Information Collection Activities: Application for Permit To Modify (APM) and Supporting Documentation; Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request, 13839-13846 [2017-05143]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 49 / Wednesday, March 15, 2017 / Notices Federal Preservation Officer within 45 days of receipt of the nomination and objects to the boundary of the nominated property. The National Register of Historic Places will address the objection in a subsequent Federal Register notice. An additional documentation has been received for the following resource(s): MINNESOTA Meeker County Litchfield Opera House, 136 N. Marshall Ave., Litchfield, AD84000019 Authority: 60.13 of 36 CFR 60. Dated: February 23, 2017. Julie H. Ernstein, Acting Chief, National Register of Historic Places/National Historic Landmarks Program. [FR Doc. 2017–05072 Filed 3–14–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–22929; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Roger Williams Park, Providence, RI National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Roger Williams Park, in consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, has determined that the cultural items listed in this notice meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects. Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim these cultural items should submit a written request to the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Roger Williams Park. If no additional claimants come forward, transfer of control of the cultural items to the lineal descendants, Indian tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed. DATES: Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim these cultural items should submit a written request with information in support of the claim to the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Roger Williams Park, at the address in this notice by April 14, 2017. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES2 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 241001 Michael W. Kieron, Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Roger Williams Park, 100 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907, telephone (401) 680–7248, email m.kieron@musnathist.com. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent to repatriate cultural items under the control of the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Roger Williams Park, that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects under 25 U.S.C. 3001. This notice is published as part of the National Park Service’s administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003(d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American cultural items. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. ADDRESSES: History and Description of the Cultural Items In the late 1920s and early 1930s, six cultural items were removed from the Mix Cave site (PU 93) in Pulaski County, MO, by Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Nadeau. The six unassociated funerary objects are 5 potsherds and 1 worked white-tailed deer ulna. The objects were donated to the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Roger Williams Park, by Mr. and Mrs. Nadeau on January 23, 1933. The objects are all labeled ‘‘Mix Cave, Pulaski Co., Mo.’’ They were given the catalog number E2706 and the accession number 8918. The objects were part of a collection of 50 lots of American Indian objects and geological specimens collected in the 1920s by the Nadeaus. No other records related to this donation have been located. Following an examination by representatives of The Osage Nation (previously listed as the Osage Tribe) in January 2016, the Osage Nation and the museum concurred that the objects are unassociated funerary objects. The Osage Nation considers the Mix Cave site (PU 93) a sacred site and a burial located on Osage ancestral lands. Determinations Made by the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Roger Williams Park Officials of the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Roger Williams Park, have determined that: • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(B), the 6 cultural items described above are reasonably believed to have been placed with or near individual human remains PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13839 at the time of death or later as part of the death rite or ceremony and are believed, by a preponderance of the evidence, to have been removed from a specific burial site of a Native American individual. • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the unassociated funerary objects and The Osage Nation (previously listed as the Osage Tribe). Additional Requestors and Disposition Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim these cultural items should submit a written request with information in support of the claim to Michael W. Kieron, Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Roger Williams Park, 100 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907, telephone (401) 680–7248, email m.kieron@ musnathist.com by April 14, 2017. After that date, if no additional claimants have come forward, transfer of control of the unassociated funerary objects to The Osage Nation (previously listed as the Osage Tribe) may proceed. The Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Roger Williams Park, is responsible for notifying The Osage Nation (previously listed as the Osage Tribe) that this notice has been published. Dated: February 14, 2017. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2017–05094 Filed 3–14–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) [Docket ID BSEE–2016–0013; OMB Control Number 1014–0026; 17XE1700DX EEEE500000 EX1SF0000.DAQ000] Information Collection Activities: Application for Permit To Modify (APM) and Supporting Documentation; Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request ACTION: 30-Day notice. To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is notifying the public that we have submitted to OMB an information collection request (ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork requirements SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1 13840 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 49 / Wednesday, March 15, 2017 / Notices in the regulations, Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf, pertaining to an Application for Permit to Modify (APM) and supporting documentation. This notice also provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the revised paperwork burden of these regulatory requirements. You must submit comments by April 14, 2017. ADDRESSES: Submit comments by either fax (202) 395–5806 or email (OIRA_ Submission@omb.eop.gov) directly to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior (1014– 0026). Please provide a copy of your comments to BSEE by any of the means below. • Electronically go to https:// www.regulations.gov. In the Search box, enter BSEE–2016–0013 then click search. Follow the instructions to submit public comments and view all related materials. We will post all comments. • Email kye.mason@bsee.gov, fax (703) 787–1546, or mail or hand-carry comments to the Department of the Interior; Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement; Regulations and Standards Branch; ATTN: Nicole Mason; 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166. Please reference ICR 1014–0026 in your comment and include your name and return address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicole Mason, Regulations and Standards Branch, (703) 787–1607, to request additional information about this ICR. To see a copy of the entire ICR submitted to OMB, go to https:// www.reginfo.gov (select Information Collection Review, Currently Under Review). DATES: asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES2 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 30 CFR 250, Application for Permit to Modify (APM) and all supporting documentation. Form(s): BSEE–0124. OMB Control Number: 1014–0026. Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act at 43 U.S.C. 1334 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to prescribe rules and regulations necessary for the administration of the leasing provisions of that Act related to mineral resources on the OCS. Such rules and regulations will apply to all operations conducted under a lease, right-of-way, or a right-of-use and easement. Operations on the OCS must preserve, protect, and develop oil and natural gas resources in a manner that is consistent with the need to make such VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 241001 resources available to meet the Nation’s energy needs as rapidly as possible; to balance orderly energy resource development with protection of human, marine, and coastal environments; to ensure the public a fair and equitable return on the resources of the OCS; and to preserve and maintain free enterprise competition. In addition to the general rulemaking authority of the OCSLA at 43 U.S.C. 1334, section 301(a) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act (FOGRMA), 30 U.S.C. 1751(a), grants authority to the Secretary to prescribe such rules and regulations as are reasonably necessary to carry out FOGRMA’s provisions. While the majority of FOGRMA is directed to royalty collection and enforcement, some provisions apply to offshore operations. For example, section 108 of FOGRMA, 30 U.S.C. 1718, grants the Secretary broad authority to inspect lease sites for the purpose of determining whether there is compliance with the mineral leasing laws. Section 109(c)(2) and (d)(1), 30 U.S.C. 1719(c)(2) and (d)(1), impose substantial civil penalties for failure to permit lawful inspections and for knowing or willful preparation or submission of false, inaccurate, or misleading reports, records, or other information. Because the Secretary has delegated some of the authority under FOGRMA to BSEE, 30 U.S.C. 1751 is included as additional authority for these requirements. The Independent Offices Appropriations Act (31 U.S.C. 9701), the Omnibus Appropriations Bill (Pub. L. 104–133, 110 Stat. 1321, April 26, 1996), and OMB Circular A–25, authorize Federal agencies to recover the full cost of services that confer special benefits. Under the Department of the Interior’s implementing policy, BSEE is required to charge fees for services that provide special benefits or privileges to an identifiable non-Federal recipient above and beyond those which accrue to the public at large. Applications for permits to modify approvals are subject to cost recovery, and BSEE regulations specify service fees for these requests. These authorities and responsibilities are among those delegated to BSEE. The regulations at 30 CFR 250 stipulate the various requirements that must be submitted with form BSEE–0124, Application for Permit to Modify (APM). The form and the numerous submittals that are included and/or attached to the form are the subject of this collection. This request also covers any related Notices to Lessees and Operators (NTLs) that BSEE issues to PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 clarify, supplement, or provide additional guidance on some aspects of our regulations. The changes to the form in this ICR include updating the citations listed under No. 18; as well as, adding several additional questions (G through M) pertaining to shearing data, BOP testing, casing pressure issues, etc. Responses are mandatory and no questions of a sensitive nature are asked. The BSEE will protect any confidential commercial or proprietary information according to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and DOI’s implementing regulations (43 CFR 2); section 26 of OCSLA (43 U.S.C. 1352); 30 CFR 250.197, Data and information to be made available to the public or for limited inspection; and 30 CFR part 252, OCS Oil and Gas Information Program. The BSEE uses the information on the APM form (BSEE–0124) to ensure the well completion, workover, and decommissioning unit is fit for the intended purpose; equipment is maintained in a state of readiness and meets safety standards; each well completion, workover, and decommissioning crew is properly trained and able to promptly perform well-control activities at any time during well operations; and compliance with safety standards. The current regulations provide for safe and proper field or reservoir development, resource evaluation, conservation, protection of correlative rights, safety, and environmental protection. We also review well records to ascertain whether the operations have encountered hydrocarbons or H2S and to ensure that H2S detection equipment, personnel protective equipment, and training of the crew are adequate for safe operations in zones known to contain H2S and zones where the presence of H2S is unknown. The information on the form is as follows: Heading: Identify the well name, lease operator, type of revision and timing of the proposed modifications. Well at Total Depth/Surface: Identify the unique location (area, block and lease of the proposed activity). Proposed or Completed Work: Information identifying the specific activity, revision or modification for which approval is requested. This includes specific identification of equipment, engineering, and pressure test data needed by BSEE to ascertain that operations will be conducted in a manner that ensures the safety of personnel and protection of the environment. Question Information: Responses to questions (a) through (m) serve to ascertain compliance with applicable E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1 13841 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 49 / Wednesday, March 15, 2017 / Notices BSEE regulations and requirements and adherence to good operating practices. Frequency: On occasion and as required by regulations. Description of Respondents: Potential respondents comprise Federal OCS oil, gas, or sulfur lessees and/or operators. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The estimated annual hour burden for this information collection is a total of 17,386 hours and $308,500 non-hour cost. The following chart 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 BREAKDOWN Citation 30 CFR 250 APM’s Reporting or recordkeeping requirement * Hour burden Average number of annual responses Annual burden hours (rounded) Non-hour cost burdens Subparts D, E, F, G, H, P, Q. Submit APM plans (BSEE–0124). (This burden represents only the filling out of the form, the requirements are listed separately below). 1 hour ........................ 2,468 applications ..... 2,468. 2,468 applications × $125 application fee = $308,500. Subparts D, E, F, G, H, P, Q. Subtotal ................... Submit Revised APM plans (BSEE–0124). (This burden represents only the filling out of the form, the requirements are listed separately below) [no fee charged]. 1 hour ........................ 1,284 applications ..... 1,284. ....................................................................... ................................... 3,752 responses ....... 3,752 hour burdens. $308,500 non-hour cost burdens. Subpart A 125 ................................. Submit evidence of your fee for services receipt. Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1). 0. 197 ................................. Written confidentiality agreement ................. Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2). 0. Subpart C 300(b)(1), (2) .................. Subtotal of Subpart C. Obtain approval to add petroleum-based substance to drilling mud system or approval for method of disposal of drill cuttings, sand, & other well solids, including those containing NORM. 154 hours .................. 