Information Collection: Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf; Proposed Collection for OMB Review; Comment Request, 78756-78763 [2015-31707]

Download as PDF 78756 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 242 / Thursday, December 17, 2015 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Ocean Energy Management [OMB Control Number 1010–0176] Information Collection: Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf; Proposed Collection for OMB Review; Comment Request ACTION: 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 ‘‘Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf.’’ DATES: Submit written comments by February 16, 2016. ADDRESSES: Please send your comments on this ICR to the BOEM Information Collection Clearance Officer, Kye Mason, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166 (mail); or kye.mason@boem.gov (email); or (703) 787–1209 (fax). Please reference ICR 1010–0176 in your comment and include your name and return address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kye Mason, Office of Policy, Regulations, and Analysis at (703) 787–1025 to request additional information about this ICR or copies of the referenced forms. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 1010–0176. Title: 30 CFR 585, Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf. SUMMARY: Forms: BOEM–0002, BOEM–0003, BOEM–0004, BOEM–0005, BOEM– 0006. Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq. and 43 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to issue leases, easements, or rights-ofway on the OCS for activities that produce or support production, transportation, or transmission of energy from sources other than oil and gas (renewable energy). Specifically, subsection 8(p) of the OCS Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1337(p)), directs the Secretary of the Interior to issue any necessary regulations to carry out the OCS renewable energy program. The Secretary delegated this authority to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The BOEM has issued regulations for OCS renewable energy activities at 30 CFR part 585; this notice concerns the reporting and recordkeeping elements required by these regulations. Respondents operate commercial and noncommercial technology projects that include installation, construction, operation and maintenance, and decommissioning of offshore facilities, as well as possible onshore support facilities. The BOEM must ensure that these activities and operations on the OCS are performed in a safe and pollution-free manner, do not interfere with the rights of other users on the OCS, and balance the protection and development of OCS resources. Therefore, BOEM needs information concerning the proposed activities, facilities, safety equipment, inspections and tests, and natural and manmade hazards near the site, as well as assurance of fiscal responsibility. The BOEM uses forms to collect some information to ensure proper and efficient administration of OCS renewable energy leases and grants and to document the financial responsibility of lessees and grantees. Forms BOEM– 0002, BOEM–0003, BOEM–0004, and BOEM–0006 are used by renewable energy entities on the OCS to assign a lease interest, designate an operator, and to assign or relinquish a lease or grant. Form BOEM–0005 was designed to guarantee the performance of sureties with respect to bonds issued on behalf of OCS renewable energy lessees, grantees, and operators. The BOEM maintains the submitted forms as official lease and grant records pertaining to operating responsibilities, ownership, and financial responsibility. We will protect information considered proprietary under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2) and under regulations at 30 CFR 585.113, addressing disclosure of data and information to be made available to the public and others. No items of a sensitive nature are collected. Responses are mandatory or required to obtain a benefit. Frequency: On occasion or annually. Description of Respondents: Companies interested in renewable energy-related uses on the OCS and holders of leases and grants under 30 CFR part 585. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: We estimate the burden for this information collection to be 25,688 hours. The following table details the individual components and estimated hour burdens. In calculating the burdens, we assumed that respondents perform certain requirements in the normal course of their activities. We consider these to be usual and customary and took that into account in estimating the burden. BURDEN TABLE Non-hour cost burdens Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1 Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 Hour burden Average number of annual responses Annual burden hours 102; 105; 110 .................................. These sections contain general references to submitting comments, requests, applications, plans, notices, reports, and/or supplemental information for BOEM approval—burdens covered under specific requirements 0 102(e) .............................................. State and local governments enter into task force or joint planning or coordination agreement with BOEM. Request general departures not specifically covered elsewhere in part 585. Make oral requests or notifications and submit written follow up within 3 business days not specifically covered elsewhere in part 585. Submit evidence of qualifications to hold a lease or grant; submit required supporting information (electronically if required). asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Subpart A—General Provisions 103; 904; .......................................... 105(c) ............................................... 106; 107; 213(e); 230(f); 302(a); 408(b)(7); 409(c); 1005(d); 1007(c); 1013(b)(7). VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Dec 16, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1 ..................... 2 agreements ....... 2 2 ..................... 6 requests ............ 12 1 ..................... 5 requests ............ 5 2 ..................... 20 submissions .... 40 E:\FR\FM\17DEN1.SGM 17DEN1 78757 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 242 / Thursday, December 17, 2015 / Notices BURDEN TABLE—Continued Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1 Hour burden Average number of annual responses Annual burden hours 106(b)(1) .......................................... Request exception from exclusion or disqualification from participating in transactions covered by Federal non-procurement debarment and suspension system. 1 ..................... 1 exception ........... 1 106(b)(2), 118(c), 225(b); 436; 437; 527(c); 705(c)(2); 1016. Request reconsideration and/or hearing ................................................. 108; 530(b) ...................................... Notify BOEM within 3 business days after learning of any action filed alleging respondent is insolvent or bankrupt. 109 ................................................... Notify BOEM in writing of merger, name change, or change of business form no later than 120 days after earliest of either the effective date or filing date. 111 ................................................... Within 30 days of receiving bill, submit processing fee payments for BOEM document or study preparation to process applications and other requests. Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9). 1 ..................... 0 1 notice ................. 1 Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1). .5 .................... 0 4 submissions ...... 2 4 payments × $4,000 = $16,000 111(b)(2), (3) ................................... 111(b)(3) .......................................... Submit comments on proposed processing fee or request approval to perform or directly pay contractor for all or part of any document, study, or other activity, to reduce BOEM processing costs. Perform, conduct, develop, etc., all or part of any document, study, or other activity; and provide results to BOEM to reduce BOEM processing fee. 111(b)(3) .......................................... Appeal BOEM estimated processing costs, decisions, or orders pursuant to 30 CFR 590. 113(b) .............................................. 115(c) ............................................... Respond to the Freedom of Information Act release schedule .............. Request approval to use later edition of a document incorporated by reference or alternative compliance. The Director may occasionally request information to administer and carry out the offshore renewable energy program via Federal Register Notices. 4 requests ............ 8 19,000 ............ 1 submission ........ 19,000 3 contractor payments × $950,000 = $2,850,000 Pay contractor for all or part of any document, study, or other activity, and provide results to BOEM to reduce BOEM processing costs. 111(b)(7); 118(a); 436(c) ................. 2 ..................... 116 ................................................... 118(c); 225(b) .................................. Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c). 0 4 ..................... 1 ..................... 1 agreement ......... 1 request .............. 4 1 4 ..................... 25 submissions .... 100 Within 15 days of bid rejection, request reconsideration of bid decision or rejection. Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9). Subtotal .................................... 71 responses ........ 0 19,176 $2,866,000 non-hour costs Subpart B—Issuance of OCS Renewable Energy Leases 200; 224; 231; 235; 236; 238 .......... These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585 210; 211(a–c); 212 thru 216 ............ Submit nominations and general comments in response to Federal Register notices on Request for Interest in OCS Leasing, Call for Information and Nominations (Call), Area Identification, and Notices of Sale. Includes industry, State & local governments. 210; 211(a–c); 212 thru 216 ............ Submit comments and required information in response to Federal Register notices on Request for Interest in OCS Leasing, Call for Information and Nominations (Call), Area Identification, and Notices of Sale. Includes industry, State & local governments. Submit bid, payments, and required information in response to Federal Register Final Sale Notice. Within 10 business days, execute 3 copies of lease form and return to BOEM with required payments, including evidence that agent is authorized to act for bidder; if applicable, submit information to support delay in execution—competitive leases. Submit unsolicited request and acquisition fee for a commercial or limited lease. Submit comments in response to Federal Register notice re interest of unsolicited request for a lease. Within 10 business days of receiving lease documents, execute lease; file financial assurance and supporting documentation—noncompetitive leases. 4 ..................... 30 comments ........ 120 5 ..................... 12 bids .................. 60 1 ..................... 2 lease executions 2 5 ..................... 2 requests ............ 10 4 ..................... 4 comments .......... 16 2 ..................... 2 leases ................ 4 Within 45 days of receiving lease copies, submit rent and rent information. Burdens covered by information collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR Chapter XII. 0 211(d); 216; 220 thru 223; 231(c)(2) 224 ................................................... asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 230; 231(a) ...................................... 231(b) .............................................. 231(g) .............................................. 231(g) .............................................. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Dec 16, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Not considered IC as defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(4) 0 E:\FR\FM\17DEN1.SGM 17DEN1 0 78758 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 242 / Thursday, December 17, 2015 / Notices BURDEN TABLE—Continued Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1 Hour burden Average number of annual responses Annual burden hours 235(b); 236(b) .................................. Request additional time to extend preliminary or site assessment term of commercial or limited lease, including revised schedule for SAP, COP, or GAP submission. Request lease be dated and effective 1st day of month in which signed. 