Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf, 54250-54258 [2022-19043]
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Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4231 et seq.
(NEPA, as amended) and 40 CFR 1506.6.
Karen Baker,
Chief, Office of Renewable Energy Programs,
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
[FR Doc. 2022–18915 Filed 9–1–22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
[OMB Control Number 1010–0176; Docket
ID: BOEM–2017–0016]
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Renewable Energy and
Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on
the Outer Continental Shelf
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 request (ICR).
DATES: Interested persons are invited to
submit comments, which must be
received by BOEM no later than
November 1, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Send your comments on
this ICR by mail 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 1010–0176 in the subject line of
your comments. You may also view the
ICR and its related documents by
searching the docket number BOEM–
2017–0016 at https://www.reginfo.gov/
public/do/PRAMain.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Contact Anna Atkinson by email at
anna.atkinson@boem.gov or by
telephone at 703–787–1025. Individuals
in the United States who are deaf,
deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a
speech disability may dial 711 (TTY,
TDD, or TeleBraille) to access
telecommunications relay services.
Individuals outside of the United States
should use the relay services offered
within their country to make
international calls to the point-ofcontact in the United States.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, BOEM provides
the general public and other Federal
agencies with an opportunity to
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comment on new, proposed, revised,
and continuing collections of
information. This helps BOEM assess
the impact of its information collection
requirements and minimize the public’s
reporting burden. It also helps the
public understand BOEM’s information
collection requirements and provide the
requested data in the desired format.
BOEM is soliciting comments on the
proposed ICR described below. BOEM is
especially interested in public
comments addressing the following
issues: (1) is the collection necessary to
the proper functions of BOEM; (2) what
can BOEM do to ensure that this
information is processed and used in a
timely manner; (3) is the burden
estimate 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 minimizing the
burden through the use of information
technology?
Comments submitted in response to
this notice are a matter of public record.
BOEM will include or summarize each
comment in its ICR to OMB for approval
of this information collection. You
should be aware that your entire
comment—including your address,
phone number, email address, or other
personally identifiable information
included in your comment—may be
made publicly available at any time.
You may request that BOEM withhold
your personally identifiable information
from public disclosure. In order for
BOEM to consider withholding from
disclosure your personally identifying
information, you must identify, in a
cover letter, any information contained
in the submittal of your comments that,
if released, would constitute a clearly
unwarranted invasion of your personal
privacy. You must also briefly describe
any possible harmful consequences
from disclosing your information, such
as embarrassment, injury, or other harm.
Even if BOEM withholds your
information in the context of this ICR,
your submission is subject to the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). If
your submission is requested under the
FOIA, BOEM can only withhold your
information if it determines that one of
the FOIA’s exemptions to disclosure
applies. Such a determination will be
made in accordance with the
Department’s FOIA regulations and
applicable law.
Note that BOEM will make available
for public inspection all comments in
their entirety submitted by
organizations and businesses, or by
individuals identifying themselves as
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representatives of organizations or
businesses.
BOEM protects proprietary
information in accordance with FOIA (5
U.S.C. 552), the Department of the
Interior’s implementing regulations (43
CFR part 2), and 30 CFR 585.113
Title of Collection: ‘‘30 CFR part 585,
Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of
Existing Facilities on the Outer
Continental Shelf.’’
Abstract: The ICR addresses the
paperwork requirements in the
regulations under ‘‘30 CFR part 585,
Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of
Existing Facilities on the Outer
Continental Shelf [OCS]’’ issued
pursuant to the OCS Lands Act, as
amended (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.). The
OCS Lands Act at subsection 8(p) (43
U.S.C. 1337(p)) authorizes the Secretary
of the Interior to issue leases, easements,
or rights-of way on the OCS for
activities that produce or support
production, transportation, or
transmission of energy from sources
other than oil and gas, including
renewable energy. Subsection 8(p)
directs the Secretary to issue any
necessary regulations to carry out the
OCS renewable energy program. The
Secretary delegated this authority to
BOEM. BOEM issued regulations for
OCS renewable energy activities at 30
CFR part 585; this notice concerns the
reporting and recordkeeping elements
required by these regulations.
Respondents are lessees and grantees
submitting plans for commercial and
noncommercial renewable energy
projects on the OCS, and, if such plans
are approved, constructing, operating,
maintaining, and decommissioning
those projects. BOEM must ensure that
these activities are carried out in a
manner that provides for, among other
things, safety, protection of the
environment, and consideration of other
OCS users. In order to execute its duties,
BOEM requires information regarding
potential purchasers of leases, grants,
and rights-of-way; their proposed
activities; their financial assurance
instruments to ensure accrued
obligations are met; and their payments
to the U.S. Treasury.
BOEM uses forms to collect some
information to ensure proper and
efficient administration of OCS
renewable energy leases and grants and
to document the financial responsibility
of lessees and grantees. Forms BOEM–
0002, BOEM–0003, BOEM–0004, and
BOEM–0006 are used by renewable
energy entities on the OCS to assign a
lease interest, designate an operator, and
to assign or relinquish a lease or grant.
Form BOEM–0005 is used to document
a surety’s guarantee lessees’ and
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grantees’ performance. BOEM maintains
the submitted forms as official lease and
grant records.
OMB Control Number: 1010–0176.
Form Number:
• BOEM–0002, ‘‘Outer Continental
Shelf (OCS) Renewable Energy
Assignment of Grant;’’
• BOEM–0003, ‘‘Assignment of
Record Title Interest in Federal OCS
Renewable Energy Lease;’’
• BOEM–0004, ‘‘Outer Continental
Shelf (OCS) Renewable Energy Lease or
Grant Relinquishment Application;’’
• BOEM–0005, ‘‘Outer Continental
Shelf (OCS) Renewable Energy Lessee’s,
Grantee’s, and Operator’s Bond;’’ and
• BOEM–0006, ‘‘Outer Continental
Shelf (OCS) Renewable Energy Lease or
Grant Designation of Operator.’’
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved information
collection.
Respondents/Affected Public:
Companies interested in renewable
energy-related uses on the OCS and
holders of leases and grants under 30
CFR part 585.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Responses: 265 responses.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Burden Hours: 18,783 hours.
Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory
or required to obtain or retain a benefit.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion
or annually.
Total Estimated Annual Non-Hour
Burden Cost: $3,816,000 non-hour costs.
The non-hour cost burdens consist of
service fees and payments to a
contractor for drafting BOEM-required
documents, preparing and conducting a
site-specific study, and writing a report
to evaluate the cause of harm to natural
resources.
Estimated Reporting and
Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The
estimated annual hour burden for this
collection is 18,783 hours. The
following table details the individual
components and estimated hour
burdens. In calculating the burdens,
BOEM recognized that some of its
required information collections are
incurred by respondents in the normal
course of their activities, like compiling
and maintaining business records.
BOEM considers some information
collection activities to be usual and
customary business practices and
excluded those activities from its
account in estimating the burden.
The following table details the
individual BOEM components and
respective burden hours of this ICR.
BURDEN TABLE
Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1
Section(s) in 30 CFR 585
Average number
of annual
responses
Hour burden
Annual burden
hours
Non-hour cost burdens
Subpart A—General Provisions
102; 105; 110 .................
These sections contain general references to responsibilities, submitting requests, applications, plans, notices, reports,
and/or supplemental information needed to support requests for BOEM approval—burdens covered under specific requirements.
0
102(e) .............................
State(s), local government(s), and/or Indian Tribe(s) enter into task force or
joint planning or coordination agreement with BOEM.
1
2 agreements .................
2
103; 904; ........................
Request general departures not specifically covered elsewhere in part 585
2
6 requests .......................
12
105(c) .............................
Make oral requests or notifications and submit written follow up within 3
business days not specifically covered elsewhere in part 585.
1
5 requests .......................
5
106; 107; 213(e); 230(f);
302(a); 408(b)(7);
409(c); 1005(d);
1007(c); 1013(b)(7).
Submit evidence of qualifications to hold a lease or grant; submit required
supporting information (electronically if required).
2
20 submissions ...............
40
106(b)(1) .........................
Request exception from exclusion or disqualification from participating in
transactions covered by Federal non-procurement debarment and suspension system.
1
1 exception .....................
1
106(b)(2), 118(c), 225(b);
436; 437; 527(c);
705(c)(2); 1016.
Request reconsideration and/or hearing .........................................................
108; 530(b) .....................
Notify BOEM within 3 business days after learning of any action filed alleging respondent is insolvent or bankrupt.
109 .................................
Notify BOEM in writing of merger, name change, or change of business
form no later than 120 days after earliest of either the effective date or
filing date.
111 .................................
Within 30 days of receiving bill, submit processing fee payments for BOEM
document or study preparation to process applications and other requests.
