Information Collection Activities: Subpart A, General; Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request, 33481-33486 [2012-13724]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 6, 2012 / Notices 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 and 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. Agencies must also estimate the nonhour paperwork cost burdens to respondents or recordkeepers resulting from the collection of information. Therefore, if you have other than hour burden costs to generate, maintain, and disclose this information, you should comment and provide your total capital and startup cost components or annual operation, maintenance, and purchase of service components. For further information on this burden, refer to 5 CFR 1320.3(b)(1) and (2), or contact the Bureau representative listed previously in this notice. We will summarize written responses to this notice and address them in our submission for OMB approval. As a result of your comments, we will make any necessary adjustments to the burden in our submission to OMB. Public Comment Procedures: 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. Acting BSEE Information Collection Clearance Officer: Cheryl Blundon (703) 787–1607. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Dated: May 30, 2012. Robert W. Middleton, Deputy Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs. [FR Doc. 2012–13721 Filed 6–5–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–VH–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:24 Jun 05, 2012 Jkt 226001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement [Docket ID No. BSEE–2011–0006; OMB Control Number 1014–NEW] Information Collection Activities: Subpart A, General; Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Interior. ACTION: 30-day Notice. 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) for a new approval of the paperwork requirements under 30 CFR part 250, subpart A, General. This notice also provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of these regulatory requirements. DATES: Submit written comments by July 6, 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– 2011–0006 then click search. Follow the instructions to submit public comments and view all related materials. We will post all comments. • Email nicole.mason@bsee.gov; fax (703) 787–1546, or mail or hand-carry comments to: Department of the Interior; Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement; Regulations Development Branch; Attention: Nicole Mason; 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: Nicole Mason, Regulations Development Branch, (703) 787–1605, 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: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33481 Title: 30 CFR Part 250, Subpart A, General. Form(s): BSEE–0132, BSEE–0143, and BSEE–1832. OMB Control Number: 1014–NEW. 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 necessary for the administration of the leasing provisions of the Act related to mineral resources on the OCS. Such rules and regulations will apply to all operations conducted under a lease, right-of-way, or a right-of-use and easement. 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. This authority and responsibility are among those delegated to BSEE. A request for approval required in Subpart A is subject to cost recovery, and BSEE regulations specify a cost recovery fee for this request. Regulations implementing these responsibilities are delegated to BSEE. Therefore, this ICR addresses the regulations under 30 CFR part 250, subpart A. This request also covers the related Notices to Lessees and Operators (NTLs) that BSEE issues to clarify and provide additional guidance on some aspects of our regulations. To accommodate the split of regulations from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement to BSEE (76 FR 64432), BSEE is requesting OMB approval of the E:\FR\FM\06JNN1.SGM 06JNN1 33482 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 6, 2012 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES already approved burden hours that were previously under 1010–0114 to reflect BSEE’s new 1014 numbering system. Responses are mandatory or are required to obtain or retain benefits. No questions of a sensitive nature are asked. Requests for BSEE approval may contain proprietary information related to performance standards or alternative approaches to conducting operations different from those approved and specified in BSEE regulations. We will protect proprietary information according to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552), under its implementing regulations (43 CFR 2); as well as 30 CFR 250.197, Data and information to be made available to the public or for limited inspection, and 30 CFR 252, OCS Oil and Gas Information Program. BSEE 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. BSEE 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. • 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 agent and local agent empowered to receive notices and comply with regulatory orders issued. • 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. BSEE will use this information to efficiently maintain the lessee/operator lease status. • 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 (USCG) 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, BSEE–0132, 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 BSEE–0143, 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 BSEE–1832, identified during inspections. BSEE issues this form to the operator and the operator then corrects the INC(s), signs and returns the form to the BSEE Regional Supervisor within 14 days of issuance. Frequency: On occasion; monthly, daily, or varies by section. Description of Respondents: Potential respondents comprise Federal oil, gas, or sulphur OCS lessees and/or operators. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The estimated annual hour burden for this information collection is a total of 50,859 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. 