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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
[MMAA104000; OMB Control Number 1010–
0151; Docket ID: BOEM–2018–0016]
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission to the Office of
Management and Budget for Review
and Approval; 30 CFR 550, Subpart B,
Plans and Information
Bureau of Ocean Energy
Management, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of information collection;
request for comment.
AGENCY:
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 April 30,
2018.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on
this information collection request (ICR)
to the Office of Management and
Budget’s Desk Officer for the
Department of the Interior by email at
OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov; or via
facsimile to 202–395–5806. Please
provide a copy of your comments to the
BOEM Information Collection Clearance
Officer, Anna Atkinson, Bureau of
Ocean Energy Management, 45600
Woodland Road, Sterling, Virginia,
20166; or by email to anna.atkinson@
boem.gov. Please reference Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) Control
Number 1010–0151 in the subject line of
your comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To
request additional information about
this ICR, contact Anna Atkinson by
email, or by telephone at 703–787–1025.
You may also view the ICR at https://
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 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.
A Federal Register notice with a 60day public comment period soliciting
comments on this collection of
information was published on December
15, 2017 (82 FR 59645). One comment
was received from a private citizen, but
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it was not germane to the information
collection in this ICR.
We are again 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. 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: 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.
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
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Notices to Lessees and Operators (NTLs)
that BOEM issues to clarify or provide
additional guidance on some aspects of
our regulations.
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 EP or DPP as submitted, or
require plan modifications. The affected
States also review the information
collected to determine consistency with
approved Coastal Zone Management
plans.
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 EPs. 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.
We protect proprietary information,
including the information collected
under Subpart B, in accordance with the
Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C.
552) and the Department of the
Interior’s 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.’’
Title of Collection: 30 CFR 550,
Subpart B, Plans and Information.
OMB Control Number: 1010–00151.
Form Number:
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• BOEM–0137—OCS Plan Information
Form
• BOEM–0138—Exploration Plan (EP)
Air Quality Screening Checklist
• BOEM–0139—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, and 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.
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.
The following table details the
individual BOEM components and
respective hour burden estimates of this
ICR.
Total Estimated Annual Non-Hour
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 Development
Operation Coordination Documents
(DOCDs) ($4,238), and Conservation
Information Documents (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.
Estimated Reporting and
Recordkeeping Hour Burden: We expect
the estimated annual reporting burden
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 ......................
General requirements for plans and information;
fees/refunds, etc.
Burden included with specific requirements
below
0
201 thru 206; 211 thru
228: 241 thru 262.
BOEM posts EPs/DPPs/DOCDs on FDMS, and receives public comments for preparation of EAs.
Not considered IC as defined in 5 CFR
1320.3(h)(4)
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 if required by the Regional Supervisor notify 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 responses .................
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
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$3,673 × 163 EP surface locations = $598,699 non-hour
cost
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
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Burden included with EP requirements (30
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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
Non-hour costs
Subtotal ..........................................................................................................................................
510 responses .................
150,600
$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) and (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
280(b) ................................
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
282(b) ................................
Prepare and submit monitoring plan for approval .....
2
6 plans .............................
12
Prepare and Submit monitoring reports and data (including BOEM Form 0141 used in GOMR).
3
12 reports ........................
36
Submit updated info on activities conducted under
approved EP/DPP/DOCD.
4
56 updates .......................
224
Subtotal ..........................................................................................................................................
224 responses .................
872
14 documents ..................
5,250
284(a) ................................
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Submit CIDs
296(a); 297 ........................
Submit CID and required/supporting information;
submit CID for supplemental DOCD or DPP.
375
$27,348 × 14 = $382,872
296(b); 297 ........................
100
13 revisions .....................
1,300
Subtotal ..........................................................................................................................................
27 responses ...................
6,550
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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
Non-hour costs
$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.
3 observers × 8 hrs × 365 days = 8,760 hours × 4 vessels
observing = 35,040 man-hours × $52/hr = $1,822,080
non-hour costs
Subtotal ..........................................................................................................................................
