Information Collection: Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in the Outer Continental Shelf and Pipeline Rights of Way; Submitted for OMB Review; Comment Request, 6214-6218 [2014-02195]

Download as PDF 6214 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 22 / Monday, February 3, 2014 / Notices copy by contacting the Superintendent, Attn: Division of Project Management, Yosemite National Park, P.O. Box 700– W, 5083 Foresta Road, El Portal, CA 95318 or via telephone request at (209) 379–1202. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–PWR–PWRO–14640; PX.DYOSE1318.00.1] Notice of Availability of Record of Decision for Restoration of Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequois, Yosemite National Park, California National Park Service, Interior. Notice of Availability of Record of Decision. AGENCY: ACTION: Pursuant to § 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (Pub. L. 91–190, as amended) and the regulations promulgated by the Council on Environmental Quality (40 CFR part 1505.2), the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), has prepared and approved a Record of Decision for the Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS) for the Restoration Plan for Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. The requisite no-action ‘‘wait period’’ was initiated on November 1, 2013, with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Federal Register notice of the filing of the Final EIS. Decision: The NPS has selected Alternative 2 (identified as ‘‘preferred’’ in the Final EIS) for implementation as the approved Restoration Plan for Mariposa Grove. Key components of the approved plan are as follows: (1) The existing parking lot in the lower Mariposa Grove area will be relocated to a visitor contact area at the South Entrance to the park, about two miles from the Grove; (2) parking will be consolidated into a 295-space parking and transit hub, with a park shuttle available to transport visitors from the South Entrance to the lower Grove area; (3) a hiking trail to the Grove and new accessible trails within the lower Grove area and near the Grizzly Giant tree will be constructed; (4) adverse effects to cultural resources will be ameliorated according to a Memorandum of Agreement executed with the State Historic Preservation Officer; and (5) ecological restoration actions will be undertaken to improve hydrologic flows, water infiltration, and reduce erosion. Three other alternatives were evaluated, the full range of foreseeable environmental consequences was assessed, and appropriate mitigation measures were identified. Alternative 2 (selected for implementation) was deemed to be the ‘‘environmentally preferred’’ course of action. Interested parties desiring to review the Record of Decision may obtain a mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:46 Jan 31, 2014 Jkt 232001 Department of the Interior collections under review by OMB. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 30 CFR Part 556, Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in the OCS; 30 CFR Part 550, Subpart J, Pipelines and Pipeline Rights-of-Way; and 30 CFR Part Signed: December 16, 2013. 560 OCS Oil and Gas Leasing. Christine S. Lehnertz, Forms: BOEM–0150, 0151, 0152, Regional Director, Pacific West Region. 2028, 2028A, 2030. [FR Doc. 2014–02157 Filed 1–31–14; 8:45 am] Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf BILLING CODE 4312–FF–P (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 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR to prescribe rules and regulations to administer leasing of the OCS. Such Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rules and regulations will apply to all operations conducted under a lease. [OMB Number 1010–0006; MMAA104000] Operations on the OCS must preserve, Information Collection: Leasing of protect, and develop oil and natural gas Sulphur or Oil and Gas in the Outer resources in a manner that is consistent Continental Shelf and Pipeline Rights with the need to make such resources of Way; Submitted for OMB Review; available to meet the Nation’s energy Comment Request needs as rapidly as possible; balance orderly energy resource development ACTION: 30-day notice. with protection of human, marine, and coastal environments; ensure the public SUMMARY: To comply with the a fair and equitable return on the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 resources of the OCS; and preserve and (PRA), the Bureau of Ocean Energy maintain free enterprise competition. Management (BOEM) is notifying the Also, the Energy Policy and public that we have submitted an Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA) information collection request (ICR) to prohibits certain lease bidding the Office of Management and Budget arrangements (42 U.S.C. 6213(c)). (OMB) for review and approval. The The Independent Offices information collection request (ICR) concerns the paperwork requirements in Appropriations Act (31 U.S.C. 9701), the Omnibus Appropriations Bill (Pub. L. the regulations under 30 CFR Part 556, Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in the 104–133, 110 Stat. 1321, April 26, 1996), and Office of Management and OCS; 30 CFR Part 550, Subpart J, Budget (OMB) Circular A–25 authorize Pipelines and Pipeline Rights-of-Way; Federal agencies to recover the full cost and 30 CFR Part 560, OCS Oil and Gas Leasing. This notice provides the public of services that provide special benefits. a second opportunity to comment on the Under the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) implementing policy, the Bureau paperwork burden of this collection. of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is DATES: Submit written comments by required to charge the full cost for March 5, 2014. services that provide special benefits or ADDRESSES: Submit comments on this privileges to an identifiable non-Federal ICR to the Desk Officer for the recipient above and beyond those that Department of the Interior at OMB– accrue to the public at large. OIRA at (202) 395–5806 (fax) or OIRA_ Instruments of transfer of a lease or submission@omb.eop.gov (email). Please interest are subject to cost recovery, and provide a copy of your comments to the BOEM regulations specify the filing fee BOEM Information Collection Clearance for these transfer applications. Officer, Arlene Bajusz, Bureau of Ocean This notice concerns the reporting Energy Management, 381 Elden Street, and recordkeeping requirements of HM–3127, Herndon, Virginia 20170 BOEM regulations at 30 CFR 556, (mail) or arlene.bajusz@boem.gov Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in the (email). Please reference ICR 1010–0006 OCS; 30 CFR 550, Subpart J, Pipelines in your comment and include your and Pipeline Rights-of-Way; 30 CFR name and return address. 