1 ..................... 3 requests ............ 3 1 ..................... 1 request .............. 1 237(b) .............................................. 238 ................................................... Submit other renewable energy research activities ................................ Burden covered under SAPs & GAPs § 585.600(a), (c). Subtotal .................................... 56 responses ........ 0 216 Subpart C—ROW Grants and RUE Grants for Renewable Energy Activities 306; 309; 315; 316 .......................... These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585 0 302(a); 305; 306 .............................. Submit copies of a request for a new or modified ROW or RUE and required information, including qualifications to hold a grant, in format specified. 5 ..................... 1 request .............. 5 307; 308(a)(1) .................................. Submit information in response to Federal Register notice of proposed ROW or RUE grant area or comments on notice of grant auction. Submit bid and payments in response to Federal Register notice of auction for a ROW or RUE grant. Submit decision to accept or reject terms and conditions of noncompetitive ROW or RUE grant. 4 ..................... 2 comments .......... 8 5 ..................... 1 bid ..................... 5 2 ..................... 1 submission ........ 2 5 responses .......... 20 308(a)(2), (b); 315; 316 ................... 309 ................................................... Subtotal .................................... Subpart D—Lease and Grant Administration 400; 401; 402; 405; 409; 416, 433 .. These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585 401(b) .............................................. Take measures directed by BOEM in cessation order and submit reports in order to resume activities. 405(d) .............................................. Submit written notice of change of address ........................................... 405(e); Form BOEM–0006 .............. If designated operator (DO) changes, notify BOEM and identify new DO for BOEM approval. Within 90 days after last party executes a transfer agreement, submit copies of a lease or grant assignment application, including originals of each instrument creating or transferring ownership of record title, eligibility and other qualifications; and evidence that agent is authorized to execute assignment, in format specified. Submit request for suspension and required information/payment no later than 90 days prior to lease or grant expiration. Conduct, and if required pay for, site-specific study to evaluate cause of harm or damage; and submit copies of study and results, in format specified. 408 thru 411; Forms BOEM–0002 and BOEM–0003. 415(a)(1); 416; 420(a), (b); 428(b) .. 417(b) .............................................. 100 ................. 1 report ................. Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1) 0 100 0 1 ..................... 1 notice ................. 1 1 (30 minutes per form × 2 forms = 1 hour). 2 requests/submissions. 2 10 ................... 1 request .............. 10 100 ................. 1 study/submission 100 1 study × $950,000 = $950,000 425 thru 428; 652(a); 235(a), (b) .... 435; 658(c)(2); Form BOEM–0004 .. Request lease or grant renewal no later than 180 days before termination date of your limited lease or grant, or no later than 2 years before termination date of operations term of commercial lease. Submit required information. Submit copies of application to relinquish lease or grant, in format specified. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 436; 437 ........................................... Provide information for reconsideration of BOEM decision to contract or cancel lease or grant area. Subtotal .................................... .................................................................................................................. 6 ..................... 1 requests ............ 6 1 ..................... 1 submission ........ 1 Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9). ........................ 8 responses .......... 0 220 $950,000 non-hour costs Subpart E—Payments and Financial Assurance Requirements An * indicates the primary cites for providing bonds or other financial assurance, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to furnish, replace, or provide additional bonds, securities, or financial assurance (including riders, cancellations, replacements). This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585. In the future BOEM may require electronic filings of certain submissions. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Dec 16, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\17DEN1.SGM 17DEN1 0 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 242 / Thursday, December 17, 2015 / Notices 78759 BURDEN TABLE—Continued Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1 500 thru 509; 1011 .......................... 506(c)(4) .......................................... 510; 506(c)(3) .................................. * 515; 516; 525(a) thru (f) ................ * 516(a)(2), (3), (b), (c); 517; 525(a) thru (f). 516(a)(4); 521(c) .............................. 517(c)(1) .......................................... 517(c)(2) .......................................... * 520; 521; 525(a) thru (f); Form BOEM–0005. 525(g) .............................................. * 526 Form BOEM–0005 ................. 526(c) ............................................... * 527; 531 ......................................... 528 ................................................... 528(c)(6); 532(b) .............................. * 529 ................................................. 530 ................................................... 533(a)(2) (ii), (iii) .............................. 536(b) .............................................. Hour burden Average number of annual responses Annual burden hours Submit payor information, payments and payment information, and maintain auditable records according to ONRR regulations or guidance. Burdens covered by information collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR Chapter XII. 0 Submit documentation of the gross annual generation of electricity produced by the generating facility on the lease—use same form as authorized by the EIA. (Burden covered under DOE/EIA OMB Control Number 1905–0129 to gather info and fill out form. BOEM’s burden is for submitting a copy). Submit application and required information for waiver or reduction of rental or other payment. Execute and provide $100,000 minimum lease-specific bond or other approved security; or increase bond level if required. Execute and provide commercial lease supplemental bonds in amounts determined by BOEM. Execute and provide decommissioning bond or other financial assurance; schedule for providing the appropriate amount. Submit comments on proposed adjustment to bond amounts ............... Request bond reduction and submit evidence to justify ......................... Execute and provide $300,000 minimum limited lease or grant-specific bond or increase financial assurance and required information. Surety notice to lessee or ROW/RUE grant holder and BOEM within 5 business days after initiating surety insolvency or bankruptcy proceeding, or Treasury decertifies surety. In lieu of surety bond, pledge other types of securities, including authority for BOEM to sell and use proceeds and submit required information (1 hour for form). Provide annual certified statements describing the nature and market value, including brokerage firm statements/reports. Demonstrate financial worth/ability to carry out present and future financial obligations, annual updates, and related or subsequent actions/records/reports, etc. Provide third-party indemnity; financial information/statements; additional bond info; executed guarantor agreement and supporting information/documentation/agreements. Guarantor/Surety requests BOEM terminate period of liability and notifies lessee or ROW/RUE grant holder, etc. In lieu of surety bond, request authorization to establish decommissioning account, including written authorizations and approvals associated with account. Notify BOEM promptly of lapse in bond or other security/action filed alleging lessee, surety or guarantor et al is insolvent or bankrupt. Provide agreement from surety issuing new bond to assume all or portion of outstanding liabilities. Within 10 business days following BOEM notice, lessee, grant holder, or surety agrees to and demonstrates to BOEM that lease will be brought into compliance. 15 min ............ 2 submissions ...... .5 1 ..................... 1 submission ........ 1 1 ..................... 2 bonds ................ 2 1 ..................... 2 bonds ................ 2 1 ..................... 1 bond .................. 1 1 ..................... 5 ..................... 1 ..................... 1 submission ........ 1 request .............. 1 bond .................. 1 5 1 1 ..................... 1 surety notice ...... 1 2 ..................... 1 pledge ............... 2 1 ..................... 1 statement .......... 1 10 ................... 1 demonstration ... 10 10 ................... 1 submission ........ 10 1 ..................... 1 request .............. 1 2 ..................... 1 request .............. 2 1 ..................... 1 notice ................. 1 3 ..................... 1 submission ........ 3 16 ................... 1 demonstration every 2 years. 8 Subtotal .................................... 21 responses ........ 52.5 Two ** indicate the primary cites for Site Assessment Plans (SAPs), Construction and Operations Plans (COPs), and General Activities Plans (GAPs); and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to submission and approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585 0 Subpart F—Plans and Information Requirements ** 600(a); 601(a), (b); 605 thru 614; 238; 810. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ** 600(b); 601(c), (d)(1); 606(b); 618; 620 thru 629; 632; 633; 810. ** 600(c); 601(a), (b); 640 thru 648; 651; 238; 810. ** 601(d) (2); 622; 628(f); 632; 634; 658(c)(3); 907. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Dec 16, 2015 Within time specified after issuance of a competitive lease or grant, or within time specified after determination of no competitive interest, submit copies of SAP, including required information to assist BOEM to comply with NEPA/CZMA such as hazard info, air quality, SEMS, and all required information, certifications, requests, etc., in format specified. If requesting an operations term for commercial lease, within time specified before the end of site assessment term, submit copies of COP, or FERC license application, including required information to assist BOEM to comply with NEPA/CZMA such as hazard info, air quality, SEMS, and all required information, surveys and/or their results, reports, certifications, project easements, supporting data and information, requests, etc., in format specified. Within time specified after issuance of a competitive lease or grant, or within time specified after determination of no competitive interest, submit copies of GAP, including required information to assist BOEM to comply with NEPA/CZMA such as hazard info, air quality, SEMS, and all required information, surveys and reports, certifications, project easements, requests, etc., in format specified. Submit revised or modified COPs, including project easements, and all required additional information. Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 240 ................. 2 SAPs ................. 480 1,000 .............. 2 COPs ................. 2,000 240 ................. 2 GAP ................... 480 50 ................... 1 revised or modified COP. 50 E:\FR\FM\17DEN1.SGM 17DEN1 78760 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 242 / Thursday, December 17, 2015 / Notices BURDEN TABLE—Continued Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1 Hour burden Average number of annual responses 602 2 ................................................. Until BOEM releases financial assurance, respondents must maintain, and provide to BOEM if requested, all data and information related to compliance with required terms and conditions of SAP, COP, or GAP. Submit revised or modified SAPs and required additional information .. 