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requested data in the desired format.
Agency Information Collection
Title of Collection: ‘‘Oil and Gas
Activities; Submission to the Office of
Production in the Outer Continental
Management and Budget; Oil and Gas
Shelf.’’
Production Requirements in the Outer
Abstract: This ICR addresses
Continental Shelf
regulations under 30 CFR part 550,
AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Energy
subparts A and K, which deal with
Management, Interior.
regulatory requirements of oil, gas, and
ACTION: Notice of information collection; sulfur operations on the Outer
Continental Shelf (OCS). This request
request for comment.
also covers the related notices to lessees
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
and operators (NTLs) that BOEM issues
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
to clarify and provide guidance on some
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
aspects of its regulations, and forms
(BOEM) proposes this information
BOEM–0127, BOEM–0140, BOEM–
collection request (ICR) to renew the
1123, and BOEM–1832.
Office of Management and Budget’s
The OCS Lands Act, as amended (43
(OMB’s) Control Number 1010–0114.
U.S.C. 1331 et seq.), authorizes the
DATES: Comments must be received by
Secretary of the Interior to prescribe
OMB no later than December 28, 2022.
rules and regulations to administer
ADDRESSES: Submit your written
leasing of the OCS and all operations
comments on this ICR to the OMB’s
conducted under a lease. Leasing on the
desk officer for the Department of the
OCS must balance orderly energy
Interior at www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
resource development with protection
PRAMain within 30 days of publication of the human, marine, and coastal
of this notice. From the
environments; ensure the public
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain
receives fair market value for the
landing page, find this information
resources of the OCS; and preserve and
collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under maintain market competition.
Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or
BOEM uses the information collected
by searching for docket number BOEM– under these regulations to ensure that
2017–0016. Please provide a copy of
leasing and operations on the OCS are
your comments by parcel delivery to the carried out in a safe and
BOEM Information Collection Clearance environmentally sound manner, do not
Officer, Anna Atkinson, Bureau of
interfere with the rights of other users
Ocean Energy Management, 45600
on the OCS, and balance the protection
Woodland Road, Sterling, Virginia
and development of OCS resources.
20166; or by email to anna.atkinson@
OMB Control Number: 1010–0114.
boem.gov. Please reference OMB Control Form Number:
Number 1010–0114 in the subject line of • BOEM–0127, ‘‘Sensitive Reservoir
your comments.
Information Report;’’
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
• BOEM–0140, ‘‘Bottomhole Pressure
Anna Atkinson by email at
Survey Report;’’
• BOEM–1123, ‘‘Designation of
anna.atkinson@boem.gov or by
Operator;’’ and
telephone at 703–787–1025. Individuals
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• BOEM–1832, ‘‘Notification of
Incidents of Noncompliance.’’
Type of Review: Renewal of a
currently approved information
collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Federal
oil, gas, or sulfur lessees and operators.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Responses: 5,621 responses.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Burden Hours: 27,849 hours.
Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion,
monthly.
Total Estimated Annual Non-Hour
Burden Cost: $165,492.
Estimated Reporting and
Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The
current annual burden for this
collection is 18,323 hours and 5,302
responses. BOEM proposes to increase
the annual burden to 27,849 hours and
5,621 responses. BOEM conducted
public outreach regarding the industry’s
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recommendation to increase the number
of static bottomhole pressure surveys,
which is expected to cause an increase
in sensitive reservoir information
reports. Based on industry
recommendations, BOEM is asking
OMB for approval of an additional 9,526
annual burden hours and 319 responses.
The following table details the
individual components and respective
burden hour estimates of this ICR.
BURDEN BREAKDOWN
Citation 30 CFR
550 subpart A and
related forms/NTLs
Reporting or recordkeeping requirement
Hour burden
Average number of
annual responses
Annual burden
hours
Non-hour cost burdens
Authority and Definition of Terms
104; 181; Form
BOEM–1832.
Appeal orders or decisions; appeal INCs; request hearing due to cancellation of lease.
Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c).
0
Performance Standards
115; 116 .................
Request determination of well producibility; make available or submit data
and information; notify BOEM of test.
5 ...........................
90 responses ....................
450
119 .........................
Apply for subsurface storage of gas; sign storage agreement ......................
