Agency Information Collection Activities; 30 CFR 550, Subpart B, Plans and Information, 59645-59649 [2017-27051]
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Dated: December 5, 2017.
Walter D. Cruickshank,
Deputy Director, Bureau of Ocean Energy
Management.
in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate
of burden accurate; (4) how might
BOEM enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (5) how might BOEM
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minimize the burden of this collection
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to OMB to approve this ICR. Before
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including your address, phone number,
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Activities; 30 CFR 550, Subpart B,
your entire comment—including your
Plans and Information
personal identifying information—may
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While you can ask us in your comment
ACTION: Notice of information collection; to withhold your personal identifying
request for comment.
information from public review, we
cannot guarantee that we will be able to
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
do so.
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Abstract: This information collection
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
request concerns the paperwork
(BOEM) is proposing to renew an
requirements in the regulations under
information collection with revisions.
30 CFR part 550, subpart B, Plans and
Information.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to
The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)
submit comments on or before February
Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1331
13, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Send your comments on the et seq. and 43 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.),
authorizes the Secretary of the Interior
information collection request (ICR) by
to prescribe rules and regulations to
mail to the BOEM Information
administer leasing of mineral resources
Collection Clearance Officer, Anna
on the OCS. Such rules and regulations
Atkinson, Bureau of Ocean Energy
apply to all operations conducted under
Management, 45600 Woodland Road,
VA DIR–BOEM, Sterling, Virginia 20166 a lease, or unit. The OCS Lands Act, at
43 U.S.C. 1340 and 1351, requires the
(mail); or by email to anna.atkinson@
boem.gov. Please reference OMB Control holders of OCS oil and gas or sulphur
Number 1010–0151 in the subject line of leases to submit exploration plans (EPs)
and development and production plans
your comment.
(DPPs) to the Secretary for approval
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To
prior to commencing these activities.
request additional information about
Also, as a Federal agency, we have an
this ICR, contact Anna Atkinson by
affirmative duty to comply with the
email, or by telephone at 703–787–1025. National Environmental Policy Act and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
accordance with the Paperwork
Compliance with the ESA includes a
Reduction Act of 1995, we provide the
substantive duty to carry out any agency
general public and other Federal
action in a manner that is not likely to
agencies with an opportunity to
jeopardize protected species, as well as
comment on new, proposed, revised,
a procedural duty to consult with the
and continuing collections of
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
information. This helps us assess the
(USFWS) and National Oceanic and
impact of our information collection
Atmospheric Administration Fisheries
requirements and minimize the public’s (NOAA Fisheries) before engaging in a
reporting burden. It also helps the
discretionary action that may affect a
public understand our information
protected species.
This authority and responsibility are
collection requirements and provide the
among those delegated to BOEM. The
requested data in the desired format.
regulations at 30 CFR part 550, subpart
We are soliciting comments on the
B, concern plans and information that
proposed ICR that is described below.
must be submitted to conduct activities
We are especially interested in public
on a lease or unit, and are the subject
comment addressing the following
of this collection. The collection also
issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to
covers the related Notices to Lessees
the proper functions of BOEM; (2) will
and Operators (NTLs) that BOEM issues
this information be processed and used
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to clarify or provide additional guidance
on some aspects of our regulations.
In 2016, BOEM published a final rule
entitled ‘‘Oil and Gas and Sulfur
Operations on the Outer Continental
Shelf—Requirements for Exploratory
Drilling on the Arctic Outer Continental
Shelf.’’ This rule finalized new
regulations specific to activities
conducted on the Arctic OCS that
modify 30 CFR part 550, subpart B. The
new regulations require operators to
develop an Integrated Operations Plan
(IOP) for each exploratory program on
the Arctic OCS, as well as to submit
additional planning information with
the Exploration Plans. An additional
3,930 burden hours were approved as
part of that rulemaking, and are
included in the burden table for this
control number. The Secretary’s Order
3350 (May 1, 2017), which further
implements the President’s Executive
Order entitled, ‘‘Implementing an
America-First Offshore Energy Strategy’’
(82 FR 20815, May 3, 2017) directs
BOEM to review the final rule. If the
Secretary decides that the final
determination is to suspend, revise, or
rescind the rule, the related burden
hours in this OMB control number will
be adjusted accordingly.
