Information Collection: Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf; Submitted for OMB Review; Comment Request, 13695-13706 [2013-04626]

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[FR Doc. 2013–04635 Filed 2–27–13; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BILLING CODE 4310–33–P Bureau of Land Management [LLORW00000 L102000000.ML0000 13XL1109AF.HAG13–0121] Tentative Negotiating Positions VerDate Mar<15>2010 of the background of the issue and the rationale for submitting the document. 13695 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Notice of Public Meeting, Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council [OMB Number 1010–0176] Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council (EWRAC) will meet as indicated below. DATES: March 21, 2013. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will be open to the public. It will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. on March 21. Members of the public will have an opportunity to address the EWRAC at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers of the City of Moses Lake, 401 S. Balsam, Moses Lake, Washington 98837. Discussion will focus on introduction and orientation for new members, the Eastern Washington and San Juan Resource Management Plan, the U.S. Forest Service Colville Forest Plan SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Information Collection: Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf; Submitted for OMB Review; Comment Request ACTION: 30-day notice. To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is notifying the public that we have submitted an information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This ICR concerns the paperwork requirements in the regulations under ‘‘Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf.’’ This notice provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of this collection. DATES: Submit written comments by April 1, 2013. ADDRESSES: Submit comments on this ICR to the Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior at OMB– SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1 13696 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 40 / Thursday, February 28, 2013 / Notices OIRA at (202) 395–5806 (fax) or OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov (email). Please provide a copy of your comments to the BOEM Information Collection Clearance Officer, Arlene Bajusz, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, 381 Elden Street, HM–3127, Herndon, Virginia 20170 (mail) or arlene.bajusz@boem.gov (email). Please reference ICR 1010–0176 in your comment and include your name and return address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arlene Bajusz, Office of Policy, Regulations, and Analysis at arlene.bajusz@boem.gov (email) or (703) 787–1025 (phone). You may review the ICR online at https://www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to review Department of the Interior collections under review by OMB. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 1010–0176. Title: 30 CFR 585, Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf. Forms: BOEM–0002, BOEM–0003, BOEM–0004, BOEM–0005, BOEM– 0006. Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq. and 43 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to issue leases, easements, or rights-ofway on the OCS for activities that produce or support production, transportation, or transmission of energy from sources other than oil and gas (renewable energy). Specifically, subsection 8(p) of the OCS Lands Act, as amended by section 388 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109–58), directs the Secretary of the Interior to issue any necessary regulations to carry out the OCS renewable energy program. The Secretary delegated this authority to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The BOEM has issued regulations at 30 CFR part 585 that establish procedures for administering the renewable energy program on the OCS and for authorizing other energy and marine-related activities that involve the alternate use of existing facilities on the OCS. This notice concerns the reporting and recordkeeping elements required by these regulations. Respondents operating under these regulations conduct commercial and noncommercial technology projects that include installation, construction, operation and maintenance, and decommissioning of offshore facilities, as well as possible onshore support facilities. The BOEM must ensure that these activities and operations on the OCS are performed in a safe and environmentally sound manner, do not interfere with the rights of other users on the OCS, and balance the protection and development of OCS resources. Therefore, BOEM needs information concerning the proposed activities, facilities, safety equipment, inspections and tests, and natural and manmade hazards near the site, as well as assurance of fiscal responsibility. The BOEM uses forms to collect some information to ensure proper and efficient administration of OCS renewable energy leases and grants and to document the financial responsibility of lessees and grantees. Forms BOEM– 0002, BOEM–0003, BOEM–0004, and BOEM–0006 are used by renewable energy entities on the OCS to designate an operator and to assign or relinquish a lease or grant. Form BOEM–0005 is used to procure and submit a bond for the purpose of meeting financial assurance requirements as set forth in the regulations. As a result of respondent input, BOEM is rewording one line on BOEM–0005 to match language on a similar form for the oil and gas program; this does not change the burden. The BOEM maintains the submitted forms as official lease and grant records pertaining to operating responsibilities, ownership, and financial responsibility. We will protect information considered proprietary under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2) and under regulations at 30 CFR 585.113, addressing disclosure of data and information to be made available to the public and others. No items of a sensitive nature are collected. Responses are mandatory or required to obtain a benefit. Frequency: On occasion or annually. Description of Respondents: Companies interested in renewable energy-related uses on the OCS and holders of leases and grants under 30 CFR Part 585. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The estimated annual hour burden for this collection is 30,902 hours. The following table 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 Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1 Hour burden Average number of annual responses Annual burden hours Subpart A—General Provisions 102; 105; 110 ............ These sections contain general references to submitting comments, requests, applications, plans, notices, reports, and/or supplemental information for BOEM approval—burdens covered under specific requirements. 0. 102(e) ........................ State and local governments enter into task force or joint planning or coordination agreement with BOEM. Request general departures not specifically covered elsewhere in part 585. Make oral requests or notifications and submit written follow up within 3 business days not specifically covered elsewhere in part 585. Submit evidence of qualifications to hold a lease or grant; submit required supporting information (electronically if required). 1 ........................................ 2 agreements ................... 2 2 ........................................ 6 requests ......................... 12 1 ........................................ 8 requests ......................... 8 2 ........................................ 20 evidence submissions mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 103; 904; 910 ............ 105(c) ......................... 106; 107; 213(e); 230(f); 302(a); 408(b)(7); 409(c); 1005(d); 1007(c); 1013(b)(7). VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:12 Feb 27, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1 40 13697 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 40 / Thursday, February 28, 2013 / Notices Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1 Hour burden Average number of annual responses 106(b)(1) .................... Request exception from exclusion or disqualification from participating in transactions covered by Federal non-procurement debarment and suspension system. 1 ........................................ 1 exception ....................... 106(b)(2), (3); 225; 527(c); 705(c)(2); 1016. Request reconsideration and/or hearing. ...... Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9) 0 108; 530(b) ................ Notify BOEM within 3 business days after learning of any action filed alleging respondent is insolvent or bankrupt. 1 ........................................ 1 109 ............................. Notify BOEM in writing of merger, name change, or change of business form no later than 120 days after earliest of either the effective date or filing date. Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1). 0 111 ............................. Within 30 days of receiving bill, submit processing fee payments for BOEM document or study preparation to process applications and other requests. .5 ....................................... 2 Annual burden hours 1 1 notice ............................. 4 fee submissions ............ 4 payments × $4,000 = $16,000 111(b)(2), (3) ............. 111(b)(3) .................... Submit comments on proposed processing fee or request approval to perform or directly pay contractor for all or part of any document, study, or other activity, to reduce BOEM processing costs. Perform, conduct, develop, etc., all or part of any document, study, or other activity; and provide results to BOEM to reduce BOEM processing fee. 2 ........................................ 4 processing fee comments or reduction requests. 19,000 ............................... 8 1 submission .................... 19,000 3 contractor payments × $950,000 = $2,850,000 111(b)(3) .................... Pay contractor for all or part of any document, study, or other activity, and provide results to BOEM to reduce BOEM processing costs. 111(b)(7); 118(a); 436(c). Appeal BOEM estimated processing costs, decisions, or orders pursuant to 30 CFR 590. 113(b) ........................ Respond to the Freedom of Information Act release schedule. Request approval to use later edition of a document incorporated by reference or alternative compliance. The Director may occasionally request information to administer and carry out the offshore renewable energy program via Federal Register Notices. 4 ........................................ 1 agreement ..................... 4 1 ........................................ 1 request .......................... 1 4 ........................................ 25 ...................................... 100 118(c); 225(b) ............ Within 15 days of bid rejection, request reconsideration of bid decision or rejection. Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9). Subtotal .............. ........................................................................ ........................................... 115(c) ......................... 116 ............................. Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c). 74 responses .................... 0 0 19,179 hours mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES $2,866,000 non-hour costs Subpart B—Issuance of OCS Renewable Energy Leases 200; 224; 231; 235; 236; 238. VerDate Mar<15>2010 These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585. 19:12 Feb 27, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1 0 13698 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 40 / Thursday, February 28, 2013 / Notices Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1 Hour burden Average number of annual responses Annual burden hours 0 210; 211(a–c); 212 thru 216. Submit nominations and general comments in response to Federal Register notices on Request for Interest in OCS Leasing, Call for Information and Nominations (Call), Area Identification, and Notices of Sale. Includes industry, State & local governments. Not considered IC as defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(4). 210; 211(a–c); 212 thru 216. Submit comments and required information in response to Federal Register notices on Request for Interest in OCS Leasing, Call for Information and Nominations (Call), Area Identification, and Notices of Sale. Includes industry, State & local governments. Submit bid, payments, and required information in response to Federal Register Final Sale Notice. Within 10 business days, execute 3 copies of lease form and return to BOEM with required payments, including evidence that agent is authorized to act for bidder; if applicable, submit information to support delay in execution—competitive leases. Submit unsolicited request and acquisition fee for a commercial or limited lease. Submit comments in response to Federal Register notice re interest of unsolicited request for a lease. Within 10 business days of receiving lease documents, execute lease; file financial assurance and supporting documentation—noncompetitive leases. 