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60-day notice.
To comply with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), the Bureau of Ocean Energy
Management (BOEM) is inviting
comments on a collection of information
that we will submit 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 551,
Geological and Geophysical (G&G)
Explorations of the Outer Continental
Shelf.
DATES: Submit written comments by
October 21, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Please send your comments
on this ICR 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); or
703–787–1209 (fax). Please reference
ICR 1010–0048 in your comment and
include your name and return address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Arlene Bajusz, Office of Policy,
Regulations, and Analysis at (703) 787–
1025 to request a copy of the ICR.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 1010–0048.
Title: 30 CFR 551, Geological and
Geophysical (G&G) Explorations of the
Outer Continental Shelf.
Form: BOEM–0327, Requirements for
G&G Explorations or Scientific Research
on the OCS.
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 mineral resources
on the OCS. The OCS Lands Act (43
U.S.C. 1340) states that ‘‘any person
authorized by the Secretary may
conduct geological and geophysical
SUMMARY:
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explorations in the [O]uter Continental
Shelf, which do not interfere with or
endanger actual operations under any
lease maintained or granted pursuant to
this subchapter, and which are not
unduly harmful to aquatic life in such
area.’’ The section further requires that
permits to conduct such activities may
only be issued if it is determined that
the applicant is qualified; the activities
do not result in pollution or create
hazardous or unsafe conditions; the
activities do not unreasonably interfere
with other uses of the area or disturb
any site, structure, or object of historical
or archaeological significance.
Applicants for permits are required to
submit form BOEM–0327 to provide the
information necessary to evaluate their
qualifications, and upon approval,
respondents are issued a permit.
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 the OMB Circular A–25
authorize Federal agencies to recover
the full cost of services that confer
special benefits. All G&G permits are
subject to cost recovery, and BOEM
regulations specify service fees for these
requests.
Regulations to carry out these
responsibilities are contained in 30 CFR
551 and are the subject of this
information collection renewal. BOEM
uses the information to ensure there is
no environmental degradation, personal
harm or unsafe operations and
conditions, damage to historical or
archaeological sites, or interference with
other uses; to analyze and evaluate
preliminary or planned drilling
activities; to monitor progress and
activities in the OCS; to acquire G&G
data and information collected under a
Federal permit offshore; and to
determine eligibility for reimbursement
from the government for certain costs.
Information on the G&G characteristics
of oil- and gas-bearing physiographic
regions aids the Secretary in obtaining
a proper balance among the potentials
for environmental damage, the
discovery of oil and gas, and associated
impacts on affected coastal States.
In this renewal, BOEM is updating
form BOEM–0327 to clarify the types of
copies being requested, delete incorrect
language, make recommendations for
faster processing, and update addresses.
To respond to the number of questions
BOEM receives from permittees on the
form, BOEM is also clarifying wording,
providing examples/tables to reduce
confusion, and separating requirements
by OCS Region to further assist
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permittees. BOEM is not asking for more
information, just outlining current
requirements in more detail. We do not
expect these improvements to change
the 3-hour burden for the majority of
permit applications, which are
associated with G&G exploration in the
Gulf of Mexico OCS Region.
However, for applications in the
Alaska OCS Region and Atlantic OCS,
BOEM is adjusting the burden to be
significantly higher (300 hours), not
because of the form improvements, but
because of the requirements to submit
environmental information sufficient for
the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) review about the effects of
sound on marine mammals and other
protected species. To acquire G&G data,
companies need to (1) obtain a BOEM
permit, (2) obtain an Incidental
Harassment Authorization (IHA) from
the National Marine Fisheries Service,
and (3) coordinate their activities with
the Department of Defense (DOD) and
the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA). Much of this
work has already been done for the Gulf
of Mexico OCS, where G&G activity has
been ongoing for years. While
prospective permittees must obtain the
IHA and coordinate with DOD and
NASA before BOEM issues a permit, the
time or burden to fill out form BOEM–
0327 and acquire the information for the
form remains the same. However, in
areas outside of the Gulf of Mexico OCS
Region, BOEM is accounting for the
total time companies will expend to
compile and submit the necessary
information to obtain the required
authorizations to acquire a BOEM
permit in these areas as well as
coordinate with DOD/NASA. Therefore,
the burden for applicants in the Alaska
and Atlantic OCS areas to describe the
environmental effects and proposed
mitigations is estimated much higher.