2 ..................... 9 records/submissions. 18 50 ................... 50 ** 613(a), (d), (e); 617 ...................... Annual burden hours Submit copy of SAP or GAP consistency certification and supporting documentation, including noncompetitive leases. Notify BOEM in writing within 30 days of completion of construction and installation activities under SAP. Submit annual report summarizing findings from site assessment activities. Submit annual, or at other time periods as BOEM determines, SAP compliance certification, effectiveness statement, recommendations, reports, supporting documentation, etc. Notify BOEM in writing before conducting any activities not approved, or provided for, in SAP; provide additional information if requested. 1 ..................... 1 revised or modified SAP. 2 leases ................ 1 ..................... 2 notices ............... 2 30 ................... 4 reports ............... 120 40 ................... 4 certifications ...... 160 10 ................... 1 notice ................. 10 627(c) ............................................... Submit oil spill response plan as required by BSEE 30 CFR part 254 .. Burden covered under BSEE 1014– 0007. 0 631 ................................................... 633(b) .............................................. Request deviation from approved COP schedule .................................. Submit annual, or at other time periods as BOEM determines, COP compliance certification, effectiveness statement, recommendations, reports, supporting documentation, etc. Notify BOEM in writing before conducting any activities not approved or provided for in COP, and provide additional information if requested. Notify BOEM any time commercial operations cease without an approved suspension. Notify BOEM in writing no later than 30 days after commencing activities associated with placement of facilities on lease area. Notify BOEM in writing no later than 30 days after completion of construction and installation activities. Notify BOEM in writing at least 7 days before commencing commercial operations. Submit revised or modified GAPs and required additional information .. 2 ..................... 50 ................... 1 request .............. 9 certifications ...... 2 450 10 ................... 1 notice ................. 10 1 ..................... 1 notice ................. 1 1 ..................... 2 notices ............... 2 1 ..................... 2 notices ............... 2 1 ..................... 1 notices ............... 1 50 ................... 50 612; 647 ........................................... 615(a) .............................................. 615(b) .............................................. 615(c) ............................................... 617(a) .............................................. 634(a) .............................................. 635 ................................................... 636(a) .............................................. 636(b) .............................................. 636(c) ............................................... ** 642(b); 648; 655; 658(c)(3) .......... 2 Before beginning construction of OCS facility described in GAP, complete survey activities identified in GAP and submit initial findings. [This only includes the time involved in submitting the findings; it does not include the survey time as these surveys would be conducted as good business practice.]. Notify BOEM in writing within 30 days of completing installation activities under the GAP. Submit annual report summarizing findings from activities conducted under approved GAP. Submit annual, or at other time periods as BOEM determines, GAP compliance certification, recommendations, reports, etc. Notify BOEM in writing before conducting any activities not approved or provided for in GAP, and provide additional information if requested. Notify BOEM any time approved GAP activities cease without an approved suspension. If after construction, cable or pipeline deviate from approved COP or GAP, notify affected lease operators and ROW/RUE grant holders of deviation and provide BOEM evidence of such notices. Determine appropriate air quality modeling protocol, conduct air quality modeling, and submit 3 copies of air quality modeling report and 3 sets of digital files as supporting information to plans. 30 ................... 1 revised or modified GAP. 2 surveys/reports .. 1 ..................... 2 notices ............... 2 30 ................... 4 reports ............... 120 40 ................... 4 certifications ...... 160 10 ................... 1 notice ................. 10 1 ..................... 1 notice ................. 1 3 ..................... 1 notice/evidence 3 70 ................... 5 reports/information. 350 .................................................................................................................. ........................ 68 responses ........ 4,596 Three *** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to submitting and obtaining approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585. 0 651 ................................................... 653(a) .............................................. 653(b) .............................................. 653(c) ............................................... 655(a) .............................................. 656 ................................................... 658(c)(1) .......................................... 659 ................................................... Subtotal .................................... 60 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Subpart G—Facility Design, Fabrication, and Installation *** 700(a)(1), (b), (c); 701 ................ 705(a)(3); 707; 712 .......................... VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Dec 16, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 200 ................. 1 report ................. 200 160 ................. 1 report ................. 160 100 ................. 1 interim report ..... 100 100 ................. *** 700(a)(2); (b), (c); 702 ................ Submit Facility Design Report, including copies of the cover letter, certification statement, and all required information (1–3 paper or electronic copies as specified). Submit copies of a Fabrication and Installation Report, certification statement and all required information, in format specified. Certified Verification Agent (CVA) conducts independent assessment of the facility design and submits copies of all reports/certifications to lessee or grant holder and BOEM—interim reports if required, in format specified. 1 final report ......... 100 E:\FR\FM\17DEN1.SGM 17DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 242 / Thursday, December 17, 2015 / Notices 78761 BURDEN TABLE—Continued Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1 Hour burden Average number of annual responses Annual burden hours 705(a)(3); 708; 709; 710; 712 ......... CVA conducts independent assessments/inspections on the fabrication and installation activities, informs lessee or grant holder if procedures are changed or design specifications are modified; and submits copies of all reports/certifications to lessee or grant holder and BOEM—interim reports if required, in format specified. 100 ................. 1 interim report ..... 100 *** 703; 705(a)(3); 712; 815 ............. CVA/project engineer monitors major project modifications and repairs and submits copies of all reports/certifications to lessee or grant holder and BOEM—interim reports if required, in format specified. 100 ................. 20 ................... 1 final report ......... 1 interim report ..... 100 20 705(c) ............................................... Request waiver of CVA requirement in writing; lessee must demonstrate standard design and best practices. Submit for approval with SAP, COP, or GAP, initial nominations for a CVA or new replacement CVA nomination, and required information. Lessee or grant holder notify BOEM if modifications identified by CVA/ project engineer are accepted. Make fabrication quality control, installation towing, and other records available to CVA/project engineer for review (retention required by § 585.714). Notify BOEM within 10 business days after commencing commercial operations. Until BOEM releases financial assurance, compile, retain, and make available to BOEM and/or CVA the as-built drawings, design assumptions/analyses, summary of fabrication and installation examination records, inspection results, and records of repairs not covered in inspection report. Record original and relevant material test results of all primary structural materials; retain records during all stages of construction. 15 ................... 40 ................... 1 final report ......... 1 waiver ................ 15 40 16 ................... 2 nominations ....... 32 1 ..................... 1 notice ................. 1 1 ..................... 3 records retention 3 1 ..................... 1 notice ................. 1 100 ................. 1 lessee ................ 100 ........................ 17 responses ........ 972 706 ................................................... 708(b)(2) .......................................... 709(a) (14); 710(a)(2), (e) 2 ............. 713 ................................................... 714 2 ................................................. Subtotal .................................... .................................................................................................................. Subpart H—Environmental and Safety Management, Inspections, and Facility Assessments for Activities Conducted Under SAPs, COPs, and GAPs 801(c), (d) ........................................ 802; 902(e) ...................................... 802(b), (c) ........................................ 802(d) .............................................. 803 ................................................... *** 810; 614; 627; 632(b); 651 ......... 813(b)(1) .......................................... 813(b)(3) .......................................... 815(c) ............................................... 816 ................................................... 822(a)(2)(iii), (b) ............................... asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 823 ................................................... 824(a) 2 ............................................ 824(b) .............................................. 825 ................................................... 830(a), (c); 831 thru 833 ................. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Dec 16, 2015 Notify BOEM when equipment returned to service; provide written confirmation if reported orally. When required, analyze cable, P/L, or facility damage or failures to determine cause and as soon as available submit comprehensive written report. Submit plan of corrective action report on observed detrimental effects on cable, P/L, or facility within 30 days of discovery; take remedial action and submit report of remedial action within 30 days after completion. Maintain records of design, construction, operation, maintenance, repairs, and investigation on or related to lease or ROW/RUE area; make available to BOEM for inspection. Request reimbursement within 90 days for food, quarters, and transportation provided to BOEM reps during inspection. Develop annual self-inspection plan covering all facilities; retain with records, and make available to BOEM upon request. Conduct annual self-inspection and submit report by November 1 ....... Based on API RP 2A–WSD, perform assessment of structures, initiate mitigation actions for structures that do not pass assessment process, retain information, and make available to BOEM upon request. Immediately report incidents to BOEM via oral communications, submit written follow-up report within 15 business days after the incident, and submit any required additional information. Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1 ..................... 2 notices ............... 2 6 ..................... 2 submissions ...... 12 3 ..................... 10 ................... 1 notice ................. 