4 ........................................ 30 comments .................... 120 5 ........................................ 12 bids .............................. 60 1 ........................................ 5 lease executions ........... 5 5 ........................................ 5 unsolicited requests ...... 25 4 ........................................ 4 comments ...................... 16 2 ........................................ 5 leases ............................ 10 231(g) ........................ Within 45 days of receiving lease copies, submit rent and rent information. Burdens covered by information collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR Chapter XII. 0 235(b); 236(b) ............ Request additional time to extend preliminary or site assessment term of commercial or limited lease, including revised schedule for SAP, COP, or GAP submission. Request lease be dated and effective 1st day of month in which signed. 1 ........................................ 5 ........................................ 5 1 ........................................ 1 request .......................... 1 238 ............................. Submit project plans ..................................... Burden covered under SAPs & GAPs § 585.600(a), (c). Subtotal .............. ........................................................................ ........................................... 211(d); 216; 220 thru 223; 231(c)(2). 224 ............................. 230; 231(a) ................ 231(b) ........................ 231(g) ........................ 237(b) ........................ 67 responses .................... 0 242 hours Subpart C—ROW Grants and RUE Grants for Renewable Energy Activities 306; 309; 315; 316 .... These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585. 0 302(a); 305; 306 ........ Submit copies of a request for a new or modified ROW or RUE and required information, including qualifications to hold a grant, in format specified. Submit information in response to Federal Register notice of proposed ROW or RUE grant area or comments on notice of grant auction. Submit bid and payments in response to Federal Register notice of auction for a ROW or RUE grant. Submit decision to accept or reject terms and conditions of noncompetitive ROW or RUE grant. 5 ........................................ 1 ROW/RUE request ........ 5 4 ........................................ 2 comments ...................... 8 5 ........................................ 1 bid .................................. 5 2 ........................................ 1 grant decision ................ 2 ........................................................................ ........................................... 5 responses ...................... 20 hours mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 307; 308(a)(1) ............ 308(a)(2), (b); 315; 316. 309 ............................. Subtotal .............. VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:12 Feb 27, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1 13699 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 40 / Thursday, February 28, 2013 / Notices Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1 Hour burden Average number of annual responses Annual burden hours Subpart D—Lease and Grant Administration 400; 401; 402; 405; 409; 416, 433. These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585. 401(b) ........................ Take measures directed by BOEM in cessation order and submit reports in order to resume activities. 100 .................................... 405(d) ........................ Submit written notice of change of address Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1). 0 405(e); Form BOEM– 0006. If designated operator (DO) changes, notify BOEM and identify new DO for BOEM approval. Within 90 days after last party executes a transfer agreement, submit copies of a lease or grant assignment application, including originals of each instrument creating or transferring ownership of record title, eligibility and other qualifications; and evidence that agent is authorized to execute assignment, in format specified. Submit request for suspension and required information/payment no later than 90 days prior to lease or grant expiration. Conduct, and if required pay for, site-specific study to evaluate cause of harm or damage; and submit copies of study and results, in format specified. 1 ........................................ 1 new DO notice .............. 1 1 (30 minutes per form × 2 forms = 1 hour). 2 assignment requests/instruments submissions. 2 10 ...................................... 2 suspension requests ..... 20 100 .................................... 1 study/submission ........... 100 408 thru 411; Forms BOEM–0002 and BOEM–0003. 415(a)(1); 416; 420(a), (b); 428(b). 417(b) ........................ 1 cessation measures report. 0 100 1 study × $950,000 = $950,000 425 thru 428; 652(a); 235(a), (c). 435; 658(c)(2); Form BOEM–0004. Request lease or grant renewal no later than 180 days before termination date of your limited lease or grant, or no later than 2 years before termination date of operations term of commercial lease. Submit required information. Submit copies of application to relinquish lease or grant, in format specified. 436; 437 ..................... 2 renewal requests ........... 12 1 ........................................ 2 relinquishments ............. 2 Provide information for reconsideration of BOEM decision to contract or cancel lease or grant area. Subtotal .............. 6 ........................................ Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9). ........................................................................ ........................................... 11 responses .................... 0 237 hours $950,000 Subpart E—Payments and Financial Assurance Requirements 0 500 thru 509; 1011 .... mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES An * indicates the primary cites for providing bonds or other financial assurance, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to furnish, replace, or provide additional bonds, securities, or financial assurance (including riders, cancellations, replacements). This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585. In the future BOEM may require electronic filings of certain submissions. Submit payor information, payments and payment information, and maintain auditable records according to ONRR regulations or guidance. Burdens covered by information collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR Chapter XII. 0 506(c)(4) .................... Submit documentation of the gross annual generation of electricity produced by the generating facility on the lease—use same form as authorized by the EIA. (Burden covered under DOE/EIA OMB Control Number 1905–0129 to gather info and fill out form. BOEM’s burden is for submitting a copy). 10 min ............................... 1 VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:12 Feb 27, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6 forms ............................. E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1 13700 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 40 / Thursday, February 28, 2013 / Notices Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1 Hour burden 510; 506(c)(3) ............ Submit application and required information for waiver or reduction of rental or other payment. Execute and provide $100,000 minimum lease-specific bond or other approved security; or increase bond level if required. Execute and provide commercial lease supplemental bonds in amounts determined by BOEM. Execute and provide decommissioning bond or other financial assurance; schedule for providing the appropriate amount. Submit comments on proposed adjustment to bond amounts. Request bond reduction and submit evidence to justify. Execute and provide $300,000 minimum limited lease or grant-specific bond or increase financial assurance and required iniformation. Surety notice to lessee or ROW/RUE grant holder and BOEM within 5 business days after initiating insolvency or bankruptcy proceeding, or Treasury decertifies surety. In lieu of surety bond, pledge other types of securities, including authority for BOEM to sell and use proceeds and submit required information (1 hour for form). Provide annual certified statements describing the nature and market value, including brokerage firm statements/reports. Demonstrate financial worth/ability to carry out present and future financial obligations, annual updates, and related or subsequent actions/records/reports, etc. Provide third-party indemnity; financial information/statements; additional bond info; executed guarantor agreement and supporting information/documentation/agreements. Guarantor/Surety requests BOEM terminate period of liability and notifies lessee or ROW/RUE grant holder, etc. In lieu of surety bond, request authorization to establish decommissioning account, including written authorizations and approvals associated with account. Notify BOEM promptly of lapse in bond or other security/action filed alleging lessee, surety or guarantor et al is insolvent or bankrupt. Provide agreement from surety issuing new bond to assume all or portion of outstanding liabilities. Within 10 business days following BOEM notice, lessee, grant holder, or surety agrees to and demonstrates to BOEM that lease will be brought into compliance. 1 ........................................ 1 waiver or rental reduction. 1 1 ........................................ 6 base-level lease bonds or other security. 6 1 ........................................ 5 SAP and COP bonds .... 5 1 ........................................ 3 decommissioning bonds 3 1 ........................................ 3 adjustment comments ... 3 5 ........................................ 2 reduction requests ......... 10 1 ........................................ 1 base-level ROW/RUE bond. 1 1 ........................................ 1 surety notice .................. 1 2 ........................................ 1 other security pledge ..... 2 1 ........................................ 1 statement ....................... 1 10 ...................................... 1 ........................................ 10 10 ...................................... 1 ........................................ 10 1 ........................................ 1 request .......................... 1 2 ........................................ 1 decommissioning account. 2 1 ........................................ 1 notice ............................. 1 3 ........................................ 1 surety agreement .......... 3 16 ...................................... 1 agreement demonstration every 2 years. 8 ........................................................................ ........................................... 37 responses .................... 69 hours Two ** indicate the primary cites for Site Assessment Plans (SAPs), Construction and Operations Plans (COPs), and General Activities Plans (GAPs); and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to submission and approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585. 0 * 515; 516; 525(a) thru (f). * 516(a)(2), (3), (b), (c); 517; 525(a) thru (f). 516(a)(4); 521(c) ........ 517(c)(1) .................... 517(c)(2) .................... * 520; 521; 525(a) thru (f); Form BOEM–0005. 525(g) ........................ * 526 Form BOEM– 0005. 526(c) ......................... * 527; 531 .................. 528 ............................. 528(c)(6); 532(b) ........ * 529 .......................... 530 ............................. 533(a)(2)(ii), (iii) ......... 536(b) ........................ mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Subtotal .............. Average number of annual responses Annual burden hours Subpart F—Plans and Information Requirements VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:12 Feb 27, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1 13701 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 40 / Thursday, February 28, 2013 / Notices Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1 Hour burden Average number of annual responses ** 600(a); 601(a), (b); 605 thru 614; 238; 810. Within time specified after issuance of a competitive lease or grant, or within time specified after determination of no competitive interest, submit copies of SAP, including required information to assist BOEM to comply with NEPA/CZMA such as hazard info, air quality, SEMS, and all required information, certifications, requests, etc., in format specified. If requesting an operations term for commercial lease, within time specified before the end of site assessment term, submit copies of COP, or FERC license application, including required information to assist BOEM to comply with NEPA/CZMA such as hazard info, air quality, SEMS, and all required information, surveys and/ or their results, reports, certifications, project easements, supporting data and information, requests, etc., in format specified. Within time specified after issuance of a competitive lease or grant, or within time specified after determination of no competitive interest, submit copies of GAP, including required information to assist BOEM to comply with NEPA/CZMA such as hazard info, air quality, SEMS, and all required information, surveys and reports, certifications, project easements, requests, etc., in format specified. Submit revised or modified COPs, including project easements, and all required additional information. Until BOEM releases financial assurance, respondents must maintain, and provide to BOEM if requested, all data and information related to compliance with required terms and conditions of SAP, COP, or GAP. Submit revised or modified SAPs and required additional information. Submit copy of SAP or GAP consistency certification and supporting documentation, including noncompetitive leases. Notify BOEM in writing within 30 days of completion of construction and installation activities under SAP. Submit annual report summarizing findings from site assessment activities. Submit annual, or at other time periods as BOEM determines, SAP compliance certification, effectiveness statement, recommendations, reports, supporting documentation, etc. Notify BOEM in writing before conducting any activities not approved, or provided for, in SAP; provide additional information if requested. 240 .................................... 6 SAPs ............................. 1,440 1,000 ................................. 3 COPs ............................. 3,000 240 .................................... 1 GAP ............................... 240 50 ...................................... 1 revised or modified COP 50 2 ........................................ 9 records maintenance/ submissions. 18 50 ...................................... 1 revised or modified SAP 50 1 ........................................ 4 leases ............................ 4 1 ........................................ 5 completion construction notices. 5 30 ...................................... 8 annual reports ............... 240 40 ...................................... 8 compliance certifications 320 10 ...................................... 1 notice before activity ..... 10 ** 600(b); 601(c), (d)(1); 606(b); 618; 620 thru 629; 632; 633; 810. ** 600(c); 601(a), (b); 640 thru 648; 651; 238; 810. ** 601(d)(2); 622; 628(f); 632; 634; 658(c)(3); 907. 602 2 .......................... ** 613(a), (d), (e); 617 612; 647 ..................... 615(a) ........................ 615(b) ........................ 615(c) ......................... 617(a) ........................ mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 627(c) ......................... Submit oil spill response plan as required by BSEE 30 CFR part 254. 631 ............................. Request deviation from approved COP schedule. Submit annual, or at other time periods as BOEM determines, COP compliance certification, effectiveness statement, recommendations, reports, supporting documentation, etc. 633(b) ........................ VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:12 Feb 27, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00084 Burden covered under BSEE 1014–0007 Annual burden hours 0 2 ........................................ 1 deviation request ........... 2 50 ...................................... 9 compliance certifications 450 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1 13702 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 40 / Thursday, February 28, 2013 / Notices Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1 Hour burden Average number of annual responses 634(a) ........................ Notify BOEM in writing before conducting any activities not approved or provided for in COP, and provide additional information if requested. Notify BOEM any time commercial operations cease without an approved suspension. Notify BOEM in writing no later than 30 days after commencing activities associated with placement of facilities on lease area. Notify BOEM in writing no later than 30 days after completion of construction and installation activities. Notify BOEM in writing at least 7 days before commencing commercial operations. Submit revised or modified GAPs and required additional information. Before beginning construction of OCS facility described in GAP, complete survey activities identified in GAP and submit initial findings. [This only includes the time involved in submitting the findings; it does not include the survey time as these surveys would be conducted as good business practice.] Notify BOEM in writing within 30 days of completing installation activities under the GAP. Submit annual report summarizing findings from activities conducted under approved GAP. Submit annual, or at other time periods as BOEM determines, GAP compliance certification, recommendations, reports, etc. Notify BOEM in writing before conducting any activities not approved or provided for in GAP, and provide additional information if requested. Notify BOEM any time approved GAP activities cease without an approved suspension. If after construction, cable or pipeline deviate from approved COP or GAP, notify affected lease operators and ROW/RUE grant holders of deviation and provide BOEM evidence of such notices. Determine appropriate air quality modeling protocol, conduct air quality modeling, and submit 3 copies of air quality modeling report and 3 sets of digital files as supporting information to plans. 10 ...................................... 1 notice before activity ..... 10 1 ........................................ 1 termination notice .......... 1 1 ........................................ 3 commence notices ........ 3 1 ........................................ 3 completion notices ........ 3 1 ........................................ 3 initial ops notices ........... 3 50 ...................................... 1 revised or modified GAP 50 30 ...................................... 5 surveys/reports .............. 150 1 ........................................ 5 completion notices ........ 5 30 ...................................... 8 annual reports ............... 240 40 ...................................... 8 compliance certifications 320 10 ...................................... 1 notice before activity ..... 10 1 ........................................ 1 termination notice .......... 1 3 ........................................ 1 deviation notice/BOEM evidence. 3 70 ...................................... 10 air quality modeling reports/information. 700 ........................................................................ ........................................... 108 responses .................. 7,328 hours 635 ............................. 636(a) ........................ 636(b) ........................ 636(c) ......................... ** 642(b); 648; 655; 658(c)(3). 651 ............................. 653(a) ........................ 653(b) ........................ 653(c) ......................... 655(a) ........................ 656 ............................. 658(c)(1) .................... 659 ............................. Subtotal .............. Annual burden hours Subpart G—Facility Design, Fabrication, and Installation mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Three *** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to submitting and obtaining approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585. ***700(a)(1), (b), (c); 701. ***700(a)(2); (b), (c); 702. VerDate Mar<15>2010 Submit Facility Design Report, including copies of the cover letter, certification statement, and all required information (1– 3 paper or electronic copies as specified). Submit copies of a Fabrication and Installation Report, certification statement and all required information, in format specified. 19:12 Feb 27, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00085 0 200 .................................... 3 Facility Design Reports 600 160 .................................... 3 Fabrication & Installation Reports. 480 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1 13703 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 40 / Thursday, February 28, 2013 / Notices Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1 Hour burden 705(a)(3); 707; 712 .... Certified Verification Agent (CVA) conducts independent assessment of the facility design and submits copies of all reports/certifications to lessee or grant holder and BOEM—interim reports if required, in format specified. 100 .................................... 3 CVA design interim reports. 300 705(a)(3); 708; 709; 710; 712. CVA conducts independent assessments/inspections on the fabrication and installation activities, informs lessee or grant holder if procedures are changed or design specifications are modified; and submits copies of all reports/certifications to lessee or grant holder and BOEM—interim reports if required, in format specified. 100 .................................... 100 .................................... 3 CVA final reports ........... 3 CVA interim reports ....... 300 300 703***; 705(a)(3); 712; 815. CVA/project engineer monitors major project modifications and repairs and submits copies of all reports/certifications to lessee or grant holder and BOEM—interim reports if required, in format specified. 100 .................................... 20 ...................................... 3 CVA final reports ........... 1 interim report ................. 300 20 705(c) ......................... Request waiver of CVA requirement in writing; lessee must demonstrate standard design and best practices. Submit for approval with SAP, COP, or GAP, initial nominations for a CVA or new replacement CVA nomination, and required information. Lessee or grant holder notify BOEM if modifications identified by CVA/project engineer are accepted. Make fabrication quality control, installation towing, and other records available to CVA/project engineer for review (retention required by § 585.714). Notify BOEM within 10 business days after commencing commercial operations. Until BOEM releases financial assurance, compile, retain, and make available to BOEM and/or CVA the as-built drawings, design assumptions/analyses, summary of fabrication and installation examination records, inspection results, and records of repairs not covered in inspection report. Record original and relevant material test results of all primary structural materials; retain records during all stages of construction. 15 ...................................... 40 ...................................... 1 final report ..................... 1 waiver ............................ 15 40 16 ...................................... 13 new CVA nominations 208 1 ........................................ 1 notice ............................. 1 1 ........................................ 3 records retention ........... 3 1 ........................................ 2 commence notices ........ 2 100 .................................... 3 lessees .......................... 300 ........................................... 43 responses .................... 2,869 hours 706 ............................. 708(b)(2) .................... 709(a)(14); 710(a)(2), (e) 2. 713 ............................. 714 2 ........................... Subtotal .............. ........................................................................ Average number of annual responses Annual burden hours Subpart H—Environmental and Safety Management, Inspections, and Facility Assessments for Activities Conducted Under SAPs, COPs, and GAPs mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 801(c), (d) .................. 801(e), (f) ................... VerDate Mar<15>2010 Notify BOEM if endangered or threatened species, or their designated critical habitat, may be in the vicinity of the lease or grant or may be affected by lease or grant activities. Submit information to ensure proposed activities will be conducted in compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA); including agreements and mitigating measures designed to avoid or minimize adverse effects and incidental take of endangered species or critical habitat. 19:12 Feb 27, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00086 1 ........................................ 2 notices ........................... 2 6 ........................................ 2 ESA/MMPA submissions 12 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1 13704 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 40 / Thursday, February 28, 2013 / Notices Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1 Hour burden Average number of annual responses 802; 902(e) ................ Notify BOEM of archaeological resource within 72 hours of discovery. If requested, conduct further archaeological investigations and submit report/information. If applicable, submit payment for BOEM costs in carrying out National Historic Preservation Act responsibilities. If required, conduct additional surveys to define boundaries and avoidance distances and submit report. Submit safety management system description with the SAP, COP, or GAP. Report within 24 hours when any required equipment taken out of service for more than 12 hours; provide written confirmation if reported orally. 3 ........................................ 1 archaeological notice ..... 3 10 ...................................... 1 archaeological report ..... 10 .5 ....................................... 1 payment ......................... .5 15 ...................................... 2 survey/report ................. 30 35 ...................................... 350 .5 ....................................... 10 safety management systems. 3 equipment reports ......... 1 ........................................ .5 ....................................... 1 written confirmation ....... 3 return to service notices 1 1.5 1.5 ..................................... 1 analysis report ............... 1.5 2 ........................................ 1 corrective action plan and report. 2 1 ........................................ 4 records retention ........... 4 2 ........................................ 1 reimbursement request 2 24 ...................................... 4 self assessment plans ... 96 36 ...................................... 4 annual reports ............... 144 60 ...................................... 4 assessments and mitigation actions. 240 Oral ................................... .5 ....................................... 6 incidents ........................ 3 Written .............................. 4 ........................................ 1 incident .......................... 4 802(b), (c) .................. 802(d) ........................ 803 ............................. 810***; 614; 627; 632(b); 651. 813(b)(1) .................... 813(b)(3) .................... 815(c) ......................... 816 ............................. 822(a)(2)(iii), (b) ......... 823 ............................. 824(a) 2 ...................... 824(b) ........................ 825 ............................. 830(a), (c); 831 thru 833. Notify BOEM when equipment returned to service; provide written confirmation if reported orally. When required, analyze cable, P/L, or facility damage or failures to determine cause and as soon as available submit comprehensive written report. Submit plan of corrective action report on observed detrimental effects on cable, P/ L, or facility within 30 days of discovery; take remedial action and submit report of remedial action within 30 days after completion. Until BOEM releases financial assurance, maintain records of design, construction, operation, maintenance, repairs, and investigation on or related to lease or ROW/ RUE area; make available to BOEM for inspection. Request reimbursement within 90 days for food, quarters, and transportation provided to BOEM reps during inspection. Develop annual self inspection plan covering all facilities; retain with records, and make available to BOEM upon request. Conduct annual self inspection and submit report by November 1. Based on API RP 2A–WSD, perform assessment of structures, initiate mitigation actions for structures that do not pass assessment process, retain information, and make available to BOEM upon request. Immediately report incidents to BOEM via oral communications, submit written follow-up report within 15 business days after the incident, and submit any required additional information. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 830(d) ........................ Report oil spills as required by BSEE 30 CFR 254. Subtotal .............. ........................................................................ Burden covered under BSEE 1014–0007. ........................................... 52 responses .................... Annual burden hours 1.5 0 908 hours Subpart I—Decommissioning Four **** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to submitting and obtaining approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585. VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:12 Feb 27, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1 13705 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 40 / Thursday, February 28, 2013 / Notices Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 **** 902; 905, 906; 907; 908(c); 909. 902(d); 908; ............... 910 ............................. 912 ............................. Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1 Hour burden Average number of annual responses Submit for approval, in format specified, copies of the SAP, COP, or GAP decommissioning application and site clearance plan at least 2 years before decommissioning activities begin, 90 days after completion of activities, or 90 days after cancellation, relinquishment, or other termination of lease or grant. Include documentation of coordination efforts w/States/ CZMA agencies, local or tribal governments, requests that certain facilities remain in place for other activities, be converted to an artificial reef, or be toppled in place. Submit additional information/evidence requested or modify and resubmit application. Notify BOEM at least 60 days before commencing decommissioning activities. Within 60 days after removing a facility, verify to BOEM that site is cleared. Within 60 days after removing a facility, cable, or pipeline, submit a written report. 20 ...................................... 1 decommissioning application. 20 1 ........................................ 1 decommissioning notice 1 1 ........................................ 1 removal verification ....... 1 8 ........................................ 1 removal report ............... 8 Annual burden hours BOEM does not anticipate decommissioning activities for at least 5 years so the requirements have been given a minimal burden. Subtotal .............. ........................................................................ ........................................... 4 responses ...................... 30 hours Subpart J—RUEs for Energy- and Marine-Related Activities Using Existing OCS Facilities 1004, 1005, 1006 ...... 1007(c) ....................... 1007(f) ....................... 1010(c) ....................... 1012; 1016(b) ............ 1013 ........................... 1015 ........................... Subtotal .............. Total Burden 1 ........................................ 1 request for RUE to use existing facility. 1 4 ........................................ 1 response ........................ 4 5 ........................................ 1 submission .................... 5 1 ........................................ 1 decision ......................... 1 6 ........................................ 1 ........................................ 1 renewal request ............. 1 bond or other security ... 6 1 1 ........................................ 1 RUE assignment request. 1 1 ........................................ 1 RUE relinquish .............. 1 ........................................................................ ........................................... 8 responses ...................... 20 hours 409 Responses ................ 1007(a), (b), (c) ......... Contact owner of existing facility and/or lessee of the area to reach preliminary agreement to use facility and obtain concurring signatures; submit request to BOEM for an alternative use RUE, including all required information/modifications. Submit indication of competitive interest in response to Federal Register notice. Submit description of proposed activities and required information in response to Federal Register notice of competitive offering. Lessee or owner of facility submits decision to accept or reject proposals deemed acceptable by BOEM. Request renewal of Alternate Use RUE ....... Provide financial assurance as BOEM determines in approving RUE for an existing facility, including additional security if required. Submit request for assignment of an alternative use RUE for an existing facility, including all required information. Request relinquishment of RUE for an existing facility. 30,902 Hours ........................................................................ ........................................... $3,816,000 Non-Hour Cost Burdens 1 In mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES the future, BOEM may require electronic filing of certain submissions. 2 Retention of these records is usual and customary business practice; the burden is primarily to make them available to BOEM and CVAs. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: The estimated non-hour cost burdens total $3,816,000. The non-hour cost burdens consist of service fees for BOEM document/study preparation, VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:12 Feb 27, 2013 Jkt 229001 costs for paying a contractor instead of BOEM, and costs for a site-specific study and report to evaluate the cause of harm to natural resources. Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) provides that an PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1 13706 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 40 / Thursday, February 28, 2013 / Notices 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 October 10, 2012, BOEM published a Federal Register notice (77 FR 61633) announcing that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. This notice provided the required 60-day comment period. We received one comment. The Marine Mammal Commission states that BOEM’s reporting requirements provide a systematic and uniform method to track compliance with regulations, including those that protect marine resources. Therefore, the Commission supports BOEM’s request to OMB to approve the renewal of this collection. 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:February 7, 2013. Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka, Chief, Office of Policy, Regulations, and Analysis. BILLING CODE 4510–MR–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Appointment of Individuals To Serve as Members of Performance Review Board United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Appointment of Individuals to Serve as Members of Performance Review Board. DATES: Effective Date: February 22, 2013. VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:12 Feb 27, 2013 Jkt 229001 Chair of the PRB: Commissioner Daniel R. Pearson Vice-Chair of the PRB: Commissioner Dean A. Pinkert Member—Catherine DeFilippo Member—Robert B. Koopman Member—Karen Laney Member—Bill Dobryzkowski Member—Andrew Martin Member—Stephen A. McLaughlin Member—Lyn M Schlitt FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Connelly, Director of Human Resources, U.S. International Trade Commission (202) 205–2651. Authority: This notice is published in the Federal Register pursuant to the requirement of 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4). Hearing impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting our TDD terminal on (202) 205–1810. By order of the Chairman. Issued: February 22, 2013. Lisa R. Barton, Acting Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2013–04557 Filed 2–27–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P has been developed in accordance with guidance issued on November 5, 2010 by the Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). OFPP’s guidance is available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/ sites/default/files/omb/procurement/ memo/service-contract-inventoriesguidance-11052010.pdf. The FY 2012 inventory planned analysis provides information on which functional areas will be reviewed by the agency. The United States International Trade Commission has posted its FY 2012 inventory, FY 2012 planned analysis, and FY 2011 inventory analysis at the following link: https://www.usitc.gov/ procurement/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions regarding the service contract inventory should be directed to Celeste Rueffert, Office of Procurement, United States International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, at (202) 205–2252 or celeste.rueffert@usitc.gov. By order of the Commission. Issued: February 22, 2013. Lisa R. Barton, Acting Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2013–04558 Filed 2–27–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Public Availability of FY 2011 Service Contract Inventory Analysis, FY 2012 Service Contract Inventory, and FY 2012 Service Contract Inventory Planned Analysis for the U.S. International Trade Commission U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with Section 743 of Division C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 (Pub. 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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

