Information Collection: Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf; Submitted for OMB Review; Comment Request, 24869-24880 [2016-09709]

Download as PDF 24869 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 81 / Wednesday, April 27, 2016 / Notices percent funding of the delegated functions for a 3-year period beginning October 1, 2016, with the opportunity to extend for an additional 3-year period. The States have a current audit delegation agreement with ONRR, as shown in the table below: Agreement No. State Alaska ...................................................................................................................................................... D12AC70003 California .................................................................................................................................................. D12AC70004 Colorado .................................................................................................................................................. D12AC70005 North Dakota ............................................................................................................................................ D12AC70007 Texas ....................................................................................................................................................... D12AC70009 Utah ......................................................................................................................................................... D12AC70010 Wyoming .................................................................................................................................................. D12AC70012 Therefore, ONRR has determined that we will not hold a formal hearing for comments under 30 CFR 1227.105. Dated: April 22, 2016. Gregory J. Gould, Director, Office of Natural Resources Revenue. [FR Doc. 2016–09852 Filed 4–26–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4335–30–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Ocean Energy Management [OMB Control Number 1010–0176; MMAA104000] Information Collection: Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf; Submitted for OMB Review; Comment Request ACTION: 30-Day notice. To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is notifying the public that we have submitted an information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This ICR concerns the paperwork requirements in the regulations under ‘‘Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf.’’ This notice provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of this collection. DATES: Submit written comments by May 27, 2016. ADDRESSES: Submit comments on this ICR to the Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior at OMB– asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Apr 26, 2016 Jkt 238001 OIRA at (202) 395–5806 (fax) or OIRA_ submission@omb.eop.gov. Please provide a copy of your comments to BOEM at OPRA Mail Stop: VA–DIR, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166. Please reference ICR 1010–0176 in your comment and include your name and return address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of Policy, Regulations, and Analysis at or (202) 208–6352. You may review the ICR online at https:// www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to review Department of the Interior collections under review by OMB. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 1010–0176. 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-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 BOEM. 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. 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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. 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. 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 E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 27APN1 24870 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 81 / Wednesday, April 27, 2016 / Notices 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: The estimated annual hour burden for this collection is 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 Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1 Hour burden Average number of annual responses Annual burden hours 102; 105; 110 ................ These sections contain general references to responsibilities, 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. 1 .............................. 2 agreements ............ 2 103; 904 ........................ Request general departures not specifically covered elsewhere in part 585.. 2 .............................. 6 requests ................. 12 105(c) ............................ Make oral requests or notifications and submit written follow up within 3 business days not specifically covered elsewhere in part 585. 1 .............................. 5 requests ................. 5 106; 107; 213(e); 230(f); 302(a); 408(b)(7); 409(c); 1005(d); 1007(c); 1013(b)(7). Submit evidence of qualifications to hold a lease or grant; submit required supporting information (electronically if required). 2 .............................. 20 submissions ......... 40 106(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 .................... Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9). 0 108; 530(b) .................... Notify BOEM within 3 business days after learning of any action filed alleging respondent is insolvent or bankrupt. 1 .............................. 1 109 ................................ 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. Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1). 0 111 ................................ Within 30 days of receiving bill, submit processing fee payments for BOEM document or study preparation to process applications and other requests. .5 ............................. 2 Subpart A—General Provisions 1 notice ...................... 4 submissions ........... 4 payments × $4,000 = $16,000 asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 111(b)(2), (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. 2 .............................. 4 requests ................. 8 111(b)(3) ....................... Perform, conduct, develop, etc., all or part of any document, study, or other activity; and provide results to BOEM to reduce BOEM processing fee. 19,000 ..................... 1 submission ............. 19,000 111(b)(3) ....................... Pay contractor for all or part of any document, study, or other activity, and provide results to BOEM to reduce BOEM processing costs. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Apr 26, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3 contractor payments × $950,000 = $2,850,000 E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 27APN1 24871 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 81 / Wednesday, April 27, 2016 / Notices BURDEN TABLE—Continued Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1 111(b)(7); 118(a); 436(c) Appeal BOEM estimated processing costs, decisions, or orders pursuant to 30 CFR 590. Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c). 0 113(b) ............................ Respond to the Freedom of Information Act release schedule. 4 .............................. 1 agreement .............. 4 115(c) ............................ Request approval to use later edition of a document incorporated by reference or alternative compliance. 1 .............................. 1 request ................... 1 116 ................................ The Director may occasionally request information to administer and carry out the offshore renewable energy program via Federal Register Notices. 4 .............................. 25 submissions ......... 100 118(c); 225(b) ............... 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 .................. ..................................................................................... ................................. Hour burden Average number of annual responses 71 responses ............. Annual burden hours 0 19,176 $2,866,000 non-hour costs Subpart B—Issuance of OCS Renewable Energy Leases These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585. 0 210; 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. Not considered IC as defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(4). 0 210; 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. 4 .............................. 30 comments ............. 120 211(d); 216; 220 thru 223; 231(c)(2). Submit bid, payments, and required information in response to Federal Register Final Sale Notice. 5 .............................. 12 bids ....................... 60 224 ................................ 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. 1 .............................. 2 lease executions .... 2 230; 231(a) .................... Submit unsolicited request and acquisition fee for a commercial or limited lease. 5 .............................. 2 requests ................. 10 231(b) ............................ Submit comments in response to Federal Register 4 .............................. notice re interest of unsolicited request for a lease. 