1 request ................... 154. ....................................................................... ................................... 1 response ................ 154 hour burdens. Subpart D There are some regulatory requirements that give respondents the option of submitting information with either their APD or APM; industry advised us that when it comes to this particular subpart, they submit a Revised APD. 471(c) ............................. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES2 460(a); 465 ..................... Submit SCCE capabilities for Worst Case Discharge (WCD) rate, and demonstrate that your SCCE capabilities will meet the criteria in § 250.470(f) under the changed well design. (Arctic). 10 hours .................... 2 submittals ............... 20. ....................................................................... ................................... 2 responses .............. 20 hour burdens. Subtotal of Subpart D. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Burden covered under 30 CFR 250, 1014– 0025. Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1 0. 13842 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 49 / Wednesday, March 15, 2017 / Notices BURDEN BREAKDOWN—Continued Citation 30 CFR 250 APM’s Reporting or recordkeeping requirement * Hour burden Average number of annual responses Annual burden hours (rounded) Non-hour cost burdens Subpart E 513 ................................. Obtain written approval for well-completion operations. Submit information, including but not limited to, request for completion (including changes); description of wellcompletion procedures; statement of expected surface pressure, type and weight of completion fluids; schematic drawing; a partial electric log; H2S presence or if unknown, service fee receipt. 1 hour ........................ 175 submittals ........... 175. 518(f) .............................. Submit descriptions and calculations of production packer setting depth(s). 1 hour ........................ 50 submittals ............. 50. 526(a) ............................. Submit a notification of corrective action of the diagnostic test. 15 mins ..................... 68 notifications .......... 17. ....................................................................... ................................... 293 responses .......... 242 hour burdens. Subtotal of Subpart E. Subpart F 613(a), (b) ...................... Request approval to begin other than normal workover, which includes description of procedures, changes in equipment, schematic, info about H2S, etc. 1 hour ........................ 802 requests ............. 802. 613(c) ............................. If completing a new zone, submit reason for abandonment and statement of pressure data. 20 mins ..................... 195 submittals ........... 65. 613(d) ............................. Submit work as performed 30 days after completing the well-workover operation. 20 mins ..................... 755 submittals ........... 252. 616(a)(4) ......................... Obtain approval to conduct operations without downhole check valves, describe alternate procedures and equipment to conduct operations without downhole check valves. 45 mins ..................... 245 approvals ........... 184. 619(f) .............................. Submit descriptions and calculations of production packer setting depth(s). 1 hour ........................ 50 submittals ............. 50. ....................................................................... ................................... 2,047 responses ....... 1,353 hour burdens. Subtotal of Subpart F. Subpart G Identify and discuss your proposed alternate procedures or equipment [the request to use alternative procedures/ equipment is covered under 1014–0022]. 3 hours ...................... 78 submittals ............. 234. 702 ................................. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES2 701 ................................. Identify and discuss the departure from requirements [the request to depart from requirements is covered under 1014– 0022]. 2 hours ...................... 55 submittals ............. 110. 713 ................................. Submit required information to use a MODU for well operations, including fitness & foundation requirements, contingency plan for moving off location, current monitoring (description of specific current speeds & specific measures to curtail rig operations and move off location). 1.5 hours ................... 210 submittals ........... 315. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1 13843 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 49 / Wednesday, March 15, 2017 / Notices BURDEN BREAKDOWN—Continued Citation 30 CFR 250 APM’s Reporting or recordkeeping requirement * Hour burden Average number of annual responses Annual burden hours (rounded) Non-hour cost burdens 720(b) ............................. Obtain approval to displace kill weight fluid with detailed step-by-step written procedures that include, but are not limited to, number of barriers, tests, BOP procedures, fluid volumes entering and leaving wellbore procedures. 1.5 hours ................... 151 submittals ........... 227. 721(g) ............................. Request approval for test procedures and criteria for a successful negative pressure test, including any changes. 1 hour ........................ 380 requests ............. 380. 724(b) ............................. Submit certification that you have a realtime monitoring plan that meets the criteria listed. 125 ............................ 1 certification ............. 125. 731 ................................. Submit complete description of BOP system and components; schematic drawings; certification by BAVO (additional BAVO if BOP is subsea, in HTHP, or surface on floating facility); autoshear, deadman, EDS systems; certification for MIA report. 5 hours ...................... 260 submittals ........... 1,300. 733 ................................. Description of annulus monitoring plan and how you will secure the well in the event a leak is detected. 30 mins ..................... 248 submittals ........... 124. 737(d)(2) ......................... Submit test procedures for District Manager approval for initial test when using water on surface BOP. 30 mins ..................... 48 submittals ............. 24. 737(d)(3) ......................... Submit test procedures for District Manager approval to stump test a subsea BOP; including how you will test each ROV function for approval. 30 mins ..................... 45 submittals ............. 23. 737(d)(4) ......................... Submit test procedures for District Manager approval to perform an initial subsea BOP test; including how you will test each ROV function for approval. 30 mins ..................... 48 submittals ............. 24. 737(d)(12) ....................... Submit test procedures for District Manager approval, including schematics of the actual controls and circuitry of the system used during an actual autoshear or deadman event. 1 hour ........................ 260 submittals ........... 260. 738(m) ............................ Request approval from District Manager to utilize other well-control equipment; include report from BAVO on equipment design & suitability; other information required by District Manager. 2 hour ........................ 311 requests ............. 622. 738(n) ............................. Indicate which pipe/variable bore rams have no current utility or well-control purposes. 45 mins. .................... 261 submittals ........... 196. ....................................................................... ................................... 2,356 responses ....... 3,964 hour burdens. 