BOEM geologists, geophysicists, and
environmental scientists and other
Federal agencies (e.g., USFWS, NOAA
Fisheries) analyze and evaluate the
information and data collected under
Subpart B to ensure that planned
operations are safe; will not adversely
affect the marine, coastal, or human
environment; and will conserve the
resources of the OCS. BOEM uses the
information to make an informed
decision on whether to approve the
proposed exploration or development
and production plan as submitted, or
require plan modifications. The affected
States also review the information
collected to determine consistency with
approved Coastal Zone Management
plans.
Estimated Reporting and
Recordkeeping Hour Burden: We expect
the estimated annual reporting burden
for this collection to be 436,438 hours.
We are transferring 3,930 annual burden
hours from OMB control number 1010–
0189, 30 CFR 550, Subpart B, Arctic
OCS Activities, to this information
collection request. These 3,930 annual
burden hours are for Arctic exploration
requirements which were approved by
OMB in the final rule for Requirements
for Exploratory Drilling on the Arctic
OCS, 81 FR 46478 (July 15, 2016). Once
this information collection request is
approved by OMB, we will be
discontinuing OMB control number
1010–0189.
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Title of Collection: 30 CFR 550,
Subpart B, Plans and Information.
OMB Control Number: 1010–0151.
Form Number:
• BOEM–0137—OCS Plan Information
Form
• BOEM–0138—Exploration Plan (EP)
Air Quality Screening Checklist
• BOEM–0139—Development
Operations Coordination Document
(DOCD) Air Quality Screening
Checklist
• BOEM–0141—ROV Survey Report
• BOEM–0142—Environmental Impact
Analysis Worksheet
collection that are cost recovery fees.
They consist of fees being submitted
with EPs ($3,673), DPPs or DOCDs
($4,238), and CIDs ($27,348).
There is also one non-hour cost
associated with the protected Species
Observer Program. The cost associated
with this program is due to observation
activities that are usually subcontracted
to other service companies with
expertise in these areas.
The following table details the
individual components and respective
hour burden estimates of this
information collection request.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Respondents/Affected Public:
Potential respondents comprise Federal
OCS oil, gas, or sulphur lessees and
operators.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Responses: 4,266.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Burden Hours: 436,438.
Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion,
semi-monthly, and varies by section.
Total Estimated Annual Nonhour
Cost: $3,939,435.
We have identified three non-hour
costs associated with this information
BURDEN BREAKDOWN
Citation 30 CFR 550
subpart B and NTLs
Reporting & recordkeeping requirement
Average Number of
annual responses
Hour burden
Burden hours
Non-hour Costs
200 thru 206 ......................
201 thru 206; 211 thru
228: 241 thru 262.
General requirements for plans and information;
fees/refunds, etc.
BOEM posts EPs/DPPs/DOCDs on FDMS, and receives public comments for preparation of EAs.
Burden included with specific requirements
below.
Not considered IC as defined in 5 CFR
1320.3(h)(4).
0
0
204 ....................................
For new Arctic OCS exploration activities: submit
IOP, including all required information.
2,880
1 .......................................
2,880
Subtotal ......................
....................................................................................
........................
1 .......................................
2,880
Ancillary Activities
208; NTL 2009–G34 * .......
Notify BOEM in writing and other users of the OCS
before conducting ancillary activities.
11
61 notices ........................
671
208; 210(a) ........................
Submit report summarizing & analyzing data/information obtained or derived from ancillary activities.
2
61 reports ........................
122
208; 210(b) ........................
Retain ancillary activities data/information; upon request, submit to BOEM.
2
61 records ........................
122
Subtotal ......................
....................................................................................
........................
183 ...................................
915
Contents of Exploration Plans (EP)
209; 231(b); 232(d); 234;
235; 281(3); 283; 284;
285; NTL 2015–N01.
Submit new, amended, modified, revised, or supplemental EP, or resubmit disapproved EP, including
required information; withdraw your EP.
150
345 changed plans ..........
51,750
209; 211 thru 228; NTL,
2015–N01.
Submit EP and all required information (including,
but not limited to, submissions required by BOEM
Forms 0137, 0138, 0142; lease stipulations; reports, including shallow hazards surveys; H2S;
G&G;
archaeological
surveys
&
reports
(550.194)), in specified formats. Provide notifications.
600
163 plans .........................
97,800
$3,673 × 163 EP surface locations = $598,699 non-hour
cost.
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220 ....................................
Alaska-specific requirements .....................................
220 ....................................
For new Arctic OCS exploration activities: submit required Arctic-specific information with EP.