Requirement not considered IC under 5
CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
1
1 notice ...........................
Requirement not considered IC under 5
CFR 1320.3(h)(1).
.5
4 submissions .................
0
1
0
2
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4 payments × $4,000 = $16,000
111(b)(2), (3) ..................
Submit comments on proposed processing fee or request approval to perform or directly pay contractor for all or part of any document, study, or
other activity, to reduce BOEM processing costs.
2
4 requests .......................
8
111(b)(3) .........................
Perform, conduct, develop, etc., all or part of any document, study, or other
activity; and provide results to BOEM to reduce BOEM processing fee.
12,000
1 submission ..................
12,000
111(b)(3) .........................
Pay contractor for all or part of any document, study, or other activity, and
provide results to BOEM to reduce BOEM processing costs.
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BURDEN TABLE—Continued
Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1
Section(s) in 30 CFR 585
Average number
of annual
responses
Hour burden
Annual burden
hours
Non-hour cost burdens
111(b)(7); 118(a); 436(c)
Appeal BOEM estimated processing costs, decisions, or orders pursuant to
30 CFR 590.
115(c) .............................
Request approval to use later edition of a document incorporated by reference or alternative compliance.
118(c); 225(b) .................
Within 15 days of bid rejection, request reconsideration of bid decision or
rejection.
Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c).
1
1 request ........................
Requirement not considered IC under 5
CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
Subtotal .............................................................................................................................................................................
45 responses ..................
0
1
0
12,072
$2,866,000 non-hour costs
Subpart B—Issuance of OCS Renewable Energy Leases
200; 224; 231; 235; 236;
238.
These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc.,
the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
0
210; 211(a–c); 212 thru
216.
Submit nominations and general comments in response to Federal Register notices on Request for Interest in OCS Leasing, Call for Information
and Nominations (Call), Area Identification, and Notices of Sale. Includes
industry, State & local governments.
0
210; 211(a–c); 212 thru
216.
Submit required information in response to Federal Register notices on
Request for Interest in OCS Leasing, Call for Information and Nominations (Call), Area Identification, and Notices of Sale. Includes industry,
State & local governments.
4
30 responses ..................
120
211(d); 216; 220 thru
223; 231(c)(2).
Submit bid, payments, and required information in response to Federal
Register Final Sale Notice.
5
12 bids ............................
60
224 .................................
Within 10 business days, execute 3 copies of lease form and return to
BOEM with required payments, including evidence that agent is authorized to act for bidder; if applicable, submit information to support delay in
execution—competitive leases.
1
2 lease executions ..........
2
230; 231(a) .....................
Submit unsolicited request and acquisition fee for a commercial or limited
lease.
5
2 requests .......................
10
231(b) .............................
Submit comments in response to public notice re interest of unsolicited request for a lease.
4
4 comments ....................
16
231(g) .............................
Within 10 business days of receiving lease documents, execute lease; file
financial assurance and supporting documentation—noncompetitive
leases.
2
2 leases ..........................
4
231(g) .............................
Within 45 days of receiving lease copies, submit rent and rent information
Burdens covered by information collections
approved for ONRR 30 CFR Chapter XII.
0
235(b); 236(b) ................
Request additional time to extend preliminary or site assessment term of
commercial or limited lease, including revised schedule for SAP, COP, or
GAP submission.
1
3 requests .......................
3
237(b) .............................
Request lease be dated and effective 1st day of month in which signed .....
1
1 request ........................
1
238 .................................
Submit request for renewable energy research lease ....................................
4
1 request ........................
4
Subtotal .............................................................................................................................................................................
57 responses ..................
220
Not considered IC as defined in 5 CFR
1320.3(h)(4).
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Subpart C—ROW Grants and RUE Grants for Renewable Energy Activities
306; 309; 315; 316 .........
These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc.,
the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
0
302(a); 305; 306 .............
Submit copies of a request for a new or modified ROW or RUE and required information, including qualifications to hold a grant, in format specified.
5
1 request ........................
5
308(a) .............................
Submit comments in response to public notice of grant auction ...................
4
2 comments ....................
8
308(a)(2), (b); 315; 316 ..
Submit bid and payments in response to Federal Register notice of auction for a ROW or RUE grant.
5
1 bid ................................
5
309 .................................
Submit decision to accept or reject terms and conditions of noncompetitive
ROW or RUE grant.
2
1 submission ...................
2
Subtotal .............................................................................................................................................................................
5 responses ....................
20
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BURDEN TABLE—Continued
Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1
Section(s) in 30 CFR 585
Average number
of annual
responses
Hour burden
Annual burden
hours
Non-hour cost burdens
Subpart D—Lease and Grant Administration
400; 401; 402; 405; 409;
416, 433.
These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc.,
the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
401(b) .............................
Take measures directed by BOEM in cessation order and submit reports in
order to resume activities.
405(d) .............................
Submit written notice of change of address ...................................................
405(e); Form BOEM–
0006.
If designated operator (DO) changes, notify BOEM and identify new DO for
BOEM approval.
1
1 notice ...........................
1
408 thru 411; Forms
BOEM–0002 and
BOEM–0003.
Within 90 days after last party executes a transfer agreement, submit copies of a lease or grant assignment application, including originals of each
instrument creating or transferring ownership of record title, eligibility and
other qualifications; and evidence that agent is authorized to execute assignment, in format specified.
1 (30 minutes
per form × 2
forms = 1
hour)
2 requests/submissions ..
2
415(a)(1); 416; 420(a),
(b); 428(b).
Submit request for suspension and required information/payment no later
than 90 days prior to lease or grant expiration.
10
1 request ........................
10
417(b) .............................
Conduct, and if required pay for, site-specific study to evaluate cause of
harm or damage; and submit copies of study and results, in format specified.
100
1 study/submission .........
100
100
1 report ...........................
Requirement not considered IC under 5
CFR 1320.3(h)(1).
0
100
0
1 study × $950,000 = $950,000
425 thru 428; 652(a);
235(a), (b).
Request lease or grant renewal no later than 180 days before termination
date of your limited lease or grant, or no later than 2 years before termination date of operations term of commercial lease. Submit required information.
6
1 request ........................
6
435; 658(c)(2); Form
BOEM–0004.
Submit copies of application to relinquish lease or grant, in format specified
1
1 submission ..................
1
436; 437 .........................
Provide information for reconsideration of BOEM decision to contract or
cancel lease or grant area.
Requirement not considered IC under 5
CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
Subtotal .............................................................................................................................................................................
8 responses ....................
0
220
$950,000 non-hour costs
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Subpart E—Payments and Financial Assurance Requirements
An * indicates the primary cites for providing bonds or other financial assurance, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references
throughout part 585 to furnish, replace, or provide additional bonds, securities, or financial assurance (including riders, cancellations, replacements). This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which
are covered elsewhere in part 585. In the future BOEM may require electronic filings of certain submissions.
0
500 thru 509; 1011 .........
Submit payor information, payments and payment information, and maintain auditable records according to ONRR regulations or guidance.
Burdens covered by information collections
approved for ONRR 30 CFR Chapter XII.
0
506(c)(4) .........................
Submit documentation of the gross annual generation of electricity produced by the generating facility on the lease—use same form as authorized by the EIA.
Burden covered under DOE/EIA OMB
Control Number 1905–0129.
0
510; 506(c)(3) .................
Submit application and required information for waiver or reduction of rental
or other payment.
1
1 submission ...................
1
* 515; 516; 525(a) thru (f)
Execute and provide $100,000 minimum lease-specific bond or other approved security; or increase bond level if required.
1
2 bonds ...........................
2
* 516(a)(2), (3), (b), (c);
517; 525(a) thru (f).
Execute and provide commercial lease supplemental bonds in amounts determined by BOEM.
1
2 bonds ...........................
2
516(a)(4); 521(c) ............
Execute and provide decommissioning bond or other financial assurance;
schedule for providing the appropriate amount.
1
1 bond ............................
1
517(c)(1) .........................
Submit comments on proposed adjustment to bond amounts .......................
1
1 submission ...................
1
517(c)(2) .........................
Request bond reduction and submit evidence to justify .................................
5
1 request ........................
5
* 520; 521; 525(a) thru
(f); Form BOEM–0005.
Execute and provide $300,000 minimum limited lease or grant-specific
bond or increase financial assurance and submit required information.
1
1 bond ............................
1
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BURDEN TABLE—Continued
Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1
Section(s) in 30 CFR 585
Average number
of annual
responses
Hour burden
Annual burden
hours
Non-hour cost burdens
525(g) .............................
Surety notice to lessee or ROW/RUE grant holder and BOEM within 5 business days after initiating surety insolvency or bankruptcy proceeding, or
Treasury decertifies surety.