52 approvals ............. 26. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES2 Subtotal of Subpart G. Subpart H 801(h) ............................. VerDate Sep<11>2014 Request approval to temporarily remove safety device for non-routine operations. 18:19 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 30 mins ..................... Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1 13844 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 49 / Wednesday, March 15, 2017 / Notices BURDEN BREAKDOWN—Continued Citation 30 CFR 250 APM’s Reporting or recordkeeping requirement * Hour burden Average number of annual responses Annual burden hours (rounded) Non-hour cost burdens 804(a) ............................. Subtotal of Subpart H. Submit detailed information that demonstrates the SSSVs and related equipment capabilities re HPHT; include discussions of design verification analysis and validation, functional listing process, and procedures used; explain fit-for-service. 1 hour ........................ 18 submittals ............. 18. ....................................................................... ................................... 70 responses ............ 44 hour burdens. Subpart P It needs to be noted that for Sulfur Operations, while there may be burden hours listed that are associated with some form of an APM submittal, we have not had any sulfur leases for numerous years, therefore, we are submitting minimal burden. 1618(a), (b), (c) .............. Request approval/submit requests for changes in plans, changes in major drilling equipment, proposals to deepen, sidetrack, complete, workover, or plug back a well, or engage in similar activities; include but not limited to, detailed statement of proposed work changed; present state of well; after completion, detailed report of work done and results w/in 30 days of completion; public information copies. 1 hour ........................ 1 plan ........................ 1. 1619(b) ........................... Submit duplicate copies of the records of all activities related to and conducted during the suspension or temporary prohibition. 25 mins ..................... 1 submittal ................ 1. 1622(a), (b) .................... Obtain written approval to begin operations; include description of procedures followed; changes to existing equipment, schematic drawing; zones info re H2S, etc. 20 mins ..................... 1 approval ................. 1. 1622(c)(2) ....................... Submit results of any well tests and a new schematic of the well if any subsurface equipment has been changed. 10 mins ..................... 1 submittal ................ 1. ....................................................................... ................................... 4 responses .............. 4 hour burdens. Subtotal of Subpart P. Subpart Q Request approval of well abandonment operations. 20 mins ..................... 705 requests ............. 235. 1704(g) ........................... Submit with a final well schematic, description, nature and quantities of material used; relating to casing string—description of methods used, size and amount of casing and depth. 1 hour ........................ 430 submittals ........... 430. 1706(a)(4) ....................... asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES2 1704 ............................... Request approval to conduct operations without downhole check valves, describe alternate procedures and equipment. 15 mins ..................... 503 requests ............. 126. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1 13845 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 49 / Wednesday, March 15, 2017 / Notices BURDEN BREAKDOWN—Continued Citation 30 CFR 250 APM’s Reporting or recordkeeping requirement * Hour burden Average number of annual responses Annual burden hours (rounded) Non-hour cost burdens 1712; 1704(g) ................. Obtain and receive approval before permanently plugging a well or zone. Include in request, but not limited to, reason plugging well, with relevant information; well test and pressure data; type and weight of well control fluid; a schematic listing mud and cement properties; plus testing plans. Submit Certification by a Registered Professional Engineer of the well abandonment design and procedures; certify the design. 2.5 hours ................... 251 certifications ....... 628. Obtain and receive approval before permanently plugging a well or zone. Include in request, but not limited to max surface pressure and determination; description of work; well depth, perforated intervals; casing and tubing depths/details, plus locations, types, lengths, etc. 2.5 hours ................... 438 submittals ........... 1,095. 1721; 1704(g) ................. Submit the applicable information required to temporarily abandon a well for approval; after temporarily plugging a well, submit well schematic, description of remaining subsea wellheads, casing stubs, mudline suspension equipment and required information of this section; submit certification by a Registered Professional Engineer of the well abandonment design and procedures; certify design. 4 hours ...................... 1,278 submittals ........ 5,112. 1722(a), (d) .................... Request approval to install a subsea protective device. 1 hour ........................ 18 requests ............... 18. Submit a report including dates of trawling test and vessel used; plat showing trawl lines; description of operation and nets used; seafloor penetration depth; summary of results listed in this section; letter signed by witness of test. 2 hours ...................... 18 submittals ............. 36. 1723(b) ........................... Submit a request to perform work to remove casing stub, mudline equipment, and/or subsea protective covering. 1 hour ........................ 161 requests ............. 161. 1743(a) ........................... Submit signed certification; date of verification work and vessel; area surveyed; method used; results of survey including debris or statement that no objects were recover; a post-trawling plot or map showing area. 2 hours ...................... 6 certifications ........... 12. ....................................................................... ................................... 3,808 responses ....... 7,853 hour burdens. ....................................................................... ................................... 12,333 annual responses. 17,386 annual burden hours. Subtotal of Subpart Q. Total Burden .... asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES2 $308,500 non-hour cost burdens. * In the future, BSEE may require electronic filing of some submissions. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have identified one non-hour cost burden associated with the collection of information for a total of $308,500. The VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 241001 service fee of $125 is required to recover the Federal Government’s processing costs of the APM. We have not identified any other non-hour cost PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 burdens associated with this collection of information. Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.,) provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1 asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES2 13846 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 49 / Wednesday, March 15, 2017 / Notices 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 September 22, 2106, we published a Federal Register notice (81 FR 65405) announcing that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided the required 60-day comment period. In addition, § 250.199 provides the OMB Control Number for the information collection requirements imposed by the 30 CFR 250 regulations and forms. The regulation also informs the public that they may comment at any time on the collections of information and provides the address to which they should send comments. We received no comments in response to the Federal Register notice, nor did we receive any unsolicited comments. Public Availability of Comments: Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. BSEE Information Collection Clearance Officer: Nicole Mason, (703) 787–1607. Dated: February 7, 2017. Eric Miller, Acting Deputy Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs. [FR Doc. 2017–05143 Filed 3–14–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–VH–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 241001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement [Docket ID BSEE–2017–0002; OMB Control Number 1014–0022; 17XE1700DX EEEE500000 EX1SF0000.DAQ000] Information Collection Activities: Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the OCS—General; Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 60-Day notice. To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is inviting comments on a collection of information that we will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The information collection request (ICR) concerns a renewal to the paperwork requirements in the regulations under subpart A, Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the OCS—General. DATES: You must submit comments by May 15, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods listed below. • Electronically go to https:// www.regulations.gov. In the Search box, enter BSEE–2017–0002 then click search. Follow the instructions to submit public comments and view all related materials. We will post all comments. • Email kye.mason@bsee.gov, fax (703) 787–1546, or mail or hand-carry comments to the Department of the Interior; Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement; Regulations and Standards Branch; ATTN: Nicole Mason; 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166. Please reference ICR 1014–0022 in your comment and include your name and return address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicole Mason, Regulations and Standards Branch, (703) 787–1607, to request additional information about this ICR. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 30 CFR part 250, subpart A, Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the OCS—General. Form(s): BSEE–0132, BSEE–0143, BSEE–1832. OMB Control Number: 1014–0022. Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act at 43 U.S.C. 1334 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to prescribe rules and regulations necessary for the administration of the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 leasing provisions of the Act related to mineral resources on the OCS. Such rules and regulations will apply to all operations conducted under a lease, right-of-way, or a right-of-use and easement. Operations on the OCS must preserve, protect, and develop oil and natural gas resources in a manner that is consistent with the need to make such resources available to meet the Nation’s energy needs as rapidly as possible; to balance orderly energy resource development with protection of human, marine, and coastal environments; to ensure the public a fair and equitable return on the resources of the OCS; and to preserve and maintain free enterprise competition. In addition to the general rulemaking authority of the OCS Lands Act at 43 U.S.C. 1334, section 301(a) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act (FOGRMA), 30 U.S.C. 1751(a), grants authority to the Secretary to prescribe such rules and regulations as are reasonably necessary to carry out FOGRMA’s provisions. While the majority of FOGRMA is directed to royalty collection and enforcement, some provisions apply to offshore operations. For example, section 108 of FOGRMA, 30 U.S.C. 1718, grants the Secretary broad authority to inspect lease sites for the purpose of determining whether there is compliance with the mineral leasing laws. Section 109(c)(2) and (d)(1), 30 U.S.C. 1719(c)(2) and (d)(1), impose substantial civil penalties for failure to permit lawful inspections and for knowing or willful preparation or submission of false, inaccurate, or misleading reports, records, or other information. Because the Secretary has delegated some of the authority under FOGRMA to BSEE, 30 U.S.C. 1751 is included as additional authority for these requirements. The Independent Offices Appropriations Act (31 U.S.C. 9701), the Omnibus Appropriations Bill (Pub. L. 104–133, 110 Stat. 1321, April 26, 1996), and OMB Circular A–25, authorize Federal agencies to recover the full cost of services that confer special benefits. Under the Department of the Interior’s implementing policy, BSEE is required to charge fees for services that provide special benefits or privileges to an identifiable non-Federal recipient above and beyond those which accrue to the public at large. A request for approval required in 30 CFR 250.171 is subject to cost recovery, and BSEE regulations specify service fees for these requests in 30 CFR 250.125. Regulations implementing these responsibilities are among those delegated to BSEE. The regulations at 30 E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 15, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13839-13846]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-05143]

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE)

[Docket ID BSEE-2016-0013; OMB Control Number 1014-0026; 17XE1700DX
EEEE500000 EX1SF0000.DAQ000]

Information Collection Activities: Application for Permit To
Modify (APM) and Supporting Documentation; Submitted for Office of
Management and Budget (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 Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is notifying the
public that we have submitted to OMB an information collection request
(ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork requirements

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in the regulations, Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer
Continental Shelf, pertaining to an Application for Permit to Modify
(APM) and supporting documentation. This notice also provides the
public a second opportunity to comment on the revised paperwork burden
of these regulatory requirements.

DATES: You must submit comments by April 14, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments by either fax (202) 395-5806 or email
(OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov) directly to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of
the Interior (1014-0026). Please provide a copy of your comments to
BSEE by any of the means below.
Electronically go to https://www.regulations.gov. In the
Search box, enter BSEE-2016-0013 then click search. Follow the
instructions to submit public comments and view all related materials.
We will post all comments.
Email kye.mason@bsee.gov, fax (703) 787-1546, or mail or
hand-carry comments to the Department of the Interior; Bureau of Safety
and Environmental Enforcement; Regulations and Standards Branch; ATTN:
Nicole Mason; 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166. Please reference
ICR 1014-0026 in your comment and include your name and return address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicole Mason, Regulations and
Standards Branch, (703) 787-1607, to request additional information
about this ICR. To see a copy of the entire ICR submitted to OMB, go to
https://www.reginfo.gov (select Information Collection Review, Currently
Under Review).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: 30 CFR 250, Application for Permit to Modify (APM) and all
supporting documentation.
Form(s): BSEE-0124.
OMB Control Number: 1014-0026.
Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act at 43 U.S.C.