To complement the changes made in
form BOEM–0327, BOEM is also
separating the requirements in the
BOEM-issued permits by OCS Region to
further assist permittees. The actual
permits are filled in by BOEM and do
not incur a respondent hour burden.
We protect proprietary information
according to the Freedom of Information
Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing
regulations (43 CFR part 2), and under
regulations at 30 CFR 551. No items of
a sensitive nature are collected.
Responses are mandatory.
Frequency: On occasion, annual, or as
specified in permits.
Description of Respondents: Potential
respondents comprise Federal OCS oil,
gas, and sulphur permittees or notice
filers.
Estimated Reporting and
Recordkeeping Hour Burden: We
estimate the burden for this collection to
be about 9,876 hours. The following
table details the individual components
and respective hour burden estimates of
this ICR.
BURDEN TABLE
Non-Hour Cost Burden*
Citation
30 CFR 551
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirement
Average No.
of annual
responses
Hour burden
Annual burden
hours
CFR 551.1 through 551.6
551.4(a), (b); 551.5(a), (b),
(d); 551.6; 551.7.
Apply for permits (form BOEM–0327) to conduct
G&G exploration, including deep stratigraphic
tests/revisions when necessary. Submit required
information.
** 300
AK &
ATL
13 Applications ................
3,900
3 GOM
74 Applications ................
222
87 applications × $2,012 = $175,044
551.4(b); 551.5(c), (d);
551.6.
File notices to conduct scientific research activities,
including notice to BOEM prior to beginning and
after concluding activities.
1
1 Notice ...........................
1
551.6(b) 551.7(b)(5) ..........
Notify BOEM if specific actions should occur; report
archaeological resources (no instances reported
since 1982). Consult with other users.
1
1 Notice ...........................
1
Subtotal ......................
....................................................................................
........................
89 responses ...................
4,124 hours
$175,044 non-hour cost burden
30 CFR 551.7 through 551.9
Submit APD and Supplemental APD to BSEE .........
551.7; 551.8(b) ..................
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551.7; 551.8 ......................
Submit information on test drilling activities under a
permit, including required information and plan revisions (e.g., drilling plan and environmental report).
1
1 .......................................
1
551.7(c) .............................
Enter into agreement for group participation in test
drilling, including publishing summary statement;
provide BOEM copy of notice/list of participants
(no agreements submitted since 1989).
1
1 Agreement ....................
1
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BURDEN TABLE—Continued
Non-Hour Cost Burden*
Citation
30 CFR 551
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirement
551.7(d) .............................
Submit bond(s) on deep stratigraphic test and required securities.
551.8(a) .............................
Request reimbursement for certain costs associated
with BOEM inspections (no requests in many
years).
551.8(b), (c) ......................
Submit modifications to, and status/final reports on,
activities conducted under a permit.
Average No.
of annual
responses
Hour burden
Annual burden
hours
Burden included under 30 CFR Part 556
(1010–0006).
0
1
** 38
1 Request ........................
1
AK &
ATL
13 Respondents × 10 Reports = 130.
4,940
2 GOM
55 Respondents × 3 Reports = 165.
330
551.9(c) .............................
Notify BOEM to relinquish a permit ...........................
1/2
2 Notices ..........................
1
Subtotal ......................
....................................................................................
........................
300 responses .................
5,274 hours
30 CFR 551.10 through 551.13
551.10(c) ...........................
File appeals ...............................................................
Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c).
0
551.11; 551.12 ..................
Notify BOEM and submit G&G data and/or information collected and/or processed by permittees,
bidders, or 3rd parties, etc., including reports, logs
or charts, results, analyses, descriptions, information as required, and agreements.
4
40 Submissions ...............
160
551.13 ...............................
Request reimbursement for certain costs associated
with reproducing data/information.
2
40 Submissions ...............
80
Subtotal ......................
....................................................................................
........................
80 responses ...................
240 hours
30 CFR 551.14
551.14(a), (b) ....................