1
1 surety notice ................
1
* 526 Form BOEM–0005
In lieu of surety bond, pledge other types of securities, including authority
for BOEM to sell and use proceeds and submit required information (1
hour for form).
2
1 pledge ..........................
2
526(c) .............................
Provide annual certified statements describing the nature and market value,
including brokerage firm statements/reports.
1
1 statement .....................
1
* 527; 531 .......................
Demonstrate financial worth/ability to carry out present and future financial
obligations, annual updates, and related or subsequent actions/records/
reports, etc.
10
1 demonstration ..............
10
528 .................................
Provide third-party indemnity; financial information/statements; additional information related to bonds; executed guarantor agreement and supporting information/documentation/agreements.
10
1 submission ...................
10
528(c)(6); 532(b) ............
Guarantor/Surety requests BOEM terminate period of liability and notifies
lessee or ROW/RUE grant holder, etc.
1
1 request ........................
1
* 529 ...............................
In lieu of surety bond, request authorization to establish decommissioning
account, including pledge of Treasury securities and any requirement
commitment of a stream of revenues.
2
1 request ........................
2
530 .................................
Notify BOEM promptly of lapse in bond or other security/action filed alleging lessee, surety or guarantor et al is insolvent or bankrupt.
1
1 notice ...........................
1
533(a)(2)(ii), (iii) ..............
Provide agreement from surety issuing new bond to assume all or portion
of outstanding liabilities.
3
1 submission ...................
3
536(b) .............................
Within 10 business days following BOEM notice, lessee, grant holder, or
surety agrees to and demonstrates to BOEM that lease will be brought
into compliance.
16
1 demonstration every 2
years.
8
Subtotal .............................................................................................................................................................................
19 responses ..................
52
Two ** indicate the primary cites for Site Assessment Plans (SAPs), Construction and Operations Plans (COPs), and General Activities Plans
(GAPs); and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to submission and approval. This subpart contains
references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part
585.
0
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** 600(a); 601(a), (b);
Within time specified after issuance of a competitive lease or grant, or with605 thru 614; 238; 810.
in time specified after determination of no competitive interest, submit
copies of SAP, including required information to assist BOEM to comply
with NEPA/CZMA such as hazard info, air quality, SEMS, and all required information, certifications, requests, etc., in format specified.
240
2 SAPs ...........................
480
** 600(b); 601(c), (d)(1);
606(b); 618; 620 thru
629; 632; 633; 810.
If requesting an operations term for commercial lease, within time specified
before the end of site assessment term, submit copies of COP, or FERC
license application, including required information to assist BOEM to
comply with NEPA/CZMA such as hazard info, air quality, SEMS, and all
required information, surveys and/or their results, reports, certifications,
project easements, supporting data and information, requests, etc., in format specified.
1,000
2 COPs ...........................
2,000
** 600(c); 601(a), (b); 640
thru 648; 651; 238;
810.
Within time specified after issuance of a competitive lease or grant, or within time specified after determination of no competitive interest, submit
copies of GAP, including required information to assist BOEM to comply
with NEPA/CZMA such as hazard info, air quality, SEMS, and all required information, surveys and reports, certifications, project easements,
requests, etc., in format specified.
240
2 GAP .............................
480
** 601(d)(2); 622; 628(f);
632; 634; 658(c)(3);
907.
Submit revised or modified COPs, including project easements, and all required additional information.
50
602 2 ...............................
Until BOEM releases financial assurance, respondents must maintain, and
provide to BOEM if requested, all data and information related to compliance with required terms and conditions of SAP, COP, or GAP.
2
** 613(a), (d), (e); 617 ....
Submit revised or modified SAPs and required additional information ..........
50
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COP.
50
9 records/submissions ....
18
1 revised or modified
SAP.
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BURDEN TABLE—Continued
Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1
Section(s) in 30 CFR 585
Average number
of annual
responses
Hour burden
Annual burden
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612; 647 .........................
Submit copy of SAP or GAP consistency certification and supporting documentation, including noncompetitive leases.
1
2 leases ..........................
2
615(a) .............................
Notify BOEM in writing within 30 days of completion of construction and installation activities under SAP.
1
2 notices .........................
2
615(b) .............................
Submit annual report summarizing findings from site assessment activities
30
4 reports .........................
120
615(c) .............................
Submit annual, or at other time periods as BOEM determines, SAP compliance certification, effectiveness statement, recommendations, reports,
supporting documentation, etc.
40
4 certifications .................
160
617(a) .............................
Notify BOEM in writing before conducting any activities not approved, or
provided for, in SAP; provide additional information if requested.
10
1 notice ...........................
10
627(c) .............................
Submit oil spill response plan compliant with BSEE 30 CFR part 254 ..........
193
1 submission ...................
193
631 .................................
Request deviation from approved COP schedule ..........................................
2
1 request ........................
2
633(b) .............................
Submit annual, or at other time periods as BOEM determines, COP compliance certification, effectiveness statement, recommendations, reports,
supporting documentation, etc.
50
9 certifications .................
450
634(a) .............................
Notify BOEM in writing before conducting any activities not approved or
provided for in COP, and provide additional information if requested.
10
1 notice ...........................
10
635 .................................
Notify BOEM any time commercial operations cease without an approved
suspension.
1
1 notice ...........................
1
636(a) .............................
Notify BOEM in writing no later than 30 days after commencing activities
associated with placement of facilities on lease area.
1
2 notices .........................
2
636(b) .............................
Notify BOEM in writing no later than 30 days after completion of construction and installation activities.
1
2 notices .........................
2
636(c) .............................
Notify BOEM in writing at least 7 days before commencing commercial operations.
1
1 notice ...........................
1
** 642(b); 648; 655;
658(c)(3).
Submit revised or modified GAPs and required additional information .........
50
1 revised or modified
GAP.
50
651 .................................
Before beginning construction of OCS facility described in GAP, complete
survey activities identified in GAP and submit initial findings. [This only
includes the time involved in submitting the findings; it does not include
the survey time as these surveys would be conducted as good business
practice.].
30
2 surveys/reports ............
60
653(a) .............................
Notify BOEM in writing within 30 days of completing installation activities
under the GAP.
1
2 notices .........................
2
653(b) .............................
Submit annual report summarizing findings from activities conducted under
approved GAP.
30
4 reports .........................
120
653(c) .............................
Submit annual, or at other time periods as BOEM determines, GAP compliance certification, recommendations, reports, etc.
40
4 certifications .................
160
655(a) .............................
Notify BOEM in writing before conducting any activities not approved or
provided for in GAP, and provide additional information if requested.
10
1 notice ...........................
10
656 .................................
Notify BOEM any time approved GAP activities cease without an approved
suspension.
1
1 notice ...........................
1
658(c)(1) .........................
If after construction, cable or pipeline deviate from approved COP or GAP,
notify affected lease operators and ROW/RUE grant holders of deviation
and provide BOEM evidence of such notices.
3
1 notice/evidence ...........
3
659 .................................
Determine appropriate air quality modeling protocol, conduct air quality
modeling, and submit 3 copies of air quality modeling report and 3 sets
of digital files as supporting information to plans.
70
5 reports/information .......
350
Subtotal .............................................................................................................................................................................
69 responses ..................
4,789
Three *** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references
throughout part 585 to submitting and obtaining approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests,
applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
0
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Average number
of annual
responses
Hour burden
Annual burden
hours
Non-hour cost burdens
*** 700(a)(1), (b), (c); 701
Submit Facility Design Report, including copies of the cover letter, certification statement, and all required information (1–3 paper or electronic
copies as specified).
200
1 report ...........................
200
*** 700(a)(2); (b), (c); 702
Submit copies of a Fabrication and Installation Report, certification statement and all required information, in format specified.
160
1 report ...........................
160
705(a)(3); 707; 712 ........
Certified Verification Agent (CVA) conducts independent assessment of the
facility design and submits copies of all reports/certifications to lessee or
grant holder and BOEM—interim reports if required, in format specified.
100
1 interim report ...............
100
100
1 final report ...................
100
705(a)(3); 708; 709; 710;
712.
CVA conducts independent assessments/inspections on the fabrication and
installation activities, informs lessee or grant holder if procedures are
changed or design specifications are modified; and submits copies of all
reports/certifications to lessee or grant holder and BOEM—interim reports if required, in format specified.
100
1 interim report ...............
100
100
1 final report ...................
100
20
1 interim report ...............
20
15
1 final report ...................
15
*** 703; 705(a)(3); 712;
815.
CVA/project engineer monitors major project modifications and repairs and
submits copies of all reports/certifications to lessee or grant holder and
BOEM—interim reports if required, in format specified.
705(c) .............................
