Information Collection Activities: Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf for Minerals Other Than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur; Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request, 15118-15121 [2012-6155]

Download as PDF 15118 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 50 / Wednesday, March 14, 2012 / Notices collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. This Notice also lists the following information: Title of Proposal: Mark-to-Market Program; Requirements for CommunityBased Non-Profit Organizations and Public Agencies. OMB Control Number, if applicable: 2502–0563. Description of the need for the information and proposed use: Provides proof of tenant endorsement of entity proposing to purchase restructured property and obtain modification, assignment, or forgiveness of second mortgage debt. Agency form numbers, if applicable: None. Estimation of the total numbers of hours needed to prepare the information collection including number of respondents, frequency of response, and hours of response: The total number of burden hours is 3,680. The number of respondents is 368, the number of responses is 368, the frequency of response is on occasion, and the burden hour per response is 10. Status of the proposed information collection: This is an extension of a currently approved collection. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C., Chapter 35, as amended. Dated: March 9, 2012. Ronald Y. Spraker, Acting General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing—Acting General Deputy Federal Housing Commissioner. [FR Doc. 2012–6191 Filed 3–13–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5374–N–36] Buy American Exceptions Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, HUD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–05, approved February 17, 2009) (Recovery Act), and implementing guidance of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), this notice advises that certain exceptions to the Buy American requirement of the Recovery Act have been determined applicable for work using Capital Fund Recovery Formula srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:29 Mar 13, 2012 Jkt 226001 and Competition (CFRFC) grant funds. Specifically, an exception was granted to the Housing Authority of the City of Vancouver for the purchase and installation of ductless split heat pumps for the Skyline Crest Sustainability Upgrade project. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald J. LaVoy, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Office of Field Operations, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Room 4112, Washington, DC, 20410– 4000, telephone number 202–402–8500 (this is not a toll-free number); or Dominique G. Blom, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Housing Investments, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Room 4130, Washington, DC, 20410– 4000, telephone number 202–402–8500 (this is not a toll-free number). Persons with hearing- or speech-impairments may access this number through TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay Service at 800–877–8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 1605(a) of the Recovery Act provides that none of the funds appropriated or made available by the Recovery Act may be used for a project for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public building or public work unless all of the iron, steel, and manufactured goods used in the project are produced in the United States. Section 1605(b) provides that the Buy American requirement shall not apply in any case or category in which the head of a Federal department or agency finds that: (1) Applying the Buy American requirement would be inconsistent with the public interest; (2) iron, steel, and the relevant manufactured goods are not produced in the U.S. in sufficient and reasonably available quantities or of satisfactory quality, or (3) inclusion of iron, steel, and manufactured goods will increase the cost of the overall project by more than 25 percent. Section 1605(c) provides that if the head of a Federal department or agency makes a determination pursuant to section 1605(b), the head of the department or agency shall publish a detailed written justification in the Federal Register. In accordance with section 1605(c) of the Recovery Act and OMB’s implementing guidance published on April 23, 2009 (74 FR 18449), this notice advises the public that, on February 10, 2012, upon request of the Housing Authority of the City of Vancouver, HUD granted an exception to applicability of the Buy American PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 requirements with respect to work, using CFRFC grant funds, in connection with the Skyline Crest Sustainability Upgrade project. The exception was granted by HUD on the basis that the relevant manufactured goods (ductless split heat pumps) are not produced in the U.S. in sufficient and reasonably available quantities or of satisfactory quality. Dated: March 2, 2012. Sandra B. Henriquez, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing. [FR Doc. 2012–6192 Filed 3–13–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement [Docket ID No. BSEE–2011–0005; OMB Number 1014–NEW] Information Collection Activities: Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf for Minerals Other Than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur; Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request ACTION: 30-day Notice. 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) for approval of the paperwork requirements in the regulations under Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf for Minerals Other than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur. This notice also provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the revised paperwork burden of these regulatory requirements. DATES: You must submit comments by April 13, 2012. 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 (1014– NEW). Please provide a copy of your comments to BSEE by any of the means below. • Electronically: go to https://www. regulations.gov. In the entry titled, ‘‘Enter Keyword or ID,’’ enter BSEE– 2011–0005 then click search. Follow the instructions to submit public comments and view all related materials. We will post all comments. • Email cheryl.blundon@bsee.gov, fax (703) 787–1546, or mail or hand-carry comments to: Department of the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 50 / Wednesday, March 14, 2012 / Notices Interior; Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement; Attention: Cheryl Blundon; 381 Elden Street, HE3313; Herndon, Virginia 20170–4817. Please reference 1014—NEW in your comment and include your name and return address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl Blundon, Regulations Development Branch, (703) 787–1607, to request additional information about this ICR. To see a copy of the entire ICR submitted to OMB, go to https://www. reginfo.gov (select Information Collection Review, Currently Under Review). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 30 CFR 282, Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf for Minerals Other than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur. OMB Control Number: 1014–NEW. Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1334 and 43 U.S.C. 1337(k)), authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to implement regulations to grant leases of any mineral other than oil, gas, and sulphur to qualified parties. This regulation governs mining operations within the OCS and establishes a comprehensive leasing and regulatory program for such minerals. This regulation has been designed to (1) recognize the differences between the OCS activities associated with oil, gas, and sulphur discovery and development and those associated with the discovery and development of other minerals; (2) facilitate participation by States directly affected by OCS mining activities; (3) provide opportunities for consultation and coordination with other OCS users and uses; (4) balance development with environmental protection; (5) insure a fair return to the public; (6) preserve Citation 30 CFR 282 and maintain free enterprise competition; and (7) encourage the development of new technology. The authorities and responsibilities described above are among those delegated BSEE. Therefore, this ICR addresses the regulations at 30 CFR 282, Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf for Minerals Other than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur. It should be noted that there has been no activity in the OCS for minerals other than oil, gas and sulphur for many years and no information collected. However, because these are regulatory requirements, the potential exists for information to be collected; therefore, we are requesting this collection of information be approved by OMB. To accommodate the split of regulations from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement to BSEE, BSEE is requesting OMB approval of the already approved burden hours under 1010– 0081 to reflect BSEE’s new 1014 numbering system. Responses are mandatory. No questions of a sensitive nature are asked. BSEE protects proprietary information according to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR 2), and 30 CFR 282.5, 282.6, and 282.7. BSEE collects information required under part 282 to determine if lessees are complying with the regulations that implement the mining operations program for minerals other than oil, gas, and sulphur. Specifically, BSEE will use the information: • To ensure that operations for the production of minerals other than oil, gas, and sulphur in the OCS are conducted in a manner that will result in orderly resource recovery, Reporting or recordkeeping requirement 15119 development, and the protection of the human, marine, and coastal environments. • To ensure that adequate measures will be taken during operations to prevent waste, conserve the natural resources of the OCS, and to protect the environment, human life, and correlative rights. • To determine if suspensions of activities are in the national interest, to facilitate proper development of a lease including reasonable time to develop a mine and construct its supporting facilities, and to allow for the construction or negotiation for use of transportation facilities. • To identify and evaluate the cause(s) of a hazard(s) generating a suspension, the potential damage from a hazard(s) and the measures available to mitigate the potential for damage. • For technical evaluations that provide a basis for BSEE to make informed decisions to approve, disapprove, or require modification of the proposed activities. Frequency: On occasion, and as a result of situations encountered. Description of Respondents: Potential respondents comprise Federal 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 56 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. Average Number of annual responses Hour burden Annual burden hours Non-hour cost burden Subpart A—General Request non-disclosure of data and information ...... 10 1 request .......................... 10 6 ....................................... srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 5 ....................................... Governor(s) of adjacent State(s) request for proprietary data, information, samples, etc., and disclosure agreement with BSEE. 1 1 submission .................... 1 7 ....................................... Governor of affected State requests negotiation to settle jurisdictional controversy, etc; enters into an agreement with BSEE. 1 1 request .......................... 1 Subtotal ..................... .................................................................................... ........................ 3 Responses .................... 12 VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:34 Mar 13, 2012 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1 15120 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 50 / Wednesday, March 14, 2012 / Notices Citation 30 CFR 282 Reporting or recordkeeping requirement Average Number of annual responses Hour burden Annual burden hours Non-hour cost burden Subpart B—Jurisdiction and Responsibilities of Director 11(d)(1) ............................. Request consolidation/unitization of two or more leases or lease portions into a single mining unit. 1 1 request .......................... 1 11(d)(4) ............................. State requests different method of allocating production. 1 1 Request ......................... 1 12(f)(l), (h); 13(d) .............. Request approval(s) of applicable applications and permits before commencing a mining operation under an approved plan(s). 20 1 request .......................... 20 13(b), (f)(2); 31 ................. Request suspension or temporary prohibition or production or operations. 2 1 request .......................... 2 13(e) ................................. Submit site-specific study plan and results ............... 8 1 study .............................. 8 1 study × $100,000 = $100,000 14 ..................................... Submit ‘‘green’’ response copy of Form BSEE–1832 indicating date violations (INCs) corrected, etc. 2 1 response ........................ 2 Subtotal ..................... .................................................................................... ........................ 6 Responses .................... 34 $100,000 Non-hour cost burden Subpart C—Obligations and Responsibilities of Lessees 27(b) ................................. Request use of new or alternative technologies, techniques, etc.. 1 1 request .......................... 1 27(c) ................................. Notify BSEE of death or serious injury; fire, exploration, or other hazardous event; submit report. 1 1 notification ..................... 1 27(d)(2) ............................. Request reimbursement for furnishing food, quarters, and transportation for BSEE representatives (no requests received in many years; minimal burden). 2 1 request .......................... 2 27(e) ................................. Identify vessels, platforms, structures, etc. with signs. 1 1 sign ................................ 1 27(f)(2) .............................. Log all drill holes susceptible to logging; submit copies of logs to BSEE. 3 1 log .................................. 