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; Form BSEE–1832 ..... VerDate Mar<15>2010 Appeal orders or decisions; appeal INCs .................. 19:20 Jun 05, 2012 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c). E:\FR\FM\06JNN1.SGM 06JNN1 0 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 6, 2012 / Notices 33483 Non-hour cost burdens Citation 30 CFR 250 subpart A and related forms/NTLs Reporting or recordkeeping requirement Average Number of annual responses Hour burden Annual burden hours Performance Standards 109(a); 110 ........................ Submit welding, burning, and hot tapping plans ....... 2 54 plans ........................... 108 118; 121; 124 .................... Apply for injection of gas; use BSEE-approved formula to determine original gas from injected/ stored. 10 4 applications ................... 40 Subtotal ...................... .................................................................................... ........................ 58 responses ................... 148 hours Cost Recovery Fees and related items are covered individually throughout this subpart 0 Cost Recovery Fees 125; 126 ............................ Cost Recovery Fees; confirmation receipt etc; verbal approvals pertaining to fees. Forms 130–133 ............................ Submit ‘‘green’’ response copy of Form BSEE–1832 indicating date violations (INCs) corrected. 2 884 forms ......................... 1,768 145 .................................... Submit designation of agent and local agent for Regional Supervisor’ and/or Regional Director’s approval. 1 8 submittals ..................... 8 186(a)(3); NTL .................. Apply to receive administrative entitlements to eWell (electronic/digital form submittals). Not considered information collection under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1). 0 192 .................................... Daily report of evacuation statistics for natural occurrence/hurricane (GOMR Form BSEE–0132 (form takes 1 hour)) when circumstances warrant; inform BSEE when you resume production. 1.5 1,950 reports or forms ..... 2,925 192(b) ................................ Use Form BSEE–0143 to submit an initial damage report to the Regional Supervisor. 3 133 forms ......................... 399 192(b) ................................ Use Form BSEE–0143 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. 1 133 forms ......................... 133 Subtotal ...................... .................................................................................... ........................ 3,108 responses .............. 5,233 hours Inspection of Operations 130–133 ............................ Request reconsideration from issuance of an INC ... 2 169 requests .................... 338 Request waiver of 14-day response time .................. 1 260 waivers ..................... 260 Notify BSEE before returning to operations if shut-in 1 663 notices ...................... 663 133 .................................... Request reimbursement for food, quarters, and transportation provided to BSEE representatives (no requests received in many years; minimal burden). 1.5 6 requests ........................ 9 Subtotal ...................... .................................................................................... ........................ 1,098 responses .............. 1,270 hours Submit PIP under BSEE implementing procedures for enforcement actions. 40 3 plans ............................. 120 .................................................................................... ........................ 3 responses ..................... 120 hours 260 requests .................... 260 Burden covered under 30 CFR 250.1163(e) (1014–0019). 0 Disqualification 135 BOEMRE internal process. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Subtotal ...................... Special Types of Approval 140 .................................... Request various oral approvals not specifically covered elsewhere in regulatory requirements. 140(c) ................................ Submit documentation when stopping approved flaring with required information. VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:20 Jun 05, 2012 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1 E:\FR\FM\06JNN1.SGM 06JNN1 33484 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 6, 2012 / Notices Non-hour cost burdens Citation 30 CFR 250 subpart A and related forms/NTLs Reporting or recordkeeping requirement Average Number of annual responses Hour burden Annual burden hours 141; 198 ............................ Request approval to use new or alternative procedures, along with supporting documentation if applicable, including BAST not specifically covered elsewhere in regulatory requirements. 20 490 requests .................... 9,800 142; 198 ............................ Request approval of departure from operating requirements not specifically covered elsewhere in regulatory requirements, along with supporting documentation if applicable. 2.5 952 requests .................... 2,380 Subtotal ...................... .................................................................................... ........................ 1,702 responses .............. 12,440 hours Naming and Identifying Facilities and Wells (Does Not Include MODUs) 150; 151; 152; 154(a) ....... Name and identify facilities, artificial islands, MODUs, helo landing facilities etc., with signs. 3 585 new/replacement signs. 1,755 150; 154(b) ........................ Name and identify wells with signs ........................... 2 188 new wells .................. 376 Subtotal ...................... .................................................................................... ........................ 773 responses ................. 2,131 hours 10 1,661 requests ................. 16,610 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. $1,968 fee × 1,661 = $3,268,848 * Submit progress reports on SOO or SOP as condition of approval. 