4 comments ............... 16 231(g) ............................ Within 10 business days of receiving lease docu- 2 .............................. ments, execute lease; file financial assurance and supporting documentation—noncompetitive leases. 2 leases ..................... 4 231(g) ............................ asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 200; 224; 231; 235; 236; 238. Within 45 days of receiving lease copies, submit rent and rent information. Burdens covered by information collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR Chapter XII. 0 235(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. 1 .............................. 3 requests ................. 3 237(b) ............................ Request lease be dated and effective 1st day of month in which signed. 1 .............................. 1 request ................... 1 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Apr 26, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 27APN1 24872 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 81 / Wednesday, April 27, 2016 / Notices BURDEN TABLE—Continued Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1 238 ................................ Submit other renewable energy research activities ... Burden covered under SAPs & GAPs § 585.600(a), (c). Subtotal .................. ..................................................................................... ................................. Hour burden Average number of annual responses 56 responses ............. Annual burden hours 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. 4 .............................. 2 comments ............... 8 308(a)(2), (b); 315; 316 Submit bid and payments in response to Federal Register notice of auction for a ROW or RUE grant. 5 .............................. 1 bid .......................... 5 309 ................................ Submit decision to accept or reject terms and conditions of noncompetitive ROW or RUE grant. 2 .............................. 1 submission ............. 2 Subtotal .................. ..................................................................................... ................................. 5 responses ............... 20 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. 100 .......................... 405(d) ............................ Submit written notice of change of address .............. Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1). 0 405(e); Form BOEM– 0006. If designated operator (DO) changes, notify BOEM and identify new DO for BOEM approval. 1 .............................. 1 notice ...................... 1 408 thru 411; Forms BOEM–0002 and BOEM–0003. 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. 1 (30 minutes per form × 2 forms = 1 hour). 2 requests/submissions. 2 415(a)(1); 416; 420(a), (b); 428(b). Submit request for suspension and required information/payment no later than 90 days prior to lease or grant expiration. 10 ............................ 1 request ................... 10 417(b) ............................ 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. 100 .......................... 1 study/submission .... 100 1 report ...................... 0 100 asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 1 study × $950,000 = $950,000 425 thru 428; 652(a); 235(a), (b). 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. 6 .............................. 1 requests ................. 6 435; 658(c)(2); Form BOEM–0004. Submit copies of application to relinquish lease or grant, in format specified. 1 .............................. 1 submission ............. 1 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Apr 26, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 27APN1 24873 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 81 / Wednesday, April 27, 2016 / Notices BURDEN TABLE—Continued Non-hour cost burdens Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1 436; 437 ........................ Provide information for reconsideration of BOEM decision to contract or cancel lease or grant area. Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9). Subtotal .................. ..................................................................................... ................................. Hour burden Average number of annual responses Annual burden hours 8 responses ............... 0 220 $950,000 non-hour costs Subpart E—Payments and Financial Assurance Requirements 0 500 thru 509; 1011 ....... 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. 0 506(c)(4) ........................ 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. 0 510; 506(c)(3) ............... Submit application and required information for waiver or reduction of rental or other payment. 1 .............................. 1 submission ............. 1 * 515; 516; 525(a) thru (f). Execute and provide $100,000 minimum lease-specific bond or other approved security; or increase bond level if required. 1 .............................. 2 bonds ..................... 2 * 516(a)(2), (3), (b), (c); 517; 525(a) thru (f). Execute and provide commercial lease supplemental bonds in amounts determined by BOEM. 1 .............................. 2 bonds ..................... 2 516(a)(4); 521(c) ........... Execute and provide decommissioning bond or other financial assurance; schedule for providing the appropriate amount. 1 .............................. 1 bond ....................... 1 517(c)(1) ........................ Submit comments on proposed adjustment to bond amounts. 1 .............................. 1 submission ............. 1 517(c)(2) ........................ Request bond reduction and submit evidence to justify. 5 .............................. 1 request ................... 5 * 520; 521; 525(a) thru Execute and provide $300,000 minimum limited (f); Form BOEM–0005. lease or grant-specific bond or increase financial assurance and required information. 1 .............................. 1 bond ....................... 1 525(g) ............................ 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. 1 .............................. 1 surety notice ........... 1 * 526 Form BOEM–0005 asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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. 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). 2 .............................. 1 pledge .................... 2 526(c) ............................ Provide annual certified statements describing the nature and market value, including brokerage firm statements/reports. 1 .............................. 1 statement ............... 1 * 527; 531 ...................... Demonstrate financial worth/ability to carry out present and future financial obligations, annual updates, and related or subsequent actions/ records/reports, etc. 10 ............................ 1 demonstration ........ 10 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Apr 26, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 27APN1 24874 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 81 / Wednesday, April 27, 2016 / 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 528 ................................ Provide third-party indemnity; financial information/ statements; additional bond info; executed guarantor agreement and supporting information/documentation/agreements. 10 ............................ 1 submission ............. 10 528(c)(6); 532(b) ........... Guarantor/Surety requests BOEM terminate period of liability and notifies lessee or ROW/RUE grant holder, etc. 1 .............................. 1 request ................... 1 * 529 .............................. In lieu of surety bond, request authorization to establish decommissioning account, including written authorizations and approvals associated with account. 2 .............................. 1 request ................... 2 530 ................................ Notify BOEM promptly of lapse in bond or other security/action filed alleging lessee, surety or guarantor et al is insolvent or bankrupt. 1 .............................. 1 notice ...................... 1 533(a)(2)(ii), (iii) ............. Provide agreement from surety issuing new bond to assume all or portion of outstanding liabilities. 3 .............................. 1 submission ............. 3 536(b) ............................ 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. 16 ............................ 1 demonstration every 2 years. 8 Subtotal .................. ..................................................................................... ................................. 21 responses ............. 52 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 Annual burden hours Subpart F—Plans and Information Requirements 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. 240 .......................... 2 SAPs ...................... 480 ** 600(b); 601(c), (d)(1); 606(b); 618; 620 thru 629; 632; 633; 810. 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. 1,000 ....................... 2 COPs ...................... 2,000 ** 600(c); 601(a), (b); 640 thru 648; 651; 238; 810. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ** 600(a); 601(a), (b); 605 thru 614; 238; 810. 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. 240 .......................... 2 GAP ........................ 480 ** 601(d)(2); 622; 628(f); 632; 634; 658(c)(3); 907. Submit revised or modified COPs, including project easements, and all required additional information. 50 ............................ 1 revised or modified COP. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Apr 26, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 27APN1 50 24875 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 81 / Wednesday, April 27, 2016 / Notices BURDEN TABLE—Continued Non-hour cost burdens 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. 2 .............................. 9 records/submissions 18 ** 613(a), (d), (e); 617 ... Submit revised or modified SAPs and required additional information. 50 ............................ 1 revised or modified SAP. 50 612; 647 ........................ Submit copy of SAP or GAP consistency certification and supporting documentation, including noncompetitive leases. 1 .............................. 2 leases ..................... 2 615(a) ............................ Notify BOEM in writing within 30 days of completion of construction and installation activities under SAP. 1 .............................. 2 notices .................... 2 615(b) ............................ Submit annual report summarizing findings from site assessment activities. 30 ............................ 4 reports .................... 120 615(c) ............................ Submit annual, or at other time periods as BOEM determines, SAP compliance certification, effectiveness statement, recommendations, reports, supporting documentation, etc. 40 ............................ 4 certifications ........... 160 617(a) ............................ Notify BOEM in writing before conducting any activities not approved, or provided for, in SAP; provide additional information if requested. 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 ................................ Request deviation from approved COP schedule ..... 2 .............................. 1 request ................... 2 633(b) ............................ Submit annual, or at other time periods as BOEM determines, COP compliance certification, effectiveness statement, recommendations, reports, supporting documentation, etc. 50 ............................ 9 certifications ........... 450 634(a) ............................ Notify BOEM in writing before conducting any activities not approved or provided for in COP, and provide additional information if requested. 10 ............................ 1 notice ...................... 10 635 ................................ Notify BOEM any time commercial operations cease without an approved suspension. 1 .............................. 1 notice ...................... 1 636(a) ............................ Notify BOEM in writing no later than 30 days after commencing activities associated with placement of facilities on lease area. 1 .............................. 2 notices .................... 2 636(b) ............................ Notify BOEM in writing no later than 30 days after completion of construction and installation activities. 1 .............................. 2 notices .................... 2 636(c) ............................ asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 Notify BOEM in writing at least 7 days before commencing commercial operations. 1 .............................. 1 notices .................... 1 ** 642(b); 648; 655; 658(c)(3). Submit revised or modified GAPs and required additional information. 50 ............................ 1 revised or modified GAP. 50 651 ................................ 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.]. 30 ............................ 2 surveys/reports ....... 60 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Apr 26, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 27APN1 Annual burden hours 24876 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 81 / Wednesday, April 27, 2016 / 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 653(a) ............................ Notify BOEM in writing within 30 days of completing installation activities under the GAP. 1 .............................. 2 notices .................... 2 653(b) ............................ Submit annual report summarizing findings from activities conducted under approved GAP. 30 ............................ 4 reports .................... 120 653(c) ............................ Submit annual, or at other time periods as BOEM determines, GAP compliance certification, recommendations, reports, etc. 40 ............................ 4 certifications ........... 160 655(a) ............................ Notify BOEM in writing before conducting any activities not approved or provided for in GAP, and provide additional information if requested. 10 ............................ 1 notice ...................... 10 656 ................................ Notify BOEM any time approved GAP activities cease without an approved suspension. 1 .............................. 1 notice ...................... 1 658(c)(1) ........................ 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. 3 .............................. 1 notice/evidence ...... 3 659 ................................ 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. 70 ............................ 5 reports/information Subtotal .................. ..................................................................................... ................................. 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 Annual burden hours 350 Subpart G—Facility Design, Fabrication, and Installation *** 700(a)(1), (b), (c); 701. Submit Facility Design Report, including copies of the cover letter, certification statement, and all required information (1–3 paper or electronic copies as specified). 200 .......................... 1 report ...................... 200 *** 700(a)(2), (b), (c); 702. Submit copies of a Fabrication and Installation Report, certification statement and all required information, in format specified. 160 .......................... 1 report ...................... 160 705(a)(3); 707; 712 ....... 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. 100 .......................... 1 interim report .......... 100 100 .......................... 1 final report .............. 100 100 .......................... 1 interim report .......... 100 100 .......................... 1 final report .............. 100 20 ............................ 1 interim report .......... 20 15 1 final report .............. 15 asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 705(a)(3); 708; 709; 710; 712. *** 703; 705(a)(3); 712; 815. VerDate Sep<11>2014 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. 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. 17:29 Apr 26, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 27APN1 24877 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 81 / Wednesday, April 27, 2016 / 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 705(c) ............................ Request waiver of CVA requirement in writing; lessee must demonstrate standard design and best practices. 40 ............................ 1 waiver ..................... 40 706 ................................ Submit for approval with SAP, COP, or GAP, initial nominations for a CVA or new replacement CVA nomination, and required information. 16 ............................ 2 nominations ............ 32 708(b)(2) ....................... Lessee or grant holder notify BOEM if modifications identified by CVA/project engineer are accepted. 1 .............................. 1 notice ...................... 1 709(a)(14); 710(a)(2), (e) 2. Make fabrication quality control, installation towing, and other records available to CVA/project engineer for review (retention required by § 585.714). 1 .............................. 3 records retention .... 3 713 ................................ Notify BOEM within 10 business days after commencing commercial operations. 1 .............................. 1 notice ...................... 1 714 2 .............................. 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. 100 .......................... 1 lessee ..................... 100 Subtotal .................. ..................................................................................... ................................. 17 responses ............. 972 Annual burden hours Subpart H—Environmental and Safety Management, Inspections, and Facility Assessments for Activities Conducted Under SAPs, COPs, and GAPs 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. 1 .............................. 2 notices .................... 2 801(e), (f) ...................... 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. 6 .............................. 2 submissions ........... 12 802; 902(e) .................... Notify BOEM of archaeological resource within 72 hours of discovery. 3 .............................. 1 notice ...................... 