1334 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to prescribe rules and
regulations necessary for the administration of the leasing provisions
of that Act related to mineral resources on the OCS. Such rules and
regulations will apply to all operations conducted under a lease,
right-of-way, or a right-of-use and easement. Operations on the OCS
must preserve, protect, and develop oil and natural gas resources in a
manner that is consistent with the need to make such resources
available to meet the Nation's energy needs as rapidly as possible; to
balance orderly energy resource development with protection of human,
marine, and coastal environments; to ensure the public a fair and
equitable return on the resources of the OCS; and to preserve and
maintain free enterprise competition.
In addition to the general rulemaking authority of the OCSLA at 43
U.S.C. 1334, section 301(a) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty
Management Act (FOGRMA), 30 U.S.C. 1751(a), grants authority to the
Secretary to prescribe such rules and regulations as are reasonably
necessary to carry out FOGRMA's provisions. While the majority of
FOGRMA is directed to royalty collection and enforcement, some
provisions apply to offshore operations. For example, section 108 of
FOGRMA, 30 U.S.C. 1718, grants the Secretary broad authority to inspect
lease sites for the purpose of determining whether there is compliance
with the mineral leasing laws. Section 109(c)(2) and (d)(1), 30 U.S.C.
1719(c)(2) and (d)(1), impose substantial civil penalties for failure
to permit lawful inspections and for knowing or willful preparation or
submission of false, inaccurate, or misleading reports, records, or
other information. Because the Secretary has delegated some of the
authority under FOGRMA to BSEE, 30 U.S.C. 1751 is included as
additional authority for these requirements.
The Independent Offices Appropriations Act (31 U.S.C. 9701), the
Omnibus Appropriations Bill (Pub. L. 104-133, 110 Stat. 1321, April 26,
1996), and OMB Circular A-25, authorize Federal agencies to recover the
full cost of services that confer special benefits. Under the
Department of the Interior's implementing policy, BSEE is required to
charge fees for services that provide special benefits or privileges to
an identifiable non-Federal recipient above and beyond those which
accrue to the public at large. Applications for permits to modify
approvals are subject to cost recovery, and BSEE regulations specify
service fees for these requests.
These authorities and responsibilities are among those delegated to
BSEE. The regulations at 30 CFR 250 stipulate the various requirements
that must be submitted with form BSEE-0124, Application for Permit to
Modify (APM). The form and the numerous submittals that are included
and/or attached to the form are the subject of this collection. This
request also covers any related Notices to Lessees and Operators (NTLs)
that BSEE issues to clarify, supplement, or provide additional guidance
on some aspects of our regulations.
The changes to the form in this ICR include updating the citations
listed under No. 18; as well as, adding several additional questions (G
through M) pertaining to shearing data, BOP testing, casing pressure
issues, etc. Responses are mandatory and no questions of a sensitive
nature are asked. The BSEE will protect any confidential commercial or
proprietary information according to the Freedom of Information Act (5
U.S.C. 552) and DOI's implementing regulations (43 CFR 2); section 26
of OCSLA (43 U.S.C. 1352); 30 CFR 250.197, Data and information to be
made available to the public or for limited inspection; and 30 CFR part
252, OCS Oil and Gas Information Program.
The BSEE uses the information on the APM form (BSEE-0124) to ensure
the well completion, workover, and decommissioning unit is fit for the
intended purpose; equipment is maintained in a state of readiness and
meets safety standards; each well completion, workover, and
decommissioning crew is properly trained and able to promptly perform
well-control activities at any time during well operations; and
compliance with safety standards. The current regulations provide for
safe and proper field or reservoir development, resource evaluation,
conservation, protection of correlative rights, safety, and
environmental protection. We also review well records to ascertain
whether the operations have encountered hydrocarbons or H2S and to
ensure that H2S detection equipment, personnel protective equipment,
and training of the crew are adequate for safe operations in zones
known to contain H2S and zones where the presence of H2S is unknown.
The information on the form is as follows:
Heading: Identify the well name, lease operator, type of revision
and timing of the proposed modifications.
Well at Total Depth/Surface: Identify the unique location (area,
block and lease of the proposed activity).
Proposed or Completed Work: Information identifying the specific
activity, revision or modification for which approval is requested.
This includes specific identification of equipment, engineering, and
pressure test data needed by BSEE to ascertain that operations will be
conducted in a manner that ensures the safety of personnel and
protection of the environment.
Question Information: Responses to questions (a) through (m) serve
to ascertain compliance with applicable

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BSEE regulations and requirements and adherence to good operating
practices.
Frequency: On occasion and as required by regulations.
Description of Respondents: Potential respondents comprise Federal
OCS oil, gas, or sulfur lessees and/or operators.
Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The estimated
annual hour burden for this information collection is a total of 17,386
hours and $308,500 non-hour cost. The following chart 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 Breakdown
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Reporting or
Citation 30 CFR 250 APM's recordkeeping Hour burden Average number of Annual burden
requirement * annual responses hours (rounded)
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Non-hour cost burdens
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Subparts D, E, F, G, H, P, Q... Submit APM plans (BSEE- 1 hour........... 2,468 2,468.
0124). (This burden applications.
represents only the
filling out of the
form, the
requirements are
listed separately
below).
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2,468 applications x $125 application fee = $308,500.
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Subparts D, E, F, G, H, P, Q... Submit Revised APM 1 hour........... 1,284 1,284.
plans (BSEE-0124). applications.
(This burden
represents only the
filling out of the
form, the
requirements are
listed separately
below) [no fee
charged].
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Subtotal................... ...................... ................. 3,752 responses.. 3,752 hour
burdens.
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$308,500 non-hour cost burdens.
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Subpart A
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125............................ Submit evidence of Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1). 0.
your fee for services
receipt.