350
1 .......................................
350
220 ....................................
For existing Arctic OCS exploration activities: submit
Arctic-specific information, as required.
700
1 .......................................
700
510 responses .................
150,600
Subtotal ......................
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BURDEN BREAKDOWN—Continued
Citation 30 CFR 550
subpart B and NTLs
Reporting & recordkeeping requirement
Average Number of
annual responses
Hour burden
Burden hours
$598,699 Non-Hour Costs
Review and Decision Process for the EP
235(b); 272(b); 281(d)(3)(ii)
Appeal State’s objection ............................................
Burden exempt as defined in 5 CFR
1320.4(a)(2), (c).
0
Contents of Development and Production Plans (DPP) and Development Operations Coordination Documents (DOCD)
209; 266(b); 267(d);
272(a); 273; 281(3)(i);
283; 284; 285; NTL
2015–N01.
Submit amended, modified, revised, updated or supplemental DPP or DOCD, including required information, or resubmit disapproved DPP or DOCD.
235
353 changed plans ..........
82,955
241 thru 262; 209; NTL
2015–N01.
Submit DPP/DOCD and required/supporting information (including, but not limited to, submissions
required by BOEM Forms 0137, 0139, 0142;
lease stipulations; reports, including shallow hazards surveys; archaeological surveys & reports
such as shallow hazards surveys (CFR 550.194)),
in specified formats. Provide notifications.
700
268 plans .........................
187,600
$4,238 × 268 DPP/DOCD wells = $1,135,784
Subtotal ......................
....................................................................................
........................
621 responses .................
270,555
$1,135,784 Non-hour costs
Review and Decision Process for the DPP or DOCD
267(a) ................................
Once BOEM deemed DPP/DOCD submitted; Governor of each affected State, local government official; etc., submit comments/recommendations.
Not considered IC as defined in 5 CFR
1320.3(h)(4).
0
267(b) ................................
General public comments/recommendations submitted to BOEM regarding DPPs or DOCDs.
Not considered IC as defined in 5 CFR
1320.3(h)(4).
0
269(b) ................................
For leases or units in vicinity of proposed development and production activities RD may require
those lessees and operators to submit information
on preliminary plans for their leases and units.
3
1 response .......................
3
Subtotal ......................
....................................................................................
........................
1 responses .....................
3
Post-Approval Requirements for the EP, DPP, and DOCD
In an emergency, request departure from your approved EP, DPP, or DOCD.
Burden included under 1010–0114.
0
281(a) ................................
Submit various BSEE applications for approval and
submit permits.
Burdens included under appropriate subpart or form (1014–0003; 1014–0011;
1014–0016; 1014–0018)
0
282 ....................................
Retain monitoring data/information; upon request,
make available to BOEM.
4
150 records ......................
600
Prepare and submit monitoring plan for approval .....
2
6 plans .............................
12
282(b) ................................
Prepare and Submit monitoring reports and data (including BOEM Form 0141 used in GOMR).
3
12 reports ........................
36
284(a) ................................
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280(b) ................................
Submit updated info on activities conducted under
approved EP/DPP/DOCD.
4
56 updates .......................
224
Subtotal ......................
....................................................................................
........................
224 responses .................
872
375
14 documents ..................
5,250
Submit CIDs
296(a); 297 ........................
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BURDEN BREAKDOWN—Continued
Citation 30 CFR 550
subpart B and NTLs
Reporting & recordkeeping requirement
Average Number of
annual responses
Hour burden
Burden hours
$27,348 × 14 = $382,872
DOCD or DPP
296(b); 297 ........................
Submit a revised CID for approval. ...........................
100
13 revisions .....................
1,300
Subtotal ......................
....................................................................................
........................
27 responses ...................
6,550
$382,872 non-hour costs
Seismic Survey Mitigation Measures and Protected Species Observer Program NTL *
NTL 2016–G02; 211 thru
228; 241 thru 262.
Submit to BOEM observer training requirement materials and information.
1.5
2 sets of material .............
3
Training certification and recordkeeping ...................
1
1 new trainee ...................
1
During seismic acquisition operations, submit daily
observer reports semi-monthly.
1.5
344 reports ......................
516
If used, submit to BOEM information on any passive
acoustic monitoring system prior to placing it in
service.
2
6 submittals .....................
12
During seismic acquisition operations, submit to
BOEM marine mammal observation report(s)
semi-monthly or within 14 hours if air gun operations were shut down.