Submit comments on BOEM intent to disclose data
and/or information to the public.
1
2 Comments ....................
2
551.14(c)(2) .......................
Submit comments on BOEM intent to disclose data
and/or information to an independent contractor/
agent.
1
2 Comments ....................
2
551.14(c)(4) .......................
Contractor/agent submits written commitment not to
sell, trade, license, or disclose data and/or information without BOEM consent.
1
2 Commitments ...............
2
551.1–551.14 ....................
General departure and alternative compliance requests not specifically covered elsewhere in part
551 regulations.
1
2 Requests ......................
2
Subtotal ......................
....................................................................................
........................
8 responses .....................
8 hours
Extension for Permit Form & Recordkeeping
Request extension of permit time period; enter
agreements.
Retain G&G data/information for 10 years and make
available to BOEM upon request.
1
100 Extensions ................
100
1
130 Recordkeepers .........
130
Subtotal ......................
....................................................................................
........................
230 responses .................
230 hours
Total Burden ...........
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........................
707 Responses ................
9,876 Hours
$175,044 Non-Hour Cost Burden
* Fees
are subject to modification per inflation annually.
hours for Alaska Region and Atlantic OCS significantly higher because of NEPA and mitigation requirements. There are currently no
such activities ongoing in the Pacific Region.
** Burden
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Estimated Reporting and
Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden:
We have identified one non-hour cost
burden for this collection of
information. Under § 551.5(a) there is an
application fee of $2,012 when
respondents submit a permit application
(refer to the table above).
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: We invite comments
concerning this information collection
on:
• Whether or not the collection of
information is necessary, including
whether or not the information will
have practical utility;
• The accuracy of our burden
estimates;
• Ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be
collected; and
• Ways to minimize the burden on
respondents.
If you have costs to generate,
maintain, and disclose this information,
you should comment and provide your
total capital and startup costs or annual
operation, maintenance, and purchase
of service costs. You should describe the
methods you use to estimate major cost
factors, including system and
technology acquisition, expected useful
life of capital equipment, discount
rate(s), and the period over which you
incur costs. Capital and startup costs
include, among other items, computers
and software you purchase to prepare
for collecting information, monitoring,
and record storage facilities. You should
not include estimates for equipment or
services purchased: (a) Before October 1,
1995; (b) to comply with requirements
not associated with the information
collection; (c) for reasons other than to
provide information or keep records for
the Government; or (d) as part of
customary and usual business or private
practices.
We will summarize written responses
to this notice and address them in our
submission for OMB approval. As a
result of your comments, we will make
any necessary adjustments to the burden
in our submission to OMB.
Public 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.
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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: August 13, 2014.
Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka,
Chief, Office of Policy, Regulations, and
Analysis.
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BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation Nos. 701–TA–498 and 731–
TA–1213 (Final)]
Certain Steel Threaded Rod From India
Determinations
On the basis of the record 1 developed
in the subject investigations, the United
States International Trade Commission
(Commission) determines,2 pursuant to
sections 705(b) and 735(b) of the Tariff
Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b) and 19
U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (the Act), that an
industry in the United States is not
materially injured or threatened with
material injury, and the establishment of
an industry in the United States is not
materially retarded by reason of imports
of certain steel threaded rod from India,
provided for in subheading 7318.15.50
of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States, that have been found
by the Department of Commerce
(Commerce) to be sold in the United
States at less than fair value (LTFV) and
subsidized by the Government of India.
Background
The Commission instituted these
investigations effective June 27, 2013,
following receipt of a petition filed with
the Commission and Commerce by All
America Threaded Products Inc.,
Denver, Colorado; Bay Standard
Manufacturing Inc., Brentwood,
California; and Vulcan Threaded
Products Inc., Pelham, Alabama. The
final phase of the investigations was
scheduled by the Commission following
notification of a preliminary
determinations by Commerce that
imports of certain steel threaded rod
from India were subsidized within the
meaning of section 703(b) of the Act (19
U.S.C. 1671b(b)) and dumped within the
meaning of 733(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C.
1673b(b)). Notice of the scheduling of
1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19
CFR 207.2(f)).