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197............................ Written Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2). 0.
confidentiality
agreement.
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Subpart C
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300(b)(1), (2)................. Obtain approval to add 154 hours........ 1 request........ 154.
petroleum-based
substance to drilling
mud system or
approval for method
of disposal of drill
cuttings, sand, &
other well solids,
including those
containing NORM.
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Subtotal of Subpart C...... ...................... ................. 1 response....... 154 hour burdens.
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Subpart D
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460(a); 465.................... There are some Burden covered under 30 CFR 250, 0.
regulatory 1014-0025.
requirements that
give respondents the
option of submitting
information with
either their APD or
APM; industry advised
us that when it comes
to this particular
subpart, they submit
a Revised APD.
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471(c)......................... Submit SCCE 10 hours......... 2 submittals..... 20.
capabilities for
Worst Case Discharge
(WCD) rate, and
demonstrate that your
SCCE capabilities
will meet the
criteria in Sec.
250.470(f) under the
changed well design.
(Arctic).
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Subtotal of Subpart D...... ...................... ................. 2 responses...... 20 hour burdens.
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Subpart E
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513............................ Obtain written 1 hour........... 175 submittals... 175.
approval for well-
completion
operations. Submit
information,
including but not
limited to, request
for completion
(including changes);
description of well-
completion
procedures; statement
of expected surface
pressure, type and
weight of completion
fluids; schematic
drawing; a partial
electric log; H2S
presence or if
unknown, service fee
receipt.
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518(f)......................... Submit descriptions 1 hour........... 50 submittals.... 50.
and calculations of
production packer
setting depth(s).
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526(a)......................... Submit a notification 15 mins.......... 68 notifications. 17.
of corrective action
of the diagnostic
test.
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Subtotal of Subpart E...... ...................... ................. 293 responses.... 242 hour burdens.
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Subpart F
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613(a), (b).................... Request approval to 1 hour........... 802 requests..... 802.
begin other than
normal workover,
which includes
description of
procedures, changes
in equipment,
schematic, info about
H2S, etc.
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613(c)......................... If completing a new 20 mins.......... 195 submittals... 65.
zone, submit reason
for abandonment and
statement of pressure
data.
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613(d)......................... Submit work as 20 mins.......... 755 submittals... 252.
performed 30 days
after completing the
well-workover
operation.
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616(a)(4)...................... Obtain approval to 45 mins.......... 245 approvals.... 184.
conduct operations
without downhole
check valves,
describe alternate
procedures and
equipment to conduct
operations without
downhole check valves.
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619(f)......................... Submit descriptions 1 hour........... 50 submittals.... 50.
and calculations of
production packer
setting depth(s).
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Subtotal of Subpart F...... ...................... ................. 2,047 responses.. 1,353 hour
burdens.
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Subpart G
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701............................ Identify and discuss 3 hours.......... 78 submittals.... 234.
your proposed
alternate procedures
or equipment [the
request to use
alternative
procedures/equipment
is covered under 1014-
0022].
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702............................ Identify and discuss 2 hours.......... 55 submittals.... 110.
the departure from
requirements [the
request to depart
from requirements is
covered under 1014-
0022].
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713............................ Submit required 1.5 hours........ 210 submittals... 315.
information to use a
MODU for well
operations, including
fitness & foundation
requirements,
contingency plan for
moving off location,
current monitoring
(description of
specific current
speeds & specific
measures to curtail
rig operations and
move off location).
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720(b)......................... Obtain approval to 1.5 hours........ 151 submittals... 227.
displace kill weight
fluid with detailed
step-by-step written
procedures that
include, but are not
limited to, number of
barriers, tests, BOP
procedures, fluid
volumes entering and
leaving wellbore
procedures.
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721(g)......................... Request approval for 1 hour........... 380 requests..... 380.
test procedures and
criteria for a
successful negative
pressure test,
including any changes.
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724(b)......................... Submit certification 125.............. 1 certification.. 125.
that you have a real-
time monitoring plan
that meets the
criteria listed.
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731............................ Submit complete 5 hours.......... 260 submittals... 1,300.
description of BOP
system and
components; schematic
drawings;
certification by BAVO
(additional BAVO if
BOP is subsea, in
HTHP, or surface on
floating facility);
autoshear, deadman,
EDS systems;
certification for MIA
report.
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733............................ Description of annulus 30 mins.......... 248 submittals... 124.
monitoring plan and
how you will secure
the well in the event
a leak is detected.
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737(d)(2)...................... Submit test procedures 30 mins.......... 48 submittals.... 24.
for District Manager
approval for initial
test when using water
on surface BOP.
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737(d)(3)...................... Submit test procedures 30 mins.......... 45 submittals.... 23.
for District Manager
approval to stump
test a subsea BOP;
including how you
will test each ROV
function for approval.
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737(d)(4)...................... Submit test procedures 30 mins.......... 48 submittals.... 24.
for District Manager
approval to perform
an initial subsea BOP
test; including how
you will test each
ROV function for
approval.
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737(d)(12)..................... Submit test procedures 1 hour........... 260 submittals... 260.
for District Manager
approval, including
schematics of the
actual controls and
circuitry of the
system used during an
actual autoshear or
deadman event.
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738(m)......................... Request approval from 2 hour........... 311 requests..... 622.
District Manager to
utilize other well-
control equipment;
include report from
BAVO on equipment
design & suitability;
other information
required by District
Manager.
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738(n)......................... Indicate which pipe/ 45 mins.......... 261 submittals... 196.
variable bore rams
have no current
utility or well-
control purposes.
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Subtotal of Subpart G...... ...................... ................. 2,356 responses.. 3,964 hour
burdens.