3 703 reports ...................... 2,109 172(b); 177(a) ................... Conduct site-specific study; submit results; request payment by another party. 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 ................... 100 177(b), (c), (d) ................... Various references to submitting new, revised, or modified exploration plan, development/production plan, or development operations coordination document. Subtotal ...................... .................................................................................... Burden covered under BOEM’s 30 CFR 550, subpart B, 1010–0151. ........................ 2,365 responses .............. 0 18,819 hours $3,268,848 non-hour cost burden Primary Lease Requirements, Lease Term Extensions, and Lease Cancellations 180(a), (h), (i), ................... Notify and submit report on various leaseholding operations and lease production activities. 2 53 reports or notices ....... 106 180(f), (g), (h), (i) .............. Submit various operations and production data to demonstrate production in paying quantities to maintain lease beyond primary term; notify BSEE when you begin conducting operations beyond its primary term. 2 .......................................... 808 404 submissions/notifications. 202 4 .......................................... 352 0.5 88 requests/notifications .. 44 ........................ 545 responses ................. 1,512 hours mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 0.5 180(e), (j) .......................... Subtotal ...................... VerDate Mar<15>2010 Request more than 180 days to resume operations; notify BSEE if operations do not begin within 180 days. .................................................................................... 19:34 Jun 05, 2012 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\06JNN1.SGM 06JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 6, 2012 / Notices 33485 Non-hour cost burdens Citation 30 CFR 250 subpart A and related forms/NTLs Reporting or recordkeeping requirement Average Number of annual responses Hour burden Annual burden hours Information and Reporting Requirements 186; NTL ........................... Submit information and reports, as BSEE requires .. 10 200 ................................... 2,000 187; 188(a–b); 189; 190(a–c); 192; NTL. 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. Oral 0.5 898 ................................... 449 Written 2.5 950 ................................... 2,375 187(d) ................................ Report all spills of oil or other liquid pollutants ......... Burden covered under 30 CFR 254 (1014– 0007). 0 188(a)(5) ........................... Report to District Manager hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas releases immediately by oral communication. Burden covered under 30 CFR 250, subpart D, 1014–0018. 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 .................................... Report apparent violations or non-compliance .......... 1.5 6 reports .......................... 9 194(c) ................................ Report archaeological discoveries ............................. 2 6 reports .......................... 12 195 .................................... 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). 1 188 notifications ............... 188 196 .................................... Submit data/information for post-lease G&G activity and request reimbursement. 197(c) ................................ Submit confidentiality agreement .............................. 1 1 ....................................... 1 101–199 ............................ General departure or alternative compliance requests not specifically covered elsewhere in Subpart A. 2 21 requests ...................... 42 Subtotal ...................... .................................................................................... ........................ 2,270 responses .............. 5,076 hours Burden covered under BOEM’s 30 CFR 551 (1010–0048). 0 Recordkeeping Retain records of design and construction for life of crane, including installation records for any antitwo 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. 1.5 2,151 record-keepers ...... 3,227 (rounded) 109(b); 113(c) ................... mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 108(e) ................................ Retain welding plan and drawings of safe-welding areas at site; designated person advises in writing that it is safe to weld. 1 637 operations ................. 637 132(b)(3) ........................... During inspections make records available as requested by inspectors. 2 123 requests .................... 246 Subtotal ...................... .................................................................................... ........................ 2,911 responses .............. 4,110 hours Total Burden ....... .................................................................................... ........................ 14,833 Responses ........... 50,859 Hours VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:20 Jun 05, 2012 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\06JNN1.SGM 06JNN1 33486 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 6, 2012 / Notices Non-hour cost burdens Citation 30 CFR 250 subpart A and related forms/NTLs Reporting or recordkeeping requirement Average Number of annual responses Hour burden .................................................................................... ........................ Annual burden hours $3,268,848 Non-Hour Cost Burdens mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES * Cost recovery monies collected are based on actual submittals through Pay.gov for FY 2011. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have identified one non-hour cost burden. Section 250.171 requests a cost recovery fee for a Suspension of Operations or a Production Request (SOO/SOP). We have not identified any other non-hour cost burdens associated with this collection of information. We estimate a total reporting non-hour cost burden of $3,268,848. 