1.5
1,976 reports ...................
2,964
During seismic acquisition operations, when air
guns are being discharged, submit daily observer
reports semi-monthly.
1.5
344 reports ......................
516
Observation Duty (3 observers fulfilling an 8 hour
shift each for 365 calendar days × 4 vessels =
35,040 man-hours). This requirement is contracted out; hence the non-hour cost burden.
Subtotal ......................
3 observers × 8 hrs × 365 days = 8,760 hours × 4 vessels
observing = 35,040 man-hours × $52/hr = $1,822,080
non-hour costs
....................................................................................
........................
2,673 responses ..............
4,012
$1,822,080 Non-Hour Costs
Vessel Strike Avoidance and Injured/Protected Species Reporting NTL *
NTL 2016–G01; 211 thru
228; 241 thru 262.
Subtotal ......................
Notify BOEM within 24 hours of strike, when your
vessel injures/kills a protected species (marine
mammal/sea turtle).
1
1 notice ............................
1
....................................................................................
........................
1 response .......................
1
General Departure and Alternative Compliance
200 thru 299 ......................
General departure and alternative compliance requests not specifically covered elsewhere in Subpart B regulations.
2
25 requests ......................
50
Subtotal ......................
....................................................................................
........................
25 responses ...................
50
Total Burden .......
....................................................................................
........................
4,266 Responses .............
436,438
$3,939,435 Non-Hour Costs
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* The identification number of NTLs may change when NTLs are reissued periodically to update information.
An agency may not conduct or
sponsor and a person is not required to
respond to a collection of information
unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number.
We will protect information
considered proprietary under the
Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C.
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552) and Department of the Interior
implementing regulations (43 CFR part
2), 30 CFR 550.197, ‘‘Data and
information to be made available to the
public or for limited inspection,’’ and 30
CFR part 552, ‘‘Outer Continental Shelf
(OCS) Oil and Gas Information
Program.’’
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The authority for this action is the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
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Dated: December 8, 2017.
Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka,
Chief, Office of Policy, Regulation and
Analysis.
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BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337–TA–1007;
Investigation No. 337–TA–1021
(Consolidated)]
Certain Personal Transporters,
Components Thereof, and Packaging
and Manuals Therefor and Certain
Personal Transporters and
Components Thereof; Notice of a
Commission Final Determination of
Violation of Section 337; Issuance of
Remedial Orders; Termination of
Investigation
U.S. International Trade
Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given that
the U.S. International Trade
Commission (‘‘the Commission’’) has
determined that there is a violation of
section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
amended in the above-captioned
investigation. The Commission has
issued a limited exclusion order
(‘‘LEO’’) directed to products of
respondents Swagway LLC of South
Bend, Indiana (‘‘Swagway’’) and
Segaway of Studio City, California
(‘‘Segaway’’); and a cease and desist
order (‘‘CDO’’) directed to respondent
Swagway. The investigation has been
terminated.
SUMMARY:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Liberman, Esq., Office of the
General Counsel, U.S. International
Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202)
205–3115. 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 at https://www.usitc.gov.
The public record for this investigation
may be viewed on the Commission’s
electronic docket (EDIS) at https://
edis.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired
persons are advised that information on
this matter can be obtained by
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contacting the Commission’s TDD
terminal on (202) 205–1810.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Commission instituted Inv. No. 337–
TA–1007, Certain Personal
Transporters, Components Thereof, and
Packaging and Manuals Therefor under
section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337 (‘‘section
337’’), on June 24, 2016, based on a
complaint filed by Segway, Inc. of
Bedford, New Hampshire; DEKA
Products Limited Partnership of
Manchester, New Hampshire; and
Ninebot (Tianjin) Technology Co., Ltd.
of Tianjin, China (collectively,
‘‘Complainants’’). 81 FR 41342–43 (Jun.
24, 2016). The complaint alleges a
violation of section 337 by reason of
infringement of certain claims of U.S.
Patent Nos. 6,302,230 (‘‘the ’230
patent’’); 6,651,763 (‘‘the ’763 patent’’);
7,023,330 (‘‘the ’330 patent’’); 7,275,607
(‘‘the ’607 patent’’); 7,479,872 (‘‘the ’872
patent’’); and 9,188,984 (‘‘the ’984
patent’’); and U.S. Trademark
Registration Nos. 2,727,948 (‘‘the ’948
TM’’) and 2,769,942 (‘‘the ’942 TM’’).