560, OCS Oil and Gas Leasing; as well as the related Notices to Lessees and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Operators (NTLs) that clarify and Arlene Bajusz, Office of Policy, provide additional guidance on some Regulations, and Analysis at arlene.bajusz@boem.gov (email) or (703) aspects of these regulations. This ICR also concerns the use of the following 787–1025 (phone). You may review the forms to process bonds, transfer interest ICR online at https://www.reginfo.gov. in leases, and file relinquishments: Follow the instructions to review PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\03FEN1.SGM 03FEN1 6215 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 22 / Monday, February 3, 2014 / Notices • BOEM–0150, Assignment of Record Title Interest in Federal OCS Oil and Gas Lease, • BOEM–0151, Assignment of Operating Rights Interest in Federal OCS Oil and Gas Lease, • BOEM–0152, Relinquishment of Federal OCS Oil and Gas Lease, • BOEM–2028, OCS Mineral Lessee’s and Operator’s Bond, • BOEM–2028A, OCS Mineral Lessee’s and Operator’s Supplemental Bond, • BOEM–2030, OCS Pipeline Rightof-Way Grant Bond. BOEM uses the information collected to determine if applicants are qualified to hold leases in the OCS, assign a qualification number to avoid respondent submission of information already on file, develop the semiannual List of Restricted Joint Bidders, ensure the qualification of transferees and track operators on leaseholds, document that a leasehold or geographical subdivision has been surrendered by the record title holder, and ensure that adequate funds are secured to complete existing and future bond obligations. We will protect information from respondents considered proprietary according to section 26 of the OCS Lands Act, the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2 and 30 CFR 556.10(d)). No items of a sensitive nature are collected. Responses are mandatory or are required to obtain a benefit. Frequency: On occasion or annual. Description of Respondents: Respondents comprise Federal oil, gas, or sulphur lessees and/or operators. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: We expect the annual reporting burden estimate for this collection to be 17,882 hours. The following table details the individual components and respective hour burden estimates of this ICR. Non-Hour Cost Burdens ** Citation 30 CFR part 556 and NTLs Average number of annual responses Reporting requirement * Hour burden Annual burden hours All Subparts Subparts A, C, E, H, L, M ......................... None ......................................................... Not applicable. 0 Subparts G, H, I, J: 37; 53; 68; 70; 71; 72; 73. Request approval for various operations or submit plans or applications. Burden included with other approved collections in 30 CFR Part 550 (Subpart A 1010–0114, Subpart B 1010– 0151) and in BSEE 30 CFR 250 (Subpart A 1014–0022, Subpart D 1014–0018). 0 Submit general suggestions and relevant information in response to request for comments on proposed 5-year leasing program, including information from States/local governments.. Not considered IC as defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(4). 0 Submit suggestions and specific information in response to request for comments on proposed 5-year leasing program, including information from States/local governments.*** 4 .............................. 276 Submit general response to Call for Information and Nominations on areas for leasing of minerals in specified areas in accordance with an approved leasing program, including information from States/local governments. Not considered IC as defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(4). 0 Submit specific response to Call for Information and Nominations on areas for leasing of minerals in specified areas in accordance with an approved leasing program, including information from States/local governments.*** 4 .............................. 80 (20 responses/sale × 2 sales/call × 2 calls/year). 320 States or local governments submit comments/recommendations on size, timing or location of proposed lease sale. 4 .............................. 25 responses .... 100 Subtotal ........................................................................................................................................................... 174 responses .. 696 hours Subparts B through F Subpart B: All sections .............................. Subpart D: All sections ............................. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Subpart F: 31 ............................................ VerDate Mar<15>2010 21:50 Jan 31, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\03FEN1.SGM 69 ..................... 03FEN1 6216 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 22 / Monday, February 3, 2014 / Notices Non-Hour Cost Burdens ** Hour burden Citation 30 CFR part 556 and NTLs Average number of annual responses Reporting requirement * Annual burden hours Subpart G Subpart G: 35; 46(d), (e) .......................... Establish a Company File for pre-qualification; submit updated information, submit qualifications for lessee/bidder, request exception. 2 .............................. 107 responses .. 214 41; 43; 46(g) .............................................. Submit qualification of bidders for joint bids and statement or report of production, along with supporting information/ appeal. 