Request waiver of CVA requirement in writing; lessee must demonstrate
standard design and best practices.
40
1 waiver ..........................
40
706 .................................
Submit for approval with SAP, COP, or GAP, initial nominations for a CVA
or new replacement CVA nomination, and required information.
16
2 nominations .................
32
708(b)(2) .........................
Lessee or grant holder notify BOEM if modifications identified by CVA/
project engineer are accepted.
1
1 notice ...........................
1
709(a) (14); 710(a)(2),
(e) 2.
Make fabrication quality control, installation towing, and other records available to CVA/project engineer for review (retention required by § 585.714).
1
3 records retention .........
3
713 .................................
Notify BOEM within 10 business days after commencing commercial operations.
1
1 notice ...........................
1
714 2 ...............................
Until BOEM releases financial assurance, compile, retain, and make available to BOEM and/or CVA the as-built drawings, design assumptions/
analyses, summary of fabrication and installation examination records, inspection results, and records of repairs not covered in inspection report.
Record original and relevant material test results of all primary structural
materials; retain records during all stages of construction.
100
1 lessee ..........................
100
Subtotal .............................................................................................................................................................................
17 responses ..................
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801(c), (d) .......................
Notify BOEM if endangered or threatened species, or their designated critical habitat, may be in the vicinity of the lease or grant or may be affected by lease or grant activities.
1
2 notices .........................
2
801(e), (f) .......................
Submit information to ensure proposed activities will be conducted in compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal
Protection Act (MMPA); including agreements and mitigating measures
designed to avoid or minimize adverse effects and incidental take of endangered species or critical habitat.
6
2 submissions .................
12
802; 902(e) .....................
Notify BOEM of archaeological resource within 72 hours of discovery .........
3
1 notice ...........................
3
802(b), (c) .......................
If requested, conduct further archaeological investigations and submit report/information.
10
1 report ...........................
10
802(d) .............................
If applicable, submit payment for BOEM costs in carrying out National Historic Preservation Act responsibilities.
.5
1 payment .......................
1
803 .................................
If required, conduct additional surveys to define boundaries and avoidance
distances and submit report.
15
2 survey/report ...............
30
*** 810; 614; 627; 632(b);
651.
Submit safety management system description with the SAP, COP, or GAP
35
2 submissions .................
70
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Section(s) in 30 CFR 585
Average number
of annual
responses
Hour burden
Annual burden
hours
Non-hour cost burdens
813(b)(1) .........................
Report within 24 hours when any required equipment taken out of service
for more than 12 hours; provide written confirmation if reported orally.
.5
2 reports .........................
1
1
1 written confirmation .....
1
813(b)(3) .........................
Notify BOEM when equipment returned to service; provide written confirmation if reported orally.
.5
2 notices .........................
1
815(c) .............................
When required, analyze cable, P/L, or facility damage or failures to determine cause and as soon as available submit comprehensive written report.
2
1 report ...........................
2
816 .................................
Submit plan of corrective action report on observed detrimental effects on
cable, P/L, or facility within 30 days of discovery; take remedial action
and submit report of remedial action within 30 days after completion.
2
1 plan/report ...................
2
822(a)(2) (iii), (b) ............
Maintain records of design, construction, operation, maintenance, repairs,
and investigation on or related to lease or ROW/RUE area; make available to BOEM for inspection.
1
4 records retention .........
4
823 .................................
Request reimbursement within 90 days for food, quarters, and transportation provided to BOEM reps during inspection.
2
1 request ........................
2
Develop annual self-inspection plan covering all facilities; retain with
records, and make available to BOEM upon request.
24
2 plans ............................
48
824(b) .............................
Conduct annual self-inspection and submit report by November 1 ...............
36
2 reports .........................
72
825 .................................
Based on API RP 2A–WSD, perform assessment of structures, initiate mitigation actions for structures that do not pass assessment process, retain
information, and make available to BOEM upon request.
60
2 assessments/actions ...
120
830(a), (c); 831 thru 833
Immediately report incidents to BOEM via oral communications, submit
written follow-up report within 15 business days after the incident, and
submit any required additional information.
Oral .5
2 incidents ......................
1
Written 4
1 incident ........................
4
2
1 ......................................
2
Subtotal .............................................................................................................................................................................
33 responses ..................
388
824(a)
2
.....................
830(d) .............................
Report oil spills as required by BSEE 30 CFR part 254 ................................
Subpart I—Decommissioning
Four **** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to
submitting and obtaining approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens
for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
**** 902; 905, 906; 907;
908(c); 909.
Submit for approval, in format specified, copies of the SAP, COP, or GAP
decommissioning application and site clearance plan at least 2 years before decommissioning activities begin, 90 days after completion of activities, or 90 days after cancellation, relinquishment, or other termination of
lease or grant. Include documentation of coordination efforts w/States/
CZMA agencies, local or tribal governments, requests that certain facilities remain in place for other activities, be converted to an artificial reef,
or be toppled in place. Submit additional information/evidence requested
or modify and resubmit application.
20
1 application ...................
20
902(d); 908; ....................
Notify BOEM at least 60 days before commencing decommissioning activities.
1
1 notice ...........................
1
910 .................................
Within 60 days after removing a facility, verify to BOEM that site is cleared
1
1 verification ...................
1
912 .................................
Within 60 days after removing a facility, cable, or pipeline, submit a written
report.
8
1 report ...........................
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BOEM does not anticipate decommissioning activities for at least 5 years so the requirements have been given a minimal burden
Subtotal .............................................................................................................................................................................
4 responses ....................
30
Subpart J—RUEs for Energy- and Marine-Related Activities Using Existing OCS Facilities
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request to BOEM for an alternative use RUE, including all required information/modifications.
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responses
Hour burden
Annual burden
hours
Non-hour cost burdens
1007(a), (b), (c) ..............
Submit indication of competitive interest in response to Federal Register
notice.
4
1 submission ...................
4
1007(c) ...........................
Submit description of proposed activities and required information in response to Federal Register notice of competitive offering.
5
1 submission ...................
5
1007(f) ............................
Lessee or owner of facility submits decision to accept or reject proposals
deemed acceptable by BOEM.
1
1 submission ..................
1
1010(c) ...........................
Request renewal of Alternate Use RUE .........................................................
6
1 request ........................
6
1012; 1016(b) .................
Provide financial assurance as BOEM determines in approving RUE for an
existing facility, including additional security if required.
1
1 submission ...................
1
1013 ...............................
Submit request for assignment of an alternative use RUE for an existing facility, including all required information.
1
1 request ........................
1
1015 ...............................
Request relinquishment of RUE for an existing facility ..................................
1
1 request ........................
1
Subtotal .............................................................................................................................................................................
8 responses ....................
20
Total Burden .....................................................................................................................................................................
265 Responses ..............
18,783
$3,816,000 Non-Hour Cost Burdens
1 In
the future, BOEM may require electronic filing of certain submissions.
2 Retention of these records is usual and customary business practice; the burden is primarily to make them available to BOEM and CVAs.
An agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, a collection of information
unless it displays a valid OMB control
number.
The authority for this action is the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Karen Thundiyil,
Chief, Office of Regulations, Bureau of Ocean
Energy Management.
[FR Doc. 2022–19043 Filed 9–1–22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337–TA–1319]
Certain Electronic Devices and
Semiconductor Devices With TimingAware Dummy Fill and Components
Thereof; Notice of the Commission’s
Determination Not To Review an Initial
Determination Terminating the
Investigation Based on Withdrawal of
the Complaint; Termination of the
Investigation
U.S. International Trade
Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given that
the U.S. International Trade
Commission has determined not to
review the presiding administrative law
judge’s (‘‘ALJ’’) initial determination
(‘‘ID’’) (Order No. 8) terminating the
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investigation based on withdrawal of
the complaint.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Amanda Pitcher Fisherow, Esq., Office
of the General Counsel, U.S.
International Trade Commission, 500 E
Street SW, Washington, DC 20436,
telephone (202) 205–2737. Copies of
non-confidential documents filed in
connection with this investigation may
be viewed on the Commission’s
electronic docket (EDIS) at https://
edis.usitc.gov. For help accessing EDIS,
please email EDIS3Help@usitc.gov.
General information concerning the
Commission may also be obtained by
accessing its internet server at https://
www.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired
persons are advised that information on
this matter can be obtained by
contacting the Commission’s TDD
terminal on (202) 205–1810.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Commission instituted this investigation
on June 13, 2022, based on a complaint
filed by Bell Semiconductor, LLC of
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
(‘‘Complainant’’). 87 FR 35791–92 (June
13, 2022). The complaint, as
supplemented, alleged violations of
section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, based upon
the importation into the United States,
the sale for importation, and the sale
within the United States after
importation of certain electronic devices
and semiconductor devices with timingaware dummy fill and components
thereof by reason of the infringement of
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certain claims of U.S. Patent No.
