of our regulations.
Regulations implementing these responsibilities are under 30 CFR
part 250, subpart A. Responses are mandatory. Requests for BOEMRE
approval may contain proprietary information related to performance
standards or alternative approaches to conducting operations different
from those approved and specified in BOEMRE regulations. We will
protect this proprietary information according to the Freedom of
Information Act, (5 U.S.C. 552), its implementing regulations (43 CFR
2), 30 CFR part 252, and 30 CFR 250.197, Data and information to be
made available to the public or for limited inspection.
The BOEMRE uses the information collected under the subpart A
regulations to ensure that 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. Specifically, we use the information collected to:
Review records of formal crane operator and rigger
training, crane operator qualifications, crane inspections, testing,
and maintenance to ensure that lessees/operators perform operations in
a safe and workmanlike manner and that equipment is maintained in a
safe condition. The BOEMRE also uses the information to make certain
that all new and existing cranes installed on OCS fixed platforms must
be equipped with anti-two block safety devices, and to assure that
uniform methods are employed by lessees for load testing of cranes.
Review welding plans, procedures, and records to ensure
that welding is conducted in a safe and workmanlike manner by trained
and experienced personnel.
Provide lessees/operators 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.
Determine the capability of a well to produce oil or gas
in paying quantities or to determine the possible need for additional
wells resulting in minimum royalty status on a lease. If a well does
not yield hydrocarbons in sufficient quantity to warrant continued
operation and production, BOEMRE uses the information to verify the
claim and to release the lessee from lease obligations. Conversely, the
information is used to extend the term of the lease if additional wells
will warrant continued operation and production.
Ensure that injection of gas promotes conservation of
natural resources, prevents waste, and that subsurface storage of
natural gas does not unduly interfere with development and production
operations under existing leases.
Record the designation of an operator authorized to act on
behalf of the lessee and to fulfill the lessee's obligations under the
OCS Lands Act and implementing regulations, or to record the local
agent empowered to receive notices and comply with regulatory orders
issued (Form MMS-1123). This form requires the respondent to submit
general information such as lease number, name, address, company number
of designated operator, and signature of the authorized lessee.
Determine if an application for right-of-use and easement
complies with the OCS Lands Act, other applicable laws, and BOEMRE
regulations; and does not unreasonably interfere with the operations of
any other lessee.
Provide for orderly development of leases through the use
of information to determine the appropriateness of lessee/operator
requests for suspension of operations, including production.
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.
Ascertain when the lease ceases production or when the
last well ceases production in order to determine the 180th day after
the date of completion of the last production. The BOEMRE will use this
information to efficiently maintain the lessee/operator lease status.
Approve requests to cancel leases.
Be informed when there could be a major disruption in the
availability and supply of natural gas and oil due to natural
occurrences/hurricanes, to advise the U.S. Coast Guard in case of the
need to rescue offshore workers in distress, to monitor damage to
offshore platforms and drilling rigs, and to advise the news media and
interested public entities when production is shut in and when resumed.
The Gulf of Mexico OCS Region (GOMR) uses a reporting form, MMS-132,
Evacuation Statistics, for respondents to report evacuation statistics
when necessary. This form requires the respondent to submit general
information such as company name, contact, date, time, telephone
number, as well as number of platforms and drilling rigs evacuated and
not evacuated. We also require production shut-in statistics for oil
(BOPD) and gas (MMSCFD).
Form MMS-143, Facility/Equipment Damage Report, assists
lessees, lease operators, and pipeline right-of-way holders when
reporting damage by a hurricane, earthquake, or other natural
phenomenon. They are required to submit an initial damage report to the
Regional Supervisor within 48 hours after completing the initial
evaluation of the damage and then, subsequent reports, monthly and
immediately, whenever information changes until the damaged structure
or equipment is returned to service.
Allow lessees/operators who exhibit unacceptable
performance an incremental approach to improving their overall
performance prior to a final decision to disqualify a lessee/operator
or to pursue debarment proceedings through the execution of a
performance improvement plan (PIP). The subpart A regulations do not
address the actual process that we will follow in pursuing the
disqualification of operators under Sec. Sec. 250.135 and 250.136.
However, our internal enforcement procedures include allowing such
operators to demonstrate a commitment to acceptable performance by the
submission of a PIP.
Determine that respondents have corrected all Incidents of
Non-Compliance (INC)(s), Form MMS-1832, identified during inspections.