10 .........................
3 applications ....................
30
Subtotal ...........................................................................................................................................................................
93 responses ....................
480
Cost Recovery Fees
125; 126; 140 .........
Cost Recovery Fees; confirmation receipt etc.; verbal approvals and written
request to follow. Includes request for refunds.
Cost Recovery Fees and related items are covered individually throughout this subpart.
0
0
Designation of Operator
143 .........................
Report change of name, address, etc ............................................................
Not considered information collection under 5
CFR 1320.3(h)(1).
143(a–c); 144;
Form BOEM–
1123.
Submit designation of operator (Form BOEM–1123—form takes 30 minutes); report updates; notice of termination; submit designation of agent.
Request exception. NO FEE.
1 ...........................
2,584 forms .......................
2,584
143(a–d); 144;
Form BOEM–
1123.
Change designation of operator (Form BOEM–1123—form takes 30 minutes); report updates; notice of termination; submit designation of agent;
include pay.gov confirmation receipt. Request exception. SERVICE FEE.
1 ...........................
930 forms ..........................
930
$175 fee × 930 = $162,750
186(a)(3) ................
Apply for user account in TIMS (electronic/digital form submittals) ...............
Not considered information collection under 5
CFR 1320.3(h)(1).
Subtotal ...........................................................................................................................................................................
3,514 responses ...............
0
3,514
$162,750 non-hour cost burden
Compliance
101; 135; 136;
Form BOEM–
1832.
Submit response and required information for INC, probation, or revocation
of operating status. Notify when violations corrected.
2 ...........................
94 submissions .................
188
Request waiver of 14-day response time for reconsideration .......................
1 ...........................
1 ........................................
1
Request reimbursement for services provided to BOEM representatives
during reviews; comment.
1.5 ........................
2 requests .........................
3
Subtotal ...........................................................................................................................................................................
97 responses ....................
192
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135; 136 .................
Special Types of Approval
125(c); 140 .............
Request various oral approvals not specifically covered elsewhere in regulatory requirements.
1 ...........................
100 requests .....................
100
141; 101–199 .........
Request approval to use new or alternative procedures; submit required information.
20 .........................
100 requests .....................
2,000
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BURDEN BREAKDOWN—Continued
Citation 30 CFR
550 subpart A and
related forms/NTLs
Reporting or recordkeeping requirement
Hour burden
Average number of
annual responses
Request approval of departure from operating requirements not specifically
covered elsewhere in regulatory requirements; submit required information.
2.5 ........................
100 requests .....................
250
Subtotal ...........................................................................................................................................................................
300 responses ..................
2,350
26 applications ..................
234
142; 101–199 .........
Annual burden
hours
Right-of-use and Easement
160; 161; 123; NTL
2015–N06.
OCS lessees: Apply for new or modified right-of-use and easement to construct and maintain off-lease platforms, artificial islands, and installations
and other devices; include notifications and submitting required information.
9 ...........................
160(c) .....................
Establish a Company File for qualification; submit updated information,
submit qualifications for lessee/bidder, request exception.
Burden covered under 30 CFR 556 (1010–
0006).
0
160; 165; 123 .........
State lessees: Apply for new or modified right-of-use and easement to construct and maintain off-lease platforms, artificial islands, and installations
and other devices; include pay.gov confirmation and notifications.
5 ...........................
5
1 application .....................
$2,742 state lease fee × 1 = $2,742
166; NTL 2015–N04
State lessees: Furnish surety bond; additional security if required ...............
Burden covered under 30 CFR 556 (1010–
0006).
Subtotal ...........................................................................................................................................................................
27 responses ....................
0
239
$2,742 non-hour cost burden
Primary Lease Requirements, Lease Term Extensions, and Lease Cancellations
181(d); 182(b),
183(a)(b).
Request termination of suspension, cancellation of lease, lesser lease term
(no requests in recent years for termination/cancellation of a lease; minimal burden).
20 .........................
1 request ...........................
20
182; 183, 185; 194
Submitting new, revised, or modified exploration plan, development/production plan, or development operations coordination document, and related
surveys/reports.
Burden covered under 30 CFR 550, Subpart B
(1010–0151).
184 .........................
Request compensation for lease cancellation pursuant to the OCS Lands
Act (no lease cancellations in many years; minimal burden).