1 report ................. 3 10 .5 .................... 1 payment ............ .5 15 ................... 2 survey/report ..... 30 35 ................... 2 submissions ...... 70 .5 .................... 2 reports ............... 1 1 ..................... 801(e), (f) ......................................... Notify BOEM if endangered or threatened species, or their designated critical habitat, may be in the vicinity of the lease or grant or may be affected by lease or grant activities. Submit information to ensure proposed activities will be conducted in compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA); including agreements and mitigating measures designed to avoid or minimize adverse effects and incidental take of endangered species or critical habitat. Notify BOEM of archaeological resource within 72 hours of discovery .. If requested, conduct further archaeological investigations and submit report/information. If applicable, submit payment for BOEM costs in carrying out National Historic Preservation Act responsibilities. If required, conduct additional surveys to define boundaries and avoidance distances and submit report. Submit safety management system description with the SAP, COP, or GAP. Report within 24 hours when any required equipment taken out of service for more than 12 hours; provide written confirmation if reported orally. 1 .5 .................... 1 written confirmation. 2 notices ............... 1 2 ..................... 1 report ................. 2 2 ..................... 1 plan/report ......... 2 1 ..................... 4 records retention 4 2 ..................... 1 request .............. 2 24 ................... 2 plans .................. 48 36 ................... 60 ................... 2 reports ............... 2 assessments/actions. 72 120 Oral .5 ............ 2 incidents ............ 1 E:\FR\FM\17DEN1.SGM 17DEN1 78762 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 242 / Thursday, December 17, 2015 / Notices BURDEN TABLE—Continued Non-hour cost burdens Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1 Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 Hour burden Average number of annual responses Annual burden hours Written 4 ......... 1 incident .............. 4 0 830(d) .............................................. Report oil spills as required by BSEE 30 CFR 254 ................................ Burden covered under BSEE 1014– 0007 Subtotal .................................... .................................................................................................................. ........................ 32 responses ........ 385.5 Subpart I—Decommissioning Four **** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to submitting and obtaining approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585. **** 902; 905, 906; 907; 908(c); 909 902(d); 908; ..................................... 910 ................................................... 912 ................................................... Submit for approval, in format specified, copies of the SAP, COP, or GAP decommissioning application and site clearance plan at least 2 years before decommissioning activities begin, 90 days after completion of activities, or 90 days after cancellation, relinquishment, or other termination of lease or grant. Include documentation of coordination efforts w/States/CZMA agencies, local or tribal governments, requests that certain facilities remain in place for other activities, be converted to an artificial reef, or be toppled in place. Submit additional information/evidence requested or modify and resubmit application. Notify BOEM at least 60 days before commencing decommissioning activities. Within 60 days after removing a facility, verify to BOEM that site is cleared. Within 60 days after removing a facility, cable, or pipeline, submit a written report. 20 ................... 1 application ......... 20 1 ..................... 1 notice ................. 1 1 ..................... 1 verification ......... 1 8 ..................... 1 report ................. 8 BOEM does not anticipate decommissioning activities for at least 5 years so the requirements have been given a minimal burden. Subtotal .................................... .................................................................................................................. ........................ 4 responses .......... 30 Subpart J—RUEs for Energy- and Marine-Related Activities Using Existing OCS Facilities 1004, 1005, 1006 ............................ 1015 ................................................. Contact owner of existing facility and/or lessee of the area to reach preliminary agreement to use facility and obtain concurring signatures; submit request to BOEM for an alternative use RUE, including all required information/modifications. Submit indication of competitive interest in response to Federal Register notice. Submit description of proposed activities and required information in response to Federal Register notice of competitive offering. Lessee or owner of facility submits decision to accept or reject proposals deemed acceptable by BOEM. Request renewal of Alternate Use RUE ................................................. Provide financial assurance as BOEM determines in approving RUE for an existing facility, including additional security if required. Submit request for assignment of an alternative use RUE for an existing facility, including all required information. Request relinquishment of RUE for an existing facility ........................... Subtotal .................................... .................................................................................................................. ........................ 8 responses .......... 20 Total Burden ...................... .................................................................................................................. ........................ 290 responses ...... 25,688 1007(a), (b), (c) ............................... 1007(c) ............................................. 1007(f) ............................................. 1010(c) ............................................. 1012; 1016(b) .................................. 1013 ................................................. 1 ..................... 1 request .............. 1 4 ..................... 1 submission ........ 4 5 ..................... 1 submission ........ 5 1 ..................... 1 submission ........ 1 6 ..................... 1 ..................... 1 request .............. 1 submission ........ 6 1 1 ..................... 1 request .............. 1 1 ..................... 1 request .............. 1 $3,816,000 Non-Hour Cost Burdens 1 In asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES the future, BOEM may require electronic filing of certain submissions. 2 Retention of these records is usual and customary business practice; the burden is primarily to make them available to BOEM and CVAs. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have identified three non-hour cost burdens for this collection totaling $3,816,000 (refer to the table above). These non-hour cost burdens consist of service fees for BOEM document/study preparation, costs for paying a contractor instead of BOEM, and costs for a site-specific study and report to evaluate the cause of harm to natural resources. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Dec 16, 2015 Jkt 238001 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 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 E:\FR\FM\17DEN1.SGM 17DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 242 / Thursday, December 17, 2015 / Notices 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: December 10, 2015. Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka, Chief, Office of Policy, Regulations, and Analysis. [FR Doc. 2015–31707 Filed 12–16–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR [RR83550000, 167R5065C6, RX.59389832.1009676] [FR Doc. 2015–31717 Filed 12–16–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4332–90–P–P Change in Discount Rate for Water Resources Planning asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Bureau of Reclamation, Interior. Notice of change. [Investigation No. 337–TA–975] ACTION: The Water Resources Planning Act of 1965 and the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 require an annual determination of a discount rate for Federal water resources planning. The discount rate for Federal water resources planning for fiscal year 2016 is 3.125 percent. SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Dec 16, 2015 This discount rate is to be used for the period October 1, 2015, through and including September 30, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Max Millstein, Bureau of Reclamation, Reclamation Law Administration Division, Denver, Colorado 80225; telephone: 303–445–2853. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the interest rate to be used by Federal agencies in the formulation and evaluation of plans for water and related land resources is 3.125 percent for fiscal year 2016. This rate has been computed in accordance with Section 80(a), Public Law 93–251 (88 Stat. 34), and 18 CFR 704.39, which: (1) Specify that the rate will be based upon the average yield during the preceding fiscal year on interest-bearing marketable securities of the United States which, at the time the computation is made, have terms of 15 years or more remaining to maturity (average yield is rounded to nearest oneeighth percent); and (2) provide that the rate will not be raised or lowered more than one-quarter of 1 percent for any year. The U.S. Department of the Treasury calculated the specified average to be 2.6511 percent. This rate, rounded to the nearest one-eighth percent, is 2.625 percent, which is a change of more than the allowable onequarter of 1 percent. Therefore, the fiscal year 2016 rate is 3.125 percent. The rate of 3.125 percent will be used by all Federal agencies in the formulation and evaluation of water and related land resources plans for the purpose of discounting future benefits and computing costs or otherwise converting benefits and costs to a common-time basis. DATES: Dated: October 16, 2015. Roseann Gonzales, Director, Policy and Administration. Bureau of Reclamation AGENCY: Discounting is to be used to convert future monetary values to present values. Jkt 238001 Certain Computer Cables, Chargers, Adapters, Peripheral Devices and Packaging Containing the Same; Institution of Investigation U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 78763 Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on November 12, 2015, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Belkin International, Inc. of Playa Vista, California. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain computer cables, chargers, adapters, peripheral devices and packaging containing the same by reason of infringement of U.S. Trademark Registration No. 2,339,459 (‘‘the ’459 mark’’); U.S. Trademark Registration No. 2,339,460 (‘‘the ’460 mark’’); U.S. Trademark Registration No. 4,168,379 (‘‘the ’379 mark’’); and U.S. Trademark Registration No. 4,538,212 (‘‘the ’212 mark’’). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a general exclusion order and cease and desist orders. ADDRESSES: The complaint, except for any confidential information contained therein, is 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., Room 112, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–2000. Hearing impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) 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 at 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, telephone (202) 205–2560. SUMMARY: Authority: The authority for institution of this investigation is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and in section 210.10 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10 (2015). Scope of Investigation: Having considered the complaint, the U.S. E:\FR\FM\17DEN1.SGM 17DEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

[OMB Control Number 1010-0176]

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

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 ``Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing
Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf.''

