Information Collection: Leasing of Minerals Other Than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur in the Outer Continental Shelf; Submitted for OMB Review; Comment Request, 53211-53213 [2014-21296]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 173 / Monday, September 8, 2014 / Notices Regulations, and Analysis at arlene.bajusz@boem.gov (email) or (703) Bureau of Ocean Energy Management 787–1025 (phone). You may review the ICR online at https://www.reginfo.gov. [OMB Number 1010–0082; MMAA104000] Follow the instructions to review Department of the Interior collections Information Collection: Leasing of under review by OMB. Minerals Other Than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur in the Outer Continental Shelf; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 1010–0082. Submitted for OMB Review; Comment Title: 30 CFR part 581, Leasing of Request Minerals Other than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur in the Outer Continental Shelf. ACTION: 30-day notice. Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf SUMMARY: To comply with the (OCS) Lands Act (Act), as amended (43 Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 U.S.C. 1337), authorizes the Secretary of (PRA), the Bureau of Ocean Energy the Interior (Secretary) to grant to the Management (BOEM) is notifying the qualified persons, offering the highest public that we have submitted an cash bonuses on a basis of competitive bidding, leases of any mineral other information collection request (ICR) to than oil, gas, and sulphur. This applies the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR to any area of the OCS not then under concerns the paperwork requirements in lease for such mineral upon royalty, rental, and other terms and conditions the regulations under 30 CFR part 581, Leasing of Minerals Other than Oil, Gas, that the Secretary may prescribe at the time of the lease offer. The Secretary is and Sulphur in the Outer Continental to administer the leasing provisions of Shelf. This notice provides the public a the Act and prescribe the rules and second opportunity to comment on the regulations necessary to carry out those paperwork burden of this collection. provisions. DATES: Submit written comments by Regulations at 30 CFR part 581 October 8, 2014. implement these statutory requirements. ADDRESSES: Submit comments on this There has been no leasing activity in the ICR to the Desk Officer for the OCS for minerals other than oil, gas, or Department of the Interior at OMB– sulphur for many years; however, OIRA at (202) 395–5806 (fax) or OIRA_ because these are regulatory submission@omb.eop.gov (email). Please requirements, the potential exists for provide a copy of your comments to the information to be collected. Therefore, BOEM Information Collection Clearance we are renewing OMB approval for this Officer, Arlene Bajusz, Bureau of Ocean information collection. Energy Management, 381 Elden Street, BOEM will use the information HM–3127, Herndon, Virginia 20170 required by 30 CFR part 581 to (mail) or arlene.bajusz@boem.gov determine if statutory requirements are (email). Please reference ICR 1010–0082 met prior to the issuance of a lease. in your comment and include your Specifically, BOEM will use the name and return address. information to: • Evaluate the area and minerals FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: requested by the lessee to assess the Arlene Bajusz, Office of Policy, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 53211 viability of offering leases for sale and ensure the Federal Government receives fair market value for the mineral(s); • Request the State(s) to initiate the establishment of a joint group to assess the proposed action; • Ensure excessive overriding royalty interests are not created that would put economic constraints on all parties involved; • Document that a leasehold or geographical subdivision has been surrendered by the record title holder; and • Determine if activities on the proposed lease area(s) will have a significant impact on the environment. 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 30 CFR Parts 580 and 582. No items of a sensitive nature are collected. Responses are mandatory or required to obtain a benefit. Frequency: On occasion. Description of Respondents: As there are no active respondents, we estimate the potential annual number of respondents to be one. Potential respondents are OCS lease requestors, State governments, and OCS lessees. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: We expect the annual reporting burden for this renewal to be 1,264 hours. The following table details the individual components and respective hour burden estimates of this ICR. 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. BURDEN BREAKDOWN Non-hour cost burden(s) * Citation 30 CFR Part 581 Reporting and/or recordkeeping requirements * Average number of annual reponses Annual burden hours Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c). 0 Hour burden Subpart A—General Appeal decisions ............................................................... 9 ........................................... rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 6 ........................................... Governor of affected States initiates negotiations on jurisdictional controversy, etc., and enters agreement with BOEM. 16 1 request ............... 16 Subtotal ......................... ........................................................................................... ........................ 1 Response ........... 16 60 1 request ............... 60 Subpart B—Leasing Procedures 11(a), (c) .............................. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:14 Sep 05, 2014 Submit request for approval for mineral lease with required information. Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\08SEN1.SGM 08SEN1 53212 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 173 / Monday, September 8, 2014 / Notices BURDEN BREAKDOWN—Continued Non-hour cost burden(s) * Citation 30 CFR Part 581 Reporting and/or recordkeeping requirements * Hour burden Average number of annual reponses Annual burden hours 12; all sections; Previously overlooked. Submit general response to Call for Information and Interest on areas for leasing of minerals (other than oil, gas, sulphur) in accordance with approved lease program, including information from States/local governments, industry, Federal agencies. 12; all sections ..................... Submit specific response to Call for Information and Interest on areas for leasing of minerals (other than oil, gas, sulphur) in accordance with approved lease program, including information from States/local governments, industry, Federal agencies. 120 1 response ............. 120 13; 16 ................................... States or local governments establish task force; submit comments/recommendations on planning, coordination, consultation, and other issues that may contribute to the leasing process. 200 1 comment ............. 200 All sections; 16 ..................... Submit suggestions and relevant information in response to request for comments on the proposed leasing notice, including information from States/local governments. 160 1 submittal ............. 160 18; 20(e), (f); 26(a), (b) ........ Submit bids (oral or sealed) and required information ..... 250 1 response ............. 250 18(b)(3), (c); 20(e), (f) .......... Tie bids—submit oral bids for highest bidder ................... 20 1 response ............. 20 20(a), (b), (c); 41(a) ............. Establish a company file for qualification, submit updated information, submit qualifications for lessee/bidder and required information. 58 1 response ............. 