2 Commissioner Schmidtlein did not participate
in these investigations.
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the final phase of the Commission’s
investigations and of a public hearing to
be held in connection therewith was
given by posting copies of the notice in
the Office of the Secretary, U.S.
International Trade Commission,
Washington, DC, and by publishing the
notice in the Federal Register on
January 17, 2014 (79 FR 3245) and
revised on May 2, 2014 (79 FR 25152).
The hearing was held in Washington,
DC, on March 20, 2014, and all persons
who requested the opportunity were
permitted to appear in person or by
counsel.
The Commission completed and filed
its determinations in these
investigations on August 18, 2014. The
views of the Commission are contained
in USITC Publication 4487 (August
2014), entitled Certain Steel Threaded
Rod From India: Investigation Nos. 701–
TA–498 and 731–TA–1213 (Final).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: August 19, 2014.
Lisa R. Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2014–19936 Filed 8–21–14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020–02–P
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
Notice of Receipt of Complaint;
Solicitation of Comments Relating to
the Public Interest
U.S. International Trade
Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given that
the U.S. International Trade
Commission has received a complaint
entitled Certain Laser Abraded Denim
Garments, DN 3027; the Commission is
soliciting comments on any public
interest issues raised by the complaint
or complainant’s filing under section
210.8(b) of the Commission’s Rules of
Practice and Procedure (19 CFR
210.8(b)).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa
R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission,
U.S. International Trade Commission,
500 E Street SW., Washington, DC
20436, telephone (202) 205–2000. The
public version of the complaint can be
accessed on the Commission’s
Electronic Document Information
System (EDIS) at EDIS,1 and will be
available for inspection during official
business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.)
in the Office of the Secretary, U.S.
International Trade Commission, 500 E
SUMMARY:
1 Electronic Document Information System
(EDIS): https://edis.usitc.gov.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
[OMB Control Number 1010-0048]
Information Collection: Geological and Geophysical Explorations
of the Outer Continental Shelf; Proposed Collection for OMB Review;
Comment Request; MMAA104000
ACTION: 60-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 inviting comments on a
collection of information that we will submit 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 551, Geological and Geophysical (G&G)
Explorations of the Outer Continental Shelf.
DATES: Submit written comments by October 21, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Please send your comments on this ICR 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); or 703-787-1209 (fax).
Please reference ICR 1010-0048 in your comment and include your name
and return address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arlene Bajusz, Office of Policy,
Regulations, and Analysis at (703) 787-1025 to request a copy of the
ICR.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 1010-0048.
Title: 30 CFR 551, Geological and Geophysical (G&G) Explorations of
the Outer Continental Shelf.
Form: BOEM-0327, Requirements for G&G Explorations or Scientific
Research on the OCS.
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 mineral resources on the OCS. The OCS Lands Act
(43 U.S.C. 1340) states that ``any person authorized by the Secretary
may conduct geological and geophysical explorations in the [O]uter
Continental Shelf, which do not interfere with or endanger actual
operations under any lease maintained or granted pursuant to this
subchapter, and which are not unduly harmful to aquatic life in such
area.'' The section further requires that permits to conduct such
activities may only be issued if it is determined that the applicant is
qualified; the activities do not result in pollution or create
hazardous or unsafe conditions; the activities do not unreasonably
interfere with other uses of the area or disturb any site, structure,
or object of historical or archaeological significance. Applicants for
permits are required to submit form BOEM-0327 to provide the
information necessary to evaluate their qualifications, and upon
approval, respondents are issued a permit.
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 the OMB Circular A-25 authorize Federal agencies to recover
the full cost of services that confer special benefits. All G&G permits
are subject to cost recovery, and BOEM regulations specify service fees
for these requests.
Regulations to carry out these responsibilities are contained in 30
CFR 551 and are the subject of this information collection renewal.
BOEM uses the information to ensure there is no environmental
degradation, personal harm or unsafe operations and conditions, damage
to historical or archaeological sites, or interference with other uses;
to analyze and evaluate preliminary or planned drilling activities; to
monitor progress and activities in the OCS; to acquire G&G data and
information collected under a Federal permit offshore; and to determine
eligibility for reimbursement from the government for certain costs.
