Information Collection Activities: Sulphur Operations; Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request, 64526-64529 [2013-25433]

Download as PDF 64526 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 209 / Tuesday, October 29, 2013 / Notices The public outreach session scheduled for October, 10, 2013 is rescheduled for November 14, 2013, and will occur in-person from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time at the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 3 Parkway Center, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15220. Members of the public may attend in person. The deadline to submit public comments on the draft USEITI Candidacy Application is extended to November 18, 2013. Comments may be provided in writing or in person at the public outreach sessions and public webinar, or online at www.doi.gov/eiti. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosita Compton Christian, USEITI Secretariat; 1849 C Street NW., MS– 4211, Washington, DC 20240. You may also contact the USEITI Secretariat via email at useiti@ios.doi.gov, by phone at 202–208–0272, or by fax at 202–513– 0682. 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For more information on USEITI, visit www.doi.gov/eiti. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: October 23, 2013. Amy Holley, Chief of Staff—Policy, Management and Budget. [FR Doc. 2013–25462 Filed 10–28–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement [Docket ID BSEE–2013–0003; OMB Number 1014–0006; 134E1700D2 EEEE500000 ET1SF0000.DAQ000] Information Collection Activities: Sulphur Operations; Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request ACTION: 30-day Notice. To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we are notifying the public that we have submitted to OMB an information collection request (ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork requirements in the regulations under Subpart P, Sulphur Operations. This notice also provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of these regulatory requirements. SUMMARY: You must submit comments by November 29, 2013. ADDRESSES: Submit comments by either fax (202) 395–5806 or email (OIRA_ Submission@omb.eop.gov) directly to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior (1014– 0006). Please provide a copy of your comments to BSEE by any of the means below. • Electronically: go to https:// www.regulations.gov. In the Search box, enter BSEE–2013–0003 then click search. Follow the instructions to submit public comments and view all related materials. We will post all comments. • Email nicole.mason@ bsee.govcheryl.blundon@boemre.gov, fax (703) 787–1546, or mail or handcarry comments to: Department of the Interior; Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement; Regulations and Standards Branch; Attention: Nicole Mason; 381 Elden Street, HE3313; Herndon, Virginia 20170–4817. Please reference 1014– 0006 in your comment and include your name and return address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicole Mason, Regulations and Standards Branch, (703) 787–1605, to request additional information about this ICR. To see a copy of the entire ICR submitted to OMB, go to https:// www.reginfo.gov (select Information Collection Review, Currently Under Review). DATES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:15 Oct 28, 2013 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Title: 30 CFR 250, Subpart P, Sulphur Operations. OMB Control Number: 1014–0006. 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 prescribe rules and regulations necessary for the administration of the leasing provisions of that Act related to mineral resources on the OCS. Such rules and regulations will apply to all operations conducted under a lease, right-of-way, or a right-of-use and easement. Operations on the OCS must preserve, protect, and develop mineral resources in a manner that is consistent with the need to make such resources available to meet the Nation’s energy needs as rapidly as possible; balance orderly energy resource development with protection of human, marine, and coastal environments; ensure the public a fair and equitable return on the resources of the OCS; and preserve and maintain free enterprise competition. In addition to the general rulemaking authority of the OCSLA at 43 U.S.C. 1334, section 301(a) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act (FOGRMA), 30 U.S.C. 1751(a), grants authority to the Secretary to prescribe such rules and regulations as are reasonably necessary to carry out FOGRMA’s provisions. While the majority of FOGRMA is directed to royalty collection and enforcement, some provisions apply to offshore operations. For example, section 108 of FOGRMA, 30 U.S.C. 1718, grants the Secretary broad authority to inspect lease sites for the purpose of determining whether there is compliance with the mineral leasing laws. Section 109(c)(2) and (d)(1), 30 U.S.C. 1719(c)(2) and (d)(1), impose substantial civil penalties for failure to permit lawful inspections and for knowing or willful preparation or submission of false, inaccurate, or misleading reports, records, or other information. Because the Secretary has delegated some of the authority under FOGRMA to BSEE, 30 U.S.C. 1751 is included as additional authority for these requirements. Regulations implementing these responsibilities are under 30 CFR part 250. Responses are mandatory and/or required to obtain or retain a benefit. No questions of a sensitive nature are asked. The BSEE will protect proprietary information according to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR 2); 30 CFR 250.197, Data and information to be made available to the public or for limited inspection; and 30 E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 209 / Tuesday, October 29, 2013 / Notices CFR part 252, OCS Oil and Gas Information Program. The BSEE uses the information collected to ascertain the condition of drilling sites for the purpose of preventing hazards inherent in sulphur drilling and production operations and to evaluate the adequacy of equipment and/or procedures to be used during the conduct of drilling, well-completion, well-workover, and production operations. The BSEE uses the information to: • Ascertain that a discovered sulphur deposit can be classified as capable of production in paying quantities. • Ensure accurate and complete measurement of production to determine the amount of sulphur royalty payments due the United States; and that the sale locations are secure, production has been measured Citation 30 CFR 250 subpart P accurately, and appropriate follow-up actions are initiated. • Ensure the adequacy and safety of firefighting systems; the drilling unit is fit for the intended purpose; and the adequacy of casing for anticipated conditions. • Review drilling, well-completion, well-workover diagrams and procedures, as well as production operation procedures to ensure the safety of the proposed sulphur drilling, well-completion, well-workover and proposed production operations. • Monitor environmental data during sulphur operations in offshore areas where such data are not already available to provide a valuable source of information to evaluate the performance of drilling rigs under various weather and ocean conditions. This information is necessary to make reasonable Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 64527 determinations regarding safety of operations and environmental protection. Frequency: Submissions are on occasion and generally vary by section. Description of Respondents: Potential respondents comprise Federal OCS sulphur lessees. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The estimated annual hour burden for this information collection is a total of 903 hours. The following chart details the individual components and estimated hour burdens. In calculating the burdens, we assumed that respondents perform certain requirements in the normal course of their activities. We consider these to be usual and customary and took that into account in estimating the burden. Hour burden Average number of annual reponses Annual burden hours Submittals/Notifications 1600; 1617 ........................ Submit exploration or development and production plan, under 30 CFR 550, Subpart B. 1605(b)(2), (3) ................... Make drilling units available for inspection; submit and/or resubmit data and information on fitness of drilling unit. Submit results of additional surveys and soil borings upon request. 1605(d) .............................. Burden covered under (1010–0151) 0 4 .................. 1 submission .................... 4 1 .................. 1 submission .................... 1 1605(f) ............................... Submit application for installation of fixed drilling platforms or structures. Burden covered under (1014–0011) 1608(a), (c) ....................... Submit well casing and cementing plan or modification. 1617; 1622(b) ................... Submit form BSEE–0123 (Application for Permit to Drill), and all supporting documentation. Burden covered under (1014–0018) 0 1618; 1619(b); 1622(a), (c) Submit form BSEE–0124 (Application for Permit to Modify), and all supporting documentation. Burden covered under (1014–0018) 0 1619(b); 1622(c) ............... Submit form BSEE–0125 (End of Operations Report); and all supporting documentation. Burden covered under (1014–0018) 0 1619(c), (d), (e) ................. Submit copies of records, logs, reports, charts, etc., upon request. Submit application for design and installation features of sulphur production facilities and fuel gas safety system; certify new installation conforms to approved design. Notify BSEE of pre-production test and inspection of safety system and commencement of production. Submit application for method of production measurement. 5 .................. 1 plan ................................ 0 5 1 .................. 8 submissions ................... 8 4 .................. 1 application ..................... 4 0.5 ............... 2 notifications ................... 1 2 .................. 1 application ..................... 2 Subtotal ........................................................................................................................................ 15 responses .................... 25 1 .................. 1 request .......................... 1 1 .................. 1 request .......................... 1 8 .................. 2 requests ......................... 16 1628(b), (d) ....................... 1630(a)(6) ......................... mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 1633(b) .............................. Requests 1603(a) .............................. 1605(e)(5) ......................... 1607 .................................. VerDate Mar<15>2010 Request determination whether sulphur deposit can produce in paying quantities. Request copy of directional survey (by holder of adjoining lease). Request establishment, amendment, or cancellation of field rules for drilling, well-completion, or wellworkover. 