58 21(a); 47(c) .......................... Request for reconsideration of bid rejection/cancellation 21(b), (e); 23; 26(e), (i); 40(b); 41. Execute lease (includes submission of evidence of authorized agent and request for dating of leases); maintain auditable records re 30 CFR Chapter XII, Subchapter A—[burden under ONRR requirements]. 100 1 lease ................... 100 ........................................................................................... ........................ 8 Responses ......... 968 1 application .......... 160 Subtotal ......................... Not considered IC as defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(4). 0 Not considered IC per 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9). 0 Subpart C—Financial Considerations 31(b); 41 ............................... File application and required information for assignment or transfer for approval. 160 $50 for required or non-required filing document fee × 1 = $50. 32(b), (c) .............................. File application for waiver, suspension, or reduction and required documentation. 33; 41(c) ............................... Submit surety or personal bond ....................................... Subtotal ......................... ........................................................................................... 80 1 application .......... 80 Burden covered under 1010–0081. ........................ 0 2 Responses ......... 240 $50 Non-hour cost burden. Subpart E—Termination of Leases File written request for relinquishment ............................. 40 1 Response ........... 40 TOTAL BURDEN .......... rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 46 ......................................... ........................................................................................... ........................ 12 Responses ....... 1,264 $50 Non-hour cost burden. * In the future, BOEM may require electronic filing of certain submissions. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping ‘‘Non-Hour Cost’’ VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:14 Sep 05, 2014 Jkt 232001 Burden: We have identified one nonhour cost burden for this collection, a PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 $50 filing fee for required or non- E:\FR\FM\08SEN1.SGM 08SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 173 / Monday, September 8, 2014 / Notices required documents under 30 CFR 581.41. 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. To comply with the public consultation process, on April 17, 2014, BOEM published a Federal Register notice (79 FR 21806) announcing that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. This notice provided the required 60-day comment period. We received no comments. 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 14, 2014. Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka, Chief, Office of Policy, Regulations, and Analysis. [FR Doc. 2014–21296 Filed 9–5–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P unless, after considering the effect of such exclusion upon the public health and welfare, competitive conditions in the United States economy, the production of like or directly competitive articles in the United States, and United States consumers, it finds that such articles should not be excluded from entry. INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [Investigation No. 337–TA–884] Certain Consumer Electronics With Display and Processing Capabilities; Notice of Request for Statements on the Public Interest U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the presiding administrative law judge SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:14 Sep 05, 2014 Jkt 232001 has issued a Final Initial Determination and Recommended Determination on Remedy and Bonding in the abovecaptioned investigation. The Commission is soliciting comments on public interest issues raised by the recommended relief, specifically a limited exclusion order against certain consumer electronics with display and processing capabilities imported by respondents Toshiba Corporation of Tokyo, Japan and Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. of Irvine, California and a cease and desist order against Toshiba. This notice is soliciting public interest comments from the public only. Parties are to file public interest submissions pursuant to 19 CFR 210.50(a)(4). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Megan M. Valentine, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708–2301. The public version of the complaint can be accessed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov, and will be available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https:// www.usitc.gov). The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Hearingimpaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) 205–1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 provides that if the Commission finds a violation it shall exclude the articles concerned from the United States: 19 U.S.C. 1337(d)(1). A similar provision applies to cease and desist orders. 19 U.S.C. 1337(f)(1). The Commission is interested in further development of the record on the public interest in these investigations. Accordingly, members of the public are invited to file submissions of no more than five (5) PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53213 pages, inclusive of attachments, concerning the public interest in light of the administrative law judge’s Recommended Determination on Remedy and Bonding issued in this investigation on August 29, 2014. Comments should address whether issuance of a limited exclusion order and cease and desist order in this investigation would affect the public health and welfare in the United States, competitive conditions in the United States economy, the production of like or directly competitive articles in the United States, or United States consumers. In particular, the Commission is interested in comments that: (i) Explain how the articles potentially subject to the recommended orders are used in the United States; (ii) identify any public health, safety, or welfare concerns in the United States relating to the recommended orders; (iii) identify like or directly competitive articles that complainant, its licensees, or third parties make in the United States which could replace the subject articles if they were to be excluded; (iv) indicate whether complainant, complainant’s licensees, and/or third party suppliers have the capacity to replace the volume of articles potentially subject to the recommended exclusion order and/or a cease and desist order within a commercially reasonable time; and (v) explain how the limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders would impact consumers in the United States. Written submissions must be filed no later than by close of business on September 30, 2014. Persons filing written submissions must file the original document electronically on or before the deadlines stated above and submit 8 true paper copies to the Office of the Secretary by noon the next day pursuant to section 210.4(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.4(f)). Submissions should refer to the investigation number (‘‘Inv. No. 337–TA–881’’) in a prominent place on the cover page and/or the first page. (See Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures, https://www.usitc.gov/ secretary/fed_reg_notices/rules/ handbook_on_electronic_filing.pdf). Persons with questions regarding filing should contact the Secretary (202–205– 2000). Any person desiring to submit a document to the Commission in confidence must request confidential treatment. All such requests should be directed to the Secretary to the Commission and must include a full E:\FR\FM\08SEN1.SGM 08SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