[OMB Number 1010-0176]

Information Collection: Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of
Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf; Submitted for OMB
Review; Comment Request

ACTION: 30-day notice.

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SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is notifying the public that
we have submitted an information collection request (ICR) to the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This ICR
concerns the paperwork requirements in the regulations under
``Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the
Outer Continental Shelf.'' This notice provides the public a second
opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of this collection.

DATES: Submit written comments by April 1, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments on this ICR to the Desk Officer for the
Department of the Interior at OMB-

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OIRA at (202) 395-5806 (fax) or OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov (email).
Please provide a copy of your comments to the BOEM Information
Collection Clearance Officer, Arlene Bajusz, Bureau of Ocean Energy
Management, 381 Elden Street, HM-3127, Herndon, Virginia 20170 (mail)
or arlene.bajusz@boem.gov (email). Please reference ICR 1010-0176 in
your comment and include your name and return address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arlene Bajusz, Office of Policy,
Regulations, and Analysis at arlene.bajusz@boem.gov (email) or (703)
787-1025 (phone). You may review the ICR online at https://www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to review Department of the
Interior collections under review by OMB.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 1010-0176.
Title: 30 CFR 585, Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing
Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf.
Forms: BOEM-0002, BOEM-0003, BOEM-0004, BOEM-0005, BOEM-0006.
Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act, as amended
(43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq. and 43 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), authorizes the
Secretary of the Interior to issue leases, easements, or rights-of-way
on the OCS for activities that produce or support production,
transportation, or transmission of energy from sources other than oil
and gas (renewable energy). Specifically, subsection 8(p) of the OCS
Lands Act, as amended by section 388 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005
(Pub. L. 109-58), directs the Secretary of the Interior to issue any
necessary regulations to carry out the OCS renewable energy program.
The Secretary delegated this authority to the Bureau of Ocean Energy
Management (BOEM).
The BOEM has issued regulations at 30 CFR part 585 that establish
procedures for administering the renewable energy program on the OCS
and for authorizing other energy and marine-related activities that
involve the alternate use of existing facilities on the OCS. This
notice concerns the reporting and recordkeeping elements required by
these regulations.
Respondents operating under these regulations conduct commercial
and noncommercial technology projects that include installation,
construction, operation and maintenance, and decommissioning of
offshore facilities, as well as possible onshore support facilities.
The BOEM must ensure that these activities and operations on the OCS
are performed in a safe and environmentally sound manner, do not
interfere with the rights of other users on the OCS, and balance the
protection and development of OCS resources. Therefore, BOEM needs
information concerning the proposed activities, facilities, safety
equipment, inspections and tests, and natural and manmade hazards near
the site, as well as assurance of fiscal responsibility.
The BOEM uses forms to collect some information to ensure proper
and efficient administration of OCS renewable energy leases and grants
and to document the financial responsibility of lessees and grantees.
Forms BOEM-0002, BOEM-0003, BOEM-0004, and BOEM-0006 are used by
renewable energy entities on the OCS to designate an operator and to
assign or relinquish a lease or grant. Form BOEM-0005 is used to
procure and submit a bond for the purpose of meeting financial
assurance requirements as set forth in the regulations. As a result of
respondent input, BOEM is rewording one line on BOEM-0005 to match
language on a similar form for the oil and gas program; this does not
change the burden. The BOEM maintains the submitted forms as official
lease and grant records pertaining to operating responsibilities,
ownership, and financial responsibility.
We will protect information considered proprietary under the
Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing
regulations (43 CFR part 2) and under regulations at 30 CFR 585.113,
addressing disclosure of data and information to be made available to
the public and others. No items of a sensitive nature are collected.
Responses are mandatory or required to obtain a benefit.
Frequency: On occasion or annually.
Description of Respondents: Companies interested in renewable
energy-related uses on the OCS and holders of leases and grants under
30 CFR Part 585.
Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The estimated
annual hour burden for this collection is 30,902 hours. The following
table details the individual components and estimated hour burdens. In
calculating the burdens, we assumed that respondents perform certain
requirements in the normal course of their activities. We consider
these to be usual and customary and took that into account in
estimating the burden.