50 .........................
1 request ...........................
50
Subtotal ...........................................................................................................................................................................
2 responses ......................
70
0
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Information and Reporting Requirements
186(a) .....................
Apply to receive administrative entitlements to eWell/TIMS system for electronic submissions.
Not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1).
0
186; NTL 2015–N01
Submit information, reports, and copies as BOEM requires (as related to
worst case discharge and blowout scenarios).
10 .........................
125 ....................................
1,250
135; 136 .................
Report apparent violations or non-compliance ..............................................
1.5 ........................
2 reports ...........................
3
194 .........................
Report archaeological discoveries. Submit archaeological and follow-up reports and additional information.
2 ...........................
6 reports ...........................
12
194 .........................
Request departures from conducting archaeological resources surveys
and/or submitting reports in GOMR.
1 ...........................
2 requests .........................
2
194 .........................
Submit ancillary surveys/investigations reports, as required .........................
Burden covered under 30 CFR 550 Subpart B
(1010–0151).
0
196 .........................
Submit data/information for G&G activity and request reimbursement .........
Burden covered under 30 CFR 551 (1010–
0048).
0
197(b)(2) ................
Demonstrate release of G&G data would unduly damage competitive position.
1 ...........................
1 ........................................
1
197(c) .....................
Submit confidentiality agreement ...................................................................
1 ...........................
1 ........................................
1
Subtotal ...........................................................................................................................................................................
137 responses ..................
1,269
I2 ...........................
7 reviews ..........................
14
Subtotal ...........................................................................................................................................................................
7 responses ......................
14
Recordkeeping
135; 136 .................
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BURDEN BREAKDOWN—CONTINUED
Citation 30 CFR
550 subpart K and
related forms
Well surveys and classifying reservoirs
Hour burden
Average number of
annual responses
Annual burden
hours
1153 .......................
Conduct static bottomhole pressure survey; submit Form BOEM–0140
(Bottomhole Pressure Survey Report).
19 GOM & Alaska
70 Pacific ..............
330 surveys ......................
70 surveys ........................
6,270
4,900
1153(d) ...................
Submit justification, information, and Form BOEM–0140, to request a departure from requirement to run a static bottomhole pressure survey.
9 ...........................
120 survey departures ......
1,080
1154; 1167 .............
Submit request and supporting information to reclassify reservoir ................
8 ...........................
5 requests .........................
40
1155; 1165(b);
1166; 1167.
Submit Form BOEM–0127 (Sensitive Reservoir Information Report) and
supporting information/revisions (within 45 days after the beginning of
production, discovering that the reservoir is sensitive, the reservoir is
classified as sensitive, or when reservoir parameters are revised. SRIs
must be submitted annually). AK Region: submit BOEM–0127 and request an MER for each producing sensitive reservoir.
8 GOM ..................
40 Pacific ..............
2 Alaska ...............
700 forms ..........................
39 forms ............................
1 form ...............................
5,600
1,560
2
1153–1167 .............
Request general departure or alternative compliance not specifically covered elsewhere in regulatory requirements.
10 GOM ................
1 Pacific ................
0 Alaska ...............
10 departures ...................
169 departures .................
0 ........................................
100
169
0
1165 .......................
Submit proposed plan for enhanced recovery operations to BSEE ..............
Burden covered under BSEE 30 CFR 250
(1014–0019).
0
Subtotal ...........................................................................................................................................................................
1,444 responses ...............
19,721
Total Burden ............................................................................................................................................................
5,621 responses ...............
27,849
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$165,492 Non-Hour Cost Burdens
A Federal Register notice with a 60day public comment period on this
proposed ICR was published on August
1, 2022 (87 FR 46992). BOEM did not
receive any comments during that
comment period.
BOEM is again soliciting comments
on the proposed ICR. 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
and will be available for public review
on www.reginfo.gov. 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. Even if BOEM withholds your
information in the context of this ICR,
your comment is subject to the Freedom
of Information Act (FOIA). If your
comment is requested under the FOIA,
your information will only be withheld
if BOEM determines that a FOIA
exemption to disclosure applies. BOEM
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will make such a determination in
accordance with the Department of the
Interior’s (DOI’s) FOIA regulations and
applicable law.