The named respondents for
Investigation No. 337–TA–1007 are
(‘‘Inventist’’), Inc. of Camas,
Washington; PhunkeeDuck, Inc. of
Floral Park, New York; Razor USA LLC
of Cerritos, California; Swagway;
Segaway; and Jetson Electric Bikes LLC
of New York, New York. The
Commission’s Office of Unfair Import
Investigations (‘‘OUII’’) was also named
as a party to this investigation. 81 FR
41342 (Jun. 24, 2016).
On September 21, 2016, the
Commission instituted Inv. No. 337–
TA–1021, Certain Personal Transporters
and Components Thereof, based on a
complaint filed by the same
Complainants. 81 FR 64936–37 (Sept.
21, 2016). The complaint alleges a
violation of section 337 by reason of
infringement of certain claims of the
’230 and ’607 patents. The named
respondents for Investigation No. 337–
TA–1021 are Powerboard LLC of
Scottsdale, Arizona; Metem Teknoloji
Sistemleri San of Istanbul, Turkey;
Changzhou Airwheel Technology Co.,
Ltd. of Jiangsu, China; Airwheel of
Amsterdam, Netherlands; Nanjing
Fastwheel Intelligent Technology Co.,
Ltd. of Nanjing, China; Shenzhen
Chenduoxing Electronic, Technology
Ltd., China, a.k.a. C-Star of Shenzhen,
China; Hangzhou Chic Intelligent
Technology Co., Ltd. of Hangzhou,
China; Hovershop of Placentia,
California; Shenzhen Jomo Technology
Co., Ltd., a.k.a. Koowheel of Shenzhen
City, China; Guanghzou Kebye
Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., a.k.a.
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Gotway of Shenzhen, China; and
Inventist. OUII was also named as a
party to this investigation. 81 FR 64936
(Sept. 21, 2016). The Commission
directed the presiding ALJ to
consolidate Inv. Nos. 337–TA–1007 and
337–TA–1021. See id. at 64937.
Subsequently, the Commission
determined not to review an initial
determination (‘‘ID’’) finding
respondents PhunkeeDuck, Inc. and
Segaway in default. Order No. 9 (Sept.
1, 2016) (not reviewed Oct. 3, 2016). The
Commission further determined not to
review an ID granting complainants’
corrected motion to amend the
complaint and notice of investigation to
assert the ’763, ’330, and ’872 patents
against respondent Jetson Electric Bikes
LLC, and to terminate the investigation
with respect to all asserted claims of the
’984 patent as to all respondents. Order
No. 17 (Nov. 14, 2016) (not reviewed
Dec. 7, 2016). The Commission also
determined not to review an ID
terminating the investigation as to
respondent Nanjing Fastwheel
Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. based
on a Consent Order Stipulation. Order
No. 18 (Nov. 15, 2016) (not reviewed
Dec. 7, 2016). The Commission likewise
determined not to review an ID granting
a motion to terminate the investigation
as to the ’763 patent. Order No. 19 (Dec.
16, 2016) (not reviewed Jan. 10, 2017).
The Commission further determined not
to review an ID finding respondents
Shenzhen Chenduoxing Electronic,
Technology Ltd., China, a.k.a. C-Star;
Shenzhen Jomo Technology Co., Ltd.,
a.k.a. Koowheel; Guanghzou Kebye
Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., a.k.a.
Gotway; Metem Teknoloji Sistemleri
San; and Airwheel Netherlands in
default. Order No. 22 (Jan. 9, 2017) (not
reviewed Feb. 7, 2017). The Commission
also determined not to review an ID
terminating this investigation with
respect to all asserted claims of the ’330
patent and the ’872 patent as to all
respondents. See Order No. 24 (Jan. 10,
2017) (not reviewed Feb. 7, 2017).
Furthermore, on January 17, 2017,
Complainants and respondent Inventist
filed a joint motion to terminate this
investigation based on consent order
stipulation and proposed consent order.
