Notice of Proposed Audit Delegation Renewal for the States of Alaska, California, Colorado, North Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, 24868-24869 [2016-09852]

Download as PDF 24868 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 81 / Wednesday, April 27, 2016 / Notices Building 53, entrance E–20. Visitor parking is available near entrance E–20, with a phone to request entry. Call Armando Salazar at (303) 231–3585 or Janet Giron at (303) 231–3088 to gain entrance. review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Authority: 43 U.S.C. Chap. 3. Joshua F. Alexander, Acting Chief, Branch of Cadastral Survey, Division of Energy, Minerals and Realty. BILLING CODE 4310–DN–P Dated: April 11, 2016. Gregory J. Gould, Director, Office of Natural Resources Revenue. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR [FR Doc. 2016–09850 Filed 4–26–16; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2016–09533 Filed 4–26–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4335–30–P Office of Natural Resources Revenue [Docket No. ONRR–2016–0001; DS63610000 DR2000000.CH7000 167D0102R2] Temporary Physical Address Change for General Ledger Team Office of Natural Resources Revenue, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: ONRR is temporarily changing its physical address for courier services and personal deliveries. DATES: Effective April 13, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Darrel Redford, Supervisory Accountant, at (303) 231–3085, or email at Darrel.Redford@onrr.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Effective April 13, 2016, all courier services and personal deliveries should be made to ONRR at the Denver Federal Center, SUMMARY: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of Natural Resources Revenue [Docket No. ONRR–2011–0018; DS63610000 DR2PS0000.CH7000 167D0102R2] Notice of Proposed Audit Delegation Renewal for the States of Alaska, California, Colorado, North Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming Office of the Secretary, Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR), Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The States of Alaska, California, Colorado, North Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming are requesting that ONRR renew current delegations of audit and investigation authority. This notice gives members of SUMMARY: the public an opportunity to review and comment on the States’ proposals. DATES: Submit written comments on or before May 27, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on this notice by any of the following methods: • Electronically go to https:// www.regulations.gov. In the entry titled ‘‘Enter Keyword or ID,’’ enter ONRR– 2011–0018, and then click search. Follow the instructions to submit public comments. ONRR will post all comments. • Email comments to Luis Aguilar, Regulatory Specialist, at Luis.Aguilar@ onrr.gov. Please reference the Docket No. ONRR–2011–0018 in your comments. • Hand-carry comments or use an overnight courier service. Our courier address is Building 85, Room A–614, Denver Federal Center, West 6th Ave. and Kipling St., Denver, Colorado 80225. Please reference the Docket No. ONRR–2011–0018 in your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Heidi Badaracco, State and Tribal Support, State and Indian Coordination, ONRR; telephone (303) 231–3434; or by email at Heidi.Badaracco@onrr.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following officials are the State contacts for their respective proposals: Department Contact information Alaska ..................... Division of Oil and Gas ............................................ California ................ State Controller’s Office ........................................... Colorado ................. North Dakota .......... Colorado Department of Revenue, Mineral Audit Section. State Auditor’s Office, Royalty Audit Section ........... Texas ...................... Texas General Land Office ...................................... Utah ........................ Utah State Tax Commission .................................... Wyoming ................ asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES State WY Dept. of Audit, Mineral Audit Division ............... Monica French, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 800, Anchorage, AK 99501–5313. Elizabeth Gonzalez, 300 Capitol Mall, Suite 518, Sacramento, CA 94250–5874. Brenda Petersen, 720 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 400N, Denver, CO 80246–1968. Dennis Roller, 425 North 5th Street—3rd Floor, Bismarck, ND 58501–4033. Luke Decker, 1700 N. Congress Ave., Suite 640, Austin, TX 78701– 1436. Jennifer Casady, 210 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 64134– 9000. Steve Dilsaver, 122 West 25th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001–3004. The States’ new agreement application, including proposed budget and work plan, are due April 1, 2016. In accordance with 30 CFR 1227.101(b)(1), the States request that ONRR delegate the royalty management functions of conducting audits and investigations. The States request delegation of these functions for producing Federal oil and gas leases within the State boundaries, as applicable. This is for producing Federal oil and gas leases in the Outer Continental Shelf, subject to revenue sharing under 8(g) of the Outer VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Apr 26, 2016 Jkt 238001 Continental Shelf Lands Act, 43 U.S.C. 1337(g); and for other producing solid mineral or geothermal Federal leases within the State. The States do not request delegation of royalty and production reporting functions. In addition to audit and investigation authority, the State of Wyoming also requests to renew its authority under 30 CFR 1227.101(b)(2) to issue Orders to Pay, Orders to Perform, and tolling agreements as a result of an audit or compliance review; it also requests to renew its subpoena authority under the Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 related to oil and gas revenues owed to the United States and shared with the State, which are attributable to leased Federal onshore property within the State. The States have asked ONRR to renew the delegations within the time required by 30 CFR 1227.110(b). The States of Alaska, California, and Utah request 100-percent funding of the delegated functions for a 3-year period beginning July 1, 2016, with the opportunity to extend for an additional 3-year period. The States of Colorado, North Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming request 100- E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 27APN1 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. PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Term 7/01/2010–6/30/2013 7/01/2013–6/30/2016. 7/01/2010–6/30/2013 7/01/2013–6/30/2016. 10/01/2010–9/30/2013 10/01/2013–9/30/2016. 10/01/2010–9/30/2013 10/01/2013–9/30/2016. 10/01/2010–9/30/2013 10/01/2013–9/30/2016. 7/01/2010–6/30/2013 7/01/2013–6/30/2016. 10/01/2010–9/30/2013 10/01/2013–9/30/2016. 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, addressing disclosure E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 27APN1