3 802(b), (c) ..................... If requested, conduct further archaeological investigations and submit report/information. 10 ............................ 1 report ...................... 10 802(d) ............................ If applicable, submit payment for BOEM costs in carrying out National Historic Preservation Act responsibilities. .5 ............................. 1 payment ................. 1 803 ................................ asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 801(c), (d) ..................... If required, conduct additional surveys to define boundaries and avoidance distances and submit report. 15 ............................ 2 survey/report .......... 30 *** 810; 614; 627; 632(b); 651. Submit safety management system description with the SAP, COP, or GAP. 35 ............................ 2 submissions ........... 70 813(b)(1) ....................... Report within 24 hours when any required equipment taken out of service for more than 12 hours; provide written confirmation if reported orally. .5 ............................. 2 reports .................... 1 1 .............................. 1 written confirmation 1 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Apr 26, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 27APN1 24878 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 81 / Wednesday, April 27, 2016 / 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 813(b)(3) ....................... Notify BOEM when equipment returned to service; provide written confirmation if reported orally. .5 ............................. 2 notices .................... 1 815(c) ............................ When required, analyze cable, P/L, or facility damage or failures to determine cause and as soon as available submit comprehensive written report. 1.5 ........................... 1 report ...................... 2 816 ................................ 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. 2 .............................. 1 plan/report .............. 2 822(a)(2)(iii), (b) ............ 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. 1 .............................. 4 records retention .... 4 823 ................................ Request reimbursement within 90 days for food, quarters, and transportation provided to BOEM reps during inspection. 2 .............................. 1 request ................... 2 824(a) 2 .......................... Develop annual self-inspection plan covering all facilities; retain with records, and make available to BOEM upon request. 24 ............................ 2 plans ....................... 48 824(b) ............................ Conduct annual self-inspection and submit report by November 1. 36 ............................ 2 reports .................... 72 825 ................................ 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. 60 ............................ 2 assessments/actions. 830(a), (c); 831 thru 833 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. Oral .5 ..................... 2 incidents ................. 1 Written 4 .................. 1 incident ................... 4 830(d) ............................ Report oil spills as required by BSEE 30 CFR 254 ... Burden covered under BSEE 1014–0007 Subtotal .................. ..................................................................................... ................................. 32 responses ............. Annual burden hours 120 0 386 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. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES **** 902; 905, 906; 907; 908(c); 909. 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. 20 ............................ 1 application .............. 20 902(d); 908 .................... Notify BOEM at least 60 days before commencing decommissioning activities. 1 .............................. 1 notice ...................... 1 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Apr 26, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 27APN1 24879 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 81 / Wednesday, April 27, 2016 / 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 910 ................................ Within 60 days after removing a facility, verify to BOEM that site is cleared. 1 .............................. 1 verification .............. 1 912 ................................ Within 60 days after removing a facility, cable, or pipeline, submit a written report. 8 .............................. 1 report ...................... 8 Annual burden hours 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 .......... 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. 1 .............................. 1 request ................... 1 1007(a), (b), (c) ............. Submit indication of competitive interest in response to Federal Register notice. 4 .............................. 1 submission ............. 4 1007(c) .......................... Submit description of proposed activities and required information in response to Federal Register notice of competitive offering. 5 .............................. 1 submission ............. 5 1007(f) ........................... Lessee or owner of facility submits decision to accept or reject proposals deemed acceptable by BOEM. 1 .............................. 1 submission ............. 1 1010(c) .......................... Request renewal of Alternate Use RUE .................... 6 .............................. 1 request ................... 6 1012; 1016(b) ................ Provide financial assurance as BOEM determines in approving RUE for an existing facility, including additional security if required. 1 .............................. 1 submission ............. 1 1013 .............................. Submit request for assignment of an alternative use RUE for an existing facility, including all required information. 1 .............................. 1 request ................... 1 1015 .............................. Request relinquishment of RUE for an existing facility. 1 .............................. 1 request ................... 1 Subtotal .................. ..................................................................................... ................................. 8 responses ............... 20 Total Burden ... ..................................................................................... ................................. 290 responses ........... 25,688 $3,816,000 Non-Hour Cost Burdens 1 In the future, BOEM may require electronic filing of certain submissions. of these records is usual and customary business practice; the burden is primarily to make them available to BOEM and CVAs. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 2 Retention Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: The estimated non-hour cost burdens total $3,816,000. The 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Apr 26, 2016 Jkt 238001 collection of information, you are not obligated to respond. Comments: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.,) requires each agency ‘‘. . . to provide notice . . . and otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of information . . .’’ Agencies must specifically solicit comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the collection is necessary or useful; (b) evaluate the accuracy of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 minimize the burden on the respondents, including the use of technology. To comply with the public consultation process, on December 17, 2015, BOEM published a Federal Register notice (80 FR 78756) announcing that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. This notice provided the required 60-day comment period. BOEM received no comments. Public Availability of Comments: Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 27APN1 24880 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 81 / Wednesday, April 27, 2016 / Notices 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: March 7, 2016. Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka, Chief, Office of Policy, Regulations and Analysis. [FR Doc. 2016–09709 Filed 4–26–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–986] Certain Diaper Disposal Systems and Components Thereof, Including Diaper Refill Cassettes; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainants’ Motion To Amend the Complaint and the Notice of Investigation U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (‘‘ID’’) (Order No. 7) issued by the presiding administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) on April 8, 2016, granting the complainants’ unopposed motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation to add two respondents. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Needham, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708–5468. Copies of non-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are or will be available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https://www.usitc.gov). The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https:// edis.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) 205–1810. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Apr 26, 2016 Jkt 238001 The Commission instituted this investigation on February 29, 2016, based on a complaint filed by Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC, of Chesterfield, Missouri, and International Refills Company, Ltd., of Christ Church, Barbados (collectively, ‘‘Complainants’’). 81 FR 10277–78. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337 (‘‘section 337’’), in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain diaper disposal systems and components thereof, including diaper refill cassettes, by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,974,029 and 8,899,420. Id. at 10277. The Commission’s notice of investigation named as respondents Munchkin, Inc., of Van Nuys, California; Munchkin Baby Canada Ltd., of Brampton, Canada; and Lianyungang Brilliant Daily Products Co. Ltd., of Lianyungang, China. Id. at 10278. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations is not participating in this investigation. Id. On March 31, 2016, Complainants filed an unopposed motion to amend the complaint and the notice of investigation in order to add two respondents: Lianyungang Rainbow Daily Products Co., Ltd., of Lianyungang, China; and Munchkin Asia Limited, of Hong Kong, China. Complainants argue that they learned through discovery that these parties are involved in the manufacture and/or sale for importation of the accused products in this investigation. On April 8, 2016, the ALJ issued the subject ID and granted Complainants’ motion to amend the complaint and the notice of investigation. No petitions for review were filed. The Commission has determined not to review the subject ID. The authority for the Commission’s determination is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in Part 210 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR part 210). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: By order of the Commission. Issued: April 22, 2016. William R. Bishop, Supervisory Hearings and Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2016–09827 Filed 4–26–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Antitrust Division United States v. Len Blavatnik; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Antitrust Procedures and Penalties Act, 15 U.S.C. 16(b)–(h), that a proposed Final Judgment, Stipulation, and Competitive Impact Statement have been filed with the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in United States of America v. Len Blavatnik, Civil Action No. 1:15– cv–01631–RDM. On October 6, 2015, the United States filed a Complaint alleging that Len Blavatnik violated the premerger notification and waiting period requirements of the Hart-ScottRodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, 15 U.S.C. 18a, with respect to his acquisition of voting securities of TangoMe, Inc. The proposed Final Judgment, filed at the same time as the Complaint, requires Blavatnik to pay a civil penalty of $656,000. Copies of the Complaint, proposed Final Judgment, and Competitive Impact Statement are available for inspection on the Antitrust Division’s Web site at https://www.justice.gov/atr and at the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Copies of these materials may be obtained from the Antitrust Division upon request and payment of the copying fee set by Department of Justice regulations. Public comment is invited within 60 days of the date of this notice. Such comments, including the name of the submitter, and responses thereto, will be posted on the Antitrust Division’s Web site, filed with the Court, and, under certain circumstances, published in the Federal Register. Comments should be directed to Daniel P. Ducore, Special Attorney, c/o Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., CC–8416, Washington, DC 20580 (telephone: 202–326–2526; email: dducore@ftc.gov). Patricia A. Brink, Director of Civil Enforcement. IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA c/o Department of Justice, Washington, D.C. 20530, Plaintiff, v. LEN BLAVATNIK c/ o Access Industries, 28 Kensington Church Street, 4th Floor, London, United Kingdom W8 4EP, Defendant. CASE NO.: 1:15–cv–01631 JUDGE: Randolph D. Moss E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 27APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 81 (Wednesday, April 27, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24869-24880]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-09709]

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

[OMB Control Number 1010-0176; MMAA104000]

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

ACTION: 30-Day notice.

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SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is notifying the public that
we have submitted an information collection request (ICR) to the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This ICR
concerns the paperwork requirements in the regulations under
``Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the
Outer Continental Shelf.'' This notice provides the public a second
opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of this collection.

DATES: Submit written comments by May 27, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments on this ICR to the Desk Officer for the
Department of the Interior at OMB-OIRA at (202) 395-5806 (fax) or
OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov. Please provide a copy of your comments to
BOEM at OPRA Mail Stop: VA-DIR, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA
20166. Please reference ICR 1010-0176 in your comment and include your
name and return address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of Policy, Regulations, and
Analysis at or (202) 208-6352. You may review the ICR online at https://www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to review Department of the
Interior collections under review by OMB.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 1010-0176.
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
BOEM. 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. BOEM must ensure that these
activities and operations on the OCS are performed in a safe manner
which do not cause damage to the environment or endanger life or
health, 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.
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. 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,
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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: The estimated
annual hour burden for this collection is 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
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Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 requirement \1\ Hour burden Average number of annual Annual burden
responses hours
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Subpart A--General Provisions
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102; 105; 110....................... These sections contain general references to responsibilities, submitting comments, requests, 0
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 governments 1............................... 2 agreements..................... 2
enter into task force or
joint planning or
coordination agreement with
BOEM.
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103; 904............................ Request general departures 2............................... 6 requests....................... 12
not specifically covered
elsewhere in part 585..
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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.
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106; 107; 213(e); 230(f); 302(a); Submit evidence of 2............................... 20 submissions................... 40
408(b)(7); 409(c); 1005(d); qualifications to hold a
1007(c); 1013(b)(7). lease or grant; submit
required supporting
information (electronically
if required).
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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); 436; 437; Request reconsideration and/ Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9). 0
527(c); 705(c)(2); 1016. or hearing.
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108; 530(b)......................... Notify BOEM within 3 business 1............................... 1 notice......................... 1
days after learning of any
action filed alleging
respondent is insolvent or
bankrupt.
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109................................. Notify BOEM in writing of Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1). 0
merger, name 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 receiving .5.............................. 4 submissions.................... 2
bill, submit processing fee
payments for BOEM document
or study preparation to
process applications and
other requests.
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111(b)(2), (3)...................... Submit comments on proposed 2............................... 4 requests....................... 8
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.