18:15 Oct 28, 2013 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1 64528 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 209 / Tuesday, October 29, 2013 / Notices Citation 30 CFR 250 subpart P Reporting and recordkeeping requirement Hour burden Average number of annual reponses Annual burden hours 1610(d)(7), (8) ................... Request exception to ram-type blowout preventer (BOP) system components rated working pressure. Request exception to water-rated working pressure to test ram-type and annular BOPs and choke manifold. Request exception to recording pressure conditions during BOP tests on pressure charts; certify by representative. Request exception to § 250.462 requirements for well-control drills. Request exception to blind-shear ram or pipe rams and inside BOP to secure wells. Request approval of firefighting systems; post firefighting system diagram. General departure and/or alternative compliance requests not specifically covered elsewhere in Subpart P. 1 .................. 1 request .......................... 1 1 .................. 1 request .......................... 1 1 .................. 1 request .......................... 1 1 .................. 1 request .......................... 1 1 .................. 1 request .......................... 1 4 .................. 1 request .......................... 4 2 .................. 1 request .......................... 2 Subtotal ........................................................................................................................................ 11 responses .................... 29 0.25 ............. 1 lessee × 52 wks × 2 rigs = 104. 26 1 .................. 1 report ............................. 1 2 .................. 1 lease × 60 tests/records = 60. 1 lessee × 6 recordings = 6. 1 lessee × 52 weeks = 52 1611(b); 1625(b) ............... 1611(f); 1625(f) ................. 1612 .................................. 1615 .................................. 1629(b)(3) ......................... 1608(b), (c); 1629(b)(3); 1600–1634. Record/Retain 1604(f) ............................... 1605(c) .............................. 1609(a) .............................. 1611(d)(3); 1625(d)(3) ...... 1611(f), (g); 1625(f), (g) .... 1613(d) .............................. Check traveling-block safety device for proper operation weekly and after each drill-line slipping; enter results in log. Report oceanographic, meteorological, and drilling unit performance data upon request. Pressure test casing; record time, conditions of testing, and test results in log. Record in driller’s report the date, time, and reason for postponing pressure testings. Conduct tests, actuations, inspections, maintenance, and crew drills of BOP systems at least weekly; record results in driller’s report; certify by representative; retain records for 2 years following completion of drilling activity. Pressure test diverter sealing element/valves weekly; actuate diverter sealing element/valves/control system every 24 hours; test diverter line for flow every 24 hours; record test times and results in driller’s report. 1616(c) .............................. Retain training records for lessee and drilling contractor personnel. 1619(a); 1623(c) ............... Retain records for each well and all well operations for 2 years; calculate well-control fluid volume and post near operators’ station. Conduct safety meetings prior to well-completion or well-workover operations; record date and time. Maintain information on approved design and installation features for the life of the facility. Retain pressure-recording charts used to determine operating pressure ranges for 2 years. Maintain records for each safety device installed for 2 years; make available for review. Conduct safety device training prior to production operations and periodically thereafter; record date and time. Report evidence of mishandling of produced sulphur or tampering or falsifying any measurement of production. 0.17 ............. 6 .................. 2 .................. 1 lessee (daily/weekly during drilling) × 2 rigs × 52 weeks = 104. 120 1 312 208 Burden covered under 1014–0008 0 12 ................ 1 lessee ............................ 12 1 .................. 50 1 .................. 1 lessee × 50 meetings/ records = 50. 1 lessee ............................ 12 ................ 1 lessee ............................ 12 1 .................. 1 lessee ............................ 1 1 .................. 1 lessee × 52 train/records × 2 rigs = 104. 104 1 .................. 1 report ............................. 1 Subtotal ........................................................................................................................................ 486 responses .................. 849 Total Burden ................................................................................................................................ 512 responses .................. 903 Hours 1621 .................................. 1628(b), (d) ....................... 1629(b)(1)(ii) ..................... 1630(b) .............................. 1631 .................................. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 1634(b) .............................. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have identified no non-hour cost VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:15 Oct 28, 2013 Jkt 232001 burdens associated with the collection of information. Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) provides that an PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1 agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Until OMB approves a E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 209 / Tuesday, October 29, 2013 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES collection of information, you are not obligated to respond. Comments: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) requires each agency ‘‘. . . to provide notice . . . and otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of information . . .’’ Agencies must specifically solicit comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the collection is necessary or useful; (b) evaluate the accuracy of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) minimize the burden on the respondents, including the use of technology. To comply with the public consultation process, on July 16, 2013, we published a Federal Register notice (78 FR 42538) announcing that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided the required 60-day comment period. Also, 30 CFR 250.199 explains that BSEE will accept comments at any time on the information collection requirements and burdens of our 30 CFR part 250 regulations. We display the OMB control number and provide the address to which they should send comments. We received two comments in response to the Federal Register notice; however, neither was germane to this information collection. These are not new regulatory requirements and only an estimate of minimal burden for a potential respondent. 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. BSSE Information Collection Clearance Officer: Cheryl Blundon (703) 787–1607. Dated: October 22, 2013. Robert W. Middleton, Deputy Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs. [FR Doc. 2013–25433 Filed 10–28–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–VH–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:15 Oct 28, 2013 Jkt 232001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R6–ES–2013–N217: FXES11130600000D2–123–FF06E00000] Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Recovery Permit Applications Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments. AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following application to conduct certain activities with endangered or threatened species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species unless a Federal permit allows such activity. The Act requires that we invite public comment before issuing these permits. DATES: To ensure consideration, please send your written comments by November 29, 2013. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments or requests for copies or more information by any of the following methods. Alternatively, you may use one of the following methods to request hard copies or a CD–ROM of the documents. Please specify the permit you are interested in by number (e.g., Permit No. TE–XXXXXX). • Email: permitsR6ES@fws.gov. Please refer to the respective permit number (e.g., Permit No. TE–XXXXXX) in the subject line of the message. • U.S. Mail: Ecological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 25486–DFC, Denver, CO 80225. • In-Person Drop-Off, Viewing, or Pickup: Call (303) 236–4212 to make an appointment during regular business hours at 134 Union Blvd., Suite 645, Lakewood, CO 80228. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Konishi, Permit Coordinator, Ecological Services, (303) 236–4212 (phone); permitsR6ES@fws.gov (email). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Background The Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species unless a Federal permit allows such activity. Along with our implementing regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR 17, the Act provides for permits and requires that we invite public comment before issuing these permits. A permit granted by us under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act authorizes the PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 64529 permittee to conduct activities with U.S. endangered or threatened species for scientific purposes, enhancement of propagation or survival, or interstate commerce (the latter only in the event that it facilitates scientific purposes or enhancement of propagation or survival). Our regulations implementing section 10(a)(1)(A) for these permits are found at 50 CFR 17.22 for endangered wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.32 for threatened wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.62 for endangered plant species, and 50 CFR 17.72 for threatened plant species. Applications Available for Review and Comment We invite local, State, and Federal agencies and the public to comment on the following application. Documents and other information the applicant has submitted with this application is available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) and Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). Permit Application Number: TE046795 Applicant: Power Engineers, 3940 Glenbrook Drive, Hailey, ID 83333. The applicant requests a permit to conduct presence/absence surveys in the States of Nebraska and Kansas through trap (take) and release of the American burying beetle (Nicrophorus americanus) for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. National Environmental Policy Act In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), we have made an initial determination that the proposed activities in this permit are categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement (516 DM 6 Appendix 1, 1.4C(1)). Public Availability of Comments All comments and materials we receive in response to this request will be available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. 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. E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 209 (Tuesday, October 29, 2013)]
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[FR Doc No: 2013-25433]