DATES: Submit written comments by February 16, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Please send your comments on this ICR to the BOEM
Information Collection Clearance Officer, Kye Mason, Bureau of Ocean
Energy Management, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166 (mail); or
kye.mason@boem.gov (email); or (703) 787-1209 (fax). Please reference
ICR 1010-0176 in your comment and include your name and return address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kye Mason, Office of Policy,
Regulations, and Analysis at (703) 787-1025 to request additional
information about this ICR or copies of the referenced forms.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 1010-0176.
Title: 30 CFR 585, Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing
Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf.
Forms: BOEM-0002, BOEM-0003, BOEM-0004, BOEM-0005, BOEM-0006.
Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act, as amended
(43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq. and 43 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), authorizes the
Secretary of the Interior to issue leases, easements, or rights-of-way
on the OCS for activities that produce or support production,
transportation, or transmission of energy from sources other than oil
and gas (renewable energy). Specifically, subsection 8(p) of the OCS
Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1337(p)), directs the Secretary of the
Interior to issue any necessary regulations to carry out the OCS
renewable energy program. The Secretary delegated this authority to the
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The BOEM has issued
regulations for OCS renewable energy activities at 30 CFR part 585;
this notice concerns the reporting and recordkeeping elements required
by these regulations.
Respondents operate commercial and noncommercial technology
projects that include installation, construction, operation and
maintenance, and decommissioning of offshore facilities, as well as
possible onshore support facilities. The BOEM must ensure that these
activities and operations on the OCS are performed in a safe and
pollution-free manner, do not interfere with the rights of other users
on the OCS, and balance the protection and development of OCS
resources. Therefore, BOEM needs information concerning the proposed
activities, facilities, safety equipment, inspections and tests, and
natural and manmade hazards near the site, as well as assurance of
fiscal responsibility.
The BOEM uses forms to collect some information to ensure proper
and efficient administration of OCS renewable energy leases and grants
and to document the financial responsibility of lessees and grantees.
Forms BOEM-0002, BOEM-0003, BOEM-0004, and BOEM-0006 are used by
renewable energy entities on the OCS to assign a lease interest,
designate an operator, and to assign or relinquish a lease or grant.
Form BOEM-0005 was designed to guarantee the performance of sureties
with respect to bonds issued on behalf of OCS renewable energy lessees,
grantees, and operators. The BOEM maintains the submitted forms as
official lease and grant records pertaining to operating
responsibilities, ownership, and financial responsibility.
We will protect information considered proprietary under the
Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing
regulations (43 CFR part 2) and under regulations at 30 CFR 585.113,
addressing disclosure of data and information to be made available to
the public and others. No items of a sensitive nature are collected.
Responses are mandatory or required to obtain a benefit.
Frequency: On occasion or annually.
Description of Respondents: Companies interested in renewable
energy-related uses on the OCS and holders of leases and grants under
30 CFR part 585.
Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: We estimate the
burden for this information collection to be 25,688 hours. The
following table details the individual components and estimated hour
burdens. In calculating the burdens, we assumed that respondents
perform certain requirements in the normal course of their activities.
We consider these to be usual and customary and took that into account
in estimating the burden.

Burden Table
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Non-hour cost burdens
Reporting and --------------------------------------
Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 recordkeeping Hour burden Average number of Annual burden
requirement \1\ annual responses hours
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Subpart A--General Provisions
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102; 105; 110................. These sections contain general references to submitting 0
comments, requests, applications, plans, notices, reports, and/
or supplemental information for BOEM approval--burdens covered
under specific requirements
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102(e)........................ State and local 1................ 2 agreements......... 2
governments enter
into task force or
joint planning or
coordination
agreement with BOEM.
103; 904;..................... Request general 2................ 6 requests........... 12
departures not
specifically covered
elsewhere in part 585.
105(c)........................ Make oral requests or 1................ 5 requests........... 5
notifications and
submit written follow
up within 3 business
days not specifically
covered elsewhere in
part 585.
106; 107; 213(e); 230(f); Submit evidence of 2................ 20 submissions....... 40
302(a); 408(b)(7); 409(c); qualifications to
1005(d); 1007(c); 1013(b)(7). hold a lease or
grant; submit
required supporting
information
(electronically if
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106(b)(1)..................... Request exception from 1................ 1 exception.......... 1
exclusion or
disqualification from
participating in
transactions covered
by Federal non-
procurement debarment
and suspension system.
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106(b)(2), 118(c), 225(b); Request Requirement not considered IC under 5 0
436; 437; 527(c); 705(c)(2); reconsideration and/ CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
1016. or hearing.
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108; 530(b)................... Notify BOEM within 3 1................ 1 notice............. 1
business days after
learning of any
action filed alleging
respondent is
insolvent or bankrupt.
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109........................... Notify BOEM in writing Requirement not considered IC under 5 0
of merger, name CFR 1320.3(h)(1).
change, or change of
business form no
later than 120 days
after earliest of
either the effective
date or filing date.
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111........................... Within 30 days of .5............... 4 submissions........ 2
receiving bill,
submit processing fee
payments for BOEM
document or study
preparation to
process applications
and other requests.
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4 payments x $4,000 = $16,000
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111(b)(2), (3)................ Submit comments on 2................ 4 requests........... 8
proposed processing
fee or request
approval to perform
or directly pay
contractor for all or
part of any document,
study, or other
activity, to reduce
BOEM processing costs.
111(b)(3)..................... Perform, conduct, 19,000........... 1 submission......... 19,000
develop, etc., all or
part of any document,
study, or other
activity; and provide
results to BOEM to
reduce BOEM
processing fee.
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111(b)(3)..................... Pay contractor for all 3 contractor payments x $950,000 = $2,850,000
or part of any
document, study, or
other activity, and
provide results to
BOEM to reduce BOEM
processing costs.
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111(b)(7); 118(a); 436(c)..... Appeal BOEM estimated Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c). 0
processing costs,
decisions, or orders
pursuant to 30 CFR
590.
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113(b)........................ Respond to the Freedom 4................ 1 agreement.......... 4
of Information Act
release schedule.
115(c)........................ Request approval to 1................ 1 request............ 1
use later edition of
a document
incorporated by
reference or
alternative
compliance.
116........................... The Director may 4................ 25 submissions....... 100
occasionally request
information to
administer and carry
out the offshore
renewable energy
program via Federal
Register Notices.
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118(c); 225(b)................ Within 15 days of bid Requirement not considered IC under 5 0
rejection, request CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
reconsideration of
bid decision or
rejection.