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111(b)(3)........................... Perform, conduct, develop, 19,000.......................... 1 submission..................... 19,000
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 or 3 contractor payments x $950,000 = $2,850,000
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 of 4............................... 1 agreement...................... 4
Information Act release
schedule.
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115(c).............................. Request approval to use later 1............................... 1 request........................ 1
edition of a document
incorporated by reference or
alternative compliance.
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116................................. The Director may occasionally 4............................... 25 submissions................... 100
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 CFR 1320.3(h)(9). 0
rejection, request
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, approvals, requests, applications, 0
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 1320.3(h)(4). 0
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.
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210; 211(a-c); 212 thru 216......... Submit comments and required 4............................... 30 comments...................... 120
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.
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211(d); 216; 220 thru 223; 231(c)(2) Submit bid, payments, and 5............................... 12 bids.......................... 60
required information in
response to Federal Register
Final Sale Notice.
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224................................. Within 10 business days, 1............................... 2 lease executions............... 2
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.
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230; 231(a)......................... Submit unsolicited request 5............................... 2 requests....................... 10
and acquisition fee for a
commercial or limited lease.
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231(b).............................. Submit comments in response 4............................... 4 comments....................... 16
to Federal Register notice
re interest of unsolicited
request for a lease.
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231(g).............................. Within 10 business days of 2............................... 2 leases......................... 4
receiving lease documents,
execute lease; file
financial assurance and
supporting documentation--
noncompetitive leases.
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231(g).............................. Within 45 days of receiving Burdens covered by information collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR 0
lease copies, submit rent Chapter XII.
and rent information.
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235(b); 236(b)...................... Request additional time to 1............................... 3 requests....................... 3
extend preliminary or site
assessment term of
commercial or limited lease,
including revised schedule
for SAP, COP, or GAP
submission.
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237(b).............................. Request lease be dated and 1............................... 1 request........................ 1
effective 1st day of month
in which signed.
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238................................. Submit other renewable energy Burden covered under SAPs & GAPs Sec. 585.600(a), (c). 0
research 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, approvals, requests, applications, 0
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 request 5............................... 1 request........................ 5
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.
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308(a)(2), (b); 315; 316............ Submit bid and payments in 5............................... 1 bid............................ 5
response to Federal Register
notice of auction for a ROW
or RUE grant.
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309................................. Submit decision to accept or 2............................... 1 submission..................... 2
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, 433... These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, 0
plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
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401(b).............................. Take measures directed by 100............................. 1 report......................... 100
BOEM in cessation order and
submit reports in order to
resume activities.
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405(d).............................. Submit written notice of Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1). 0
change of address.
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405(e); Form BOEM-0006.............. If designated operator (DO) 1............................... 1 notice......................... 1
changes, notify BOEM and
identify new DO for BOEM
approval.
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408 thru 411; Forms BOEM-0002 and Within 90 days after last 1 (30 minutes per form x 2 forms 2 requests/submissions........... 2
BOEM-0003. party executes a transfer = 1 hour).
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.
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415(a)(1); 416; 420(a), (b); 428(b). Submit request for suspension 10.............................. 1 request........................ 10
and required information/
payment no later than 90
days prior to lease or grant
expiration.
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417(b).............................. Conduct, and if required pay 100............................. 1 study/submission............... 100
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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425 thru 428; 652(a); 235(a), (b)... Request lease or grant 6............................... 1 requests....................... 6
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.
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435; 658(c)(2); Form BOEM-0004...... Submit copies of application 1............................... 1 submission..................... 1
to relinquish lease or
grant, in format specified.
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436; 437............................ Provide information for Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9). 0
reconsideration 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 burdens include any previous or subsequent 0
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 information, Burdens covered by information collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR 0
payments and payment Chapter XII.
information, and maintain
auditable records according
to ONRR regulations or
guidance.
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506(c)(4)........................... Submit documentation of the Burden covered under DOE/EIA OMB Control Number 1905-0129. 0
gross annual generation of
electricity produced by the
generating facility on the
lease--use same form as
authorized by the EIA.
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510; 506(c)(3)...................... Submit application and 1............................... 1 submission..................... 1
required information for
waiver or reduction of
rental or other payment.
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* 515; 516; 525(a) thru (f)......... Execute and provide $100,000 1............................... 2 bonds.......................... 2
minimum lease-specific bond
or other approved security;
or increase bond level if
required.
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* 516(a)(2), (3), (b), (c); 517; Execute and provide 1............................... 2 bonds.......................... 2
525(a) thru (f). commercial lease
supplemental bonds in
amounts determined by BOEM.
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516(a)(4); 521(c)................... Execute and provide 1............................... 1 bond........................... 1
decommissioning bond or
other financial assurance;
schedule for providing the
appropriate amount.
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517(c)(1)........................... Submit comments on proposed 1............................... 1 submission..................... 1
adjustment to bond amounts.
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517(c)(2)........................... Request bond reduction and 5............................... 1 request........................ 5
submit evidence to justify.
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* 520; 521; 525(a) thru (f); Form Execute and provide $300,000 1............................... 1 bond........................... 1
BOEM-0005. minimum limited lease or
grant-specific bond or
increase financial assurance
and required information.
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525(g).............................. Surety notice to lessee or 1............................... 1 surety notice.................. 1
ROW/RUE grant holder and
BOEM within 5 business days
after initiating surety
insolvency or bankruptcy
proceeding, or Treasury
decertifies surety.
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* 526 Form BOEM-0005................ In lieu of surety bond, 2............................... 1 pledge......................... 2
pledge other types of
securities, including
authority for BOEM to sell
and use proceeds and submit
required information (1 hour
for form).
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526(c).............................. Provide annual certified 1............................... 1 statement...................... 1
statements describing the
nature and market value,
including brokerage firm
statements/reports.