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Non-hour cost burdens
Reporting and -----------------------------------
Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 recordkeeping Hour burden Average number of Annual burden
requirement \1\ annual responses hours
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Subpart A--General Provisions
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102; 105; 110.................. These sections contain general references 0.................
to submitting comments, requests,
applications, plans, notices, reports, and/
or supplemental information for BOEM
approval--burdens covered under specific
requirements.
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102(e)......................... State and local 1................. 2 agreements...... 2
governments enter into
task force or joint
planning or
coordination agreement
with BOEM.
103; 904; 910.................. Request general 2................. 6 requests........ 12
departures not
specifically covered
elsewhere in part 585.
105(c)......................... Make oral requests or 1................. 8 requests........ 8
notifications and
submit written follow
up within 3 business
days not specifically
covered elsewhere in
part 585.
106; 107; 213(e); 230(f); Submit evidence of 2................. 20 evidence 40
302(a); 408(b)(7); 409(c); qualifications to hold submissions.
1005(d); 1007(c); 1013(b)(7). a lease or grant;
submit required
supporting information
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106(b)(1)...................... Request exception from 1................. 1 exception....... 1
exclusion or
disqualification from
participating in
transactions covered
by Federal non-
procurement debarment
and suspension system.
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106(b)(2), (3); 225; 527(c); Request reconsideration Requirement not considered IC under 5 0
705(c)(2); 1016. and/or hearing.. CFR 1320.3(h)(9)
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108; 530(b).................... Notify BOEM within 3 1................. 1 notice.......... 1
business days after
learning of any action
filed alleging
respondent is
insolvent or bankrupt.
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109............................ Notify BOEM in writing Requirement not considered IC under 5 0
of merger, name CFR 1320.3(h)(1).
change, or change of
business form no later
than 120 days after
earliest of either the
effective date or
filing date.
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111............................ Within 30 days of .5................ 4 fee submissions. 2
receiving bill, submit
processing fee
payments for BOEM
document or study
preparation to process
applications and other
requests.
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4 payments x $4,000 = $16,000
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111(b)(2), (3)................. Submit comments on 2................. 4 processing fee 8
proposed processing comments or
fee or request reduction
approval to perform or requests.
directly pay
contractor for all or
part of any document,
study, or other
activity, to reduce
BOEM processing costs.
111(b)(3)...................... Perform, conduct, 19,000............ 1 submission...... 19,000
develop, etc., all or
part of any document,
study, or other
activity; and provide
results to BOEM to
reduce BOEM processing
fee.
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111(b)(3)...................... Pay contractor for all 3 contractor payments x $950,000 = $2,850,000
or part of any
document, study, or
other activity, and
provide results to
BOEM to reduce BOEM
processing costs.
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111(b)(7); 118(a); 436(c)...... Appeal BOEM estimated Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c). 0
processing costs,
decisions, or orders
pursuant to 30 CFR 590.
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113(b)......................... Respond to the Freedom 4................. 1 agreement....... 4
of Information Act
release schedule.
115(c)......................... Request approval to use 1................. 1 request......... 1
later edition of a
document incorporated
by reference or
alternative compliance.
116............................ The Director may 4................. 25................ 100
occasionally request
information to
administer and carry
out the offshore
renewable energy
program via Federal
Register Notices.
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118(c); 225(b)................. Within 15 days of bid Requirement not considered IC under 5 0
rejection, request CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
reconsideration of bid
decision or rejection.
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Subtotal................... ....................... .................. 74 responses...... 19,179 hours
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$2,866,000 non-hour costs
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Subpart B--Issuance of OCS Renewable Energy Leases
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200; 224; 231; 235; 236; 238... These sections contain references to information submissions, 0
approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the
burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
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210; 211(a-c); 212 thru 216.... Submit nominations and Not considered IC as defined in 5 CFR 0
general comments in 1320.3(h)(4).
response to Federal
Register notices on
Request for Interest
in OCS Leasing, Call
for Information and
Nominations (Call),
Area Identification,
and Notices of Sale.
Includes industry,
State & local
governments.
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210; 211(a-c); 212 thru 216.... Submit comments and 4................. 30 comments....... 120
required information
in response to Federal
Register notices on
Request for Interest
in OCS Leasing, Call
for Information and
Nominations (Call),
Area Identification,
and Notices of Sale.
Includes industry,
State & local
governments.
211(d); 216; 220 thru 223; Submit bid, payments, 5................. 12 bids........... 60
231(c)(2). and required
information in
response to Federal
Register Final Sale
Notice.
224............................ Within 10 business 1................. 5 lease executions 5
days, execute 3 copies
of lease form and
return to BOEM with
required payments,
including evidence
that agent is
authorized to act for
bidder; if applicable,
submit information to
support delay in
execution--competitive
leases.
230; 231(a).................... Submit unsolicited 5................. 5 unsolicited 25
request and requests.
acquisition fee for a
commercial or limited
lease.
231(b)......................... Submit comments in 4................. 4 comments........ 16
response to Federal
Register notice re
interest of
unsolicited request
for a lease.
231(g)......................... Within 10 business days 2................. 5 leases.......... 10
of receiving lease
documents, execute
lease; file financial
assurance and
supporting
documentation--noncomp
etitive leases.
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231(g)......................... Within 45 days of Burdens covered by information 0
receiving lease collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR
copies, submit rent Chapter XII.
and rent information.
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235(b); 236(b)................. Request additional time 1................. 5................. 5
to extend preliminary
or site assessment
term of commercial or
limited lease,
including revised
schedule for SAP, COP,
or GAP submission.
237(b)......................... Request lease be dated 1................. 1 request......... 1
and effective 1st day
of month in which
signed.
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238............................ Submit project plans... Burden covered under SAPs & GAPs Sec. 0
585.600(a), (c).
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Subtotal................... ....................... .................. 67 responses...... 242 hours
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Subpart C--ROW Grants and RUE Grants for Renewable Energy Activities
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306; 309; 315; 316............. These sections contain references to information submissions, 0
approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the
burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
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302(a); 305; 306............... Submit copies of a 5................. 1 ROW/RUE request. 5
request for a new or
modified ROW or RUE
and required
information, including
qualifications to hold
a grant, in format
specified.
307; 308(a)(1)................. Submit information in 4................. 2 comments........ 8
response to Federal
Register notice of
proposed ROW or RUE
grant area or comments
on notice of grant
auction.
308(a)(2), (b); 315; 316....... Submit bid and payments 5................. 1 bid............. 5
in response to Federal
Register notice of
auction for a ROW or
RUE grant.
309............................ Submit decision to 2................. 1 grant decision.. 2
accept or reject terms
and conditions of
noncompetitive ROW or
RUE grant.
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Subtotal................... ....................... .................. 5 responses....... 20 hours
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Subpart D--Lease and Grant Administration
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400; 401; 402; 405; 409; 416, These sections contain references to information submissions, 0
433. approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the
burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
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401(b)......................... Take measures directed 100............... 1 cessation 100
by BOEM in cessation measures report.
order and submit
reports in order to
resume activities.
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405(d)......................... Submit written notice Requirement not considered IC under 5 0
of change of address. CFR 1320.3(h)(1).
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405(e); Form BOEM-0006......... If designated operator 1................. 1 new DO notice... 1
(DO) changes, notify
BOEM and identify new
DO for BOEM approval.
408 thru 411; Forms BOEM-0002 Within 90 days after 1 (30 minutes per 2 assignment 2
and BOEM-0003. last party executes a form x 2 forms = requests/
transfer agreement, 1 hour). instruments
submit copies of a submissions.
lease or grant
assignment
application, including
originals of each
instrument creating or
transferring ownership
of record title,
eligibility and other
qualifications; and
evidence that agent is
authorized to execute
assignment, in format
specified.
415(a)(1); 416; 420(a), (b); Submit request for 10................ 2 suspension 20
428(b). suspension and requests.
required information/
payment no later than
90 days prior to lease
or grant expiration.
417(b)......................... Conduct, and if 100............... 1 study/submission 100
required pay for, site-
specific study to
evaluate cause of harm
or damage; and submit
copies of study and
results, in format
specified.
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1 study x $950,000 = $950,000
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425 thru 428; 652(a); 235(a), Request lease or grant 6................. 2 renewal requests 12
(c). renewal no later than
180 days before
termination date of
your limited lease or
grant, or no later
than 2 years before
termination date of
operations term of
commercial lease.
Submit required
information.
435; 658(c)(2); Form BOEM-0004. Submit copies of 1................. 2 relinquishments. 2
application to
relinquish lease or
grant, in format
specified.
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436; 437....................... Provide information for Requirement not considered IC under 5 0
reconsideration of CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
BOEM decision to
contract or cancel
lease or grant area.
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Subtotal................... ....................... .................. 11 responses...... 237 hours
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$950,000
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Subpart E--Payments and Financial Assurance Requirements
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An * indicates the primary cites for providing bonds or other financial assurance, and the 0
burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to furnish, replace,
or provide additional bonds, securities, or financial assurance (including riders,
cancellations, replacements). This subpart contains references to other information
submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered
elsewhere in part 585. In the future BOEM may require electronic filings of certain
submissions.
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500 thru 509; 1011............. Submit payor Burdens covered by information 0
information, payments collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR
and payment Chapter XII.
information, and
maintain auditable
records according to
ONRR regulations or
guidance.
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506(c)(4)...................... Submit documentation of 10 min............ 6 forms........... 1
the gross annual
generation of
electricity produced
by the generating
facility on the lease--
use same form as
authorized by the EIA.
(Burden covered under
DOE/EIA OMB Control
Number 1905-0129 to
gather info and fill
out form. BOEM's
burden is for
submitting a copy).