2 .............................. 100 responses .. 200 44; 46; 47 .................................................. Submit bids and required information, including GDIS & maps in manner specified. Make available to BOEM. 5 .............................. 2,000 bids ......... 10,000 47(c) .......................................................... File agreement to accept joint lease on tie bids. 31/2 ......................... 2 agreements ... 7 47(e)(1), (e)(3) ........................................... Request for reconsideration of bid rejection. Not considered IC as defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9). ........................... 0 47(f), (i); 50 ............................................... Execute lease (includes submission of evidence of authorized agent and request for dating of leases; lease stipulations). 1 .............................. 852 leases ........ 852 Subtotal ........................................................................................................................................................... 3,061 responses 11,273 hours Subpart I Submit authority for Regional Director to sell Treasury or alternate type of securities. 2 .............................. 12 submissions 24 53(a), 53(b); 54 ......................................... OCS Mineral Lessee’s and Operator’s Bond (Form BOEM–2028). 13 ⁄ ............................. 135 responses .. 45 (rounded) 53(c), (d), (f); 54(e) ................................... Demonstrate financial worth/ability to carry out present and future financial obligations, request approval of another form of security, or request reduction in amount of supplemental bond required. 31⁄2 ........................... 166 submissions 581 54 .............................................................. OCS Mineral Lessee’s and Operator’s Supplemental Plugging & Abandonment Bond (Form BOEM–2028A). 1/4 ........................... 141 responses .. 35 55 .............................................................. Notify BOEM of any lapse in previous bond/action filed alleging lessee, surety, or guarantor is insolvent or bankrupt. 1 .............................. 4 notices ........... 4 56 .............................................................. Provide plan/instructions to fund leasespecific abandonment account and related information; request approval to withdraw funds. 12 ............................ 2 submission .... 24 57 .............................................................. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Subpart I: 52(f)(2), (g)(2) ........................... Provide third-party guarantee, indemnity agreement, financial information, related notices, reports, and annual update; notify BOEM if guarantor becomes unqualified. 19 ............................ 46 submissions 874 57(d)(3); 58 ............................................... Notice of and request approval to terminate period of liability, cancel bond, or other security. 1/2 ........................... 378 requests ..... 189 VerDate Mar<15>2010 21:50 Jan 31, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\03FEN1.SGM 03FEN1 6217 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 22 / Monday, February 3, 2014 / Notices Non-Hour Cost Burdens ** Hour burden Average number of annual responses 16 ............................ 5 responses ...... 80 Subtotal ........................................................................................................................................................... 889 responses .. 1,856 hours 1,414 applications/forms. 1,414 Citation 30 CFR part 556 and NTLs 59(c)(2) ...................................................... Reporting requirement * Provide information to demonstrate lease will be brought into compliance. Annual burden hours Subpart J Subpart J: 62; 63; 64; 65; 67 .................... File application and required information for assignment or transfer for approval/ comment on filing fee (Forms BOEM– 0150 and BOEM–0151). 2 forms @ 30 min ea = 1 hr. 1,414 Title/Rights (Transfer) Assignments @$ $198 = $279,972 63; 64(a)(8) ............................................... Submit non-required documents, for record purposes, which respondents want BOEM to file with the lease document. [Accepted on behalf of lessees as a service, BOEM does not require nor need the filings.]. 0 .............................. 11,518 documents. 0 11,518 @$ $29 = $334,022 64(a)(7) ...................................................... File required instruments creating or transferring working interests, etc., for record purposes. 1 .............................. Subtotal ........................................................................................................................................................... 2,369 filings ...... 2,369 15,301 responses. 3,783 hours $613,994 non-hour cost burdens Subpart K Subpart K: 76; 92(a) ................................. File written request for relinquishment (Form BOEM–152). 1 .............................. 247 relinquishments. 247 77(c) .......................................................... Comment on lease cancellation (BOEM expects 1 in 10 years). 1 .............................. 1 comment ........ 1 Subtotal ........................................................................................................................................................... 248 responses .. 248 hours Subpart N Subpart N: 92(a) ....................................... Request a bonus or royalty credit; submit supporting documentation. 1 .............................. 1 request .......... 1 95 .............................................................. Request approval to transfer bonus or credit to another party; submit supporting information.. 1 .............................. 1 request .......... 1 Subtotal ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 responses ...... 2 hours. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 30 CFR 550 Subpart J Reporting requirement * Hour burden Average number of annual responses 550.1011(a) ............................................... Provide surety bond (Form BOEM–2030) and required information.. GOM 1/4 ................. 