7,007,259. The complaint, as
supplemented, further alleged that a
domestic industry exists. The notice of
investigation named as respondents:
NXP Semiconductors, N.V. of
Eindhoven, Netherlands; NXP B.V. of
Eindhoven, Netherlands; NXP USA, Inc.
of Austin, Texas; SMC Networks, Inc. d/
b/a/IgniteNet of Irvine, California;
Micron Technology, Inc. of Boise, Idaho;
NVIDIA Corporation of Santa Clara,
California; Advanced Micro Devices,
Inc. of Santa Clara, California; Acer, Inc.
of New Taipei City, Taiwan; Acer
America Corporation of San Jose,
California; Infineon Technologies
America Corp. of Milpitas, California;
Analog Devices Inc. of Norwood,
Massachusetts; Bose Corporation of
Framingham, Massachusetts; Marvell
Technology Group, Ltd. of Hamilton,
Bermuda; Marvell Semiconductor, Inc.
of Santa Clara, California; Suteng
Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a
RoboSense of Shenzen, China; Kioxia
Corporation of Tokyo, Japan; Kioxia
America, Inc. of San Jose, California;
Socionext Inc. of Yokohama, Japan;
Socionext America, Inc. of Santa Clara,
California; Qualcomm Technologies,
Inc. of San Diego, California; Lenovo
Group Ltd. of Haidan District, China
and Motorola Mobility LLC of Chicago,
Illinois. The Office of Unfair Import
Investigations (‘‘OUII’’) is also
participating in the investigation.
On July 26, 2022, Complainant moved
to terminate the investigation based on
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
[OMB Control Number 1010-0176; Docket ID: BOEM-2017-0016]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewable Energy and
Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf
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 request (ICR).
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments, which must be
received by BOEM no later than November 1, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this ICR by mail 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 1010-0176 in the subject
line of your comments. You may also view the ICR and its related
documents by searching the docket number BOEM-2017-0016 at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Anna Atkinson by email at
[email protected] or by telephone at 703-787-1025. Individuals in
the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a
speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access
telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside of the United
States should use the relay services offered within their country to
make international calls to the point-of-contact in the United States.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, BOEM provides the general public and other Federal
agencies with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and
continuing collections of information. This helps BOEM assess the
impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the
public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand BOEM's
information collection requirements and provide the requested data in
the desired format.
BOEM is soliciting comments on the proposed ICR described below.
BOEM is especially interested in public comments addressing the
following issues: (1) is the collection necessary to the proper
functions of BOEM; (2) what can BOEM do to ensure that this information
is processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the burden estimate
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 minimizing the
burden through the use of information technology?
Comments submitted in response to this notice are a matter of
public record. BOEM will include or summarize each comment in its ICR
to OMB for approval of this information collection. You should be aware
that your entire comment--including your address, phone number, email
address, or other personally identifiable information included in your
comment--may be made publicly available at any time.
You may request that BOEM withhold your personally identifiable
information from public disclosure. In order for BOEM to consider
withholding from disclosure your personally identifying information,
you must identify, in a cover letter, any information contained in the
submittal of your comments that, if released, would constitute a
clearly unwarranted invasion of your personal privacy. You must also
briefly describe any possible harmful consequences from disclosing your
information, such as embarrassment, injury, or other harm. Even if BOEM
withholds your information in the context of this ICR, your submission
is subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). If your submission
is requested under the FOIA, BOEM can only withhold your information if
it determines that one of the FOIA's exemptions to disclosure applies.
Such a determination will be made in accordance with the Department's
FOIA regulations and applicable law.
Note that BOEM will make available for public inspection all
comments in their entirety submitted by organizations and businesses,
or by individuals identifying themselves as representatives of
organizations or businesses.
BOEM protects proprietary information in accordance with FOIA (5
U.S.C. 552), the Department of the Interior's implementing regulations
(43 CFR part 2), and 30 CFR 585.113
Title of Collection: ``30 CFR part 585, Renewable Energy and
Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf.''
Abstract: The ICR addresses the paperwork requirements in the
regulations under ``30 CFR part 585, Renewable Energy and Alternate
Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf [OCS]''
issued pursuant to the OCS Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1331 et
seq.). The OCS Lands Act at subsection 8(p) (43 U.S.C. 1337(p))
authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to issue leases, easements, or
rights-of way on the OCS for activities that produce or support
production, transportation, or transmission of energy from sources
other than oil and gas, including renewable energy. Subsection 8(p)
directs the Secretary to issue any necessary regulations to carry out
the OCS renewable energy program. The Secretary delegated this
authority to BOEM. BOEM issued regulations for OCS renewable energy
activities at 30 CFR part 585; this notice concerns the reporting and
recordkeeping elements required by these regulations.
Respondents are lessees and grantees submitting plans for
commercial and noncommercial renewable energy projects on the OCS, and,
if such plans are approved, constructing, operating, maintaining, and
decommissioning those projects. BOEM must ensure that these activities
are carried out in a manner that provides for, among other things,
safety, protection of the environment, and consideration of other OCS
users. In order to execute its duties, BOEM requires information
regarding potential purchasers of leases, grants, and rights-of-way;
their proposed activities; their financial assurance instruments to
ensure accrued obligations are met; and their payments to the U.S.
Treasury.
BOEM uses forms to collect some information to ensure proper and
efficient administration of OCS renewable energy leases and grants and
to document the financial responsibility of lessees and grantees. Forms
BOEM-0002, BOEM-0003, BOEM-0004, and BOEM-0006 are used by renewable
energy entities on the OCS to assign a lease interest, designate an
operator, and to assign or relinquish a lease or grant. Form BOEM-0005
is used to document a surety's guarantee lessees' and
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grantees' performance. BOEM maintains the submitted forms as official
lease and grant records.
OMB Control Number: 1010-0176.
Form Number:
BOEM-0002, ``Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Renewable
Energy Assignment of Grant;''
BOEM-0003, ``Assignment of Record Title Interest in
Federal OCS Renewable Energy Lease;''
BOEM-0004, ``Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Renewable
Energy Lease or Grant Relinquishment Application;''
BOEM-0005, ``Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Renewable
Energy Lessee's, Grantee's, and Operator's Bond;'' and
BOEM-0006, ``Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Renewable
Energy Lease or Grant Designation of Operator.''
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved information
collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Companies interested in renewable
energy-related uses on the OCS and holders of leases and grants under
30 CFR part 585.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 265 responses.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 18,783 hours.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory or required to obtain or retain
a benefit.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion or annually.
Total Estimated Annual Non-Hour Burden Cost: $3,816,000 non-hour
costs. The non-hour cost burdens consist of service fees and payments
to a contractor for drafting BOEM-required documents, preparing and
conducting a site-specific study, and writing a report to evaluate the
cause of harm to natural resources.
Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The estimated
annual hour burden for this collection is 18,783 hours. The following
table details the individual components and estimated hour burdens. In
calculating the burdens, BOEM recognized that some of its required
information collections are incurred by respondents in the normal
course of their activities, like compiling and maintaining business
records. BOEM considers some information collection activities to be
usual and customary business practices and excluded those activities
from its account in estimating the burden.
The following table details the individual BOEM components and
respective burden hours of this ICR.
Burden Table
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Reporting and
Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 recordkeeping Hour burden Average number of Annual burden
requirement \1\ annual responses hours
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Non-hour cost burdens
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Subpart A--General Provisions
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102; 105; 110..................... These sections contain general references to 0
responsibilities, submitting requests, applications, plans,
notices, reports, and/or supplemental information needed to
support requests for BOEM approval--burdens covered under
specific requirements.
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102(e)............................ State(s), local 1 2 agreements......... 2
government(s), and/
or Indian Tribe(s)
enter into task
force or joint
planning or
coordination
agreement with BOEM.
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103; 904;......................... Request general 2 6 requests........... 12
departures not
specifically covered
elsewhere in part
585.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
105(c)............................ Make oral requests or 1 5 requests........... 5
notifications and
submit written
follow up within 3
business days not
specifically covered
elsewhere in part
585.