In order for BOEM to consider
withholding from disclosure your
personally identifiable information, you
must identify, in a cover letter, any
information contained in your
comments that, if released, would
constitute a clearly unwarranted
invasion of your personal privacy. You
must also briefly describe any possible
harmful consequence of the disclosure
of information, such as embarrassment,
injury, or other harm.
Note that BOEM will make available
for public inspection all comments on
www.reginfo.gov, 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), DOI’s implementing
regulations (43 CFR part 2), and 30 CFR
parts 550 and 552 promulgated pursuant
to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands
Act (43 U.S.C. 1352(c)).
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.
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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.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
[OMB Control Number 1010-0114; Docket ID: BOEM-2017-0016]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget; Oil and Gas Production Requirements in
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) proposes this information
collection request (ICR) to renew the Office of Management and Budget's
(OMB's) Control Number 1010-0114.
DATES: Comments must be received by OMB no later than December 28,
2022.
ADDRESSES: Submit your written comments on this ICR to the OMB's desk
officer for the Department of the Interior at www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain within 30 days of publication of this notice. From the
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain landing page, find this information
collection by selecting ``Currently under Review--Open for Public
Comments'' or by searching for docket number BOEM-2017-0016. Please
provide a copy of your comments by parcel delivery 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 OMB Control
Number 1010-0114 in the subject line of your comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 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 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.
Title of Collection: ``Oil and Gas Production in the Outer
Continental Shelf.''
Abstract: This ICR addresses regulations under 30 CFR part 550,
subparts A and K, which deal with regulatory requirements of oil, gas,
and sulfur operations on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). This
request also covers the related notices to lessees and operators (NTLs)
that BOEM issues to clarify and provide guidance on some aspects of its
regulations, and forms BOEM-0127, BOEM-0140, BOEM-1123, and BOEM-1832.
The OCS Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.), authorizes
the Secretary of the Interior to prescribe rules and regulations to
administer leasing of the OCS and all operations conducted under a
lease. Leasing on the OCS must balance orderly energy resource
development with protection of the human, marine, and coastal
environments; ensure the public receives fair market value for the
resources of the OCS; and preserve and maintain market competition.
BOEM uses the information collected under these regulations to
ensure that leasing and operations on the OCS are carried out in a safe
and environmentally sound manner, do not interfere with the rights of
other users on the OCS, and balance the protection and development of
OCS resources.
OMB Control Number: 1010-0114.
Form Number:
BOEM-0127, ``Sensitive Reservoir Information Report;''
BOEM-0140, ``Bottomhole Pressure Survey Report;''
BOEM-1123, ``Designation of Operator;'' and
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BOEM-1832, ``Notification of Incidents of Noncompliance.''
Type of Review: Renewal of a currently approved information
collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Federal oil, gas, or sulfur lessees
and operators.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 5,621 responses.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 27,849 hours.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion, monthly.
Total Estimated Annual Non-Hour Burden Cost: $165,492.
Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The current
annual burden for this collection is 18,323 hours and 5,302 responses.
BOEM proposes to increase the annual burden to 27,849 hours and 5,621
responses. BOEM conducted public outreach regarding the industry's
recommendation to increase the number of static bottomhole pressure
surveys, which is expected to cause an increase in sensitive reservoir
information reports. Based on industry recommendations, BOEM is asking
OMB for approval of an additional 9,526 annual burden hours and 319
responses.
The following table details the individual components and
respective burden hour estimates of this ICR.
Burden Breakdown
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Citation 30 CFR 550 subpart A Average number of annual Annual burden
and related forms/NTLs Reporting or recordkeeping requirement Hour burden responses hours
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Non-hour cost burdens
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Authority and Definition of Terms
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104; 181; Form BOEM-1832........ Appeal orders or decisions; appeal INCs; Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c). 0
request hearing due to cancellation of
lease.
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Performance Standards
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115; 116........................ Request determination of well producibility; 5...................... 90 responses................... 450
make available or submit data and
information; notify BOEM of test.
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119............................. Apply for subsurface storage of gas; sign 10..................... 3 applications................. 30
storage agreement.