52 forms ........... 13 Pacific 31⁄2 ............... 3 forms ............. 11 TOTAL ............................................................................................................................................................. 55 responses .... 24 hours. VerDate Mar<15>2010 21:50 Jan 31, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\03FEN1.SGM 03FEN1 Annual burden hours 6218 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 22 / Monday, February 3, 2014 / Notices Average number of annual responses Citation 30 CFR Part 560 Reporting requirement * Hour burden 124(a) ........................................................ Request BOEM to reconsider field assignment of a lease. Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c). TOTAL REPORTING ................................................................................................ ........................... 19,730 Responses Annual burden hours 0 17,882 Hours $613,994 Non-Hour Cost Burdens mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES * In the future, BOEM may require electronic filing of certain submissions. ** Fees are subject to modifications annually per inflation. *** Existing requirement, previously overlooked. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: $613,994. Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Until OMB approves a collection of information, you are not obligated to respond. Comments: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.,) requires each agency ‘‘. . . to provide notice . . . and otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of information . . .’’ Agencies must specifically solicit comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the collection is necessary or useful; (b) evaluate the accuracy of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) minimize the burden on the respondents, including the use of technology. To comply with the public consultation process, on November 4, 2013, BOEM published a Federal Register notice (78 FR 66066) announcing that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. This notice provided the required 60-day comment period. We received one comment, but it was not relevant to the information 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. VerDate Mar<15>2010 21:50 Jan 31, 2014 Jkt 232001 Dated: January 24, 2014. Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka, Chief, Office of Policy, Regulations, and Analysis. [FR Doc. 2014–02195 Filed 1–31–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–451 and 731– TA–1126–1127 (Review)] Lightweight Thermal Paper From China and Germany; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct Full Fiveyear Reviews United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Commission hereby gives notice that it will proceed with full reviews pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)) to determine whether revocation of the countervailing duty order and antidumping duty orders on lightweight thermal paper from China and Germany would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. A schedule for the reviews will be established and announced at a later date. For further information concerning the conduct of these reviews and rules of general application, consult the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207). SUMMARY: Effective Date: January 23, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Sherman (202–205–3289), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearingimpaired persons can obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 205–1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server (https:// www.usitc.gov). The public record for this review may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 23, 2014, the Commission determined that it should proceed to full reviews in the subject five-year reviews pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Act. The Commission found that the domestic interested party group response to its notice of institution (78 FR 60313, October 1, 2013) was adequate and that the respondent interested party group response with respect to Germany was adequate, and decided to conduct a full review of the antidumping duty order on lightweight thermal paper from Germany. The Commission found that the respondent interested party group response with respect to subject imports from China was inadequate. However, the Commission determined to conduct full reviews concerning the orders on lightweight thermal paper from China to promote administrative efficiency in light of its decision to conduct a full review with respect to Germany.1 A record of the Commissioners’ votes, the Commission’s statement on adequacy, and any individual Commissioner’s statements will be available from the Office of the Secretary and at the Commission’s Web site. Authority: These reviews are being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to section 207.62 of the Commission’s rules. By order of the Commission. 1 Commissioners Shara L. Aranoff and F. Scott Kieff did not participate in these adequacy determinations. E:\FR\FM\03FEN1.SGM 03FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 22 (Monday, February 3, 2014)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2014-02195]

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

[OMB Number 1010-0006; MMAA104000]

Information Collection: Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in the
Outer Continental Shelf and Pipeline Rights of Way; 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. The information
collection request (ICR) concerns the paperwork requirements in the
regulations under 30 CFR Part 556, Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in
the OCS; 30 CFR Part 550, Subpart J, Pipelines and Pipeline Rights-of-
Way; and 30 CFR Part 560, OCS Oil and Gas Leasing. This notice provides
the public a second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of
this collection.

