Agency Information Collection Activities; Geological and Geophysical Explorations of the Outer Continental Shelf, 80760-80761 [2023-25588]

Download as PDF 80760 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 222 / Monday, November 20, 2023 / Notices area not expressly granted to the Lessee by the Act, the regulations, or this lease are hereby reserved to the Lessor. BOEM requires each bidder that is awarded a lease to complete the following: (1) Execute all copies of the lease (Form BOEM–2005 [February 2017], as amended); (2) Pay by EFT the balance of the bonus bid amount and the first year’s rental for each lease issued in accordance with the requirements of 30 CFR 1218.155 and 556.520(a); and (3) Satisfy the bonding requirements of 30 CFR part 556, subpart I, as amended. ONRR requests that bidders use only one transaction for payment of the balance of the bonus bid amount and the first year’s rental. Once ONRR receives such payment, the bidder awarded the lease may not request a refund of the balance of the bonus bid amount or first year’s rental payment. XI. Delay of Sale The BOEM GOM RD has the discretion to change any date, time, and/or location specified in the Final NOS package if the RD deems that an emergent event could interfere with a fair and orderly lease sale. Such events could include, but are not limited to, natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, hurricanes, floods), wars, riots, acts of terrorism, fires, strikes, civil disorder, or other events of a similar nature. Furthermore, the RD may change the date, time, and/or location of the lease sale to comply with court orders. In case of such events, bidders should call (504) 736–0557 or access the BOEM website at https://www.boem.gov/ for information regarding any changes. Elizabeth Klein, Director, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. [FR Doc. 2023–25634 Filed 11–17–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4340–98–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Ocean Energy Management ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 [OMB Control Number 1010–0048; Docket ID: BOEM–2023–0004] Agency Information Collection Activities; Geological and Geophysical Explorations of 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 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Nov 17, 2023 Jkt 262001 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) proposes this information collection request (ICR) to renew Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1010–0048. DATES: Comments must be received by the OMB desk officer no later than December 20, 2023. 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. 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 using the search function. Please provide a copy of your comments by parcel delivery service or U.S. 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 OMB Control Number 1010–0048 in the subject line of your comments. You may also comment by searching the docket number ‘‘BOEM–2023–0004’’ at www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 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 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: 30 CFR part 551, ‘‘Geological and Geophysical Explorations of the Outer Continental Shelf.’’ Abstract: This ICR concerns the paperwork requirement in the regulations at 30 CFR part 551. This request also covers Form BOEM–0327, ‘‘Requirements for Geological and PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Geophysical Explorations or Scientific Research on the Outer Continental Shelf.’’ Section 11(g) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), as amended (43 U.S.C. 1340(g)), authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to prescribe regulations to govern the issuance of permits for geological and geophysical (G&G) exploration on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The OCSLA states that ‘‘any person authorized by the Secretary may conduct geological and geophysical explorations in the [OCS], which do not interfere with or endanger actual operations under any lease maintained or granted pursuant to this subchapter, and which are not unduly harmful to aquatic life in such area.’’ 43 U.S.C. 1340(a)(1). It further provides that permits to conduct such activities may only be issued if BOEM determines that the applicant is qualified; the activities will not interfere with or endanger operations under any lease issued or maintained pursuant to OCSLA; and the activities will not be unduly harmful to aquatic life, result in pollution, create hazardous or unsafe conditions, unreasonably interfere with other uses of the area, or disturb any site, structure, or object of historical or archaeological significance. 43 U.S.C. 1340(g)(1)–(3). BOEM requires applicants for G&G permits to submit Form BOEM–0327 to provide the information necessary to evaluate their qualifications. Upon BOEM approval of the application, BOEM issues to the applicant the appropriate permit: Form BOEM–0328, ‘‘Permit for Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Resources or Scientific Research on the Outer Continental Shelf,’’ for geophysical exploration or Form BOEM–0329, ‘‘Permit for Geological Exploration for Mineral Resources or Scientific Research on the Outer Continental Shelf,’’ for geological exploration. BOEM completes these permit forms; applicants do not incur any paperwork burden related to Forms BOEM–0328 and –0329. Requirements for G&G exploration or scientific research on the OCS are contained in 30 CFR part 551 and are the subject of this ICR. BOEM is also renewing Form BOEM–0327. This form outlines the requirements for G&G activities requiring permits and notices. This form also contains the application that applicants submit to BOEM and a nonexclusive use agreement for scientific research, if applicable. OMB Control Number: 1010–0048. Form Number: BOEM–0327, ‘‘Requirements for Geological and Geophysical Explorations or Scientific E:\FR\FM\20NON1.SGM 20NON1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 222 / Monday, November 20, 2023 / Notices Research on the Outer Continental Shelf.’’ Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Potential respondents comprise Federal OCS oil, gas, and sulfur permittees or notice filers. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 578 responses. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 21,454 hours. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to retain or obtain a benefit. Frequency of Collection: On occasion. Total Estimated Annual Non-Hour Burden Cost: $116,696. The currently approved OMB paperwork burden is 35,254 annual burden hours, 688 annual responses, and $136,816 in non-hour costs. Due to a reduction in the number of annual responses to 578, the annual burden for this renewal is adjusted to 21,454 hours, and the non-hour cost burden is adjusted to $116,696. A Federal Register notice with a 60day public comment period on the proposed ICR was published on July 17, 2023 (88 FR 45444). BOEM did not receive any comments. 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. 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. 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 submission is requested under FOIA, your information will only be withheld if a determination is made that one of the FOIA VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Nov 17, 2023 Jkt 262001 exemptions to disclosure applies. Such a determination will be made in accordance with the Department’s FOIA regulations (43 CFR part 2) and applicable law. For BOEM to consider withholding from disclosure your personally identifiable information, you must identify, in a cover letter, any information contained in your comment that, if released, would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of your personal privacy. You must also briefly describe any possible harmful consequences of the disclosure of information, such as embarrassment, injury, or other harm. Note that BOEM will make available for public inspection all comments in their entirety (except for proprietary information 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) and DOI’s implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2). An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Karen Thundiyil, Chief, Office of Regulations, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. [FR Doc. 2023–25588 Filed 11–17–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4340–98–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint Certain Passive Optical Network Equipment, DN 3707; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant’s filing pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. SUMMARY: Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission, U.S. International Trade Commission, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 80761 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–2000. The public version of the complaint can be accessed on the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (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 United States International Trade Commission (USITC) at https://www.usitc.gov. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.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 has received a complaint and a submission pursuant to § 210.8(b) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure filed on behalf of Optimum Communications Services, Inc. on November 14, 2023. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337) in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain passive optical network equipment. The complaint names as respondents: Hangzhou Softel Optic Co., Ltd. of China; Hangzhou Fullwell Optoelectronic Equipment Co., Ltd. of China; and Hangzhou Sumlo Industrial Co., Ltd. of China. The complainant requests that the Commission issue a general exclusion order and cease and desist orders. Proposed respondents, other interested parties, and members of the public are invited to file comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or § 210.8(b) filing. Comments should address whether issuance of the relief specifically requested by the complainant in this investigation would affect the public health and welfare in the United States, competitive conditions in the United States economy, the production of like or directly competitive articles in the United States, or United States consumers. In particular, the Commission is interested in comments that: (i) explain how the articles potentially subject to the requested remedial orders are used in the United States; (ii) identify any public health, safety, or welfare concerns in the United States relating to the requested remedial orders; E:\FR\FM\20NON1.SGM 20NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 222 (Monday, November 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 80760-80761]
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[FR Doc No: 2023-25588]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