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Subtotal........................................................................................... 93 responses................... 480
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Cost Recovery Fees
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125; 126; 140................... Cost Recovery Fees; confirmation receipt Cost Recovery Fees and related items are covered 0
etc.; verbal approvals and written request individually throughout this subpart.
to follow. Includes request for refunds.
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Designation of Operator
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143............................. Report change of name, address, etc......... Not considered information collection under 5 CFR 0
1320.3(h)(1).
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143(a-c); 144; Form BOEM-1123... Submit designation of operator (Form BOEM- 1...................... 2,584 forms.................... 2,584
1123--form takes 30 minutes); report
updates; notice of termination; submit
designation of agent. Request exception. NO
FEE.
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143(a-d); 144; Form BOEM-1123... Change designation of operator (Form BOEM- 1...................... 930 forms...................... 930
1123--form takes 30 minutes); report
updates; notice of termination; submit
designation of agent; include pay.gov
confirmation receipt. Request exception.
SERVICE FEE.
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$175 fee x 930 = $162,750
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186(a)(3)....................... Apply for user account in TIMS (electronic/ Not considered information collection under 5 CFR 0
digital form submittals). 1320.3(h)(1).
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Subtotal........................................................................................... 3,514 responses................ 3,514
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$162,750 non-hour cost burden
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Compliance
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101; 135; 136; Form BOEM-1832... Submit response and required information for 2...................... 94 submissions................. 188
INC, probation, or revocation of operating
status. Notify when violations corrected.
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Request waiver of 14-day response time for 1...................... 1.............................. 1
reconsideration.
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135; 136........................ Request reimbursement for services provided 1.5.................... 2 requests..................... 3
to BOEM representatives during reviews;
comment.
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Subtotal........................................................................................... 97 responses................... 192
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Special Types of Approval
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125(c); 140..................... Request various oral approvals not 1...................... 100 requests................... 100
specifically covered elsewhere in
regulatory requirements.
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141; 101-199.................... Request approval to use new or alternative 20..................... 100 requests................... 2,000
procedures; submit required information.
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142; 101-199.................... Request approval of departure from operating 2.5.................... 100 requests................... 250
requirements not specifically covered
elsewhere in regulatory requirements;
submit required information.
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Subtotal........................................................................................... 300 responses.................. 2,350
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Right-of-use and Easement
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160; 161; 123; NTL 2015-N06..... OCS lessees: Apply for new or modified right- 9...................... 26 applications................ 234
of-use and easement to construct and
maintain off-lease platforms, artificial
islands, and installations and other
devices; include notifications and
submitting required information.
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160(c).......................... Establish a Company File for qualification; Burden covered under 30 CFR 556 (1010-0006). 0
submit updated information, submit
qualifications for lessee/bidder, request
exception.
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160; 165; 123................... State lessees: Apply for new or modified 5...................... 1 application.................. 5
right-of-use and easement to construct and
maintain off-lease platforms, artificial
islands, and installations and other
devices; include pay.gov confirmation and
notifications.
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$2,742 state lease fee x 1 = $2,742
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166; NTL 2015-N04............... State lessees: Furnish surety bond; Burden covered under 30 CFR 556 (1010-0006). 0
additional security if required.
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Subtotal........................................................................................... 27 responses................... 239
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$2,742 non-hour cost burden
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Primary Lease Requirements, Lease Term Extensions, and Lease Cancellations
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181(d); 182(b), 183(a)(b)....... Request termination of suspension, 20..................... 1 request...................... 20
cancellation of lease, lesser lease term
(no requests in recent years for
termination/cancellation of a lease;
minimal burden).
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182; 183, 185; 194.............. Submitting new, revised, or modified Burden covered under 30 CFR 550, Subpart B (1010-0151). 0
exploration plan, development/production
plan, or development operations
coordination document, and related surveys/
reports.
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184............................. Request compensation for lease cancellation 50..................... 1 request...................... 50
pursuant to the OCS Lands Act (no lease
cancellations in many years; minimal
burden).
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Subtotal........................................................................................... 2 responses.................... 70
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Information and Reporting Requirements
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186(a).......................... Apply to receive administrative entitlements Not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1). 0
to eWell/TIMS system for electronic
submissions.
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186; NTL 2015-N01............... Submit information, reports, and copies as 10..................... 125............................ 1,250
BOEM requires (as related to worst case
discharge and blowout scenarios).