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106; 107; 213(e); 230(f); 302(a); Submit evidence of 2 20 submissions....... 40
408(b)(7); 409(c); 1005(d); qualifications to
1007(c); 1013(b)(7). hold a lease or
grant; submit
required supporting
information
(electronically if
required).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
106(b)(1)......................... Request exception 1 1 exception.......... 1
from exclusion or
disqualification
from participating
in transactions
covered by Federal
non-procurement
debarment and
suspension system.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
106(b)(2), 118(c), 225(b); 436; Request Requirement not considered IC under 5 0
437; 527(c); 705(c)(2); 1016. reconsideration and/ CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
or hearing.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
108; 530(b)....................... Notify BOEM within 3 1 1 notice............. 1
business days after
learning of any
action filed
alleging respondent
is insolvent or
bankrupt.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
109............................... Notify BOEM in Requirement not considered IC under 5 0
writing of merger, CFR 1320.3(h)(1).
name change, or
change of business
form no later than
120 days after
earliest of either
the effective date
or filing date.
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111............................... Within 30 days of .5 4 submissions........ 2
receiving bill,
submit processing
fee payments for
BOEM document or
study preparation to
process applications
and other requests.
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4 payments x $4,000 = $16,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
111(b)(2), (3).................... Submit comments on 2 4 requests........... 8
proposed processing
fee or request
approval to perform
or directly pay
contractor for all
or part of any
document, study, or
other activity, to
reduce BOEM
processing costs.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
111(b)(3)......................... Perform, conduct, 12,000 1 submission......... 12,000
develop, etc., all
or part of any
document, study, or
other activity; and
provide results to
BOEM to reduce BOEM
processing fee.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
111(b)(3)......................... Pay contractor for 3 studies x $950,000 = $2,850,000
all or part of any
document, study, or
other activity, and
provide results to
BOEM to reduce BOEM
processing costs.
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111(b)(7); 118(a); 436(c)......... Appeal BOEM estimated Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c). 0
processing costs,
decisions, or orders
pursuant to 30 CFR
590.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
115(c)............................ Request approval to 1 1 request............ 1
use later edition of
a document
incorporated by
reference or
alternative
compliance.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
118(c); 225(b).................... Within 15 days of bid Requirement not considered IC under 5 0
rejection, request CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
reconsideration of
bid decision or
rejection.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal............................................................. 45 responses......... 12,072
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$2,866,000 non-hour costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subpart B--Issuance of OCS Renewable Energy Leases
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200; 224; 231; 235; 236; 238...... These sections contain references to information 0
submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans,
payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere
in part 585.
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210; 211(a-c); 212 thru 216....... Submit nominations Not considered IC as defined in 5 CFR 0
and general comments 1320.3(h)(4).
in response to
Federal Register
notices on Request
for Interest in OCS
Leasing, Call for
Information and
Nominations (Call),
Area Identification,
and Notices of Sale.
Includes industry,
State & local
governments.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
210; 211(a-c); 212 thru 216....... Submit required 4 30 responses......... 120
information in
response to Federal
Register notices on
Request for Interest
in OCS Leasing, Call
for Information and
Nominations (Call),
Area Identification,
and Notices of Sale.
Includes industry,
State & local
governments.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
211(d); 216; 220 thru 223; Submit bid, payments, 5 12 bids.............. 60
231(c)(2). and required
information in
response to Federal
Register Final Sale
Notice.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
224............................... Within 10 business 1 2 lease executions... 2
days, execute 3
copies of lease form
and return to BOEM
with required
payments, including
evidence that agent
is authorized to act
for bidder; if
applicable, submit
information to
support delay in
execution--competiti
ve leases.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
230; 231(a)....................... Submit unsolicited 5 2 requests........... 10
request and
acquisition fee for
a commercial or
limited lease.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
231(b)............................ Submit comments in 4 4 comments........... 16
response to public
notice re interest
of unsolicited
request for a lease.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
231(g)............................ Within 10 business 2 2 leases............. 4
days of receiving
lease documents,
execute lease; file
financial assurance
and supporting
documentation--nonco
mpetitive leases.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
231(g)............................ Within 45 days of Burdens covered by information 0
receiving lease collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR
copies, submit rent Chapter XII.
and rent information.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
235(b); 236(b).................... Request additional 1 3 requests........... 3
time to extend
preliminary or site
assessment term of
commercial or
limited lease,
including revised
schedule for SAP,
COP, or GAP
submission.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
237(b)............................ Request lease be 1 1 request............ 1
dated and effective
1st day of month in
which signed.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
238............................... Submit request for 4 1 request............ 4
renewable energy
research lease.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal............................................................. 57 responses......... 220
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subpart C--ROW Grants and RUE Grants for Renewable Energy Activities
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
306; 309; 315; 316................ These sections contain references to information 0
submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans,
payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere
in part 585.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
302(a); 305; 306.................. Submit copies of a 5 1 request............ 5
request for a new or
modified ROW or RUE
and required
information,
including
qualifications to
hold a grant, in
format specified.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
308(a)............................ Submit comments in 4 2 comments........... 8
response to public
notice of grant
auction.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
308(a)(2), (b); 315; 316.......... Submit bid and 5 1 bid................ 5
payments in response
to Federal Register
notice of auction
for a ROW or RUE
grant.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
309............................... Submit decision to 2 1 submission......... 2
accept or reject
terms and conditions
of noncompetitive
ROW or RUE grant.
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Subtotal............................................................. 5 responses.......... 20
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Subpart D--Lease and Grant Administration
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400; 401; 402; 405; 409; 416, 433. These sections contain references to information 0
submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans,
payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere
in part 585.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
401(b)............................ Take measures 100 1 report............. 100
directed by BOEM in
cessation order and
submit reports in
order to resume
activities.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
405(d)............................ Submit written notice Requirement not considered IC under 5 0
of change of address. CFR 1320.3(h)(1).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
405(e); Form BOEM-0006............ If designated 1 1 notice............. 1
operator (DO)
changes, notify BOEM
and identify new DO
for BOEM approval.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
408 thru 411; Forms BOEM-0002 and Within 90 days after 1 (30 minutes 2 requests/ 2
BOEM-0003. last party executes per form x 2 submissions.
a transfer forms = 1
agreement, submit hour)
copies of a lease or
grant assignment
application,
including originals
of each instrument
creating or
transferring
ownership of record
title, eligibility
and other
qualifications; and
evidence that agent
is authorized to
execute assignment,
in format specified.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
415(a)(1); 416; 420(a), (b); Submit request for 10 1 request............ 10
428(b). suspension and
required information/
payment no later
than 90 days prior
to lease or grant
expiration.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
417(b)............................ Conduct, and if 100 1 study/submission... 100
required pay for,
site-specific study
to evaluate cause of
harm or damage; and
submit copies of
study and results,
in format specified.
------------------------------------------------------
1 study x $950,000 = $950,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
425 thru 428; 652(a); 235(a), (b). Request lease or 6 1 request............ 6
grant renewal no
later than 180 days
before termination
date of your limited
lease or grant, or
no later than 2
years before
termination date of
operations term of
commercial lease.
Submit required
information.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
435; 658(c)(2); Form BOEM-0004.... Submit copies of 1 1 submission......... 1
application to
relinquish lease or
grant, in format
specified.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
436; 437.......................... Provide information Requirement not considered IC under 5 0
for reconsideration CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
of BOEM decision to
contract or cancel
lease or grant area.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal............................................................. 8 responses.......... 220
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$950,000 non-hour costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subpart E--Payments and Financial Assurance Requirements
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An * indicates the primary cites for providing bonds or other financial assurance, and the 0
burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to furnish, replace,
or provide additional bonds, securities, or financial assurance (including riders,
cancellations, replacements). This subpart contains references to other information
submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered
elsewhere in part 585. In the future BOEM may require electronic filings of certain
submissions.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
500 thru 509; 1011................ Submit payor Burdens covered by information 0
information, collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR
payments and payment Chapter XII.
information, and
maintain auditable
records according to
ONRR regulations or
guidance.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
506(c)(4)......................... Submit documentation Burden covered under DOE/EIA OMB 0
of the gross annual Control Number 1905-0129.
generation of
electricity produced
by the generating
facility on the
lease--use same form
as authorized by the
EIA.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
510; 506(c)(3).................... Submit application 1 1 submission......... 1
and required
information for
waiver or reduction
of rental or other
payment.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* 515; 516; 525(a) thru (f)....... Execute and provide 1 2 bonds.............. 2
$100,000 minimum
lease-specific bond
or other approved
security; or
increase bond level
if required.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* 516(a)(2), (3), (b), (c); 517; Execute and provide 1 2 bonds.............. 2
525(a) thru (f). commercial lease
supplemental bonds
in amounts
determined by BOEM.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
516(a)(4); 521(c)................. Execute and provide 1 1 bond............... 1
decommissioning bond
or other financial
assurance; schedule
for providing the
appropriate amount.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
517(c)(1)......................... Submit comments on 1 1 submission......... 1
proposed adjustment
to bond amounts.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
517(c)(2)......................... Request bond 5 1 request............ 5
reduction and submit
evidence to justify.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* 520; 521; 525(a) thru (f); Form Execute and provide 1 1 bond............... 1
BOEM-0005. $300,000 minimum
limited lease or
grant-specific bond
or increase
financial assurance
and submit required
information.