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 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 February 3, 2012, we published a Federal Register notice (77 FR 5561) announcing that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided the required 60-day comment period. In addition, the § 250.199 regulation 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:20 Jun 05, 2012 Jkt 226001 information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Acting BSEE Information Collection Clearance Officer: Cheryl Blundon (703) 787–1607. Dated: May 22, 2012. Robert W. Middleton, Acting Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs. [FR Doc. 2012–13724 Filed 6–5–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–VH–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Docket No. 2899] Certain Integrated Circuit Packages Provided With Multiple HeatConducting Paths and Products Containing Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Integrated Circuit Packages Provided With Multiple HeatConducting Paths and Products Containing Same, DN 2899; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant’s filing under section 210.8(b) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.8(b)). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa R. Barton, Acting Secretary to the Commission, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–2000. The public version of the complaint can be accessed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov, and will be available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 accessing its Internet server (https:// www.usitc.gov). The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Hearingimpaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) 205–1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission has received a complaint and a submission pursuant to section 210.8(b) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure filed on behalf of Industrial Technology Research Institute and ITRI International on May 31, 2012. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337) in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain integrated circuit packages provided with multiple heat-conducting paths and products containing same. The complaint names as respondents LG Electronics, Inc. of Korea; and LG Electronics, U.S.A., Inc. of NJ. Proposed respondents, other interested parties, and members of the public are invited to file comments, not to exceed five (5) pages in length, inclusive of attachments, on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or section 210.8(b) filing. Comments should address whether issuance of the relief specifically requested by the complainant in this investigation would affect the public health and welfare in the United States, competitive conditions in the United States economy, the production of like or directly competitive articles in the United States, or United States consumers. In particular, the Commission is interested in comments that: (i) Explain how the articles potentially subject to the requested remedial orders are used in the United States; (ii) Identify any public health, safety, or welfare concerns in the United States relating to the requested remedial orders; (iii) Identify like or directly competitive articles that complainant, its licensees, or third parties make in the United States which could replace the E:\FR\FM\06JNN1.SGM 06JNN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

[Docket ID No. BSEE-2011-0006; OMB Control Number 1014-NEW]

Information Collection Activities: Subpart A, General; Submitted
for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request

AGENCY: Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE),
Interior.

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 a new approval of the paperwork
requirements under 30 CFR part 250, subpart A, General. This notice
also provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the
paperwork burden of these regulatory requirements.

DATES: Submit written comments by July 6, 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-2011-0006 then click
search. Follow the instructions to submit public comments and view all
related materials. We will post all comments.
Email nicole.mason@bsee.gov; fax (703) 787-1546, or mail
or hand-carry comments to: Department of the Interior; Bureau of Safety
and Environmental Enforcement; Regulations Development Branch;
Attention: Nicole Mason; 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: Nicole Mason, Regulations Development
Branch, (703) 787-1605, 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 Part 250, Subpart A, General.
Form(s): BSEE-0132, BSEE-0143, and BSEE-1832.
OMB Control Number: 1014-NEW.
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 necessary
for the administration of the leasing provisions of the Act related to
mineral resources on the OCS. Such rules and regulations will apply to
all operations conducted under a lease, right-of-way, or a right-of-use
and easement. 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. This authority and
responsibility are among those delegated to BSEE. A request for
approval required in Subpart A is subject to cost recovery, and BSEE
regulations specify a cost recovery fee for this request.
Regulations implementing these responsibilities are delegated to
BSEE. Therefore, this ICR addresses the regulations under 30 CFR part
250, subpart A. This request also covers the related Notices to Lessees
and Operators (NTLs) that BSEE issues to clarify and provide additional
guidance on some aspects of our regulations.
To accommodate the split of regulations from the Bureau of Ocean
Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement to BSEE (76 FR 64432),
BSEE is requesting OMB approval of the

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already approved burden hours that were previously under 1010-0114 to
reflect BSEE's new 1014 numbering system.