Information on the G&G characteristics of oil- and gas-bearing
physiographic regions aids the Secretary in obtaining a proper balance
among the potentials for environmental damage, the discovery of oil and
gas, and associated impacts on affected coastal States.
In this renewal, BOEM is updating form BOEM-0327 to clarify the
types of copies being requested, delete incorrect language, make
recommendations for faster processing, and update addresses. To respond
to the number of questions BOEM receives from permittees on the form,
BOEM is also clarifying wording, providing examples/tables to reduce
confusion, and separating requirements by OCS Region to further assist
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permittees. BOEM is not asking for more information, just outlining
current requirements in more detail. We do not expect these
improvements to change the 3-hour burden for the majority of permit
applications, which are associated with G&G exploration in the Gulf of
Mexico OCS Region.
However, for applications in the Alaska OCS Region and Atlantic
OCS, BOEM is adjusting the burden to be significantly higher (300
hours), not because of the form improvements, but because of the
requirements to submit environmental information sufficient for the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review about the effects of
sound on marine mammals and other protected species. To acquire G&G
data, companies need to (1) obtain a BOEM permit, (2) obtain an
Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) from the National Marine
Fisheries Service, and (3) coordinate their activities with the
Department of Defense (DOD) and the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA). Much of this work has already been done for the
Gulf of Mexico OCS, where G&G activity has been ongoing for years.
While prospective permittees must obtain the IHA and coordinate with
DOD and NASA before BOEM issues a permit, the time or burden to fill
out form BOEM-0327 and acquire the information for the form remains the
same. However, in areas outside of the Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, BOEM
is accounting for the total time companies will expend to compile and
submit the necessary information to obtain the required authorizations
to acquire a BOEM permit in these areas as well as coordinate with DOD/
NASA. Therefore, the burden for applicants in the Alaska and Atlantic
OCS areas to describe the environmental effects and proposed
mitigations is estimated much higher.
To complement the changes made in form BOEM-0327, BOEM is also
separating the requirements in the BOEM-issued permits by OCS Region to
further assist permittees. The actual permits are filled in by BOEM and
do not incur a respondent hour burden.
We protect proprietary information according to the Freedom of
Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR
part 2), and under regulations at 30 CFR 551. No items of a sensitive
nature are collected. Responses are mandatory.
Frequency: On occasion, annual, or as specified in permits.
Description of Respondents: Potential respondents comprise Federal
OCS oil, gas, and sulphur permittees or notice filers.
Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: We estimate the
burden for this collection to be about 9,876 hours. The following table
details the individual components and respective hour burden estimates
of this ICR.
Burden Table
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Non-Hour Cost Burden\*\
Reporting and ----------------------------------------------------
Citation 30 CFR 551 recordkeeping Average No. of Annual burden
requirement Hour burden annual responses hours
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CFR 551.1 through 551.6
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551.4(a), (b); 551.5(a), (b), Apply for permits (form ** 300 AK & 13 Applications.... 3,900
(d); 551.6; 551.7. BOEM-0327) to conduct ATL
G&G exploration,
including deep
stratigraphic tests/
revisions when
necessary. Submit
required information.
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3 GOM 74 Applications.... 222
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87 applications x $2,012 = $175,044
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551.4(b); 551.5(c), (d); 551.6... File notices to conduct 1 1 Notice........... 1
scientific research
activities, including
notice to BOEM prior to
beginning and after
concluding activities.
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551.6(b) 551.7(b)(5)............. Notify BOEM if specific 1 1 Notice........... 1
actions should occur;
report archaeological
resources (no instances
reported since 1982).
Consult with other
users.
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 89 responses....... 4,124 hours
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.............. $175,044 non-hour cost burden
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30 CFR 551.7 through 551.9
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551.7; 551.8..................... Submit APD and Burden included under BSEE 0
Supplemental APD to regulations at 30 CFR 250, Subpart
BSEE. D (1014-0018).
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551.7; 551.8(b).................. Submit information on 1 1.................. 1
test drilling
activities under a
permit, including
required information
and plan revisions
(e.g., drilling plan
and environmental
report).