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525(g)............................ Surety notice to 1 1 surety notice...... 1
lessee or ROW/RUE
grant holder and
BOEM within 5
business days after
initiating surety
insolvency or
bankruptcy
proceeding, or
Treasury decertifies
surety.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* 526 Form BOEM-0005.............. In lieu of surety 2 1 pledge............. 2
bond, pledge other
types of securities,
including authority
for BOEM to sell and
use proceeds and
submit required
information (1 hour
for form).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
526(c)............................ Provide annual 1 1 statement.......... 1
certified statements
describing the
nature and market
value, including
brokerage firm
statements/reports.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* 527; 531........................ Demonstrate financial 10 1 demonstration...... 10
worth/ability to
carry out present
and future financial
obligations, annual
updates, and related
or subsequent
actions/records/
reports, etc.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
528............................... Provide third-party 10 1 submission......... 10
indemnity; financial
information/
statements;
additional
information related
to bonds; executed
guarantor agreement
and supporting
information/
documentation/
agreements.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
528(c)(6); 532(b)................. Guarantor/Surety 1 1 request............ 1
requests BOEM
terminate period of
liability and
notifies lessee or
ROW/RUE grant
holder, etc.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* 529............................. In lieu of surety 2 1 request............ 2
bond, request
authorization to
establish
decommissioning
account, including
pledge of Treasury
securities and any
requirement
commitment of a
stream of revenues.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
530............................... Notify BOEM promptly 1 1 notice............. 1
of lapse in bond or
other security/
action filed
alleging lessee,
surety or guarantor
et al is insolvent
or bankrupt.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
533(a)(2)(ii), (iii).............. Provide agreement 3 1 submission......... 3
from surety issuing
new bond to assume
all or portion of
outstanding
liabilities.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
536(b)............................ Within 10 business 16 1 demonstration every 8
days following BOEM 2 years.
notice, lessee,
grant holder, or
surety agrees to and
demonstrates to BOEM
that lease will be
brought into
compliance.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal............................................................. 19 responses......... 52
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Subpart F--Plans and Information Requirements
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Two ** indicate the primary cites for Site Assessment Plans (SAPs), Construction and Operations 0
Plans (COPs), and General Activities Plans (GAPs); and the burdens include any previous or
subsequent references throughout part 585 to submission and approval. This subpart contains
references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc.,
the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
** 600(a); 601(a), (b); 605 thru Within time specified 240 2 SAPs............... 480
614; 238; 810. after issuance of a
competitive lease or
grant, or within
time specified after
determination of no
competitive
interest, submit
copies of SAP,
including required
information to
assist BOEM to
comply with NEPA/
CZMA such as hazard
info, air quality,
SEMS, and all
required
information,
certifications,
requests, etc., in
format specified.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
** 600(b); 601(c), (d)(1); 606(b); If requesting an 1,000 2 COPs............... 2,000
618; 620 thru 629; 632; 633; 810. operations term for
commercial lease,
within time
specified before the
end of site
assessment term,
submit copies of
COP, or FERC license
application,
including required
information to
assist BOEM to
comply with NEPA/
CZMA such as hazard
info, air quality,
SEMS, and all
required
information, surveys
and/or their
results, reports,
certifications,
project easements,
supporting data and
information,
requests, etc., in
format specified.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
** 600(c); 601(a), (b); 640 thru Within time specified 240 2 GAP................ 480
648; 651; 238; 810. after issuance of a
competitive lease or
grant, or within
time specified after
determination of no
competitive
interest, submit
copies of GAP,
including required
information to
assist BOEM to
comply with NEPA/
CZMA such as hazard
info, air quality,
SEMS, and all
required
information, surveys
and reports,
certifications,
project easements,
requests, etc., in
format specified.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
** 601(d)(2); 622; 628(f); 632; Submit revised or 50 1 revised or modified 50
634; 658(c)(3); 907. modified COPs, COP.
including project
easements, and all
required additional
information.
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602 \2\........................... Until BOEM releases 2 9 records/submissions 18
financial assurance,
respondents must
maintain, and
provide to BOEM if
requested, all data
and information
related to
compliance with
required terms and
conditions of SAP,
COP, or GAP.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
** 613(a), (d), (e); 617.......... Submit revised or 50 1 revised or modified 50
modified SAPs and SAP.
required additional
information.
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612; 647.......................... Submit copy of SAP or 1 2 leases............. 2
GAP consistency
certification and
supporting
documentation,
including
noncompetitive
leases.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
615(a)............................ Notify BOEM in 1 2 notices............ 2
writing within 30
days of completion
of construction and
installation
activities under SAP.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
615(b)............................ Submit annual report 30 4 reports............ 120
summarizing findings
from site assessment
activities.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
615(c)............................ Submit annual, or at 40 4 certifications..... 160
other time periods
as BOEM determines,
SAP compliance
certification,
effectiveness
statement,
recommendations,
reports, supporting
documentation, etc.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
617(a)............................ Notify BOEM in 10 1 notice............. 10
writing before
conducting any
activities not
approved, or
provided for, in
SAP; provide
additional
information if
requested.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
627(c)............................ Submit oil spill 193 1 submission......... 193
response plan
compliant with BSEE
30 CFR part 254.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
631............................... Request deviation 2 1 request............ 2
from approved COP
schedule.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
633(b)............................ Submit annual, or at 50 9 certifications..... 450
other time periods
as BOEM determines,
COP compliance
certification,
effectiveness
statement,
recommendations,
reports, supporting
documentation, etc.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
634(a)............................ Notify BOEM in 10 1 notice............. 10
writing before
conducting any
activities not
approved or provided
for in COP, and
provide additional
information if
requested.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
635............................... Notify BOEM any time 1 1 notice............. 1
commercial
operations cease
without an approved
suspension.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
636(a)............................ Notify BOEM in 1 2 notices............ 2
writing no later
than 30 days after
commencing
activities
associated with
placement of
facilities on lease
area.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
636(b)............................ Notify BOEM in 1 2 notices............ 2
writing no later
than 30 days after
completion of
construction and
installation
activities.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
636(c)............................ Notify BOEM in 1 1 notice............. 1
writing at least 7
days before
commencing
commercial
operations.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
** 642(b); 648; 655; 658(c)(3).... Submit revised or 50 1 revised or modified 50
modified GAPs and GAP.
required additional
information.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
651............................... Before beginning 30 2 surveys/reports.... 60
construction of OCS
facility described
in GAP, complete
survey activities
identified in GAP
and submit initial
findings. [This only
includes the time
involved in
submitting the
findings; it does
not include the
survey time as these
surveys would be
conducted as good
business practice.].
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
653(a)............................ Notify BOEM in 1 2 notices............ 2
writing within 30
days of completing
installation
activities under the
GAP.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
653(b)............................ Submit annual report 30 4 reports............ 120
summarizing findings
from activities
conducted under
approved GAP.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
653(c)............................ Submit annual, or at 40 4 certifications..... 160
other time periods
as BOEM determines,
GAP compliance
certification,
recommendations,
reports, etc.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
655(a)............................ Notify BOEM in 10 1 notice............. 10
writing before
conducting any
activities not
approved or provided
for in GAP, and
provide additional
information if
requested.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
656............................... Notify BOEM any time 1 1 notice............. 1
approved GAP
activities cease
without an approved
suspension.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
658(c)(1)......................... If after 3 1 notice/evidence.... 3
construction, cable
or pipeline deviate
from approved COP or
GAP, notify affected
lease operators and
ROW/RUE grant
holders of deviation
and provide BOEM
evidence of such
notices.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
659............................... Determine appropriate 70 5 reports/information 350
air quality modeling
protocol, conduct
air quality
modeling, and submit
3 copies of air
quality modeling
report and 3 sets of
digital files as
supporting
information to plans.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal............................................................. 69 responses......... 4,789
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Subpart G--Facility Design, Fabrication, and Installation
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Three *** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens 0
include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to submitting and obtaining
approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals,
requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
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*** 700(a)(1), (b), (c); 701...... Submit Facility 200 1 report............. 200
Design Report,
including copies of
the cover letter,
certification
statement, and all
required information
(1-3 paper or
electronic copies as
specified).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*** 700(a)(2); (b), (c); 702...... Submit copies of a 160 1 report............. 160
Fabrication and
Installation Report,
certification
statement and all
required
information, in
format specified.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
705(a)(3); 707; 712............... Certified 100 1 interim report..... 100
Verification Agent
(CVA) conducts
independent
assessment of the
facility design and
submits copies of
all reports/
certifications to
lessee or grant
holder and BOEM--
interim reports if
required, in format
specified.