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.
Notify BOEM within 24 hours of strike, when your
vessel injures/kills a protected species (marine
mammal/sea turtle).
1
1 notice ............................
1
Subtotal ..........................................................................................................................................
1 response .......................
1
2
25 requests ......................
50
Subtotal ..........................................................................................................................................
25 responses ...................
50
Total Burden ............................................................................................................................
4,266 responses ..............
436,438
General Departure and Alternative Compliance
200 thru 299 ......................
General departure and alternative compliance requests not specifically covered elsewhere in Subpart B regulations.
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* The identification number of NTLs may change when NTLs are reissued periodically to update information.
** NEW requirements from the Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations on the Outer Continental Shelf—Requirements for Exploratory Drilling on the
Arctic Outer Continental Shelf final rule.
*** Archaeological surveys and reports required under 30 CFR 550, Subpart A, in 550.194(a) are generally part of the geohazard survey report
required under 30 CFR 550, Subpart B. On average it takes an archaeologist 35 hours to prepare the archaeological survey and report. This
hour burden is included in the overall hour burden estimate for submission of EPs and all required 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.
The authority for this action is the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Dated: March 27, 2018.
Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka,
Chief, Office of Policy, Regulation and
Analysis.
AGENCY:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
[MMAA104000; OMB Control Number 1010-0151; Docket ID: BOEM-2018-0016]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; 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
April 30, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on this information collection request
(ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget's Desk Officer for the
Department of the Interior by email at [email protected]; or
via facsimile to 202-395-5806. Please provide a copy of your comments
to the BOEM Information Collection Clearance Officer, Anna Atkinson,
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling,
Virginia, 20166; or by email to [email protected]. Please
reference Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number 1010-
0151 in the subject line of your comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information
about this ICR, contact Anna Atkinson by email, or by telephone at 703-
787-1025. You may also view the ICR at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (PRA), 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.
A Federal Register notice with a 60-day public comment period
soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on
December 15, 2017 (82 FR 59645). One comment was received from a
private citizen, but it was not germane to the information collection
in this ICR.
We are again 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. 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: 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.
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.
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 EP or DPP as submitted, or require plan
modifications. The affected States also review the information
collected to determine consistency with approved Coastal Zone
Management plans.
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 EPs. 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.
We protect proprietary information, including the information
collected under Subpart B, in accordance with the Freedom of
Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and the Department of the Interior's
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.''
Title of Collection: 30 CFR 550, Subpart B, Plans and Information.
OMB Control Number: 1010-00151.
Form Number:
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BOEM-0137--OCS Plan Information Form
BOEM-0138--Exploration Plan (EP) Air Quality Screening
Checklist
BOEM-0139--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, and 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 Non-Hour 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 Development Operation
Coordination Documents (DOCDs) ($4,238), and Conservation Information
Documents (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.
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.
The following table details the individual BOEM components and
respective hour burden estimates of this ICR.
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.
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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 if required by the
Regional Supervisor
notify 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 responses...... 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) and (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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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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282(b)........................... Prepare and submit 2 6 plans............ 12
monitoring plan for
approval.
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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 DOCD or
DPP.
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$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.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If used, submit to BOEM 2 6 submittals....... 12
information on any
passive acoustic
monitoring system prior
to placing it in
service.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$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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* The identification number of NTLs may change when NTLs are reissued periodically to update information.
** NEW requirements from the Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations on the Outer Continental Shelf--Requirements for
Exploratory Drilling on the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf final rule.
*** Archaeological surveys and reports required under 30 CFR 550, Subpart A, in 550.194(a) are generally part of
the geohazard survey report required under 30 CFR 550, Subpart B. On average it takes an archaeologist 35
hours to prepare the archaeological survey and report. This hour burden is included in the overall hour burden
estimate for submission of EPs and all required 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.
The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Dated: March 27, 2018.
Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka,
Chief, Office of Policy, Regulation and Analysis.
[FR Doc. 2018-06500 Filed 3-28-18; 8:45 am]
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