The BOEMRE issues this form to the operator and the operator then
corrects the INC(s), signs and returns the form to the BOEMRE Regional
Supervisor within 14 days of issuance.
Frequency: Primarily on occasion; monthly; and Form MMS-132,
Evacuation Statistics is submitted daily during an emergency situation.
Description of Respondents: Potential respondents comprise Federal
and State oil, gas, or sulphur lessees and/or operators.
Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The estimated
annual hour burden for this information collection is a total of 44,413
hours. The following chart details the individual components and

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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 or ----------------------------------------------------
Citation 30 CFR 250 subpart A and recordkeeping Annual
related forms/NTLs requirement Hour burden Average number of burden
annual responses hours
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Authority and Definition of Terms
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104; 181; Form MMS-1832.......... Appeal orders or Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c). 0
decisions; appeal INCs;
request hearing due to
cancellation of lease.
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Performance Standards
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109(a); 110...................... Submit welding, burning, 2................ 54 plans........... 108
and hot tapping plans.
115; 116......................... Request determination of 5................ 90 responses....... 450
well producibility;
make available or
submit data and
information; notify
BOEMRE of test.
118; 119; 121; 124............... Apply for injection or 10............... 7 applications..... 70
subsurface storage of
gas; sign storage
agreement.
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Subtotal.................................................................. 151 responses...... 628
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Cost Recovery Fees
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125; 126......................... Cost Recovery Fees; Cost Recovery Fees and related items 0
confirmation receipt are covered individually throughout
etc; verbal approvals this subpart.
pertaining to fees.
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Forms
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130-133; Form MMS-1832........... Submit ``green'' 2................ 931 forms.......... 1,862
response copy of Form
MMS-1832 indicating
date violations (INCs)
corrected.
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143.............................. Report change of Not considered information collection 0
address; submit under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1).
designation of local
agent.
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143; 144; 145; Form MMS-1123..... Submit designation of 1................ 840 forms.......... 840
operator (Form MMS-
1123--form takes 15
minutes); report change
of address; notice of
termination; submit
designation of local
agent; include pay.gov
confirmation receipt.
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$164 fee x 840 = $137,760 *
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186(a)(3); NTL................... Apply to receive Not considered information collection 0
administrative under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1).
entitlements to eWell
(electronic/digital
form submittals).
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192; Form MMS-132................ Daily report of 1.5.............. 1,950 reports or 2,925
evacuation statistics forms.
for natural occurrence/
hurricane (Form MMS-132
(form takes 1 hour) in
the GOMR) when
circumstances warrant;
inform BOEMRE when you
resume production.
192(b)........................... Use Form MMS-143 to 3................ 133 forms.......... 399
submit an initial
damage report to the
Regional Supervisor.
192(b)........................... Use Form MMS-143 to 1................ 133 forms.......... 133
submit subsequent
damage reports on a
monthly basis until
damaged structure or
equipment is returned
to service; immediately
when information
changes; date item
returned to service
must be in final report.
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Subtotal.................................................................. 3,987 responses.... 6,159
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$137,760 non-hour cost burden
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Inspection of Operations
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130-133.......................... Request reconsideration 2................ 178 requests....... 356
from issuance of an INC.
Request waiver of 14-day 1................ 274 waivers........ 274
response time.
Notify BOEMRE before 1................ 698 notices........ 698
returning to operations
if shut-in.
133.............................. Request reimbursement 1.5.............. 15 requests........ \1\ 23
for food, quarters, and
transportation provided
to BOEMRE
representatives (no
requests received in
many years; minimal
burden).
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Subtotal.................................................................. 1,165 responses.... 1,351
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Disqualification
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135 BOEMRE internal process...... Submit PIP under BOEMRE 40............... 4 plans............ 160
implementing procedures
for enforcement actions.
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Subtotal.................................................................. 4 responses........ 160
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Special Types of Approval
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140.............................. Request various oral 1................ 360 requests....... 360
approvals not
specifically covered
elsewhere in regulatory
requirements.
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140(c)........................... Submit letter when Burden covered under 1010-0041. 0
stopping approved
flaring with required
information.
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141; 198......................... Request approval to use 20............... 590 requests....... 11,800
new or alternative
procedures, including
BAST not specifically
covered elsewhere in
regulatory requirements.
142; 198......................... Request approval of 2.5.............. 1,052 requests..... 2,630
departure from
operating requirements
not specifically
covered elsewhere in
regulatory requirements.