3 27(h)(3), (4) ...................... Mark equipment; record items lost overboard; notify BSEE. 1 1 notification ..................... 1 28(d) ................................. Demonstrate effectiveness procedure(s) for mitigating environmental impacts. 1 1 demonstration ................ 1 Subtotal ..................... .................................................................................... ........................ 7 Responses .................... 10 Subpart E—Appeals 50 ..................................... File an appeal ............................................................ Burden exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c). Total burden ....... .................................................................................... ........................ 16 Responses .................. 0 56 srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES $100,000 non-hour cost burden Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have identified one paperwork nonhour cost burden associated with the collection of information. Under § 282.13(e)(1), a site-specific study VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:41 Mar 13, 2012 Jkt 226001 would be required to determine and evaluate hazards that results in a suspension of operation. Since this has not been done to date, BSEE estimated that this study would cost approximately $100,000. There are no PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 other non-hour cost burdens associated with the collection of information. Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 50 / Wednesday, March 14, 2012 / Notices 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 collection is necessary or useful; (b) evaluate the accuracy 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 technology. To comply with the public consultation process, on December 22, 2011, we published a Federal Register notice (76 FR 79705) announcing that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided the required 60-day comment period. In addition, § 282.0 provides the OMB control number for the information collection requirements imposed by the 30 CFR 282 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. 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 information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Dated: March 2, 2012. Douglas W. Morris, Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs. [FR Doc. 2012–6155 Filed 3–13–12; 8:45 am] srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4310–VH–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R4–R–2011–N262; FXRS12650400000S3–123–FF04R02000] Final Land Protection Plan and Final Environmental Assessment for Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of our Final Land Protection Plan (LPP) and Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for the recently established Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and Conservation Area in Polk, Osceola, Highlands, and Okeechobee Counties, in central and south Florida. The LPP and EA were prepared with input from Federal, State, and local agencies; Native American tribal nations; various non-governmental organizations; and the public. We established the refuge and conservation area to support a connected conservation landscape; to provide quality habitats for native wildlife diversity and at-risk species; to enhance water quality, quantity, and storage; and to provide opportunities for wildlife-dependent recreation. ADDRESSES: Copies of the LPP and EA are available on CD or in hard copy, and you may obtain a copy by writing to: Mr. Charlie Pelizza, Refuge Manager, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, 4055 Wildlife Way, Vero Beach, FL 32963. Alternatively, you may download the document from our Internet Site: https://www.fws.gov/ southeast/evergladesheadwaters. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Cheri M. Ehrhardt, Natural Resource Planner, at 321/861–2368 (telephone), or Mr. Charlie Pelizza, Refuge Manager, at 772/581–5557, extension 1 (telephone). SUMMARY: In developing the LPP for the Everglades Headwaters NWR and Conservation Area, we evaluated three alternatives with different approaches to conservation within the Kissimmee River Basin landscape. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Alternative A—No Refuge and No Conservation Area (No Action Alternative) Alternative A would represent no change from current conservation in this landscape. In this alternative we would not create a new refuge, no designated VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:41 Mar 13, 2012 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15121 acquisition boundary would be developed, and no conservation area would be created. Habitat protection and management would continue by existing organizations and government programs. The landscape within the Study Area boundary contains approximately 421,000 acres of conservation lands protected by agricultural easements; private conservation organizations; and State, Federal, and municipal ownership and management. We would not pursue new opportunities for refuge-based wildlifedependent public uses, partnerships, or scientific research. Alternative B—Refuge Only Approach This alternative would propose an acquisition boundary of up to 50,000 acres containing portions of identified priority habitats; would focus the bulk of the refuge within mostly contiguous areas; and would complement existing State, Federal, and municipal conservation within this landscape. We would use a suite of conservation tools to protect land, including fee-title acquisitions and conservation easements. This alternative would protect important wildlife habitat within the landscape, serving both common and rare wildlife species. It would offer opportunities for wildlife management, compatible wildlifedependent public uses, and new refugebased partnerships and scientific research. Public use opportunities would include hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, and environmental education and interpretation. Alternative C—Conservation Partnership Approach (Preferred Alternative) Alternative C is our Preferred Action; the alternative to be used for implementation. Alternative C protects 150,000 acres, with up to 100,000 acres conserved through conservation easements or other less-than-fee-title methods and up to 50,000 acres conserved through fee-title and lessthan-fee-title means. This alternative is considered to be the most effective management action for serving the outlined vision, purposes, and goals to enhance conservation in this Kissimmee River Basin landscape. It will conserve up to 150,000 acres containing portions of priority habitats. To best complement existing State, Federal, and municipal conservation within this landscape, we identified: (1) A Conservation Focal Area of approximately 130,000 acres, within which we will have the authority to acquire up to 50,000 acres for the refuge, and (2) a Conservation E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 14, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15118-15121]
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[FR Doc No: 2012-6155]