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551.7(c)......................... Enter into agreement for 1 1 Agreement........ 1
group participation in
test drilling,
including publishing
summary statement;
provide BOEM copy of
notice/list of
participants (no
agreements submitted
since 1989).
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551.7(d)......................... Submit bond(s) on deep Burden included under 30 CFR Part 0
stratigraphic test and 556 (1010-0006).
required securities.
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551.8(a)......................... Request reimbursement 1 1 Request.......... 1
for certain costs
associated with BOEM
inspections (no
requests in many years).
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551.8(b), (c).................... Submit modifications to, ** 38 AK & ATL 13 Respondents x 10 4,940
and status/final Reports = 130.
reports on, activities
conducted under a
permit.
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2 GOM 55 Respondents x 3 330
Reports = 165.
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551.9(c)......................... Notify BOEM to 1/2 2 Notices.......... 1
relinquish a permit.
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 300 responses...... 5,274 hours
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30 CFR 551.10 through 551.13
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551.10(c)........................ File appeals............ Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), 0
(c).
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551.11; 551.12................... Notify BOEM and submit 4 40 Submissions..... 160
G&G data and/or
information collected
and/or processed by
permittees, bidders, or
3rd parties, etc.,
including reports, logs
or charts, results,
analyses, descriptions,
information as
required, and
agreements.
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551.13........................... Request reimbursement 2 40 Submissions..... 80
for certain costs
associated with
reproducing data/
information.
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 80 responses....... 240 hours
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30 CFR 551.14
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551.14(a), (b)................... Submit comments on BOEM 1 2 Comments......... 2
intent to disclose data
and/or information to
the public.
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551.14(c)(2)..................... Submit comments on BOEM 1 2 Comments......... 2
intent to disclose data
and/or information to
an independent
contractor/agent.
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551.14(c)(4)..................... Contractor/agent submits 1 2 Commitments...... 2
written commitment not
to sell, trade,
license, or disclose
data and/or information
without BOEM consent.
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551.1-551.14..................... General departure and 1 2 Requests......... 2
alternative compliance
requests not
specifically covered
elsewhere in part 551
regulations.
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 8 responses........ 8 hours
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Extension for Permit Form & Recordkeeping
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551.14(b) (BOEM-0327)............ Request extension of 1 100 Extensions..... 100
permit time period;
enter agreements.
Retain G&G data/ 1 130 Recordkeepers.. 130
information for 10
years and make
available to BOEM upon
request.
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 230 responses...... 230 hours
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Total Burden............... ........................ .............. 707 Responses...... 9,876 Hours
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$175,044 Non-Hour Cost Burden
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* Fees are subject to modification per inflation annually.
** Burden hours for Alaska Region and Atlantic OCS significantly higher because of NEPA and mitigation
requirements. There are currently no such activities ongoing in the Pacific Region.
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Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have
identified one non-hour cost burden for this collection of information.
Under Sec. 551.5(a) there is an application fee of $2,012 when
respondents submit a permit application (refer to the table above).
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: We invite comments concerning this information collection
on:
Whether or not the collection of information is necessary,
including whether or not the information will have practical utility;
The accuracy of our burden estimates;
Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
Ways to minimize the burden on respondents.
If you have costs to generate, maintain, and disclose this
information, you should comment and provide your total capital and
startup costs or annual operation, maintenance, and purchase of service
costs. You should describe the methods you use to estimate major cost
factors, including system and technology acquisition, expected useful
life of capital equipment, discount rate(s), and the period over which
you incur costs. Capital and startup costs include, among other items,
computers and software you purchase to prepare for collecting
information, monitoring, and record storage facilities. You should not
include estimates for equipment or services purchased: (a) Before
October 1, 1995; (b) to comply with requirements not associated with
the information collection; (c) for reasons other than to provide
information or keep records for the Government; or (d) as part of
customary and usual business or private practices.
We will summarize written responses to this notice and address them
in our submission for OMB approval. As a result of your comments, we
will make any necessary adjustments to the burden in our submission to
OMB.
Public 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: August 13, 2014.
Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka,
Chief, Office of Policy, Regulations, and Analysis.
[FR Doc. 2014-19980 Filed 8-21-14; 8:45 am]
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