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Subtotal.................................................................. 2,002 responses.... 14,790
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Naming and Identifying Facilities and Wells (Does Not Include MODUs)
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150; 151; 152; 154(a)............ Name and identify 3................ 585 new/replacement 1,755
facilities, artificial signs.
islands, MODUs, helo
landing facilities
etc., with signs.
150; 154(b)...................... Name and identify wells 2................ 188 new wells...... 376
with signs.
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Subtotal.................................................................. 773 responses...... 2,131
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Right-of-use and Easement
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160; 161; 123.................... OCS lessees: Apply for 9................ 26 applications.... 234
new or modified right-
of-use and easement to
construct and maintain
off-lease platforms,
artificial islands, and
installations and other
devices; include
notifications.
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160(c)........................... Establish a Company File Burden covered under 1010-0006. 0
for qualification;
submit updated
information, submit
qualifications for
lessee/bidder, request
exception.
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165; 123......................... State lessees: Apply for 5................ 1 application...... 5
new or modified right-
of-use and easement to
construct and maintain
off-lease platforms,
artificial islands, and
installations and other
devices; include
pay.gov confirmation.
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$2,569 state lease fee x 1 = $2,569
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166.............................. State lessees: Furnish Burden covered under 30 CFR 256 (1010- 0
surety bond; additional 0006).
security if required.
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Subtotal.................................................................. 27 responses....... 239
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$2,569 non-hour cost burden
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Suspensions
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168; 170; 171; 172; 174; 175; Request suspension of 10............... 595 requests....... 5,950
177; 180(b), (d). operation or
production; submit
schedule of work
leading to
commencement;
supporting information;
include pay.gov
confirmation receipt.
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$1,968 fee x 595 = $1,170,960 *
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Submit progress reports 3................ 703 reports........ 2,109
on SOO or SOP as
condition of approval.

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172(b); 177(a)................... Conduct site-specific 100.............. 1 study/report..... 100
study; submit results.
No instances requiring
this study in several
years--could be
necessary if a
situation occurred such
as severe damage to a
platform or structure
caused by a hurricane
or a vessel collision.
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177(b), (c), (d); 182; 183, 185; Various references to Burden covered under 1010-0151. 0
194. submitting new,
revised, or modified
exploration plan,
development/production
plan, or development
operations coordination
document, and related
surveys/reports.
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Subtotal.................................................................. 1,299 responses.... 8,159
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$1,170,960 non-hour cost burden.
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Primary Lease Requirements, Lease Term Extensions, and Lease Cancellations
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180(a), (h), (i),................ Notify and submit report 2................ 53 reports or 106
on various leaseholding notices.
operations and lease
production activities.
180(f), (g), (h), (i)............ Submit various 2................ 404 submissions/ 808
operations and notifications.
production data to
demonstrate production
in paying quantities to
maintain lease beyond
primary term; notify
BOEMRE when you begin
conducting operations
beyond its primary term.
.5............... ................... 202
180(e), (j)...................... Request more than 180 4................ 88 requests/ 352
days to resume notifications.
operations; notify
BOEMRE if operations do
not begin within 180
days.
.5............... ................... 44
181(d); 182(b), 183(b)(2)........ Request termination of 20............... 1 request.......... 20
suspension and
cancellation of lease
(no requests in recent
years for termination/
cancellation of a
lease; minimal burden).
184.............................. Request compensation for 50............... 1 request.......... 50
lease cancellation
mandated by the OCS
Lands Act (no qualified
lease cancellations in
many years; minimal
burden compared to
benefit).
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Subtotal.................................................................. 547 responses...... 1,582
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Information and Reporting Requirements
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186; NTL......................... Submit information and 10............... 200................ 2,000
reports as BOEMRE
requires.
187; 188(a-b); 189; 190(a-c); Report to the District Oral .5.......... 898................ 449
192; NTL. Manager immediately via
oral communication and
written follow-up
within 15 calendar
days, incidents
pertaining to:
Fatalities; injuries;
LoWC; fires;
explosions; all
collisions resulting in
property or equipment
damage >$25K;
structural damage to an
OCS facility; cranes;
incidents that damage
or disable safety
systems or equipment
(including firefighting
systems); include
hurricane reports such
as platform/rig
evacuation, rig damage,
P/L damage, and
platform damage;
operations personnel to
muster for evacuation
not related to weather
or drills; any
additional information
required. If requested,
submit copy marked as
public information.