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[FR Doc No: 2016-09852]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of Natural Resources Revenue

[Docket No. ONRR-2011-0018; DS63610000 DR2PS0000.CH7000 167D0102R2]


Notice of Proposed Audit Delegation Renewal for the States of 
Alaska, California, Colorado, North Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Office of Natural Resources Revenue 
(ONRR), Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The States of Alaska, California, Colorado, North Dakota, 
Texas, Utah, and Wyoming are requesting that ONRR renew current 
delegations of audit and investigation authority. This notice gives 
members of the public an opportunity to review and comment on the 
States' proposals.

DATES: Submit written comments on or before May 27, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on this notice by any of the 
following methods:
     Electronically go to https://www.regulations.gov. In the 
entry titled ``Enter Keyword or ID,'' enter ONRR-2011-0018, and then 
click search. Follow the instructions to submit public comments. ONRR 
will post all comments.
     Email comments to Luis Aguilar, Regulatory Specialist, at 
Luis.Aguilar@onrr.gov. Please reference the Docket No. ONRR-2011-0018 
in your comments.
     Hand-carry comments or use an overnight courier service. 
Our courier address is Building 85, Room A-614, Denver Federal Center, 
West 6th Ave. and Kipling St., Denver, Colorado 80225. Please reference 
the Docket No. ONRR-2011-0018 in your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Heidi Badaracco, State and Tribal 
Support, State and Indian Coordination, ONRR; telephone (303) 231-3434; 
or by email at Heidi.Badaracco@onrr.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following officials are the State 
contacts for their respective proposals:

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           State                 Department        Contact information
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Alaska.....................  Division of Oil     Monica French, 550 West
                              and Gas.            7th Avenue, Suite 800,
                                                  Anchorage, AK 99501-
                                                  5313.
California.................  State Controller's  Elizabeth Gonzalez, 300
                              Office.             Capitol Mall, Suite
                                                  518, Sacramento, CA
                                                  94250-5874.
Colorado...................  Colorado            Brenda Petersen, 720 S.
                              Department of       Colorado Blvd., Suite
                              Revenue, Mineral    400N, Denver, CO 80246-
                              Audit Section.      1968.
North Dakota...............  State Auditor's     Dennis Roller, 425
                              Office, Royalty     North 5th Street--3rd
                              Audit Section.      Floor, Bismarck, ND
                                                  58501-4033.
Texas......................  Texas General Land  Luke Decker, 1700 N.
                              Office.             Congress Ave., Suite
                                                  640, Austin, TX 78701-
                                                  1436.
Utah.......................  Utah State Tax      Jennifer Casady, 210
                              Commission.         North 1950 West, Salt
                                                  Lake City, Utah 64134-
                                                  9000.
Wyoming....................  WY Dept. of Audit,  Steve Dilsaver, 122
                              Mineral Audit       West 25th Street,
                              Division.           Cheyenne, WY 82001-
                                                  3004.
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    The States' new agreement application, including proposed budget 
and work plan, are due April 1, 2016. In accordance with 30 CFR 
1227.101(b)(1), the States request that ONRR delegate the royalty 
management functions of conducting audits and investigations. The 
States request delegation of these functions for producing Federal oil 
and gas leases within the State boundaries, as applicable. This is for 
producing Federal oil and gas leases in the Outer Continental Shelf, 
subject to revenue sharing under 8(g) of the Outer Continental Shelf 
Lands Act, 43 U.S.C. 1337(g); and for other producing solid mineral or 
geothermal Federal leases within the State. The States do not request 
delegation of royalty and production reporting functions. In addition 
to audit and investigation authority, the State of Wyoming also 
requests to renew its authority under 30 CFR 1227.101(b)(2) to issue 
Orders to Pay, Orders to Perform, and tolling agreements as a result of 
an audit or compliance review; it also requests to renew its subpoena 
authority under the Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act related to 
oil and gas revenues owed to the United States and shared with the 
State, which are attributable to leased Federal onshore property within 
the State.
    The States have asked ONRR to renew the delegations within the time 
required by 30 CFR 1227.110(b). The States of Alaska, California, and 
Utah request 100-percent funding of the delegated functions for a 3-
year period beginning July 1, 2016, with the opportunity to extend for 
an additional 3-year period. The States of Colorado, North Dakota, 
Texas, and Wyoming request 100-

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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:

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             State                Agreement No.            Term
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Alaska.........................      D12AC70003      7/01/2010-6/30/2013
                                                    7/01/2013-6/30/2016.
California.....................      D12AC70004      7/01/2010-6/30/2013
                                                    7/01/2013-6/30/2016.
Colorado.......................      D12AC70005     10/01/2010-9/30/2013
                                                   10/01/2013-9/30/2016.
North Dakota...................      D12AC70007     10/01/2010-9/30/2013
                                                   10/01/2013-9/30/2016.
Texas..........................      D12AC70009     10/01/2010-9/30/2013
                                                   10/01/2013-9/30/2016.
Utah...........................      D12AC70010      7/01/2010-6/30/2013
                                                    7/01/2013-6/30/2016.
Wyoming........................      D12AC70012     10/01/2010-9/30/2013
                                                   10/01/2013-9/30/2016.
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    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]
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