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Subtotal.................. 71 responses......... 19,176
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$2,866,000 non-hour costs
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Subpart B--Issuance of OCS Renewable Energy Leases
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200; 224; 231; 235; 236; 238.. These sections contain references to information submissions, 0
approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the
burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585
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210; 211(a-c); 212 thru 216... Submit nominations and Not considered IC as defined in 5 CFR 0
general comments in 1320.3(h)(4)
response to Federal
Register notices on
Request for Interest
in OCS Leasing, Call
for Information and
Nominations (Call),
Area Identification,
and Notices of Sale.
Includes industry,
State & local
governments.
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210; 211(a-c); 212 thru 216... Submit comments and 4................ 30 comments.......... 120
required information
in response to
Federal Register
notices on Request
for Interest in OCS
Leasing, Call for
Information and
Nominations (Call),
Area Identification,
and Notices of Sale.
Includes industry,
State & local
governments.
211(d); 216; 220 thru 223; Submit bid, payments, 5................ 12 bids.............. 60
231(c)(2). and required
information in
response to Federal
Register Final Sale
Notice.
224........................... Within 10 business 1................ 2 lease executions... 2
days, execute 3
copies of lease form
and return to BOEM
with required
payments, including
evidence that agent
is authorized to act
for bidder; if
applicable, submit
information to
support delay in
execution--competitiv
e leases.
230; 231(a)................... Submit unsolicited 5................ 2 requests........... 10
request and
acquisition fee for a
commercial or limited
lease.
231(b)........................ Submit comments in 4................ 4 comments........... 16
response to Federal
Register notice re
interest of
unsolicited request
for a lease.
231(g)........................ Within 10 business 2................ 2 leases............. 4
days of receiving
lease documents,
execute lease; file
financial assurance
and supporting
documentation--noncom
petitive leases.
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231(g)........................ Within 45 days of Burdens covered by information 0
receiving lease collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR
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235(b); 236(b)................ Request additional 1................ 3 requests........... 3
time to extend
preliminary or site
assessment term of
commercial or limited
lease, including
revised schedule for
SAP, COP, or GAP
submission.
237(b)........................ Request lease be dated 1................ 1 request............ 1
and effective 1st day
of month in which
signed.
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238........................... Submit other renewable Burden covered under SAPs & GAPs Sec. 0
energy research 585.600(a), (c).
activities.
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Subtotal.................. 56 responses......... 216
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Subpart C--ROW Grants and RUE Grants for Renewable Energy Activities
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306; 309; 315; 316............ These sections contain references to information submissions, 0
approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the
burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585
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302(a); 305; 306.............. Submit copies of a 5................ 1 request............ 5
request for a new or
modified ROW or RUE
and required
information,
including
qualifications to
hold a grant, in
format specified.
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307; 308(a)(1)................ Submit information in 4................ 2 comments........... 8
response to Federal
Register notice of
proposed ROW or RUE
grant area or
comments on notice of
grant auction.
308(a)(2), (b); 315; 316...... Submit bid and 5................ 1 bid................ 5
payments in response
to Federal Register
notice of auction for
a ROW or RUE grant.
309........................... Submit decision to 2................ 1 submission......... 2
accept or reject
terms and conditions
of noncompetitive ROW
or RUE grant.
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Subtotal.................. 5 responses.......... 20
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Subpart D--Lease and Grant Administration
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400; 401; 402; 405; 409; 416, These sections contain references to information submissions, 0
433. approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the
burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585
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401(b)........................ Take measures directed 100.............. 1 report............. 100
by BOEM in cessation
order and submit
reports in order to
resume activities.
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405(d)........................ Submit written notice Requirement not considered IC under 5 0
of change of address. CFR 1320.3(h)(1)
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405(e); Form BOEM-0006........ If designated operator 1................ 1 notice............. 1
(DO) changes, notify
BOEM and identify new
DO for BOEM approval.
408 thru 411; Forms BOEM-0002 Within 90 days after 1 (30 minutes per 2 requests/ 2
and BOEM-0003. last party executes a form x 2 forms = submissions.
transfer agreement, 1 hour).
submit copies of a
lease or grant
assignment
application,
including originals
of each instrument
creating or
transferring
ownership of record
title, eligibility
and other
qualifications; and
evidence that agent
is authorized to
execute assignment,
in format specified.
415(a)(1); 416; 420(a), (b); Submit request for 10............... 1 request............ 10
428(b). suspension and
required information/
payment no later than
90 days prior to
lease or grant
expiration.
417(b)........................ Conduct, and if 100.............. 1 study/submission... 100
required pay for,
site-specific study
to evaluate cause of
harm or damage; and
submit copies of
study and results, in
format specified.
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1 study x $950,000 = $950,000
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425 thru 428; 652(a); 235(a), Request lease or grant 6................ 1 requests........... 6
(b). renewal no later than
180 days before
termination date of
your limited lease or
grant, or no later
than 2 years before
termination date of
operations term of
commercial lease.
Submit required
information.
435; 658(c)(2); Form BOEM-0004 Submit copies of 1................ 1 submission......... 1
application to
relinquish lease or
grant, in format
specified.
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436; 437...................... Provide information Requirement not considered IC under 5 0
for reconsideration CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
of BOEM decision to
contract or cancel
lease or grant area.
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Subtotal.................. ...................... ................. 8 responses.......... 220
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$950,000 non-hour costs
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Subpart E--Payments and Financial Assurance Requirements
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An * indicates the primary cites for providing bonds or other financial assurance, and the 0
burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to furnish, replace,
or provide additional bonds, securities, or financial assurance (including riders,
cancellations, replacements). This subpart contains references to other information
submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered
elsewhere in part 585. In the future BOEM may require electronic filings of certain
submissions.
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500 thru 509; 1011............ Submit payor Burdens covered by information 0
information, payments collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR
and payment Chapter XII.
information, and
maintain auditable
records according to
ONRR regulations or
guidance.
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506(c)(4)..................... Submit documentation 15 min........... 2 submissions........ .5
of the gross annual
generation of
electricity produced
by the generating
facility on the
lease--use same form
as authorized by the
EIA. (Burden covered
under DOE/EIA OMB
Control Number 1905-
0129 to gather info
and fill out form.
BOEM's burden is for
submitting a copy).
510; 506(c)(3)................ Submit application and 1................ 1 submission......... 1
required information
for waiver or
reduction of rental
or other payment.
* 515; 516; 525(a) thru (f)... Execute and provide 1................ 2 bonds.............. 2
$100,000 minimum
lease-specific bond
or other approved
security; or increase
bond level if
required.
* 516(a)(2), (3), (b), (c); Execute and provide 1................ 2 bonds.............. 2
517; 525(a) thru (f). commercial lease
supplemental bonds in
amounts determined by
BOEM.
516(a)(4); 521(c)............. Execute and provide 1................ 1 bond............... 1
decommissioning bond
or other financial
assurance; schedule
for providing the
appropriate amount.
517(c)(1)..................... Submit comments on 1................ 1 submission......... 1
proposed adjustment
to bond amounts.
517(c)(2)..................... Request bond reduction 5................ 1 request............ 5
and submit evidence
to justify.
* 520; 521; 525(a) thru (f); Execute and provide 1................ 1 bond............... 1
Form BOEM-0005. $300,000 minimum
limited lease or
grant-specific bond
or increase financial
assurance and
required information.
525(g)........................ Surety notice to 1................ 1 surety notice...... 1
lessee or ROW/RUE
grant holder and BOEM
within 5 business
days after initiating
surety insolvency or
bankruptcy
proceeding, or
Treasury decertifies
surety.
* 526 Form BOEM-0005.......... In lieu of surety 2................ 1 pledge............. 2
bond, pledge other
types of securities,
including authority
for BOEM to sell and
use proceeds and
submit required
information (1 hour
for form).
526(c)........................ Provide annual 1................ 1 statement.......... 1
certified statements
describing the nature
and market value,
including brokerage
firm statements/
reports.
* 527; 531.................... Demonstrate financial 10............... 1 demonstration...... 10
worth/ability to
carry out present and
future financial
obligations, annual
updates, and related
or subsequent actions/
records/reports, etc.
528........................... Provide third-party 10............... 1 submission......... 10
indemnity; financial
information/
statements;
additional bond info;
executed guarantor
agreement and
supporting
information/
documentation/
agreements.