[OMB Control Number 1010-0048; Docket ID: BOEM-2023-0004]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Geological and 
Geophysical Explorations of 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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
control number 1010-0048.

DATES: Comments must be received by the OMB desk officer no later than 
December 20, 2023.

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. 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 using the search function. 
Please provide a copy of your comments by parcel delivery service or 
U.S. 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 OMB Control Number 1010-0048 in the subject line of your 
comments. You may also comment by searching the docket number ``BOEM-
2023-0004'' at www.regulations.gov.

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 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.
    Title of Collection: 30 CFR part 551, ``Geological and Geophysical 
Explorations of the Outer Continental Shelf.''
    Abstract: This ICR concerns the paperwork requirement in the 
regulations at 30 CFR part 551. This request also covers Form BOEM-
0327, ``Requirements for Geological and Geophysical Explorations or 
Scientific Research on the Outer Continental Shelf.''
    Section 11(g) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), as 
amended (43 U.S.C. 1340(g)), authorizes the Secretary of the Interior 
to prescribe regulations to govern the issuance of permits for 
geological and geophysical (G&G) exploration on the Outer Continental 
Shelf (OCS). The OCSLA states that ``any person authorized by the 
Secretary may conduct geological and geophysical explorations in the 
[OCS], which do not interfere with or endanger actual operations under 
any lease maintained or granted pursuant to this subchapter, and which 
are not unduly harmful to aquatic life in such area.'' 43 U.S.C. 
1340(a)(1). It further provides that permits to conduct such activities 
may only be issued if BOEM determines that the applicant is qualified; 
the activities will not interfere with or endanger operations under any 
lease issued or maintained pursuant to OCSLA; and the activities will 
not be unduly harmful to aquatic life, result in pollution, create 
hazardous or unsafe conditions, unreasonably interfere with other uses 
of the area, or disturb any site, structure, or object of historical or 
archaeological significance. 43 U.S.C. 1340(g)(1)-(3).
    BOEM requires applicants for G&G permits to submit Form BOEM-0327 
to provide the information necessary to evaluate their qualifications. 
Upon BOEM approval of the application, BOEM issues to the applicant the 
appropriate permit: Form BOEM-0328, ``Permit for Geophysical 
Exploration for Mineral Resources or Scientific Research on the Outer 
Continental Shelf,'' for geophysical exploration or Form BOEM-0329, 
``Permit for Geological Exploration for Mineral Resources or Scientific 
Research on the Outer Continental Shelf,'' for geological exploration. 
BOEM completes these permit forms; applicants do not incur any 
paperwork burden related to Forms BOEM-0328 and -0329.
    Requirements for G&G exploration or scientific research on the OCS 
are contained in 30 CFR part 551 and are the subject of this ICR. BOEM 
is also renewing Form BOEM-0327. This form outlines the requirements 
for G&G activities requiring permits and notices. This form also 
contains the application that applicants submit to BOEM and a 
nonexclusive use agreement for scientific research, if applicable.
    OMB Control Number: 1010-0048.
    Form Number: BOEM-0327, ``Requirements for Geological and 
Geophysical Explorations or Scientific

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Research on the Outer Continental Shelf.''
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Potential respondents comprise Federal 
OCS oil, gas, and sulfur permittees or notice filers.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 578 responses.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 21,454 hours.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to retain or obtain a benefit.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
    Total Estimated Annual Non-Hour Burden Cost: $116,696.
    The currently approved OMB paperwork burden is 35,254 annual burden 
hours, 688 annual responses, and $136,816 in non-hour costs. Due to a 
reduction in the number of annual responses to 578, the annual burden 
for this renewal is adjusted to 21,454 hours, and the non-hour cost 
burden is adjusted to $116,696.
    A Federal Register notice with a 60-day public comment period on 
the proposed ICR was published on July 17, 2023 (88 FR 45444). BOEM did 
not receive any comments.
    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. 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. 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 submission is 
requested under FOIA, your information will only be withheld if a 
determination is made that one of the FOIA exemptions to disclosure 
applies. Such a determination will be made in accordance with the 
Department's FOIA regulations (43 CFR part 2) and applicable law.
    For BOEM to consider withholding from disclosure your personally 
identifiable information, you must identify, in a cover letter, any 
information contained in your comment that, if released, would 
constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of your personal privacy. You 
must also briefly describe any possible harmful consequences of the 
disclosure of information, such as embarrassment, injury, or other 
harm. Note that BOEM will make available for public inspection all 
comments in their entirety (except for proprietary information 
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) and DOI's implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2).
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required 
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number.
    The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Karen Thundiyil,
Chief, Office of Regulations, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
[FR Doc. 2023-25588 Filed 11-17-23; 8:45 am]
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