------------------------------------------------------
100 1 final report....... 100
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
705(a)(3); 708; 709; 710; 712..... CVA conducts 100 1 interim report..... 100
independent
assessments/
inspections on the
fabrication and
installation
activities, informs
lessee or grant
holder if procedures
are changed or
design
specifications are
modified; and
submits copies of
all reports/
certifications to
lessee or grant
holder and BOEM--
interim reports if
required, in format
specified.
------------------------------------------------------
100 1 final report....... 100
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*** 703; 705(a)(3); 712; 815...... CVA/project engineer 20 1 interim report..... 20
monitors major
project
modifications and
repairs and submits
copies of all
reports/
certifications to
lessee or grant
holder and BOEM--
interim reports if
required, in format
specified.
------------------------------------------------------
15 1 final report....... 15
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
705(c)............................ Request waiver of CVA 40 1 waiver............. 40
requirement in
writing; lessee must
demonstrate standard
design and best
practices.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
706............................... Submit for approval 16 2 nominations........ 32
with SAP, COP, or
GAP, initial
nominations for a
CVA or new
replacement CVA
nomination, and
required information.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
708(b)(2)......................... Lessee or grant 1 1 notice............. 1
holder notify BOEM
if modifications
identified by CVA/
project engineer are
accepted.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
709(a) (14); 710(a)(2), (e) \2\... Make fabrication 1 3 records retention.. 3
quality control,
installation towing,
and other records
available to CVA/
project engineer for
review (retention
required by Sec.
585.714).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
713............................... Notify BOEM within 10 1 1 notice............. 1
business days after
commencing
commercial
operations.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
714 \2\........................... Until BOEM releases 100 1 lessee............. 100
financial assurance,
compile, retain, and
make available to
BOEM and/or CVA the
as-built drawings,
design assumptions/
analyses, summary of
fabrication and
installation
examination records,
inspection results,
and records of
repairs not covered
in inspection
report. Record
original and
relevant material
test results of all
primary structural
materials; retain
records during all
stages of
construction.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal............................................................. 17 responses......... 972
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subpart H--Environmental and Safety Management, Inspections, and Facility Assessments for Activities Conducted
Under SAPs, COPs, and GAPs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
801(c), (d)....................... Notify BOEM if 1 2 notices............ 2
endangered or
threatened species,
or their designated
critical habitat,
may be in the
vicinity of the
lease or grant or
may be affected by
lease or grant
activities.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
801(e), (f)....................... Submit information to 6 2 submissions........ 12
ensure proposed
activities will be
conducted in
compliance with the
Endangered Species
Act (ESA) and Marine
Mammal Protection
Act (MMPA);
including agreements
and mitigating
measures designed to
avoid or minimize
adverse effects and
incidental take of
endangered species
or critical habitat.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
802; 902(e)....................... Notify BOEM of 3 1 notice............. 3
archaeological
resource within 72
hours of discovery.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
802(b), (c)....................... If requested, conduct 10 1 report............. 10
further
archaeological
investigations and
submit report/
information.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
802(d)............................ If applicable, submit .5 1 payment............ 1
payment for BOEM
costs in carrying
out National
Historic
Preservation Act
responsibilities.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
803............................... If required, conduct 15 2 survey/report...... 30
additional surveys
to define boundaries
and avoidance
distances and submit
report.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*** 810; 614; 627; 632(b); 651.... Submit safety 35 2 submissions........ 70
management system
description with the
SAP, COP, or GAP.
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813(b)(1)......................... Report within 24 .5 2 reports............ 1
hours when any
required equipment
taken out of service
for more than 12
hours; provide
written confirmation
if reported orally.
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1 1 written 1
confirmation.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
813(b)(3)......................... Notify BOEM when .5 2 notices............ 1
equipment returned
to service; provide
written confirmation
if reported orally.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
815(c)............................ When required, 2 1 report............. 2
analyze cable, P/L,
or facility damage
or failures to
determine cause and
as soon as available
submit comprehensive
written report.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
816............................... Submit plan of 2 1 plan/report........ 2
corrective action
report on observed
detrimental effects
on cable, P/L, or
facility within 30
days of discovery;
take remedial action
and submit report of
remedial action
within 30 days after
completion.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
822(a)(2) (iii), (b).............. Maintain records of 1 4 records retention.. 4
design,
construction,
operation,
maintenance,
repairs, and
investigation on or
related to lease or
ROW/RUE area; make
available to BOEM
for inspection.
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823............................... Request reimbursement 2 1 request............ 2
within 90 days for
food, quarters, and
transportation
provided to BOEM
reps during
inspection.
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824(a) \ 2\....................... Develop annual self- 24 2 plans.............. 48
inspection plan
covering all
facilities; retain
with records, and
make available to
BOEM upon request.
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824(b)............................ Conduct annual self- 36 2 reports............ 72
inspection and
submit report by
November 1.
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825............................... Based on API RP 2A- 60 2 assessments/actions 120
WSD, perform
assessment of
structures, initiate
mitigation actions
for structures that
do not pass
assessment process,
retain information,
and make available
to BOEM upon request.
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830(a), (c); 831 thru 833......... Immediately report Oral .5 2 incidents.......... 1
incidents to BOEM
via oral
communications,
submit written
follow-up report
within 15 business
days after the
incident, and submit
any required
additional
information.
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Written 4 1 incident........... 4
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830(d)............................ Report oil spills as 2 1.................... 2
required by BSEE 30
CFR part 254.
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Subtotal............................................................. 33 responses......... 388
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Subpart I--Decommissioning
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Four **** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens include any
previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to submitting and obtaining approval. This subpart
contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the
burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
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**** 902; 905, 906; 907; 908(c); Submit for approval, 20 1 application........ 20
909. in format specified,
copies of the SAP,
COP, or GAP
decommissioning
application and site
clearance plan at
least 2 years before
decommissioning
activities begin, 90
days after
completion of
activities, or 90
days after
cancellation,
relinquishment, or
other termination of
lease or grant.
Include
documentation of
coordination efforts
w/States/CZMA
agencies, local or
tribal governments,
requests that
certain facilities
remain in place for
other activities, be
converted to an
artificial reef, or
be toppled in place.
Submit additional
information/evidence
requested or modify
and resubmit
application.
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902(d); 908;...................... Notify BOEM at least 1 1 notice............. 1
60 days before
commencing
decommissioning
activities.
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910............................... Within 60 days after 1 1 verification....... 1
removing a facility,
verify to BOEM that
site is cleared.
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912............................... Within 60 days after 8 1 report............. 8
removing a facility,
cable, or pipeline,
submit a written
report.
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BOEM does not anticipate decommissioning activities for at least 5 years so the requirements have been given a
minimal burden.
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Subtotal............................................................. 4 responses.......... 30
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Subpart J--RUEs for Energy- and Marine-Related Activities Using Existing OCS Facilities
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1004, 1005, 1006.................. Contact owner of 1 1 request............ 1
existing facility
and/or lessee of the
area to reach
preliminary
agreement to use
facility and obtain
concurring
signatures; submit
request to BOEM for
an alternative use
RUE, including all
required information/
modifications.
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1007(a), (b), (c)................. Submit indication of 4 1 submission......... 4
competitive interest
in response to
Federal Register
notice.
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1007(c)........................... Submit description of 5 1 submission......... 5
proposed activities
and required
information in
response to Federal
Register notice of
competitive offering.
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1007(f)........................... Lessee or owner of 1 1 submission......... 1
facility submits
decision to accept
or reject proposals
deemed acceptable by
BOEM.
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1010(c)........................... Request renewal of 6 1 request............ 6
Alternate Use RUE.
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1012; 1016(b)..................... Provide financial 1 1 submission......... 1
assurance as BOEM
determines in
approving RUE for an
existing facility,
including additional
security if required.
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1013.............................. Submit request for 1 1 request............ 1
assignment of an
alternative use RUE
for an existing
facility, including
all required
information.
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1015.............................. Request 1 1 request............ 1
relinquishment of
RUE for an existing
facility.
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Subtotal............................................................. 8 responses.......... 20
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Total Burden......................................................... 265 Responses........ 18,783
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$3,816,000 Non-Hour Cost Burdens
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\1\ In the future, BOEM may require electronic filing of certain submissions.
\2\ Retention of these records is usual and customary business practice; the burden is primarily to make them
available to BOEM and CVAs.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a valid
OMB control number.
The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Karen Thundiyil,
Chief, Office of Regulations, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
[FR Doc. 2022-19043 Filed 9-1-22; 8:45 am]
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