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* 527; 531.......................... Demonstrate financial worth/ 10.............................. 1 demonstration.................. 10
ability to carry out present
and future financial
obligations, annual updates,
and related or subsequent
actions/records/reports, etc.
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528................................. Provide third-party 10.............................. 1 submission..................... 10
indemnity; financial
information/statements;
additional bond info;
executed guarantor agreement
and supporting information/
documentation/agreements.
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528(c)(6); 532(b)................... Guarantor/Surety requests 1............................... 1 request........................ 1
BOEM terminate period of
liability and notifies
lessee or ROW/RUE grant
holder, etc.
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* 529............................... In lieu of surety bond, 2............................... 1 request........................ 2
request authorization to
establish decommissioning
account, including written
authorizations and approvals
associated with account.
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530................................. Notify BOEM promptly of lapse 1............................... 1 notice......................... 1
in bond or other security/
action filed alleging
lessee, surety or guarantor
et al is insolvent or
bankrupt.
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533(a)(2)(ii), (iii)................ Provide agreement from surety 3............................... 1 submission..................... 3
issuing new bond to assume
all or portion of
outstanding liabilities.
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536(b).............................. Within 10 business days 16.............................. 1 demonstration every 2 years.... 8
following BOEM 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
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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 Plans (COPs), and General Activities 0
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 thru Within time specified after 240............................. 2 SAPs........................... 480
614; 238; 810. 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.
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** 600(b); 601(c), (d)(1); 606(b); If requesting an operations 1,000........................... 2 COPs........................... 2,000
618; 620 thru 629; 632; 633; 810. 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.
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** 600(c); 601(a), (b); 640 thru Within time specified after 240............................. 2 GAP............................ 480
648; 651; 238; 810. 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.
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** 601(d)(2); 622; 628(f); 632; 634; Submit revised or modified 50.............................. 1 revised or modified COP........ 50
658(c)(3); 907. COPs, including project
easements, and all required
additional information.
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602 \2\............................. Until BOEM releases financial 2............................... 9 records/submissions............ 18
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.
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** 613(a), (d), (e); 617............ Submit revised or modified 50.............................. 1 revised or modified SAP........ 50
SAPs and required additional
information.
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612; 647............................ Submit copy of SAP or GAP 1............................... 2 leases......................... 2
consistency certification
and supporting
documentation, including
noncompetitive leases.
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615(a).............................. Notify BOEM in writing within 1............................... 2 notices........................ 2
30 days of completion of
construction and
installation activities
under SAP.
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615(b).............................. Submit annual report 30.............................. 4 reports........................ 120
summarizing findings from
site assessment activities.
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615(c).............................. Submit annual, or at other 40.............................. 4 certifications................. 160
time periods as BOEM
determines, SAP compliance
certification, effectiveness
statement, recommendations,
reports, supporting
documentation, etc.
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617(a).............................. Notify BOEM in writing before 10.............................. 1 notice......................... 10
conducting any activities
not approved, or provided
for, in SAP; provide
additional information if
requested.
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627(c).............................. Submit oil spill response Burden covered under BSEE 1014-0007. 0
plan as required by BSEE 30
CFR part 254.
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631................................. Request deviation from 2............................... 1 request........................ 2
approved COP schedule.
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633(b).............................. Submit annual, or at other 50.............................. 9 certifications................. 450
time periods as BOEM
determines, COP compliance
certification, effectiveness
statement, recommendations,
reports, supporting
documentation, etc.
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634(a).............................. Notify BOEM in writing before 10.............................. 1 notice......................... 10
conducting any activities
not approved or provided for
in COP, and provide
additional information if
requested.
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635................................. Notify BOEM any time 1............................... 1 notice......................... 1
commercial operations cease
without an approved
suspension.
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636(a).............................. Notify BOEM in writing no 1............................... 2 notices........................ 2
later than 30 days after
commencing activities
associated with placement of
facilities on lease area.
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636(b).............................. Notify BOEM in writing no 1............................... 2 notices........................ 2
later than 30 days after
completion of construction
and installation activities.
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636(c).............................. Notify BOEM in writing at 1............................... 1 notices........................ 1
least 7 days before
commencing commercial
operations.
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** 642(b); 648; 655; 658(c)(3)...... Submit revised or modified 50.............................. 1 revised or modified GAP........ 50
GAPs and required additional
information.
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651................................. Before beginning construction 30.............................. 2 surveys/reports................ 60
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.].
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653(a).............................. Notify BOEM in writing within 1............................... 2 notices........................ 2
30 days of completing
installation activities
under the GAP.
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653(b).............................. Submit annual report 30.............................. 4 reports........................ 120
summarizing findings from
activities conducted under
approved GAP.
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653(c).............................. Submit annual, or at other 40.............................. 4 certifications................. 160
time periods as BOEM
determines, GAP compliance
certification,
recommendations, reports,
etc.
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655(a).............................. Notify BOEM in writing before 10.............................. 1 notice......................... 10
conducting any activities
not approved or provided for
in GAP, and provide
additional information if
requested.
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656................................. Notify BOEM any time approved 1............................... 1 notice......................... 1
GAP activities cease without
an approved suspension.
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658(c)(1)........................... If after construction, cable 3............................... 1 notice/evidence................ 3
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.
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659................................. Determine appropriate air 70.............................. 5 reports/information............ 350
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 include any previous or subsequent 0
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).
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*** 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.
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705(a)(3); 707; 712................. Certified Verification Agent 100............................. 1 interim report................. 100
(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.
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100............................. 1 final report................... 100
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705(a)(3); 708; 709; 710; 712....... CVA conducts independent 100............................. 1 interim report................. 100
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.
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100............................. 1 final report................... 100
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*** 703; 705(a)(3); 712; 815........ CVA/project engineer monitors 20.............................. 1 interim report................. 20
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.