528(c)(6); 532(b)............. Guarantor/Surety 1................ 1 request............ 1
requests BOEM
terminate period of
liability and
notifies lessee or
ROW/RUE grant holder,
etc.
* 529......................... In lieu of surety 2................ 1 request............ 2
bond, request
authorization to
establish
decommissioning
account, including
written
authorizations and
approvals associated
with account.
530........................... Notify BOEM promptly 1................ 1 notice............. 1
of lapse in bond or
other security/action
filed alleging
lessee, surety or
guarantor et al is
insolvent or bankrupt.
533(a)(2) (ii), (iii)......... Provide agreement from 3................ 1 submission......... 3
surety issuing new
bond to assume all or
portion of
outstanding
liabilities.
536(b)........................ Within 10 business 16............... 1 demonstration every 8
days following BOEM 2 years.
notice, lessee, grant
holder, or surety
agrees to and
demonstrates to BOEM
that lease will be
brought into
compliance.
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Subtotal.................. 21 responses......... 52.5
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Subpart F--Plans and Information Requirements
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Two ** indicate the primary cites for Site Assessment Plans (SAPs), Construction and Operations 0
Plans (COPs), and General Activities Plans (GAPs); and the burdens include any previous or
subsequent references throughout part 585 to submission and approval. This subpart contains
references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc.,
the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585
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** 600(a); 601(a), (b); 605 Within time specified 240.............. 2 SAPs............... 480
thru 614; 238; 810. after issuance of a
competitive lease or
grant, or within time
specified after
determination of no
competitive interest,
submit copies of SAP,
including required
information to assist
BOEM to comply with
NEPA/CZMA such as
hazard info, air
quality, SEMS, and
all required
information,
certifications,
requests, etc., in
format specified.
** 600(b); 601(c), (d)(1); If requesting an 1,000............ 2 COPs............... 2,000
606(b); 618; 620 thru 629; operations term for
632; 633; 810. commercial lease,
within time specified
before the end of
site assessment term,
submit copies of COP,
or FERC license
application,
including required
information to assist
BOEM to comply with
NEPA/CZMA such as
hazard info, air
quality, SEMS, and
all required
information, surveys
and/or their results,
reports,
certifications,
project easements,
supporting data and
information,
requests, etc., in
format specified.
** 600(c); 601(a), (b); 640 Within time specified 240.............. 2 GAP................ 480
thru 648; 651; 238; 810. after issuance of a
competitive lease or
grant, or within time
specified after
determination of no
competitive interest,
submit copies of GAP,
including required
information to assist
BOEM to comply with
NEPA/CZMA such as
hazard info, air
quality, SEMS, and
all required
information, surveys
and reports,
certifications,
project easements,
requests, etc., in
format specified.
** 601(d) (2); 622; 628(f); Submit revised or 50............... 1 revised or modified 50
632; 634; 658(c)(3); 907. modified COPs, COP.
including project
easements, and all
required additional
information.

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602 \2\....................... Until BOEM releases 2................ 9 records/submissions 18
financial assurance,
respondents must
maintain, and provide
to BOEM if requested,
all data and
information related
to compliance with
required terms and
conditions of SAP,
COP, or GAP.
** 613(a), (d), (e); 617...... Submit revised or 50............... 1 revised or modified 50
modified SAPs and SAP.
required additional
information.
612; 647...................... Submit copy of SAP or 1................ 2 leases............. 2
GAP consistency
certification and
supporting
documentation,
including
noncompetitive leases.
615(a)........................ Notify BOEM in writing 1................ 2 notices............ 2
within 30 days of
completion of
construction and
installation
activities under SAP.
615(b)........................ Submit annual report 30............... 4 reports............ 120
summarizing findings
from site assessment
activities.
615(c)........................ Submit annual, or at 40............... 4 certifications..... 160
other time periods as
BOEM determines, SAP
compliance
certification,
effectiveness
statement,
recommendations,
reports, supporting
documentation, etc.
617(a)........................ Notify BOEM in writing 10............... 1 notice............. 10
before conducting any
activities not
approved, or provided
for, in SAP; provide
additional
information if
requested.
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627(c)........................ Submit oil spill Burden covered under BSEE 1014-0007. 0
response plan as
required by BSEE 30
CFR part 254.
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631........................... Request deviation from 2................ 1 request............ 2
approved COP schedule.
633(b)........................ Submit annual, or at 50............... 9 certifications..... 450
other time periods as
BOEM determines, COP
compliance
certification,
effectiveness
statement,
recommendations,
reports, supporting
documentation, etc.
634(a)........................ Notify BOEM in writing 10............... 1 notice............. 10
before conducting any
activities not
approved or provided
for in COP, and
provide additional
information if
requested.
635........................... Notify BOEM any time 1................ 1 notice............. 1
commercial operations
cease without an
approved suspension.
636(a)........................ Notify BOEM in writing 1................ 2 notices............ 2
no later than 30 days
after commencing
activities associated
with placement of
facilities on lease
area.
636(b)........................ Notify BOEM in writing 1................ 2 notices............ 2
no later than 30 days
after completion of
construction and
installation
activities.
636(c)........................ Notify BOEM in writing 1................ 1 notices............ 1
at least 7 days
before commencing
commercial operations.
** 642(b); 648; 655; 658(c)(3) Submit revised or 50............... 1 revised or modified 50
modified GAPs and GAP.
required additional
information.
651........................... Before beginning 30............... 2 surveys/reports.... 60
construction of OCS
facility described in
GAP, complete survey
activities identified
in GAP and submit
initial findings.
[This only includes
the time involved in
submitting the
findings; it does not
include the survey
time as these surveys
would be conducted as
good business
practice.].
653(a)........................ Notify BOEM in writing 1................ 2 notices............ 2
within 30 days of
completing
installation
activities under the
GAP.
653(b)........................ Submit annual report 30............... 4 reports............ 120
summarizing findings
from activities
conducted under
approved GAP.
653(c)........................ Submit annual, or at 40............... 4 certifications..... 160
other time periods as
BOEM determines, GAP
compliance
certification,
recommendations,
reports, etc.
655(a)........................ Notify BOEM in writing 10............... 1 notice............. 10
before conducting any
activities not
approved or provided
for in GAP, and
provide additional
information if
requested.
656........................... Notify BOEM any time 1................ 1 notice............. 1
approved GAP
activities cease
without an approved
suspension.
658(c)(1)..................... If after construction, 3................ 1 notice/evidence.... 3
cable or pipeline
deviate from approved
COP or GAP, notify
affected lease
operators and ROW/RUE
grant holders of
deviation and provide
BOEM evidence of such
notices.
659........................... Determine appropriate 70............... 5 reports/information 350
air quality modeling
protocol, conduct air
quality modeling, and
submit 3 copies of
air quality modeling
report and 3 sets of
digital files as
supporting
information to plans.
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Subtotal.................. ...................... ................. 68 responses......... 4,596
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Subpart G--Facility Design, Fabrication, and Installation
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Three *** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens 0
include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to submitting and obtaining
approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals,
requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
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*** 700(a)(1), (b), (c); 701.. Submit Facility Design 200.............. 1 report............. 200
Report, including
copies of the cover
letter, certification
statement, and all
required information
(1-3 paper or
electronic copies as
specified).
*** 700(a)(2); (b), (c); 702.. Submit copies of a 160.............. 1 report............. 160
Fabrication and
Installation Report,
certification
statement and all
required information,
in format specified.
705(a)(3); 707; 712........... Certified Verification 100.............. 1 interim report..... 100
Agent (CVA) conducts
independent
assessment of the
facility design and
submits copies of all
reports/
certifications to
lessee or grant
holder and BOEM--
interim reports if
required, in format
specified.
100.............. 1 final report....... 100

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705(a)(3); 708; 709; 710; 712. CVA conducts 100.............. 1 interim report..... 100
independent
assessments/
inspections on the
fabrication and
installation
activities, informs
lessee or grant
holder if procedures
are changed or design
specifications are
modified; and submits
copies of all reports/
certifications to
lessee or grant
holder and BOEM--
interim reports if
required, in format
specified.
100.............. 1 final report....... 100
*** 703; 705(a)(3); 712; 815.. CVA/project engineer 20............... 1 interim report..... 20
monitors major
project modifications
and repairs and
submits copies of all
reports/
certifications to
lessee or grant
holder and BOEM--
interim reports if
required, in format
specified.