[OMB Number 1010-0082; MMAA104000]

Information Collection: Leasing of Minerals Other Than Oil, Gas,
and Sulphur in the Outer Continental Shelf; Submitted for OMB Review;
Comment Request

ACTION: 30-day notice.

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SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is notifying the public that
we have submitted an information collection request (ICR) to the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR
concerns the paperwork requirements in the regulations under 30 CFR
part 581, Leasing of Minerals Other than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur in the
Outer Continental Shelf. This notice provides the public a second
opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of this collection.

DATES: Submit written comments by October 8, 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
OIRAsubmission@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 1010-0082 in your comment and include your name
and return address.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 1010-0082.
Title: 30 CFR part 581, Leasing of Minerals Other than Oil, Gas,
and Sulphur in the Outer Continental Shelf.
Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act (Act), as
amended (43 U.S.C. 1337), authorizes the Secretary of the Interior
(Secretary) to grant to the qualified persons, offering the highest
cash bonuses on a basis of competitive bidding, leases of any mineral
other than oil, gas, and sulphur. This applies to any area of the OCS
not then under lease for such mineral upon royalty, rental, and other
terms and conditions that the Secretary may prescribe at the time of
the lease offer. The Secretary is to administer the leasing provisions
of the Act and prescribe the rules and regulations necessary to carry
out those provisions.
Regulations at 30 CFR part 581 implement these statutory
requirements. There has been no leasing activity in the OCS for
minerals other than oil, gas, or sulphur for many years; however,
because these are regulatory requirements, the potential exists for
information to be collected. Therefore, we are renewing OMB approval
for this information collection.
BOEM will use the information required by 30 CFR part 581 to
determine if statutory requirements are met prior to the issuance of a
lease. Specifically, BOEM will use the information to:
Evaluate the area and minerals requested by the lessee to
assess the viability of offering leases for sale and ensure the Federal
Government receives fair market value for the mineral(s);
Request the State(s) to initiate the establishment of a
joint group to assess the proposed action;
Ensure excessive overriding royalty interests are not
created that would put economic constraints on all parties involved;
Document that a leasehold or geographical subdivision has
been surrendered by the record title holder; and
Determine if activities on the proposed lease area(s) will
have a significant impact on the environment.
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 30 CFR Parts 580 and 582. No items of a sensitive nature
are collected. Responses are mandatory or required to obtain a benefit.
Frequency: On occasion.
Description of Respondents: As there are no active respondents, we
estimate the potential annual number of respondents to be one.
Potential respondents are OCS lease requestors, State governments, and
OCS lessees.
Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: We expect the
annual reporting burden for this renewal to be 1,264 hours. The
following table details the individual components and respective hour
burden estimates of this ICR. 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.