On January 30, 2017, the ALJ issued an
ID (Order No. 25) granting the joint
motion. The Commission determined to
review Order No. 25 because the
proposed Consent Order contained
express provisions that were mutually
inconsistent, and multiple
typographical and formatting errors. See
Notice of Review dated February 22,
2017. The Commission requested
corrections to be made in the proposed
Consent Order. See id. at 2. The
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
[Docket ID: BOEM-2018-0016; MMAA104000; OMB Control Number 1010-0151]
Agency Information Collection Activities; 30 CFR 550, Subpart B,
Plans and Information
AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is proposing to renew an
information collection with revisions.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
February 13, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Send your comments on the information collection request
(ICR) by mail to the BOEM Information Collection Clearance Officer,
Anna Atkinson, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, 45600 Woodland Road,
VA DIR-BOEM, Sterling, Virginia 20166 (mail); or by email to
[email protected]. Please reference OMB Control Number 1010-0151
in the subject line of your comment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information
about this ICR, contact Anna Atkinson by email, or by telephone at 703-
787-1025.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, we provide the general public and other Federal agencies
with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and
continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact
of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's
reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information
collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired
format.
We are soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is described
below. We are especially interested in public comment addressing the
following issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to the proper
functions of BOEM; (2) will this information be processed and used in a
timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might
BOEM enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected; and (5) how might BOEM minimize the burden of this
collection on the respondents, including through the use of information
technology?
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request
to OMB to approve this ICR. 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.
Abstract: This information collection request concerns the
paperwork requirements in the regulations under 30 CFR part 550,
subpart B, Plans and Information.
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 prescribe rules and regulations to administer leasing
of mineral resources on the OCS. Such rules and regulations apply to
all operations conducted under a lease, or unit. The OCS Lands Act, at
43 U.S.C. 1340 and 1351, requires the holders of OCS oil and gas or
sulphur leases to submit exploration plans (EPs) and development and
production plans (DPPs) to the Secretary for approval prior to
commencing these activities. Also, as a Federal agency, we have an
affirmative duty to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act
and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Compliance with the ESA includes
a substantive duty to carry out any agency action in a manner that is
not likely to jeopardize protected species, as well as a procedural
duty to consult with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries
(NOAA Fisheries) before engaging in a discretionary action that may
affect a protected species.
This authority and responsibility are among those delegated to
BOEM. The regulations at 30 CFR part 550, subpart B, concern plans and
information that must be submitted to conduct activities on a lease or
unit, and are the subject of this collection. The collection also
covers the related Notices to Lessees and Operators (NTLs) that BOEM
issues to clarify or provide additional guidance on some aspects of our
regulations.
In 2016, BOEM published a final rule entitled ``Oil and Gas and
Sulfur Operations on the Outer Continental Shelf--Requirements for
Exploratory Drilling on the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf.'' This rule
finalized new regulations specific to activities conducted on the
Arctic OCS that modify 30 CFR part 550, subpart B. The new regulations
require operators to develop an Integrated Operations Plan (IOP) for
each exploratory program on the Arctic OCS, as well as to submit
additional planning information with the Exploration Plans. An
additional 3,930 burden hours were approved as part of that rulemaking,
and are included in the burden table for this control number. The
Secretary's Order 3350 (May 1, 2017), which further implements the
President's Executive Order entitled, ``Implementing an America-First
Offshore Energy Strategy'' (82 FR 20815, May 3, 2017) directs BOEM to
review the final rule. If the Secretary decides that the final
determination is to suspend, revise, or rescind the rule, the related
burden hours in this OMB control number will be adjusted accordingly.
BOEM geologists, geophysicists, and environmental scientists and
other Federal agencies (e.g., USFWS, NOAA Fisheries) analyze and
evaluate the information and data collected under Subpart B to ensure
that planned operations are safe; will not adversely affect the marine,
coastal, or human environment; and will conserve the resources of the
OCS. BOEM uses the information to make an informed decision on whether
to approve the proposed exploration or development and production plan
as submitted, or require plan modifications. The affected States also
review the information collected to determine consistency with approved
Coastal Zone Management plans.
Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: We expect the
estimated annual reporting burden for this collection to be 436,438
hours. We are transferring 3,930 annual burden hours from OMB control
number 1010-0189, 30 CFR 550, Subpart B, Arctic OCS Activities, to this
information collection request. These 3,930 annual burden hours are for
Arctic exploration requirements which were approved by OMB in the final
rule for Requirements for Exploratory Drilling on the Arctic OCS, 81 FR
46478 (July 15, 2016). Once this information collection request is
approved by OMB, we will be discontinuing OMB control number 1010-0189.
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Title of Collection: 30 CFR 550, Subpart B, Plans and Information.
OMB Control Number: 1010-0151.