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Written 2.5...... 950................ 2,375
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187(d)........................... Report all spills of oil Burden covered under 30 CFR 254 (1010- 0
or other liquid 0091).
pollutants.
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188(a)(5)........................ Report to District Burden covered under 1010-0141. 0
Manager hydrogen
sulfide (H2S) gas
releases immediately by
oral communication.
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191.............................. Submit written statement/ Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c). 0
Request compensation
mileage and services
for testimony re:
accident investigation.
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193.............................. Report apparent 1.5.............. 6 reports.......... 9
violations or non-
compliance.
194; NTL......................... Request departures from 1................ 2 requests......... 2
conducting
archaeological
resources surveys and/
or submitting reports
in GOMR.

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194(c)........................... Report archaeological 2................ 12 reports......... 24
discoveries.
195.............................. Notify District Manager 1................ 188 notifications.. 188
within 5 workdays of
putting well in
production status
(usually oral). Follow-
up with either fax/
email within same 5 day
period (burden includes
oral and written).
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196.............................. Submit data/information Burden covered under 30 CFR 251 (1010- 0
for post-lease G&G 0048).
activity and request
reimbursement.
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197(c)........................... Submit confidentiality 1................ 1.................. 1
agreement.
101-199.......................... General departure or 2................ 21 requests........ 42
alternative compliance
requests not
specifically covered
elsewhere in Subpart A.
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Subtotal.................................................................. 2,278 responses.... 5,090
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Recordkeeping
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108(e)........................... Retain records of design 1.5.............. 2,151 recordkeepers \1\ 3,227
and construction for
life of crane,
including installation
records for any anti-
two block safety
devices; all
inspection, testing,
and maintenance for at
least 4 years; crane
operator and all rigger
personnel
qualifications for at
least 4 years.
109(b); 113(c)................... Retain welding plan and 1................ 637 operations..... 637
drawings of safe-
welding areas at site;
designated person
advises in writing that
it is safe to weld.
132(b)(3)........................ During inspections make 2................ 130 lessees/ 260
records available as operators.
requested by inspectors.
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Subtotal.................................................................. 2,918 responses.... 4,124
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Total Burden.......................................................... 15,151 responses... 44,413
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$1,311,289 Non-Hour Cost Burdens.
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* Cost recovery monies collected are based on actual submittals through Pay.gov for FY 2009.
\1\ Rounded.

Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have
identified three non-hour cost burdens. Section 250.143 requires
respondents to pay a cost recovery fee for a change in designation of
operator. Section 250.165 requires a State lessee applying for a right-
of-use and easement on the OCS to pay a cost recovery application fee.
This cost is the same as the fee for a pipeline right-of-way grant
specified in Sec. 250.1015 and is subject to change based on that
regulation. We estimate receiving only one application per year.
Section 250.171 requests a cost recovery fee for either a Suspension of
Operations or Production Request (SOO/SOP). We have not identified any
other non-hour cost burden associated with this collection of
information. We estimate a total reporting non-hour cost burden of
$1,311,289.
Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.)
provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Until OMB approves a collection of information, you are not obligated
to respond.
Comments: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et
seq.) requires each agency ``* * * to provide notice * * * and
otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies
concerning each proposed collection of information * * *'' Agencies
must specifically solicit comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the
proposed collection of information is necessary for the agency to
perform its duties, including whether the information is useful; (b)
evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c) enhance the quality,
usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d)
minimize the burden on the respondents, including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
To comply with the public consultation process, on March 22, 2010,
we published a Federal Register notice (75 FR 13563) announcing that we
would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided the
required 60-day comment period. In addition, Sec. 250.199 provides the
OMB control number for the information collection requirements imposed
by the 30 CFR 250 regulations and the forms. The regulation also
informs the public that they may comment at any time on the collections
of information and provides the address to which they should send
comments. We have received no comments in response to these efforts.
If you wish to comment in response to this notice, you may send
your comments to the offices listed under the ADDRESSES section of this
notice. The OMB has up to 60 days to approve or disapprove the
information collection but may respond after 30 days. Therefore, to
ensure maximum consideration, OMB should receive public comments by
October 7, 2010.
Public Availability of Comments: Before including your address,
phone number, email 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

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information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be
able to do so.
BOEMRE Information Collection Clearance Officer: Arlene Bajusz
(703) 787-1025.

Dated: August 30, 2010
Doug Slitor,
Acting Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
[FR Doc. 2010-22192 Filed 9-3-10; 8:45 am]
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