Burden Breakdown
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Non-hour cost burden(s) *
Reporting and/or ----------------------------------------------------
Citation 30 CFR Part 581 recordkeeping Average number of Annual burden
requirements * Hour burden annual reponses hours
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Subpart A--General
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6................................ Appeal decisions........ Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), 0
(c).
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9................................ Governor of affected 16 1 request.......... 16
States initiates
negotiations on
jurisdictional
controversy, etc., and
enters agreement with
BOEM.
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 1 Response......... 16
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Subpart B--Leasing Procedures
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11(a), (c)....................... Submit request for 60 1 request.......... 60
approval for mineral
lease with required
information.
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12; all sections; Previously Submit general response Not considered IC as defined in 5 0
overlooked. to Call for Information CFR 1320.3(h)(4).
and Interest on areas
for leasing of minerals
(other than oil, gas,
sulphur) in accordance
with approved lease
program, including
information from States/
local governments,
industry, Federal
agencies.
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12; all sections................. Submit specific response 120 1 response......... 120
to Call for Information
and Interest on areas
for leasing of minerals
(other than oil, gas,
sulphur) in accordance
with approved lease
program, including
information from States/
local governments,
industry, Federal
agencies.
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13; 16........................... States or local 200 1 comment.......... 200
governments establish
task force; submit
comments/
recommendations on
planning, coordination,
consultation, and other
issues that may
contribute to the
leasing process.
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All sections; 16................. Submit suggestions and 160 1 submittal........ 160
relevant information in
response to request for
comments on the
proposed leasing
notice, including
information from States/
local governments.
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18; 20(e), (f); 26(a), (b)....... Submit bids (oral or 250 1 response......... 250
sealed) and required
information.
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18(b)(3), (c); 20(e), (f)........ Tie bids--submit oral 20 1 response......... 20
bids for highest bidder.
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20(a), (b), (c); 41(a)........... Establish a company file 58 1 response......... 58
for qualification,
submit updated
information, submit
qualifications for
lessee/bidder and
required information.
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21(a); 47(c)..................... Request for Not considered IC per 5 CFR 0
reconsideration of bid 1320.3(h)(9).
rejection/cancellation.
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21(b), (e); 23; 26(e), (i); Execute lease (includes 100 1 lease............ 100
40(b); 41. submission of evidence
of authorized agent and
request for dating of
leases); maintain
auditable records re 30
CFR Chapter XII,
Subchapter A--[burden
under ONRR
requirements].
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 8 Responses........ 968
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Subpart C--Financial Considerations
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31(b); 41........................ File application and 160 1 application...... 160
required information
for assignment or
transfer for approval.
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$50 for required or non-required filing document
fee x 1 = $50.
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32(b), (c)....................... File application for 80 1 application...... 80
waiver, suspension, or
reduction and required
documentation.
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33; 41(c)........................ Submit surety or Burden covered under 1010-0081. 0
personal bond.
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 2 Responses........ 240
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$50 Non-hour cost burden.
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Subpart E--Termination of Leases
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46............................... File written request for 40 1 Response......... 40
relinquishment.
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TOTAL BURDEN................. ........................ .............. 12 Responses....... 1,264
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$50 Non-hour cost burden.
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* In the future, BOEM may require electronic filing of certain submissions.

Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping ``Non-Hour Cost'' Burden: We
have identified one non-hour cost burden for this collection, a $50
filing fee for required or non-

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required documents under 30 CFR 581.41.
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.
To comply with the public consultation process, on April 17, 2014,
BOEM published a Federal Register notice (79 FR 21806) announcing that
we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. This notice provided the
required 60-day comment period. We received no comments.
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 14, 2014.
Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka,
Chief, Office of Policy, Regulations, and Analysis.
[FR Doc. 2014-21296 Filed 9-5-14; 8:45 am]
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