DATES: Submit written comments by March 5, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments on this ICR to the Desk Officer for the
Department of the Interior at OMB-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 1010-0006 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:
Title: 30 CFR Part 556, Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in the
OCS; 30 CFR Part 550, Subpart J, Pipelines and Pipeline Rights-of-Way;
and 30 CFR Part 560 OCS Oil and Gas Leasing.
Forms: BOEM-0150, 0151, 0152, 2028, 2028A, 2030.
Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act, as amended
(43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq., and 43 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), authorizes the
Secretary of the Interior to prescribe rules and regulations to
administer leasing of the OCS. Such rules and regulations will apply to
all operations conducted under a lease. Operations on the OCS must
preserve, protect, and develop oil and natural gas resources in a
manner that is consistent with the need to make such resources
available to meet the Nation's energy needs as rapidly as possible;
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. Also, the Energy Policy and Conservation
Act of 1975 (EPCA) prohibits certain lease bidding arrangements (42
U.S.C. 6213(c)).
The Independent Offices Appropriations Act (31 U.S.C. 9701), the
Omnibus Appropriations Bill (Pub. L. 104-133, 110 Stat. 1321, April 26,
1996), and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-25
authorize Federal agencies to recover the full cost of services that
provide special benefits. Under the Department of the Interior's (DOI)
implementing policy, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is
required to charge the full cost for services that provide special
benefits or privileges to an identifiable non-Federal recipient above
and beyond those that accrue to the public at large. Instruments of
transfer of a lease or interest are subject to cost recovery, and BOEM
regulations specify the filing fee for these transfer applications.
This notice concerns the reporting and recordkeeping requirements
of BOEM regulations at 30 CFR 556, Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in
the OCS; 30 CFR 550, Subpart J, Pipelines and Pipeline Rights-of-Way;
30 CFR 560, OCS Oil and Gas Leasing; as well as the related Notices to
Lessees and Operators (NTLs) that clarify and provide additional
guidance on some aspects of these regulations. This ICR also concerns
the use of the following forms to process bonds, transfer interest in
leases, and file relinquishments:

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BOEM-0150, Assignment of Record Title Interest in Federal
OCS Oil and Gas Lease,
BOEM-0151, Assignment of Operating Rights Interest in
Federal OCS Oil and Gas Lease,
BOEM-0152, Relinquishment of Federal OCS Oil and Gas
Lease,
BOEM-2028, OCS Mineral Lessee's and Operator's Bond,
BOEM-2028A, OCS Mineral Lessee's and Operator's
Supplemental Bond,
BOEM-2030, OCS Pipeline Right-of-Way Grant Bond.
BOEM uses the information collected to determine if applicants are
qualified to hold leases in the OCS, assign a qualification number to
avoid respondent submission of information already on file, develop the
semiannual List of Restricted Joint Bidders, ensure the qualification
of transferees and track operators on leaseholds, document that a
leasehold or geographical subdivision has been surrendered by the
record title holder, and ensure that adequate funds are secured to
complete existing and future bond obligations.
We will protect information from respondents considered proprietary
according to section 26 of the OCS Lands Act, the Freedom of
Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR
part 2 and 30 CFR 556.10(d)). No items of a sensitive nature are
collected. Responses are mandatory or are required to obtain a benefit.