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

[Docket ID No. BSEE-2011-0005; OMB Number 1014-NEW]

Information Collection Activities: Operations in the Outer
Continental Shelf for Minerals Other Than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur;
Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment
Request

ACTION: 30-day Notice.

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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) for approval of the paperwork requirements in
the regulations under Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf for
Minerals Other than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur. This notice also provides
the public a second opportunity to comment on the revised paperwork
burden of these regulatory requirements.

DATES: You must submit comments by April 13, 2012.

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 (1014-NEW). Please provide a copy of your comments to BSEE
by any of the means below.
Electronically: go to https://www.regulations.gov. In the
entry titled, ``Enter Keyword or ID,'' enter BSEE-2011-0005 then click
search. Follow the instructions to submit public comments and view all
related materials. We will post all comments.
Email cheryl.blundon@bsee.gov, fax (703) 787-1546, or mail
or hand-carry comments to: Department of the

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Interior; Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement; Attention:
Cheryl Blundon; 381 Elden Street, HE3313; Herndon, Virginia 20170-4817.
Please reference 1014--NEW in your comment and include your name and
return address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl Blundon, Regulations
Development Branch, (703) 787-1607, to request additional information
about this ICR. To see a copy of the entire ICR submitted to OMB, go to
https://www.reginfo.gov (select Information Collection Review, Currently
Under Review).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: 30 CFR 282, Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf for
Minerals Other than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur.
OMB Control Number: 1014-NEW.
Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act, as amended
(43 U.S.C. 1334 and 43 U.S.C. 1337(k)), authorizes the Secretary of the
Interior to implement regulations to grant leases of any mineral other
than oil, gas, and sulphur to qualified parties. This regulation
governs mining operations within the OCS and establishes a
comprehensive leasing and regulatory program for such minerals. This
regulation has been designed to (1) recognize the differences between
the OCS activities associated with oil, gas, and sulphur discovery and
development and those associated with the discovery and development of
other minerals; (2) facilitate participation by States directly
affected by OCS mining activities; (3) provide opportunities for
consultation and coordination with other OCS users and uses; (4)
balance development with environmental protection; (5) insure a fair
return to the public; (6) preserve and maintain free enterprise
competition; and (7) encourage the development of new technology.
The authorities and responsibilities described above are among
those delegated BSEE. Therefore, this ICR addresses the regulations at
30 CFR 282, Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf for Minerals
Other than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur. It should be noted that there has
been no activity in the OCS for minerals other than oil, gas and
sulphur for many years and no information collected. However, because
these are regulatory requirements, the potential exists for information
to be collected; therefore, we are requesting this collection of
information be approved by OMB.
To accommodate the split of regulations from the Bureau of Ocean
Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement to BSEE, BSEE is
requesting OMB approval of the already approved burden hours under
1010-0081 to reflect BSEE's new 1014 numbering system.
Responses are mandatory. No questions of a sensitive nature are
asked. BSEE protects proprietary information according to the Freedom
of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43
CFR 2), and 30 CFR 282.5, 282.6, and 282.7.
BSEE collects information required under part 282 to determine if
lessees are complying with the regulations that implement the mining
operations program for minerals other than oil, gas, and sulphur.
Specifically, BSEE will use the information:
To ensure that operations for the production of minerals
other than oil, gas, and sulphur in the OCS are conducted in a manner
that will result in orderly resource recovery, development, and the
protection of the human, marine, and coastal environments.
To ensure that adequate measures will be taken during
operations to prevent waste, conserve the natural resources of the OCS,
and to protect the environment, human life, and correlative rights.
To determine if suspensions of activities are in the
national interest, to facilitate proper development of a lease
including reasonable time to develop a mine and construct its
supporting facilities, and to allow for the construction or negotiation
for use of transportation facilities.
To identify and evaluate the cause(s) of a hazard(s)
generating a suspension, the potential damage from a hazard(s) and the
measures available to mitigate the potential for damage.
For technical evaluations that provide a basis for BSEE to
make informed decisions to approve, disapprove, or require modification
of the proposed activities.
Frequency: On occasion, and as a result of situations encountered.
Description of Respondents: Potential respondents comprise Federal
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 56
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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Reporting or recordkeeping Annual burden
Citation 30 CFR 282 requirement Hour burden Average Number of annual responses hours