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510; 506(c)(3)................. Submit application and 1................. 1 waiver or rental 1
required information reduction.
for waiver or
reduction of rental or
other payment.
* 515; 516; 525(a) thru (f).... Execute and provide 1................. 6 base-level lease 6
$100,000 minimum lease- bonds or other
specific bond or other security.
approved security; or
increase bond level if
required.
* 516(a)(2), (3), (b), (c); Execute and provide 1................. 5 SAP and COP 5
517; 525(a) thru (f). commercial lease bonds.
supplemental bonds in
amounts determined by
BOEM.
516(a)(4); 521(c).............. Execute and provide 1................. 3 decommissioning 3
decommissioning bond bonds.
or other financial
assurance; schedule
for providing the
appropriate amount.
517(c)(1)...................... Submit comments on 1................. 3 adjustment 3
proposed adjustment to comments.
bond amounts.
517(c)(2)...................... Request bond reduction 5................. 2 reduction 10
and submit evidence to requests.
justify.
* 520; 521; 525(a) thru (f); Execute and provide 1................. 1 base-level ROW/ 1
Form BOEM-0005. $300,000 minimum RUE bond.
limited lease or grant-
specific bond or
increase financial
assurance and required
iniformation.
525(g)......................... Surety notice to lessee 1................. 1 surety notice... 1
or ROW/RUE grant
holder and BOEM within
5 business days after
initiating insolvency
or bankruptcy
proceeding, or
Treasury decertifies
surety.
* 526 Form BOEM-0005........... In lieu of surety bond, 2................. 1 other security 2
pledge other types of pledge.
securities, including
authority for BOEM to
sell and use proceeds
and submit required
information (1 hour
for form).
526(c)......................... Provide annual 1................. 1 statement....... 1
certified statements
describing the nature
and market value,
including brokerage
firm statements/
reports.
* 527; 531..................... Demonstrate financial 10................ 1................. 10
worth/ability to carry
out present and future
financial obligations,
annual updates, and
related or subsequent
actions/records/
reports, etc.
528............................ Provide third-party 10................ 1................. 10
indemnity; financial
information/
statements; additional
bond info; executed
guarantor agreement
and supporting
information/
documentation/
agreements.
528(c)(6); 532(b).............. Guarantor/Surety 1................. 1 request......... 1
requests BOEM
terminate period of
liability and notifies
lessee or ROW/RUE
grant holder, etc.
* 529.......................... In lieu of surety bond, 2................. 1 decommissioning 2
request authorization account.
to establish
decommissioning
account, including
written authorizations
and approvals
associated with
account.
530............................ Notify BOEM promptly of 1................. 1 notice.......... 1
lapse in bond or other
security/action filed
alleging lessee,
surety or guarantor et
al is insolvent or
bankrupt.
533(a)(2)(ii), (iii)........... Provide agreement from 3................. 1 surety agreement 3
surety issuing new
bond to assume all or
portion of outstanding
liabilities.
536(b)......................... Within 10 business days 16................ 1 agreement 8
following BOEM notice, demonstration
lessee, grant holder, every 2 years.
or surety agrees to
and demonstrates to
BOEM that lease will
be brought into
compliance.
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Subtotal................... ....................... .................. 37 responses...... 69 hours
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Subpart F--Plans and Information Requirements
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Two ** indicate the primary cites for Site Assessment Plans (SAPs), Construction and Operations 0
Plans (COPs), and General Activities Plans (GAPs); and the burdens include any previous or
subsequent references throughout part 585 to submission and approval. This subpart contains
references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc.,
the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
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** 600(a); 601(a), (b); 605 Within time specified 240............... 6 SAPs............ 1,440
thru 614; 238; 810. after issuance of a
competitive lease or
grant, or within time
specified after
determination of no
competitive interest,
submit copies of SAP,
including required
information to assist
BOEM to comply with
NEPA/CZMA such as
hazard info, air
quality, SEMS, and all
required information,
certifications,
requests, etc., in
format specified.
** 600(b); 601(c), (d)(1); If requesting an 1,000............. 3 COPs............ 3,000
606(b); 618; 620 thru 629; operations term for
632; 633; 810. commercial lease,
within time specified
before the end of site
assessment term,
submit copies of COP,
or FERC license
application, including
required information
to assist BOEM to
comply with NEPA/CZMA
such as hazard info,
air quality, SEMS, and
all required
information, surveys
and/or their results,
reports,
certifications,
project easements,
supporting data and
information, requests,
etc., in format
specified.
** 600(c); 601(a), (b); 640 Within time specified 240............... 1 GAP............. 240
thru 648; 651; 238; 810. after issuance of a
competitive lease or
grant, or within time
specified after
determination of no
competitive interest,
submit copies of GAP,
including required
information to assist
BOEM to comply with
NEPA/CZMA such as
hazard info, air
quality, SEMS, and all
required information,
surveys and reports,
certifications,
project easements,
requests, etc., in
format specified.
** 601(d)(2); 622; 628(f); 632; Submit revised or 50................ 1 revised or 50
634; 658(c)(3); 907. modified COPs, modified COP.
including project
easements, and all
required additional
information.
602 \2\....................... Until BOEM releases 2................. 9 records 18
financial assurance, maintenance/
respondents must submissions.
maintain, and provide
to BOEM if requested,
all data and
information related to
compliance with
required terms and
conditions of SAP,
COP, or GAP.
** 613(a), (d), (e); 617....... Submit revised or 50................ 1 revised or 50
modified SAPs and modified SAP.
required additional
information.
612; 647....................... Submit copy of SAP or 1................. 4 leases.......... 4
GAP consistency
certification and
supporting
documentation,
including
noncompetitive leases.
615(a)......................... Notify BOEM in writing 1................. 5 completion 5
within 30 days of construction
completion of notices.
construction and
installation
activities under SAP.
615(b)......................... Submit annual report 30................ 8 annual reports.. 240
summarizing findings
from site assessment
activities.
615(c)......................... Submit annual, or at 40................ 8 compliance 320
other time periods as certifications.
BOEM determines, SAP
compliance
certification,
effectiveness
statement,
recommendations,
reports, supporting
documentation, etc.
617(a)......................... Notify BOEM in writing 10................ 1 notice before 10
before conducting any activity.
activities not
approved, or provided
for, in SAP; provide
additional information
if requested.
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627(c)......................... Submit oil spill Burden covered under BSEE 1014-0007 0
response plan as
required by BSEE 30
CFR part 254.
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631............................ Request deviation from 2................. 1 deviation 2
approved COP schedule. request.
633(b)......................... Submit annual, or at 50................ 9 compliance 450
other time periods as certifications.
BOEM determines, COP
compliance
certification,
effectiveness
statement,
recommendations,
reports, supporting
documentation, etc.

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634(a)......................... Notify BOEM in writing 10................ 1 notice before 10
before conducting any activity.
activities not
approved or provided
for in COP, and
provide additional
information if
requested.
635............................ Notify BOEM any time 1................. 1 termination 1
commercial operations notice.
cease without an
approved suspension.
636(a)......................... Notify BOEM in writing 1................. 3 commence notices 3
no later than 30 days
after commencing
activities associated
with placement of
facilities on lease
area.
636(b)......................... Notify BOEM in writing 1................. 3 completion 3
no later than 30 days notices.
after completion of
construction and
installation
activities.
636(c)......................... Notify BOEM in writing 1................. 3 initial ops 3
at least 7 days before notices.
commencing commercial
operations.
** 642(b); 648; 655; 658(c)(3). Submit revised or 50................ 1 revised or 50
modified GAPs and modified GAP.
required additional
information.
651............................ Before beginning 30................ 5 surveys/reports. 150
construction of OCS
facility described in
GAP, complete survey
activities identified
in GAP and submit
initial findings.
[This only includes
the time involved in
submitting the
findings; it does not
include the survey
time as these surveys
would be conducted as
good business
practice.]
653(a)......................... Notify BOEM in writing 1................. 5 completion 5
within 30 days of notices.
completing
installation
activities under the
GAP.
653(b)......................... Submit annual report 30................ 8 annual reports.. 240
summarizing findings
from activities
conducted under
approved GAP.
653(c)......................... Submit annual, or at 40................ 8 compliance 320
other time periods as certifications.
BOEM determines, GAP
compliance
certification,
recommendations,
reports, etc.
655(a)......................... Notify BOEM in writing 10................ 1 notice before 10
before conducting any activity.
activities not
approved or provided
for in GAP, and
provide additional
information if
requested.
656............................ Notify BOEM any time 1................. 1 termination 1
approved GAP notice.
activities cease
without an approved
suspension.
658(c)(1)...................... If after construction, 3................. 1 deviation notice/ 3
cable or pipeline BOEM evidence.
deviate from approved
COP or GAP, notify
affected lease
operators and ROW/RUE
grant holders of
deviation and provide
BOEM evidence of such
notices.
659............................ Determine appropriate 70................ 10 air quality 700
air quality modeling modeling reports/
protocol, conduct air information.
quality modeling, and
submit 3 copies of air
quality modeling
report and 3 sets of
digital files as
supporting information
to plans.
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Subtotal................... ....................... .................. 108 responses..... 7,328 hours
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Subpart G--Facility Design, Fabrication, and Installation
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Three *** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens 0
include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to submitting and obtaining
approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals,
requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
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***700(a)(1), (b), (c); 701.... Submit Facility Design 200............... 3 Facility Design 600
Report, including Reports.
copies of the cover
letter, certification
statement, and all
required information
(1-3 paper or
electronic copies as
specified).
***700(a)(2); (b), (c); 702.... Submit copies of a 160............... 3 Fabrication & 480
Fabrication and Installation
Installation Report, Reports.
certification
statement and all
required information,
in format specified.