Form Number:
BOEM-0137--OCS Plan Information Form
BOEM-0138--Exploration Plan (EP) Air Quality Screening
Checklist
BOEM-0139--Development Operations Coordination Document (DOCD)
Air Quality Screening Checklist
BOEM-0141--ROV Survey Report
BOEM-0142--Environmental Impact Analysis Worksheet
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Potential respondents comprise Federal
OCS oil, gas, or sulphur lessees and operators.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 4,266.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 436,438.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion, semi-monthly, and varies by
section.
Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Cost: $3,939,435.
We have identified three non-hour costs associated with this
information collection that are cost recovery fees. They consist of
fees being submitted with EPs ($3,673), DPPs or DOCDs ($4,238), and
CIDs ($27,348).
There is also one non-hour cost associated with the protected
Species Observer Program. The cost associated with this program is due
to observation activities that are usually subcontracted to other
service companies with expertise in these areas.
The following table details the individual components and
respective hour burden estimates of this information collection
request.
Burden Breakdown
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Reporting &
Citation 30 CFR 550 subpart B and recordkeeping Hour burden Average Number of Burden hours
NTLs requirement annual responses
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Non-hour Costs
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200 thru 206..................... General requirements for Burden included with specific 0
plans and information; requirements below.
fees/refunds, etc.
201 thru 206; 211 thru 228: 241 BOEM posts EPs/DPPs/ Not considered IC as defined in 5 0
thru 262. DOCDs on FDMS, and CFR 1320.3(h)(4).
receives public
comments for
preparation of EAs.
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204.............................. For new Arctic OCS 2,880 1.................. 2,880
exploration activities:
submit IOP, including
all required
information.
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 1.................. 2,880
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Ancillary Activities
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208; NTL 2009-G34 *.............. Notify BOEM in writing 11 61 notices......... 671
and other users of the
OCS before conducting
ancillary activities.
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208; 210(a)...................... Submit report 2 61 reports......... 122
summarizing & analyzing
data/information
obtained or derived
from ancillary
activities.
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208; 210(b)...................... Retain ancillary 2 61 records......... 122
activities data/
information; upon
request, submit to BOEM.
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 183................ 915
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Contents of Exploration Plans (EP)
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209; 231(b); 232(d); 234; 235; Submit new, amended, 150 345 changed plans.. 51,750
281(3); 283; 284; 285; NTL 2015- modified, revised, or
N01. supplemental EP, or
resubmit disapproved
EP, including required
information; withdraw
your EP.
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209; 211 thru 228; NTL, 2015-N01. Submit EP and all 600 163 plans.......... 97,800
required information
(including, but not
limited to, submissions
required by BOEM Forms
0137, 0138, 0142; lease
stipulations; reports,
including shallow
hazards surveys; H2S;
G&G; archaeological
surveys & reports
(550.194)), in
specified formats.
Provide notifications.
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$3,673 x 163 EP surface locations = $598,699 non-
hour cost.
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220.............................. Alaska-specific Burden included with EP 0
requirements. requirements (30 CFR 550.211-228).
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220.............................. For new Arctic OCS 350 1.................. 350
exploration activities:
submit required Arctic-
specific information
with EP.
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220.............................. For existing Arctic OCS 700 1.................. 700
exploration activities:
submit Arctic-specific
information, as
required.
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Subtotal..................... 510 responses...... 150,600
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$598,699 Non-Hour Costs
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Review and Decision Process for the EP
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235(b); 272(b); 281(d)(3)(ii).... Appeal State's objection Burden exempt as defined in 5 CFR 0
1320.4(a)(2), (c).
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Contents of Development and Production Plans (DPP) and Development Operations Coordination Documents (DOCD)
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209; 266(b); 267(d); 272(a); 273; Submit amended, 235 353 changed plans.. 82,955
281(3)(i); 283; 284; 285; NTL modified, revised,
2015-N01. updated or supplemental
DPP or DOCD, including
required information,
or resubmit disapproved
DPP or DOCD.
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241 thru 262; 209; NTL 2015-N01.. Submit DPP/DOCD and 700 268 plans.......... 187,600
required/supporting
information (including,
but not limited to,
submissions required by
BOEM Forms 0137, 0139,
0142; lease
stipulations; reports,
including shallow
hazards surveys;
archaeological surveys
& reports such as
shallow hazards surveys
(CFR 550.194)), in
specified formats.
Provide notifications.