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

[Docket ID BSEE-2013-0003; OMB Number 1014-0006; 134E1700D2 EEEE500000
ET1SF0000.DAQ000]

Information Collection Activities: Sulphur Operations; Submitted
for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request

ACTION: 30-day Notice.

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SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we
are notifying the public that we have submitted to OMB an information
collection request (ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork
requirements in the regulations under Subpart P, Sulphur Operations.
This notice also provides the public a second opportunity to comment on
the paperwork burden of these regulatory requirements.

DATES: You must submit comments by November 29, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments by either fax (202) 395-5806 or email
(OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov) directly to the Office of Information
and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for the Department
of the Interior (1014-0006). Please provide a copy of your comments to
BSEE by any of the means below.
Electronically: go to https://www.regulations.gov. In the
Search box, enter BSEE-2013-0003 then click search. Follow the
instructions to submit public comments and view all related materials.
We will post all comments.
Email nicole.mason@bsee.govcheryl.blundon@boemre.gov, fax
(703) 787-1546, or mail or hand-carry comments to: Department of the
Interior; Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement; Regulations
and Standards Branch; Attention: Nicole Mason; 381 Elden Street,
HE3313; Herndon, Virginia 20170-4817. Please reference 1014-0006 in
your comment and include your name and return address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicole Mason, Regulations and
Standards Branch, (703) 787-1605, to request additional information
about this ICR. To see a copy of the entire ICR submitted to OMB, go to
https://www.reginfo.gov (select Information Collection Review, Currently
Under Review).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: 30 CFR 250, Subpart P, Sulphur Operations.
OMB Control Number: 1014-0006.
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 prescribe rules and regulations necessary
for the administration of the leasing provisions of that Act related to
mineral resources on the OCS. Such rules and regulations will apply to
all operations conducted under a lease, right-of-way, or a right-of-use
and easement. Operations on the OCS must preserve, protect, and develop
mineral resources in a manner that is consistent with the need to make
such resources available to meet the Nation's energy needs as rapidly
as possible; balance orderly energy resource development with
protection of human, marine, and coastal environments; ensure the
public a fair and equitable return on the resources of the OCS; and
preserve and maintain free enterprise competition.
In addition to the general rulemaking authority of the OCSLA at 43
U.S.C. 1334, section 301(a) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty
Management Act (FOGRMA), 30 U.S.C. 1751(a), grants authority to the
Secretary to prescribe such rules and regulations as are reasonably
necessary to carry out FOGRMA's provisions. While the majority of
FOGRMA is directed to royalty collection and enforcement, some
provisions apply to offshore operations. For example, section 108 of
FOGRMA, 30 U.S.C. 1718, grants the Secretary broad authority to inspect
lease sites for the purpose of determining whether there is compliance
with the mineral leasing laws. Section 109(c)(2) and (d)(1), 30 U.S.C.
1719(c)(2) and (d)(1), impose substantial civil penalties for failure
to permit lawful inspections and for knowing or willful preparation or
submission of false, inaccurate, or misleading reports, records, or
other information. Because the Secretary has delegated some of the
authority under FOGRMA to BSEE, 30 U.S.C. 1751 is included as
additional authority for these requirements.
Regulations implementing these responsibilities are under 30 CFR
part 250. Responses are mandatory and/or required to obtain or retain a
benefit. No questions of a sensitive nature are asked. The BSEE will
protect proprietary information according to the Freedom of Information
Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR 2); 30 CFR
250.197, Data and information to be made available to the public or for
limited inspection; and 30

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CFR part 252, OCS Oil and Gas Information Program.
The BSEE uses the information collected to ascertain the condition
of drilling sites for the purpose of preventing hazards inherent in
sulphur drilling and production operations and to evaluate the adequacy
of equipment and/or procedures to be used during the conduct of
drilling, well-completion, well-workover, and production operations.
The BSEE uses the information to:
Ascertain that a discovered sulphur deposit can be
classified as capable of production in paying quantities.
Ensure accurate and complete measurement of production to
determine the amount of sulphur royalty payments due the United States;
and that the sale locations are secure, production has been measured
accurately, and appropriate follow-up actions are initiated.
Ensure the adequacy and safety of firefighting systems;
the drilling unit is fit for the intended purpose; and the adequacy of
casing for anticipated conditions.
Review drilling, well-completion, well-workover diagrams
and procedures, as well as production operation procedures to ensure
the safety of the proposed sulphur drilling, well-completion, well-
workover and proposed production operations.
Monitor environmental data during sulphur operations in
offshore areas where such data are not already available to provide a
valuable source of information to evaluate the performance of drilling
rigs under various weather and ocean conditions. This information is
necessary to make reasonable determinations regarding safety of
operations and environmental protection.
Frequency: Submissions are on occasion and generally vary by
section.
Description of Respondents: Potential respondents comprise Federal
OCS sulphur lessees.
Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The estimated
annual hour burden for this information collection is a total of 903
hours. The following chart details the individual components and
estimated hour burdens. In calculating the burdens, we assumed that
respondents perform certain requirements in the normal course of their
activities. We consider these to be usual and customary and took that
into account in estimating the burden.