Frequency: On occasion or annual.
Description of Respondents: Respondents comprise Federal oil, gas,
or sulphur lessees and/or operators.
Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: We expect the
annual reporting burden estimate for this collection to be 17,882
hours. The following table details the individual components and
respective hour burden estimates of this ICR.

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Non-Hour Cost Burdens **
Citation 30 CFR part 556 and Reporting ------------------------------------------------------------------
NTLs requirement * Average number of Annual burden
Hour burden annual responses hours
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All Subparts
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Subparts A, C, E, H, L, M... None........... Not applicable. 0
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Subparts G, H, I, J: 37; 53; Request Burden included with other approved collections 0
68; 70; 71; 72; 73. approval for in 30 CFR Part 550 (Subpart A 1010-0114,
various Subpart B 1010-0151) and in BSEE 30 CFR 250
operations or (Subpart A 1014-0022, Subpart D 1014-0018).
submit plans
or
applications.
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Subparts B through F
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Subpart B: All sections..... Submit general Not considered IC as defined in 5 CFR 0
suggestions 1320.3(h)(4).
and relevant
information in
response to
request for
comments on
proposed 5-
year leasing
program,
including
information
from States/
local
governments..
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Submit 4........................ 69.................. 276
suggestions
and specific
information in
response to
request for
comments on
proposed 5-
year leasing
program,
including
information
from States/
local
governments.**
*
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Subpart D: All sections..... Submit general Not considered IC as defined in 5 CFR 0
response to 1320.3(h)(4).
Call for
Information
and
Nominations on
areas for
leasing of
minerals in
specified
areas in
accordance
with an
approved
leasing
program,
including
information
from States/
local
governments.
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Submit specific 4........................ 80 (20 responses/ 320
response to sale x 2 sales/call
Call for x 2 calls/year).
Information
and
Nominations on
areas for
leasing of
minerals in
specified
areas in
accordance
with an
approved
leasing
program,
including
information
from States/
local
governments.**
*
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Subpart F: 31............... States or local 4........................ 25 responses........ 100
governments
submit
comments/
recommendation
s on size,
timing or
location of
proposed lease
sale.
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Subtotal............................................................ 174 responses....... 696 hours
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Subpart G
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Subpart G: 35; 46(d), (e)... Establish a 2........................ 107 responses....... 214
Company File
for pre-
qualification;
submit updated
information,
submit
qualifications
for lessee/
bidder,
request
exception.
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41; 43; 46(g)............... Submit 2........................ 100 responses....... 200
qualification
of bidders for
joint bids and
statement or
report of
production,
along with
supporting
information/
appeal.
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44; 46; 47.................. Submit bids and 5........................ 2,000 bids.......... 10,000
required
information,
including GDIS
& maps in
manner
specified.
Make available
to BOEM.
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47(c)....................... File agreement 31/2..................... 2 agreements........ 7
to accept
joint lease on
tie bids.
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47(e)(1), (e)(3)............ Request for Not considered IC as .................... 0
reconsideratio defined in 5 CFR
n of bid 1320.3(h)(9).
rejection.
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47(f), (i); 50.............. Execute lease 1........................ 852 leases.......... 852
(includes
submission of
evidence of
authorized
agent and
request for
dating of
leases; lease
stipulations).
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Subtotal............................................................ 3,061 responses..... 11,273 hours
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Subpart I
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Subpart I: 52(f)(2), (g)(2). Submit 2........................ 12 submissions...... 24
authority for
Regional
Director to
sell Treasury
or alternate
type of
securities.
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53(a), 53(b); 54............ OCS Mineral \1/3\.................... 135 responses....... 45 (rounded)
Lessee's and
Operator's
Bond (Form
BOEM-2028).
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53(c), (d), (f); 54(e)...... Demonstrate 3\1/2\................... 166 submissions..... 581
financial
worth/ability
to carry out
present and
future
financial
obligations,
request
approval of
another form
of security,
or request
reduction in
amount of
supplemental
bond required.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
54.......................... OCS Mineral 1/4...................... 141 responses....... 35
Lessee's and
Operator's
Supplemental
Plugging &
Abandonment
Bond (Form
BOEM-2028A).