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135; 136........................ Report apparent violations or non-compliance 1.5.................... 2 reports...................... 3
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194............................. Report archaeological discoveries. Submit 2...................... 6 reports...................... 12
archaeological and follow-up reports and
additional information.
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194............................. Request departures from conducting 1...................... 2 requests..................... 2
archaeological resources surveys and/or
submitting reports in GOMR.
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194............................. Submit ancillary surveys/investigations Burden covered under 30 CFR 550 Subpart B (1010-0151). 0
reports, as required.
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196............................. Submit data/information for G&G activity and Burden covered under 30 CFR 551 (1010-0048). 0
request reimbursement.
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197(b)(2)....................... Demonstrate release of G&G data would unduly 1...................... 1.............................. 1
damage competitive position.
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197(c).......................... Submit confidentiality agreement............ 1...................... 1.............................. 1
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Subtotal........................................................................................... 137 responses.................. 1,269
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Recordkeeping
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135; 136........................ During reviews, make records available as 2...................... 7 reviews...................... 14
requested by inspectors.
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Subtotal........................................................................................... 7 responses.................... 14
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Burden Breakdown--Continued
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Citation 30 CFR 550 subpart K Average number of annual Annual burden
and related forms Well surveys and classifying reservoirs Hour burden responses hours
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1153............................ Conduct static bottomhole pressure survey; 19 GOM & Alaska........ 330 surveys.................... 6,270
submit Form BOEM-0140 (Bottomhole Pressure 70 Pacific............. 70 surveys..................... 4,900
Survey Report).
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1153(d)......................... Submit justification, information, and Form 9...................... 120 survey departures.......... 1,080
BOEM-0140, to request a departure from
requirement to run a static bottomhole
pressure survey.
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1154; 1167...................... Submit request and supporting information to 8...................... 5 requests..................... 40
reclassify reservoir.
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1155; 1165(b); 1166; 1167....... Submit Form BOEM-0127 (Sensitive Reservoir 8 GOM.................. 700 forms...................... 5,600
Information Report) and supporting 40 Pacific............. 39 forms....................... 1,560
information/revisions (within 45 days after 2 Alaska............... 1 form......................... 2
the beginning of production, discovering
that the reservoir is sensitive, the
reservoir is classified as sensitive, or
when reservoir parameters are revised. SRIs
must be submitted annually). AK Region:
submit BOEM-0127 and request an MER for
each producing sensitive reservoir.
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1153-1167....................... Request general departure or alternative 10 GOM................. 10 departures.................. 100
compliance not specifically covered 1 Pacific.............. 169 departures................. 169
elsewhere in regulatory requirements. 0 Alaska............... 0.............................. 0
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1165............................ Submit proposed plan for enhanced recovery Burden covered under BSEE 30 CFR 250 (1014-0019). 0
operations to BSEE.
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Subtotal........................................................................................... 1,444 responses................ 19,721
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Total Burden................................................................................... 5,621 responses................ 27,849
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$165,492 Non-Hour Cost Burdens
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A Federal Register notice with a 60-day public comment period on
this proposed ICR was published on August 1, 2022 (87 FR 46992). BOEM
did not receive any comments during that comment period.
BOEM is again soliciting comments on the proposed ICR. 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 and will be available for public review on
www.reginfo.gov. 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. Even if BOEM withholds your information in the
context of this ICR, your comment is subject to the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA). If your comment is requested under the FOIA,
your information will only be withheld if BOEM determines that a FOIA
exemption to disclosure applies. BOEM will make such a determination in
accordance with the Department of the Interior's (DOI's) FOIA
regulations and applicable law.
In order for BOEM to consider withholding from disclosure your
personally identifiable information, you must identify, in a cover
letter, any information contained in your comments that, if released,
would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of your personal
privacy. You must also briefly describe any possible harmful
consequence of the disclosure of information, such as embarrassment,
injury, or other harm.
Note that BOEM will make available for public inspection all
comments on www.reginfo.gov, 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), DOI's implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2), and 30 CFR
parts 550 and 552 promulgated pursuant to the Outer Continental Shelf
Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1352(c)).
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. 2022-25790 Filed 11-25-22; 8:45 am]
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