15............... 1 final report....... 15
705(c)........................ Request waiver of CVA 40............... 1 waiver............. 40
requirement in
writing; lessee must
demonstrate standard
design and best
practices.
706........................... Submit for approval 16............... 2 nominations........ 32
with SAP, COP, or
GAP, initial
nominations for a CVA
or new replacement
CVA nomination, and
required information.
708(b)(2)..................... Lessee or grant holder 1................ 1 notice............. 1
notify BOEM if
modifications
identified by CVA/
project engineer are
accepted.
709(a) (14); 710(a)(2), (e) Make fabrication 1................ 3 records retention.. 3
\2\. quality control,
installation towing,
and other records
available to CVA/
project engineer for
review (retention
required by Sec.
585.714).
713........................... Notify BOEM within 10 1................ 1 notice............. 1
business days after
commencing commercial
operations.
714 \2\....................... Until BOEM releases 100.............. 1 lessee............. 100
financial assurance,
compile, retain, and
make available to
BOEM and/or CVA the
as-built drawings,
design assumptions/
analyses, summary of
fabrication and
installation
examination records,
inspection results,
and records of
repairs not covered
in inspection report.
Record original and
relevant material
test results of all
primary structural
materials; retain
records during all
stages of
construction.
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Subtotal.................. ...................... ................. 17 responses......... 972
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Subpart H--Environmental and Safety Management, Inspections, and Facility Assessments for Activities Conducted
Under SAPs, COPs, and GAPs
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801(c), (d)................... Notify BOEM if 1................ 2 notices............ 2
endangered or
threatened species,
or their designated
critical habitat, may
be in the vicinity of
the lease or grant or
may be affected by
lease or grant
activities.
801(e), (f)................... Submit information to 6................ 2 submissions........ 12
ensure proposed
activities will be
conducted in
compliance with the
Endangered Species
Act (ESA) and Marine
Mammal Protection Act
(MMPA); including
agreements and
mitigating measures
designed to avoid or
minimize adverse
effects and
incidental take of
endangered species or
critical habitat.
802; 902(e)................... Notify BOEM of 3................ 1 notice............. 3
archaeological
resource within 72
hours of discovery.
802(b), (c)................... If requested, conduct 10............... 1 report............. 10
further
archaeological
investigations and
submit report/
information.
802(d)........................ If applicable, submit .5............... 1 payment............ .5
payment for BOEM
costs in carrying out
National Historic
Preservation Act
responsibilities.
803........................... If required, conduct 15............... 2 survey/report...... 30
additional surveys to
define boundaries and
avoidance distances
and submit report.
*** 810; 614; 627; 632(b); 651 Submit safety 35............... 2 submissions........ 70
management system
description with the
SAP, COP, or GAP.
813(b)(1)..................... Report within 24 hours .5............... 2 reports............ 1
when any required
equipment taken out
of service for more
than 12 hours;
provide written
confirmation if
reported orally.
1................ 1 written 1
confirmation.
813(b)(3)..................... Notify BOEM when .5............... 2 notices............ 1
equipment returned to
service; provide
written confirmation
if reported orally.
815(c)........................ When required, analyze 2................ 1 report............. 2
cable, P/L, or
facility damage or
failures to determine
cause and as soon as
available submit
comprehensive written
report.
816........................... Submit plan of 2................ 1 plan/report........ 2
corrective action
report on observed
detrimental effects
on cable, P/L, or
facility within 30
days of discovery;
take remedial action
and submit report of
remedial action
within 30 days after
completion.
822(a)(2)(iii), (b)........... Maintain records of 1................ 4 records retention.. 4
design, construction,
operation,
maintenance, repairs,
and investigation on
or related to lease
or ROW/RUE area; make
available to BOEM for
inspection.
823........................... Request reimbursement 2................ 1 request............ 2
within 90 days for
food, quarters, and
transportation
provided to BOEM reps
during inspection.
824(a) \2\.................... Develop annual self- 24............... 2 plans.............. 48
inspection plan
covering all
facilities; retain
with records, and
make available to
BOEM upon request.
824(b)........................ Conduct annual self- 36............... 2 reports............ 72
inspection and submit
report by November 1.
825........................... Based on API RP 2A- 60............... 2 assessments/actions 120
WSD, perform
assessment of
structures, initiate
mitigation actions
for structures that
do not pass
assessment process,
retain information,
and make available to
BOEM upon request.
830(a), (c); 831 thru 833..... Immediately report Oral .5.......... 2 incidents.......... 1
incidents to BOEM via
oral communications,
submit written follow-
up report within 15
business days after
the incident, and
submit any required
additional
information.
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Written 4........ 1 incident........... 4
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830(d)........................ Report oil spills as Burden covered under BSEE 1014-0007 0
required by BSEE 30
CFR 254.
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Subtotal.................. ...................... ................. 32 responses......... 385.5
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Subpart I--Decommissioning
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Four **** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens include any
previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to submitting and obtaining approval. This subpart
contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the
burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
**** 902; 905, 906; 907; Submit for approval, 20............... 1 application........ 20
908(c); 909. in format specified,
copies of the SAP,
COP, or GAP
decommissioning
application and site
clearance plan at
least 2 years before
decommissioning
activities begin, 90
days after completion
of activities, or 90
days after
cancellation,
relinquishment, or
other termination of
lease or grant.
Include documentation
of coordination
efforts w/States/CZMA
agencies, local or
tribal governments,
requests that certain
facilities remain in
place for other
activities, be
converted to an
artificial reef, or
be toppled in place.
Submit additional
information/evidence
requested or modify
and resubmit
application.
902(d); 908;.................. Notify BOEM at least 1................ 1 notice............. 1
60 days before
commencing
decommissioning
activities.
910........................... Within 60 days after 1................ 1 verification....... 1
removing a facility,
verify to BOEM that
site is cleared.
912........................... Within 60 days after 8................ 1 report............. 8
removing a facility,
cable, or pipeline,
submit a written
report.
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BOEM does not anticipate decommissioning activities for at least 5 years so the requirements have been given a
minimal burden.
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Subtotal.................. ...................... ................. 4 responses.......... 30
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Subpart J--RUEs for Energy- and Marine-Related Activities Using Existing OCS Facilities
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1004, 1005, 1006.............. Contact owner of 1................ 1 request............ 1
existing facility and/
or lessee of the area
to reach preliminary
agreement to use
facility and obtain
concurring
signatures; submit
request to BOEM for
an alternative use
RUE, including all
required information/
modifications.
1007(a), (b), (c)............. Submit indication of 4................ 1 submission......... 4
competitive interest
in response to
Federal Register
notice.
1007(c)....................... Submit description of 5................ 1 submission......... 5
proposed activities
and required
information in
response to Federal
Register notice of
competitive offering.
1007(f)....................... Lessee or owner of 1................ 1 submission......... 1
facility submits
decision to accept or
reject proposals
deemed acceptable by
BOEM.
1010(c)....................... Request renewal of 6................ 1 request............ 6
Alternate Use RUE.
1012; 1016(b)................. Provide financial 1................ 1 submission......... 1
assurance as BOEM
determines in
approving RUE for an
existing facility,
including additional
security if required.
1013.......................... Submit request for 1................ 1 request............ 1
assignment of an
alternative use RUE
for an existing
facility, including
all required
information.
1015.......................... Request relinquishment 1................ 1 request............ 1
of RUE for an
existing facility.
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Subtotal.................. ...................... ................. 8 responses.......... 20
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Total Burden.......... ...................... ................. 290 responses........ 25,688
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$3,816,000 Non-Hour Cost Burdens
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\1\ In the future, BOEM may require electronic filing of certain submissions.
\2\ Retention of these records is usual and customary business practice; the burden is primarily to make them
available to BOEM and CVAs.

Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have
identified three non-hour cost burdens for this collection totaling
$3,816,000 (refer to the table above). These non-hour cost burdens
consist of service fees for BOEM document/study preparation, costs for
paying a contractor instead of BOEM, and costs for a site-specific
study and report to evaluate the cause of harm to natural resources.
Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.)
provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Until OMB approves a collection of information, you are not obligated
to respond.
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
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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: December 10, 2015.
Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka,
Chief, Office of Policy, Regulations, and Analysis.
[FR Doc. 2015-31707 Filed 12-16-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-MR-P

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