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55.......................... Notify BOEM of 1........................ 4 notices........... 4
any lapse in
previous bond/
action filed
alleging
lessee,
surety, or
guarantor is
insolvent or
bankrupt.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
56.......................... Provide plan/ 12....................... 2 submission........ 24
instructions
to fund lease-
specific
abandonment
account and
related
information;
request
approval to
withdraw funds.
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57.......................... Provide third- 19....................... 46 submissions...... 874
party
guarantee,
indemnity
agreement,
financial
information,
related
notices,
reports, and
annual update;
notify BOEM if
guarantor
becomes
unqualified.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
57(d)(3); 58................ Notice of and 1/2...................... 378 requests........ 189
request
approval to
terminate
period of
liability,
cancel bond,
or other
security.
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59(c)(2).................... Provide 16....................... 5 responses......... 80
information to
demonstrate
lease will be
brought into
compliance.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal............................................................ 889 responses....... 1,856 hours
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subpart J
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subpart J: 62; 63; 64; 65; File 2 forms @ 30 min ea = 1 1,414 applications/ 1,414
67. application hr. forms.
and required
information
for assignment
or transfer
for approval/
comment on
filing fee
(Forms BOEM-
0150 and BOEM-
0151).
------------------------------------------------------------------
1,414 Title/Rights (Transfer) Assignments @ $198 = $279,972
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
63; 64(a)(8)................ Submit non- 0........................ 11,518 documents.... 0
required
documents, for
record
purposes,
which
respondents
want BOEM to
file with the
lease
document.
[Accepted on
behalf of
lessees as a
service, BOEM
does not
require nor
need the
filings.].
------------------------------------------------------------------
11,518 @ $29 = $334,022
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
64(a)(7).................... File required 1........................ 2,369 filings....... 2,369
instruments
creating or
transferring
working
interests,
etc., for
record
purposes.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal............................................................ 15,301 responses.... 3,783 hours
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$613,994 non-hour cost burdens
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subpart K
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subpart K: 76; 92(a)........ File written 1........................ 247 relinquishments. 247
request for
relinquishment
(Form BOEM-
152).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
77(c)....................... Comment on 1........................ 1 comment........... 1
lease
cancellation
(BOEM expects
1 in 10 years).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal............................................................ 248 responses....... 248 hours
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subpart N
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subpart N: 92(a)............ Request a bonus 1........................ 1 request........... 1
or royalty
credit; submit
supporting
documentation.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
95.......................... Request 1........................ 1 request........... 1
approval to
transfer bonus
or credit to
another party;
submit
supporting
information..
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal............................................................ 2 responses......... 2 hours.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Reporting Average number of Annual burden
30 CFR 550 Subpart J requirement * Hour burden annual responses hours
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
550.1011(a)................. Provide surety GOM 1/4.................. 52 forms............ 13
bond (Form
BOEM-2030) and
required
information..
------------------------------------------------------------------
Pacific 3\1/2\........... 3 forms............. 11
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL............................................................... 55 responses........ 24 hours.
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reporting Average number of Annual burden
Citation 30 CFR Part 560 requirement * Hour burden annual responses hours
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
124(a)...................... Request BOEM to Exempt under 5 CFR .................... 0
reconsider 1320.4(a)(2), (c).
field
assignment of
a lease.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL REPORTING........................19,730 Responses 17,882 Hours........
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$613,994 Non-Hour Cost Burdens
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* In the future, BOEM may require electronic filing of certain submissions.
** Fees are subject to modifications annually per inflation.
*** Existing requirement, previously overlooked.

Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden:
$613,994.
Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.)
provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Until OMB approves a collection of information, you are not obligated
to respond.
Comments: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et
seq.,) requires each agency ``. . . to provide notice . . . and
otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies
concerning each proposed collection of information . . .'' Agencies
must specifically solicit comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the
collection is necessary or useful; (b) evaluate the accuracy of the
burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) enhance the
quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected;
and (d) minimize the burden on the respondents, including the use of
technology.
To comply with the public consultation process, on November 4,
2013, BOEM published a Federal Register notice (78 FR 66066) announcing
that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. This notice provided
the required 60-day comment period. We received one comment, but it was
not relevant to the information 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: January 24, 2014.
Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka,
Chief, Office of Policy, Regulations, and Analysis.
[FR Doc. 2014-02195 Filed 1-31-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-MR-P

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