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705(a)(3); 707; 712............ Certified Verification 100............... 3 CVA design 300
Agent (CVA) conducts interim reports.
independent assessment
of the facility design
and submits copies of
all reports/
certifications to
lessee or grant holder
and BOEM--interim
reports if required,
in format specified.
100............... 3 CVA final 300
reports.
705(a)(3); 708; 709; 710; 712.. CVA conducts 100............... 3 CVA interim 300
independent reports.
assessments/
inspections on the
fabrication and
installation
activities, informs
lessee or grant holder
if procedures are
changed or design
specifications are
modified; and submits
copies of all reports/
certifications to
lessee or grant holder
and BOEM--interim
reports if required,
in format specified.
100............... 3 CVA final 300
reports.
703***; 705(a)(3); 712; 815.... CVA/project engineer 20................ 1 interim report.. 20
monitors major project
modifications and
repairs and submits
copies of all reports/
certifications to
lessee or grant holder
and BOEM--interim
reports if required,
in format specified.
15................ 1 final report.... 15
705(c)......................... Request waiver of CVA 40................ 1 waiver.......... 40
requirement in
writing; lessee must
demonstrate standard
design and best
practices.
706............................ Submit for approval 16................ 13 new CVA 208
with SAP, COP, or GAP, nominations.
initial nominations
for a CVA or new
replacement CVA
nomination, and
required information.
708(b)(2)...................... Lessee or grant holder 1................. 1 notice.......... 1
notify BOEM if
modifications
identified by CVA/
project engineer are
accepted.
709(a)(14); 710(a)(2), (e) \2\. Make fabrication 1................. 3 records 3
quality control, retention.
installation towing,
and other records
available to CVA/
project engineer for
review (retention
required by Sec.
585.714).
713............................ Notify BOEM within 10 1................. 2 commence notices 2
business days after
commencing commercial
operations.
714 \2\........................ Until BOEM releases 100............... 3 lessees......... 300
financial assurance,
compile, retain, and
make available to BOEM
and/or CVA the as-
built drawings, design
assumptions/analyses,
summary of fabrication
and installation
examination records,
inspection results,
and records of repairs
not covered in
inspection report.
Record original and
relevant material test
results of all primary
structural materials;
retain records during
all stages of
construction.
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Subtotal................... ....................... .................. 43 responses...... 2,869 hours
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Subpart H--Environmental and Safety Management, Inspections, and Facility Assessments for Activities Conducted
Under SAPs, COPs, and GAPs
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801(c), (d).................... Notify BOEM if 1................. 2 notices......... 2
endangered or
threatened species, or
their designated
critical habitat, may
be in the vicinity of
the lease or grant or
may be affected by
lease or grant
activities.
801(e), (f).................... Submit information to 6................. 2 ESA/MMPA 12
ensure proposed submissions.
activities will be
conducted in
compliance with the
Endangered Species Act
(ESA) and Marine
Mammal Protection Act
(MMPA); including
agreements and
mitigating measures
designed to avoid or
minimize adverse
effects and incidental
take of endangered
species or critical
habitat.

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802; 902(e).................... Notify BOEM of 3................. 1 archaeological 3
archaeological notice.
resource within 72
hours of discovery.
802(b), (c).................... If requested, conduct 10................ 1 archaeological 10
further archaeological report.
investigations and
submit report/
information.
802(d)......................... If applicable, submit .5................ 1 payment......... .5
payment for BOEM costs
in carrying out
National Historic
Preservation Act
responsibilities.
803............................ If required, conduct 15................ 2 survey/report... 30
additional surveys to
define boundaries and
avoidance distances
and submit report.
810***; 614; 627; 632(b); 651.. Submit safety 35................ 10 safety 350
management system management
description with the systems.
SAP, COP, or GAP.
813(b)(1)...................... Report within 24 hours .5................ 3 equipment 1.5
when any required reports.
equipment taken out of
service for more than
12 hours; provide
written confirmation
if reported orally.
1................. 1 written 1
confirmation.
813(b)(3)...................... Notify BOEM when .5................ 3 return to 1.5
equipment returned to service notices.
service; provide
written confirmation
if reported orally.
815(c)......................... When required, analyze 1.5............... 1 analysis report. 1.5
cable, P/L, or
facility damage or
failures to determine
cause and as soon as
available submit
comprehensive written
report.
816............................ Submit plan of 2................. 1 corrective 2
corrective action action plan and
report on observed report.
detrimental effects on
cable, P/L, or
facility within 30
days of discovery;
take remedial action
and submit report of
remedial action within
30 days after
completion.
822(a)(2)(iii), (b)............ Until BOEM releases 1................. 4 records 4
financial assurance, retention.
maintain records of
design, construction,
operation,
maintenance, repairs,
and investigation on
or related to lease or
ROW/RUE area; make
available to BOEM for
inspection.
823............................ Request reimbursement 2................. 1 reimbursement 2
within 90 days for request.
food, quarters, and
transportation
provided to BOEM reps
during inspection.
824(a) \2\..................... Develop annual self 24................ 4 self assessment 96
inspection plan plans.
covering all
facilities; retain
with records, and make
available to BOEM upon
request.
824(b)......................... Conduct annual self 36................ 4 annual reports.. 144
inspection and submit
report by November 1.
825............................ Based on API RP 2A-WSD, 60................ 4 assessments and 240
perform assessment of mitigation
structures, initiate actions.
mitigation actions for
structures that do not
pass assessment
process, retain
information, and make
available to BOEM upon
request.
830(a), (c); 831 thru 833...... Immediately report Oral.............. 6 incidents....... 3
incidents to BOEM via .5................
oral communications,
submit written follow-
up report within 15
business days after
the incident, and
submit any required
additional information.
Written........... 1 incident........ 4
4.................
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830(d)......................... Report oil spills as Burden covered under BSEE 1014-0007. 0
required by BSEE 30
CFR 254.
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Subtotal................... ....................... .................. 52 responses...... 908 hours
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Subpart I--Decommissioning
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Four **** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens include any
previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to submitting and obtaining approval. This subpart
contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the
burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
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**** 902; 905, 906; 907; Submit for approval, in 20................ 1 decommissioning 20
908(c); 909. format specified, application.
copies of the SAP,
COP, or GAP
decommissioning
application and site
clearance plan at
least 2 years before
decommissioning
activities begin, 90
days after completion
of activities, or 90
days after
cancellation,
relinquishment, or
other termination of
lease or grant.
Include documentation
of coordination
efforts w/States/CZMA
agencies, local or
tribal governments,
requests that certain
facilities remain in
place for other
activities, be
converted to an
artificial reef, or be
toppled in place.
Submit additional
information/evidence
requested or modify
and resubmit
application.
902(d); 908;................... Notify BOEM at least 60 1................. 1 decommissioning 1
days before commencing notice.
decommissioning
activities.
910............................ Within 60 days after 1................. 1 removal 1
removing a facility, verification.
verify to BOEM that
site is cleared.
912............................ Within 60 days after 8................. 1 removal report.. 8
removing a facility,
cable, or pipeline,
submit a written
report.
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BOEM does not anticipate decommissioning activities for at least 5 years so the requirements have been given a
minimal burden.
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Subtotal................... ....................... .................. 4 responses....... 30 hours
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Subpart J--RUEs for Energy- and Marine-Related Activities Using Existing OCS Facilities
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1004, 1005, 1006............... Contact owner of 1................. 1 request for RUE 1
existing facility and/ to use existing
or lessee of the area facility.
to reach preliminary
agreement to use
facility and obtain
concurring signatures;
submit request to BOEM
for an alternative use
RUE, including all
required information/
modifications.
1007(a), (b), (c).............. Submit indication of 4................. 1 response........ 4
competitive interest
in response to Federal
Register notice.
1007(c)........................ Submit description of 5................. 1 submission...... 5
proposed activities
and required
information in
response to Federal
Register notice of
competitive offering.
1007(f)........................ Lessee or owner of 1................. 1 decision........ 1
facility submits
decision to accept or
reject proposals
deemed acceptable by
BOEM.
1010(c)........................ Request renewal of 6................. 1 renewal request. 6
Alternate Use RUE.
1012; 1016(b).................. Provide financial 1................. 1 bond or other 1
assurance as BOEM security.
determines in
approving RUE for an
existing facility,
including additional
security if required.
1013........................... Submit request for 1................. 1 RUE assignment 1
assignment of an request.
alternative use RUE
for an existing
facility, including
all required
information.
1015........................... Request relinquishment 1................. 1 RUE relinquish.. 1
of RUE for an existing
facility.
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Subtotal................... ....................... .................. 8 responses....... 20 hours
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409 Responses..... 30,902 Hours
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Total Burden........... ....................... .................. $3,816,000 Non-Hour Cost Burdens
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\1\ In the future, BOEM may require electronic filing of certain submissions.
\2\ Retention of these records is usual and customary business practice; the burden is primarily to make them
available to BOEM and CVAs.

Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: The
estimated non-hour cost burdens total $3,816,000. The non-hour cost
burdens consist of service fees for BOEM document/study preparation,
costs for paying a contractor instead of BOEM, and costs for a site-
specific study and report to evaluate the cause of harm to natural
resources.
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.

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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 October 10,
2012, BOEM published a Federal Register notice (77 FR 61633) announcing
that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. This notice provided
the required 60-day comment period. We received one comment. The Marine
Mammal Commission states that BOEM's reporting requirements provide a
systematic and uniform method to track compliance with regulations,
including those that protect marine resources. Therefore, the
Commission supports BOEM's request to OMB to approve the renewal of
this collection.
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:February 7, 2013.
Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka,
Chief, Office of Policy, Regulations, and Analysis.
[FR Doc. 2013-04626 Filed 2-27-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-MR-P

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