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Reporting and
Citation 30 CFR 250 subpart P recordkeeping Hour burden Average number of Annual burden
requirement annual reponses hours
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Submittals/Notifications
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1600; 1617..................... Submit exploration or Burden covered under (1010-0151) 0
development and
production plan, under
30 CFR 550, Subpart B.
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1605(b)(2), (3)................ Make drilling units 4.................. 1 submission..... 4
available for
inspection; submit and/
or resubmit data and
information on fitness
of drilling unit.
1605(d)........................ Submit results of 1.................. 1 submission..... 1
additional surveys and
soil borings upon
request.
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1605(f)........................ Submit application for Burden covered under (1014-0011) 0
installation of fixed
drilling platforms or
structures.
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1608(a), (c)................... Submit well casing and 5.................. 1 plan........... 5
cementing plan or
modification.
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1617; 1622(b).................. Submit form BSEE-0123 Burden covered under (1014-0018) 0
(Application for
Permit to Drill), and
all supporting
documentation.
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1618; 1619(b); 1622(a), (c).... Submit form BSEE-0124 Burden covered under (1014-0018) 0
(Application for
Permit to Modify), and
all supporting
documentation.
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1619(b); 1622(c)............... Submit form BSEE-0125 Burden covered under (1014-0018) 0
(End of Operations
Report); and all
supporting
documentation.
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1619(c), (d), (e).............. Submit copies of 1.................. 8 submissions.... 8
records, logs,
reports, charts, etc.,
upon request.
1628(b), (d)................... Submit application for 4.................. 1 application.... 4
design and
installation features
of sulphur production
facilities and fuel
gas safety system;
certify new
installation conforms
to approved design.
1630(a)(6)..................... Notify BSEE of pre- 0.5................ 2 notifications.. 1
production test and
inspection of safety
system and
commencement of
production.
1633(b)........................ Submit application for 2.................. 1 application.... 2
method of production
measurement.
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Subtotal................................................................. 15 responses..... 25
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Requests
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1603(a)........................ Request determination 1.................. 1 request........ 1
whether sulphur
deposit can produce in
paying quantities.
1605(e)(5)..................... Request copy of 1.................. 1 request........ 1
directional survey (by
holder of adjoining
lease).
1607........................... Request establishment, 8.................. 2 requests....... 16
amendment, or
cancellation of field
rules for drilling,
well-completion, or
well-workover.