Responses are mandatory or are required to obtain or retain
benefits. No questions of a sensitive nature are asked. Requests for
BSEE approval may contain proprietary information related to
performance standards or alternative approaches to conducting
operations different from those approved and specified in BSEE
regulations. We will protect proprietary information according to the
Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552), under its implementing
regulations (43 CFR 2); as well as 30 CFR 250.197, Data and information
to be made available to the public or for limited inspection, and 30
CFR 252, OCS Oil and Gas Information Program.
BSEE 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. BSEE 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.
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 agent and local agent empowered to receive
notices and comply with regulatory orders issued.
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. BSEE will use this
information to efficiently maintain the lessee/operator lease status.
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 (USCG) 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,
BSEE-0132, 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 BSEE-0143, 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 BSEE-1832, identified during inspections.
BSEE issues this form to the operator and the operator then corrects
the INC(s), signs and returns the form to the BSEE Regional Supervisor
within 14 days of issuance.
Frequency: On occasion; monthly, daily, or varies by section.
Description of Respondents: Potential respondents comprise Federal
oil, gas, or sulphur OCS lessees and/or operators.
Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The estimated
annual hour burden for this information collection is a total of 50,859
hours. The following chart details the individual components and
estimated hour burdens. In calculating the burdens, we assumed that
respondents perform certain requirements in the normal course of their
activities. We consider these to be usual and customary and took that
into account in estimating the burden.

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Non-hour cost burdens
Citation 30 CFR 250 subpart A Reporting or ----------------------------------------------------
and related forms/NTLs recordkeeping Average Number of Annual burden
requirement Hour burden annual responses hours
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Authority and Definition of Terms
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104; Form BSEE-1832.............. Appeal orders or Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), 0
decisions; appeal INCs. (c).
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Performance Standards
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109(a); 110...................... Submit welding, burning, 2 54 plans........... 108
and hot tapping plans.
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118; 121; 124.................... Apply for injection of 10 4 applications..... 40
gas; use BSEE-approved
formula to determine
original gas from
injected/stored.
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 58 responses....... 148 hours
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Cost Recovery Fees
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125; 126......................... Cost Recovery Fees; Cost Recovery Fees and related 0
confirmation receipt items are covered individually
etc; verbal approvals throughout this subpart
pertaining to fees.
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Forms
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130-133.......................... Submit ``green'' 2 884 forms.......... 1,768
response copy of Form
BSEE-1832 indicating
date violations (INCs)
corrected.
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145.............................. Submit designation of 1 8 submittals....... 8
agent and local agent
for Regional
Supervisor' and/or
Regional Director's
approval.
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186(a)(3); NTL................... Apply to receive Not considered information 0
administrative collection under 5 CFR
entitlements to eWell 1320.3(h)(1).
(electronic/digital
form submittals).
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192.............................. Daily report of 1.5 1,950 reports or 2,925
evacuation statistics forms.
for natural occurrence/
hurricane (GOMR Form
BSEE-0132 (form takes 1
hour)) when
circumstances warrant;
inform BSEE when you
resume production.
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192(b)........................... Use Form BSEE-0143 to 3 133 forms.......... 399
submit an initial
damage report to the
Regional Supervisor.
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192(b)........................... Use Form BSEE-0143 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..................... ........................ .............. 3,108 responses.... 5,233 hours
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Inspection of Operations
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130-133.......................... Request reconsideration 2 169 requests....... 338
from issuance of an INC.
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Request waiver of 14-day 1 260 waivers........ 260
response time.
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Notify BSEE before 1 663 notices........ 663
returning to operations
if shut-in.
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133.............................. Request reimbursement 1.5 6 requests......... 9
for food, quarters, and
transportation provided
to BSEE representatives
(no requests received
in many years; minimal
burden).
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 1,098 responses.... 1,270 hours
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Disqualification
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135 BOEMRE internal process...... Submit PIP under BSEE 40 3 plans............ 120
implementing procedures
for enforcement actions.
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 3 responses........ 120 hours
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Special Types of Approval
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140.............................. Request various oral 1 260 requests....... 260
approvals not
specifically covered
elsewhere in regulatory
requirements.