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$4,238 x 268 DPP/DOCD wells = $1,135,784
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 621 responses...... 270,555
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$1,135,784 Non-hour costs
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Review and Decision Process for the DPP or DOCD
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267(a)........................... Once BOEM deemed DPP/ Not considered IC as defined in 5 0
DOCD submitted; CFR 1320.3(h)(4).
Governor of each
affected State, local
government official;
etc., submit comments/
recommendations.
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267(b)........................... General public comments/ Not considered IC as defined in 5 0
recommendations CFR 1320.3(h)(4).
submitted to BOEM
regarding DPPs or DOCDs.
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269(b)........................... For leases or units in 3 1 response......... 3
vicinity of proposed
development and
production activities
RD may require those
lessees and operators
to submit information
on preliminary plans
for their leases and
units.
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 1 responses........ 3
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Post-Approval Requirements for the EP, DPP, and DOCD
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280(b)........................... In an emergency, request Burden included under 1010-0114. 0
departure from your
approved EP, DPP, or
DOCD.
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281(a)........................... Submit various BSEE Burdens included under appropriate 0
applications for subpart or form (1014-0003; 1014-
approval and submit 0011; 1014-0016; 1014-0018)
permits.
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282.............................. Retain monitoring data/ 4 150 records........ 600
information; upon
request, make available
to BOEM.
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Prepare and submit 2 6 plans............ 12
monitoring plan for
approval.
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282(b)........................... Prepare and Submit 3 12 reports......... 36
monitoring reports and
data (including BOEM
Form 0141 used in GOMR).
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284(a)........................... Submit updated info on 4 56 updates......... 224
activities conducted
under approved EP/DPP/
DOCD.
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 224 responses...... 872
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Submit CIDs
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296(a); 297...................... Submit CID and required/ 375 14 documents....... 5,250
supporting information;
submit CID for
supplemental.
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DOCD or DPP $27,348 x 14 = $382,872
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296(b); 297...................... Submit a revised CID for 100 13 revisions....... 1,300
approval..
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 27 responses....... 6,550
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$382,872 non-hour costs
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Seismic Survey Mitigation Measures and Protected Species Observer Program NTL \*\
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NTL 2016-G02; 211 thru 228; 241 Submit to BOEM observer 1.5 2 sets of material. 3
thru 262. training requirement
materials and
information.
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Training certification 1 1 new trainee...... 1
and recordkeeping.
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During seismic 1.5 344 reports........ 516
acquisition operations,
submit daily observer
reports semi-monthly.
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If used, submit to BOEM 2 6 submittals....... 12
information on any
passive acoustic
monitoring system prior
to placing it in
service.
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During seismic 1.5 1,976 reports...... 2,964
acquisition operations,
submit to BOEM marine
mammal observation
report(s) semi-monthly
or within 14 hours if
air gun operations were
shut down.
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During seismic 1.5 344 reports........ 516
acquisition operations,
when air guns are being
discharged, submit
daily observer reports
semi-monthly.
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Observation Duty (3 3 observers x 8 hrs x 365 days = 8,760 hours x 4
observers fulfilling an vessels observing = 35,040 man-hours x $52/hr =
8 hour shift each for $1,822,080 non-hour costs
365 calendar days x 4
vessels = 35,040 man-
hours). This
requirement is
contracted out; hence
the non-hour cost
burden.
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 2,673 responses.... 4,012
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$1,822,080 Non-Hour Costs
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Vessel Strike Avoidance and Injured/Protected Species Reporting NTL \*\
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NTL 2016-G01; 211 thru 228; 241 Notify BOEM within 24 1 1 notice........... 1
thru 262. hours of strike, when
your vessel injures/
kills a protected
species (marine mammal/
sea turtle).
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 1 response......... 1
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General Departure and Alternative Compliance
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200 thru 299..................... General departure and 2 25 requests........ 50
alternative compliance
requests not
specifically covered
elsewhere in Subpart B
regulations.
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Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 25 responses....... 50
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Total Burden............. ........................ .............. 4,266 Responses.... 436,438
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$3,939,435 Non-Hour Costs
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* The identification number of NTLs may change when NTLs are reissued periodically to update information.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number.
We will protect information considered proprietary under the
Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and Department of the
Interior implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2), 30 CFR 550.197,
``Data and information to be made available to the public or for
limited inspection,'' and 30 CFR part 552, ``Outer Continental Shelf
(OCS) Oil and Gas Information Program.''
The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
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Dated: December 8, 2017.
Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka,
Chief, Office of Policy, Regulation and Analysis.
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