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Non-hour cost burden
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Subpart B--Jurisdiction and Responsibilities of Director
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11(d)(1)................................ Request consolidation/ 1 1 request................................... 1
unitization of two or more
leases or lease portions into a
single mining unit.
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11(d)(4)................................ State requests different method 1 1 Request................................... 1
of allocating production.
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12(f)(l), (h); 13(d).................... Request approval(s) of 20 1 request................................... 20
applicable applications and
permits before commencing a
mining operation under an
approved plan(s).
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13(b), (f)(2); 31....................... Request suspension or temporary 2 1 request................................... 2
prohibition or production or
operations.
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13(e)................................... Submit site-specific study plan 8 1 study..................................... 8
and results.
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1 study x $100,000 = $100,000
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14...................................... Submit ``green'' response copy 2 1 response.................................. 2
of Form BSEE-1832 indicating
date violations (INCs)
corrected, etc.
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Subtotal............................ ................................ .............. 6 Responses................................. 34
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$100,000 Non-hour cost burden
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Subpart C--Obligations and Responsibilities of Lessees
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27(b)................................... Request use of new or 1 1 request................................... 1
alternative technologies,
techniques, etc..
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27(c)................................... Notify BSEE of death or serious 1 1 notification.............................. 1
injury; fire, exploration, or
other hazardous event; submit
report.
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27(d)(2)................................ Request reimbursement for 2 1 request................................... 2
furnishing food, quarters, and
transportation for BSEE
representatives (no requests
received in many years; minimal
burden).
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27(e)................................... Identify vessels, platforms, 1 1 sign...................................... 1
structures, etc. with signs.
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27(f)(2)................................ Log all drill holes susceptible 3 1 log....................................... 3
to logging; submit copies of
logs to BSEE.
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27(h)(3), (4)........................... Mark equipment; record items 1 1 notification.............................. 1
lost overboard; notify BSEE.
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28(d)................................... Demonstrate effectiveness 1 1 demonstration............................. 1
procedure(s) for mitigating
environmental impacts.
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Subtotal............................ ................................ .............. 7 Responses................................. 10
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Subpart E--Appeals
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50...................................... File an appeal.................. Burden exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c). 0
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Total burden.................... ................................ .............. 16 Responses................................ 56
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$100,000 non-hour cost burden
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Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have
identified one paperwork non-hour cost burden associated with the
collection of information. Under Sec. 282.13(e)(1), a site-specific
study would be required to determine and evaluate hazards that results
in a suspension of operation. Since this has not been done to date,
BSEE estimated that this study would cost approximately $100,000. There
are no other non-hour cost burdens associated with the collection of
information.
Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.)
provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of
information unless it

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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
collection is necessary or useful; (b) evaluate the accuracy 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
technology.
To comply with the public consultation process, on December 22,
2011, we published a Federal Register notice (76 FR 79705) announcing
that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided
the required 60-day comment period. In addition, Sec. 282.0 provides
the OMB control number for the information collection requirements
imposed by the 30 CFR 282 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.
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 information from public review, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to do so.

Dated: March 2, 2012.
Douglas W. Morris,
Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
[FR Doc. 2012-6155 Filed 3-13-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-VH-P

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