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15 1 final report................... 15
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705(c).............................. Request waiver of CVA 40.............................. 1 waiver......................... 40
requirement in writing;
lessee must demonstrate
standard design and best
practices.
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706................................. Submit for approval with SAP, 16.............................. 2 nominations.................... 32
COP, or GAP, initial
nominations for a CVA or new
replacement CVA nomination,
and required information.
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708(b)(2)........................... Lessee or grant holder notify 1............................... 1 notice......................... 1
BOEM if modifications
identified by CVA/project
engineer are accepted.
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709(a)(14); 710(a)(2), (e) \2\...... Make fabrication quality 1............................... 3 records retention.............. 3
control, installation
towing, and other records
available to CVA/project
engineer for review
(retention required by Sec.
585.714).
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713................................. Notify BOEM within 10 1............................... 1 notice......................... 1
business days after
commencing commercial
operations.
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714 \2\............................. Until BOEM releases financial 100............................. 1 lessee......................... 100
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 endangered or 1............................... 2 notices........................ 2
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.
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801(e), (f)......................... Submit information to ensure 6............................... 2 submissions.................... 12
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.
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802; 902(e)......................... Notify BOEM of archaeological 3............................... 1 notice......................... 3
resource within 72 hours of
discovery.
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802(b), (c)......................... If requested, conduct further 10.............................. 1 report......................... 10
archaeological
investigations and submit
report/information.
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802(d).............................. If applicable, submit payment .5.............................. 1 payment........................ 1
for BOEM costs in carrying
out National Historic
Preservation Act
responsibilities.
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803................................. If required, conduct 15.............................. 2 survey/report.................. 30
additional surveys to define
boundaries and avoidance
distances and submit report.
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*** 810; 614; 627; 632(b); 651...... Submit safety management 35.............................. 2 submissions.................... 70
system description with the
SAP, COP, or GAP.
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813(b)(1)........................... Report within 24 hours when .5.............................. 2 reports........................ 1
any required equipment taken
out of service for more than
12 hours; provide written
confirmation if reported
orally.
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813(b)(3)........................... Notify BOEM when equipment .5.............................. 2 notices........................ 1
returned to service; provide
written confirmation if
reported orally.
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815(c).............................. When required, analyze cable, 1.5............................. 1 report......................... 2
P/L, or facility damage or
failures to determine cause
and as soon as available
submit comprehensive written
report.
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816................................. Submit plan of corrective 2............................... 1 plan/report.................... 2
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.
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822(a)(2)(iii), (b)................. Maintain records of design, 1............................... 4 records retention.............. 4
construction, operation,
maintenance, repairs, and
investigation on or related
to lease or ROW/RUE area;
make available to BOEM for
inspection.
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823................................. Request reimbursement within 2............................... 1 request........................ 2
90 days for food, quarters,
and transportation provided
to BOEM reps during
inspection.
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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.
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824(b).............................. Conduct annual self- 36.............................. 2 reports........................ 72
inspection and submit report
by November 1.
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825................................. Based on API RP 2A-WSD, 60.............................. 2 assessments/actions............ 120
perform assessment of
structures, initiate
mitigation actions for
structures that do not pass
assessment process, retain
information, and make
available to BOEM upon
request.
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830(a), (c); 831 thru 833........... Immediately report incidents Oral .5......................... 2 incidents...................... 1
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 required Burden covered under BSEE 1014-0007 0
by BSEE 30 CFR 254.
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Subtotal........................ ............................. ................................ 32 responses..................... 386
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Subpart I--Decommissioning
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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.
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**** 902; 905, 906; 907; 908(c); 909 Submit for approval, in 20.............................. 1 application.................... 20
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.
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902(d); 908......................... Notify BOEM at least 60 days 1............................... 1 notice......................... 1
before commencing
decommissioning activities.
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910................................. Within 60 days after removing 1............................... 1 verification................... 1
a facility, verify to BOEM
that site is cleared.
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912................................. Within 60 days after removing 8............................... 1 report......................... 8
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
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1004, 1005, 1006.................... Contact owner of existing 1............................... 1 request........................ 1
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.
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1007(a), (b), (c)................... Submit indication of 4............................... 1 submission..................... 4
competitive interest in
response to Federal Register
notice.
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1007(c)............................. Submit description of 5............................... 1 submission..................... 5
proposed activities and
required information in
response to Federal Register
notice of competitive
offering.
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1007(f)............................. Lessee or owner of facility 1............................... 1 submission..................... 1
submits decision to accept
or reject proposals deemed
acceptable by BOEM.
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1010(c)............................. Request renewal of Alternate 6............................... 1 request........................ 6
Use RUE.
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1012; 1016(b)....................... Provide financial assurance 1............................... 1 submission..................... 1
as BOEM determines in
approving RUE for an
existing facility, including
additional security if
required.
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1013................................ Submit request for assignment 1............................... 1 request........................ 1
of an alternative use RUE
for an existing facility,
including all required
information.
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1015................................ Request relinquishment of RUE 1............................... 1 request........................ 1
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: The
estimated non-hour cost burdens total $3,816,000. The 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: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et
seq.,) requires each agency ``. . . to provide notice . . . and
otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies
concerning each proposed collection of information . . .'' Agencies
must specifically solicit comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the
collection is necessary or useful; (b) evaluate the accuracy of the
burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) enhance the
quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected;
and (d) minimize the burden on the respondents, including the use of
technology.
To comply with the public consultation process, on December 17,
2015, BOEM published a Federal Register notice (80 FR 78756) announcing
that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. This notice provided
the required 60-day comment period. BOEM received no comments.
Public Availability of Comments: Before including your address,
phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information
in your comment, you should be aware that

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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: March 7, 2016.
Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka,
Chief, Office of Policy, Regulations and Analysis.
[FR Doc. 2016-09709 Filed 4-26-16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-MR-P

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