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140(c)........................... Submit documentation Burden covered under 30 CFR 0
when stopping approved 250.1163(e) (1014-0019).
flaring with required
information.
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141; 198......................... Request approval to use 20 490 requests....... 9,800
new or alternative
procedures, along with
supporting
documentation if
applicable, including
BAST not specifically
covered elsewhere in
regulatory requirements.
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142; 198......................... Request approval of 2.5 952 requests....... 2,380
departure from
operating requirements
not specifically
covered elsewhere in
regulatory
requirements, along
with supporting
documentation if
applicable.
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 1,702 responses.... 12,440 hours
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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.
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150; 154(b)...................... Name and identify wells 2 188 new wells...... 376
with signs.
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 773 responses...... 2,131 hours
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Suspensions
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168; 170; 171; 172; 174; 175; Request suspension of 10 1,661 requests..... 16,610
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 1,661 = $3,268,848 *
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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;
request payment by
another party. 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)................. Various references to Burden covered under BOEM's 30 CFR 0
submitting new, 550, subpart B, 1010-0151.
revised, or modified
exploration plan,
development/production
plan, or development
operations coordination
document.
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 2,365 responses.... 18,819 hours
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$3,268,848 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.
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180(f), (g), (h), (i)............ Submit various 2 ................... 808
operations and
production data to
demonstrate production
in paying quantities to
maintain lease beyond
primary term; notify
BSEE when you begin
conducting operations
beyond its primary term.
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0.5 404 submissions/ 202
notifications.
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180(e), (j)...................... Request more than 180 4 ................... 352
days to resume
operations; notify BSEE
if operations do not
begin within 180 days.
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0.5 88 requests/ 44
notifications.
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 545 responses...... 1,512 hours
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Information and Reporting Requirements
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186; NTL......................... Submit information and 10 200................ 2,000
reports, as BSEE
requires.
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187; 188(a-b); 189; 190(a-c); Report to the District Oral 0.5 898................ 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 0
or other liquid (1014-0007).
pollutants.
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188(a)(5)........................ Report to District Burden covered under 30 CFR 250, 0
Manager hydrogen subpart D, 1014-0018.
sulfide (H2S) gas
releases immediately by
oral communication.
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191.............................. Submit written statement/ Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), 0
Request compensation (c).
mileage and services
for testimony re:
accident investigation.
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193.............................. Report apparent 1.5 6 reports.......... 9
violations or non-
compliance.
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194(c)........................... Report archaeological 2 6 reports.......... 12
discoveries.
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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 BOEM's 30 CFR 0
for post-lease G&G 551 (1010-0048).
activity and request
reimbursement.
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197(c)........................... Submit confidentiality 1 1.................. 1
agreement.
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101-199.......................... General departure or 2 21 requests........ 42
alternative compliance
requests not
specifically covered
elsewhere in Subpart A.
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 2,270 responses.... 5,076 hours
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Recordkeeping
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108(e)........................... Retain records of design 1.5 2,151 record- 3,227
and construction for keepers. (rounded)
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.
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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.
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132(b)(3)........................ During inspections make 2 123 requests....... 246
records available as
requested by inspectors.
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 2,911 responses.... 4,110 hours
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Total Burden............. ........................ .............. 14,833 Responses... 50,859 Hours
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........................ .............. $3,268,848 Non-Hour Cost Burdens
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* Cost recovery monies collected are based on actual submittals through Pay.gov for FY 2011.

Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have
identified one non-hour cost burden. Section 250.171 requests a cost
recovery fee for a Suspension of Operations or a Production Request
(SOO/SOP). We have not identified any other non-hour cost burdens
associated with this collection of information. We estimate a total
reporting non-hour cost burden of $3,268,848.
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 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 February 3,
2012, we published a Federal Register notice (77 FR 5561) announcing
that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided
the required 60-day comment period. In addition, the Sec. 250.199
regulation 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.
Acting BSEE Information Collection Clearance Officer: Cheryl
Blundon (703) 787-1607.

Dated: May 22, 2012.
Robert W. Middleton,
Acting Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
[FR Doc. 2012-13724 Filed 6-5-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-VH-P

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