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Subpart H
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801(h)......................... Request approval to 30 mins.......... 52 approvals..... 26.
temporarily remove
safety device for non-
routine operations.
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804(a)......................... Submit detailed 1 hour........... 18 submittals.... 18.
information that
demonstrates the
SSSVs and related
equipment
capabilities re HPHT;
include discussions
of design
verification analysis
and validation,
functional listing
process, and
procedures used;
explain fit-for-
service.
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Subtotal of Subpart H...... ...................... ................. 70 responses..... 44 hour burdens.
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Subpart P
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It needs to be noted that for Sulfur Operations, while there may be burden hours listed that are associated with
some form of an APM submittal, we have not had any sulfur leases for numerous years, therefore, we are
submitting minimal burden.
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1618(a), (b), (c).............. Request approval/ 1 hour........... 1 plan........... 1.
submit requests for
changes in plans,
changes in major
drilling equipment,
proposals to deepen,
sidetrack, complete,
workover, or plug
back a well, or
engage in similar
activities; include
but not limited to,
detailed statement of
proposed work
changed; present
state of well; after
completion, detailed
report of work done
and results w/in 30
days of completion;
public information
copies.
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1619(b)........................ Submit duplicate 25 mins.......... 1 submittal...... 1.
copies of the records
of all activities
related to and
conducted during the
suspension or
temporary prohibition.
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1622(a), (b)................... Obtain written 20 mins.......... 1 approval....... 1.
approval to begin
operations; include
description of
procedures followed;
changes to existing
equipment, schematic
drawing; zones info
re H2S, etc.
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1622(c)(2)..................... Submit results of any 10 mins.......... 1 submittal...... 1.
well tests and a new
schematic of the well
if any subsurface
equipment has been
changed.
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Subtotal of Subpart P...... ...................... ................. 4 responses...... 4 hour burdens.
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Subpart Q
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1704........................... Request approval of 20 mins.......... 705 requests..... 235.
well abandonment
operations.
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1704(g)........................ Submit with a final 1 hour........... 430 submittals... 430.
well schematic,
description, nature
and quantities of
material used;
relating to casing
string--description
of methods used, size
and amount of casing
and depth.
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1706(a)(4)..................... Request approval to 15 mins.......... 503 requests..... 126.
conduct operations
without downhole
check valves,
describe alternate
procedures and
equipment.
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1712; 1704(g).................. Obtain and receive 2.5 hours........ 251 628.
approval before certifications.
permanently plugging
a well or zone.
Include in request,
but not limited to,
reason plugging well,
with relevant
information; well
test and pressure
data; type and weight
of well control
fluid; a schematic
listing mud and
cement properties;
plus testing plans.
Submit Certification
by a Registered
Professional Engineer
of the well
abandonment design
and procedures;
certify the design.
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Obtain and receive 2.5 hours........ 438 submittals... 1,095.
approval before
permanently plugging
a well or zone.
Include in request,
but not limited to
max surface pressure
and determination;
description of work;
well depth,
perforated intervals;
casing and tubing
depths/details, plus
locations, types,
lengths, etc.
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1721; 1704(g).................. Submit the applicable 4 hours.......... 1,278 submittals. 5,112.
information required
to temporarily
abandon a well for
approval; after
temporarily plugging
a well, submit well
schematic,
description of
remaining subsea
wellheads, casing
stubs, mudline
suspension equipment
and required
information of this
section; submit
certification by a
Registered
Professional Engineer
of the well
abandonment design
and procedures;
certify design.
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1722(a), (d)................... Request approval to 1 hour........... 18 requests...... 18.
install a subsea
protective device.
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Submit a report 2 hours.......... 18 submittals.... 36.
including dates of
trawling test and
vessel used; plat
showing trawl lines;
description of
operation and nets
used; seafloor
penetration depth;
summary of results
listed in this
section; letter
signed by witness of
test.
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1723(b)........................ Submit a request to 1 hour........... 161 requests..... 161.
perform work to
remove casing stub,
mudline equipment,
and/or subsea
protective covering.
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1743(a)........................ Submit signed 2 hours.......... 6 certifications. 12.
certification; date
of verification work
and vessel; area
surveyed; method
used; results of
survey including
debris or statement
that no objects were
recover; a post-
trawling plot or map
showing area.
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Subtotal of Subpart Q...... ...................... ................. 3,808 responses.. 7,853 hour
burdens.
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Total Burden........... ...................... ................. 12,333 annual 17,386 annual
responses. burden hours.
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$308,500 non-hour cost burdens.
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* In the future, BSEE may require electronic filing of some submissions.

Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have
identified one non-hour cost burden associated with the collection of
information for a total of $308,500. The service fee of $125 is
required to recover the Federal Government's processing costs of the
APM. We have not identified any other non-hour cost burdens associated
with this collection of information.
Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.,)
provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor

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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 September 22,
2106, we published a Federal Register notice (81 FR 65405) announcing
that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided
the required 60-day comment period. In addition, Sec. 250.199 provides
the OMB Control Number for the information collection requirements
imposed by the 30 CFR 250 regulations and forms. The regulation also
informs the public that they may comment at any time on the collections
of information and provides the address to which they should send
comments. We received no comments in response to the Federal Register
notice, nor did we receive any unsolicited comments.
Public Availability of Comments: Before including your address,
phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information
in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--
including your personal identifying information--may be made publicly
available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold
your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
BSEE Information Collection Clearance Officer: Nicole Mason, (703)
787-1607.

Dated: February 7, 2017.
Eric Miller,
Acting Deputy Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
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