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1610(d)(7), (8)................ Request exception to 1.................. 1 request........ 1
ram-type blowout
preventer (BOP) system
components rated
working pressure.
1611(b); 1625(b)............... Request exception to 1.................. 1 request........ 1
water-rated working
pressure to test ram-
type and annular BOPs
and choke manifold.
1611(f); 1625(f)............... Request exception to 1.................. 1 request........ 1
recording pressure
conditions during BOP
tests on pressure
charts; certify by
representative.
1612........................... Request exception to 1.................. 1 request........ 1
Sec. 250.462
requirements for well-
control drills.
1615........................... Request exception to 1.................. 1 request........ 1
blind-shear ram or
pipe rams and inside
BOP to secure wells.
1629(b)(3)..................... Request approval of 4.................. 1 request........ 4
firefighting systems;
post firefighting
system diagram.
1608(b), (c); 1629(b)(3); 1600- General departure and/ 2.................. 1 request........ 2
1634. or alternative
compliance requests
not specifically
covered elsewhere in
Subpart P.
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Subtotal................................................................. 11 responses..... 29
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Record/Retain
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1604(f)........................ Check traveling-block 0.25............... 1 lessee x 52 wks 26
safety device for x 2 rigs = 104.
proper operation
weekly and after each
drill-line slipping;
enter results in log.
1605(c)........................ Report oceanographic, 1.................. 1 report......... 1
meteorological, and
drilling unit
performance data upon
request.
1609(a)........................ Pressure test casing; 2.................. 1 lease x 60 120
record time, tests/records =
conditions of testing, 60.
and test results in
log.
1611(d)(3); 1625(d)(3)......... Record in driller's 0.17............... 1 lessee x 6 1
report the date, time, recordings = 6.
and reason for
postponing pressure
testings.
1611(f), (g); 1625(f), (g)..... Conduct tests, 6.................. 1 lessee x 52 312
actuations, weeks = 52.
inspections,
maintenance, and crew
drills of BOP systems
at least weekly;
record results in
driller's report;
certify by
representative; retain
records for 2 years
following completion
of drilling activity.
1613(d)........................ Pressure test diverter 2.................. 1 lessee (daily/ 208
sealing element/valves weekly during
weekly; actuate drilling) x 2
diverter sealing rigs x 52 weeks
element/valves/control = 104.
system every 24 hours;
test diverter line for
flow every 24 hours;
record test times and
results in driller's
report.
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1616(c)........................ Retain training records Burden covered under 1014-0008 0
for lessee and
drilling contractor
personnel.
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1619(a); 1623(c)............... Retain records for each 12................. 1 lessee......... 12
well and all well
operations for 2
years; calculate well-
control fluid volume
and post near
operators' station.
1621........................... Conduct safety meetings 1.................. 1 lessee x 50 50
prior to well- meetings/
completion or well- records = 50.
workover operations;
record date and time.
1628(b), (d)................... Maintain information on 1.................. 1 lessee......... 1
approved design and
installation features
for the life of the
facility.
1629(b)(1)(ii)................. Retain pressure- 12................. 1 lessee......... 12
recording charts used
to determine operating
pressure ranges for 2
years.
1630(b)........................ Maintain records for 1.................. 1 lessee......... 1
each safety device
installed for 2 years;
make available for
review.
1631........................... Conduct safety device 1.................. 1 lessee x 52 104
training prior to train/records x
production operations 2 rigs = 104.
and periodically
thereafter; record
date and time.
1634(b)........................ Report evidence of 1.................. 1 report......... 1
mishandling of
produced sulphur or
tampering or
falsifying any
measurement of
production.
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Subtotal................................................................. 486 responses.... 849
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Total Burden............................................................. 512 responses.... 903 Hours
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Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have
identified no non-hour cost burdens associated with the collection of
information.
Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.)
provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Until OMB approves a

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collection of information, you are not obligated to respond.
Comments: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et
seq.) requires each agency ``. . . to provide notice . . . and
otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies
concerning each proposed collection of information . . .'' Agencies
must specifically solicit comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the
collection is necessary or useful; (b) evaluate the accuracy of the
burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) enhance the
quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected;
and (d) minimize the burden on the respondents, including the use of
technology.
To comply with the public consultation process, on July 16, 2013,
we published a Federal Register notice (78 FR 42538) announcing that we
would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided the
required 60-day comment period. Also, 30 CFR 250.199 explains that BSEE
will accept comments at any time on the information collection
requirements and burdens of our 30 CFR part 250 regulations. We display
the OMB control number and provide the address to which they should
send comments. We received two comments in response to the Federal
Register notice; however, neither was germane to this information
collection. These are not new regulatory requirements and only an
estimate of minimal burden for a potential respondent.
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.
BSSE Information Collection Clearance Officer: Cheryl Blundon (703)
787-1607.

Dated: October 22, 2013.
Robert W. Middleton,
Deputy Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
[FR Doc. 2013-25433 Filed 10-28-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-VH-P

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