Information Collection: Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf; Submitted for OMB Review; Comment Request
Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 81 (Wednesday, April 27, 2016)
Federal Register Volume 81, Number 81 (Wednesday, April 27, 2016)
Notices
Pages 24869-24880
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov
FR Doc No: 2016-09709
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
OMB Control Number 1010-0176; MMAA104000
Information Collection: Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf; Submitted for OMB Review; Comment Request
ACTION: 30-Day notice.
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SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is notifying the public that we have submitted an information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This ICR concerns the paperwork requirements in the regulations under ``Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf.'' This notice provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of this collection.
DATES: Submit written comments by May 27, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments on this ICR to the Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior at OMB-OIRA at (202) 395-5806 (fax) or OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov. Please provide a copy of your comments to BOEM at OPRA Mail Stop: VA-DIR, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166. Please reference ICR 1010-0176 in your comment and include your name and return address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of Policy, Regulations, and Analysis at or (202) 208-6352. You may review the ICR online at http://www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to review Department of the Interior collections under review by OMB.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 1010-0176.
Title: 30 CFR 585, Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf.
Forms: BOEM-0002, BOEM-0003, BOEM-0004, BOEM-0005, BOEM-0006.
Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq. and 43 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to 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 (renewable energy). Specifically, subsection 8(p) of the OCS Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1337(p)), directs the Secretary of the Interior to issue any necessary regulations to carry out the OCS renewable energy program. The Secretary delegated this authority to BOEM. BOEM has 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 operate commercial and noncommercial technology projects that include installation, construction, operation and maintenance, and decommissioning of offshore facilities, as well as possible onshore support facilities. BOEM must ensure that these activities and operations on the OCS are performed in a safe manner which do not cause damage to the environment or endanger life or health, do not interfere with the rights of other users on the OCS, and balance the protection and development of OCS resources. Therefore, BOEM needs information concerning the proposed activities, facilities, safety equipment, inspections and tests, and natural and manmade hazards near the site, as well as assurance of fiscal responsibility.
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 was designed to guarantee the performance of sureties with respect to bonds issued on behalf of OCS renewable energy lessees, grantees, and operators. BOEM maintains the submitted forms as official lease and grant records pertaining to operating responsibilities, ownership, and financial responsibility.
We will protect information considered proprietary under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2) and under regulations at 30 CFR 585.113, addressing disclosure
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of data and information to be made available to the public and others. No items of a sensitive nature are collected. Responses are mandatory or required to obtain a benefit.
Frequency: On occasion or annually.
Description of Respondents: Companies interested in renewable energy-related uses on the OCS and holders of leases and grants under 30 CFR part 585.
Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The estimated annual hour burden for this collection is 25,688 hours. The following table details the individual components and estimated hour burdens. In calculating the burdens, we assumed that respondents perform certain requirements in the normal course of their activities. We consider these to be usual and customary and took that into account in estimating the burden.
Burden Table
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Non-hour cost burdens
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Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 requirement \1\ Hour burden Average number of annual Annual burden
responses hours
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Subpart A--General Provisions
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102; 105; 110....................... These sections contain general references to responsibilities, submitting comments, requests, 0
applications, plans, notices, reports, and/or supplemental information for BOEM approval--burdens
covered under specific requirements.
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102(e).............................. State and local governments 1............................... 2 agreements..................... 2
enter into task force or
joint planning or
coordination agreement with
BOEM.
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103; 904............................ Request general departures 2............................... 6 requests....................... 12
not specifically covered
elsewhere in part 585..
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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 hold a
1007(c); 1013(b)(7). lease or grant; submit
required supporting
information (electronically
if required).
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106(b)(1)........................... Request exception from 1............................... 1 exception...................... 1
exclusion or
disqualification from
participating in
transactions covered by
Federal non-procurement
debarment and suspension
system.
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106(b)(2); 118(c); 225(b); 436; 437; Request reconsideration and/ Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9). 0
527(c); 705(c)(2); 1016. or hearing.
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108; 530(b)......................... Notify BOEM within 3 business 1............................... 1 notice......................... 1
days after learning of any
action filed alleging
respondent is insolvent or
bankrupt.
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109................................. Notify BOEM in writing of Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1). 0
merger, 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 receiving .5.............................. 4 submissions.................... 2
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
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111(b)(2), (3)...................... Submit comments on proposed 2............................... 4 requests....................... 8
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.
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111(b)(3)........................... Perform, conduct, develop, 19,000.......................... 1 submission..................... 19,000
etc., all or part of any
document, study, or other
activity; and provide
results to BOEM to reduce
BOEM processing fee.
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111(b)(3)........................... Pay contractor for all or 3 contractor payments x $950,000 = $2,850,000
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.
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113(b).............................. Respond to the Freedom of 4............................... 1 agreement...................... 4
Information Act release
schedule.
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115(c).............................. Request approval to use later 1............................... 1 request........................ 1
edition of a document
incorporated by reference or
alternative compliance.
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116................................. The Director may occasionally 4............................... 25 submissions................... 100
request information to
administer and carry out the
offshore renewable energy
program via Federal Register
Notices.
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118(c); 225(b)...................... Within 15 days of bid Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9). 0
rejection, request
reconsideration of bid
decision or rejection.
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Subtotal........................ ............................. ................................ 71 responses..................... 19,176
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$2,866,000 non-hour costs
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Subpart B--Issuance of OCS Renewable Energy Leases
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200; 224; 231; 235; 236; 238........ These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, 0
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 and Not considered IC as defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(4). 0
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.
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210; 211(a-c); 212 thru 216......... Submit comments and required 4............................... 30 comments...................... 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.
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211(d); 216; 220 thru 223; 231(c)(2) Submit bid, payments, and 5............................... 12 bids.......................... 60
required information in
response to Federal Register
Final Sale Notice.
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224................................. Within 10 business days, 1............................... 2 lease executions............... 2
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.
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230; 231(a)......................... Submit unsolicited request 5............................... 2 requests....................... 10
and acquisition fee for a
commercial or limited lease.
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231(b).............................. Submit comments in response 4............................... 4 comments....................... 16
to Federal Register notice
re interest of unsolicited
request for a lease.
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231(g).............................. Within 10 business days of 2............................... 2 leases......................... 4
receiving lease documents,
execute lease; file
financial assurance and
supporting documentation--
noncompetitive leases.
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231(g).............................. Within 45 days of receiving Burdens covered by information collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR 0
lease copies, submit rent Chapter XII.
and rent information.
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235(b); 236(b)...................... Request additional time to 1............................... 3 requests....................... 3
extend preliminary or site
assessment term of
commercial or limited lease,
including revised schedule
for SAP, COP, or GAP
submission.
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237(b).............................. Request lease be dated and 1............................... 1 request........................ 1
effective 1st day of month
in which signed.
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238................................. Submit other renewable energy Burden covered under SAPs & GAPs Sec. 585.600(a), (c). 0
research activities.
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Subtotal........................ ............................. ................................ 56 responses..................... 216
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Subpart C--ROW Grants and RUE Grants for Renewable Energy Activities
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306; 309; 315; 316.................. These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, 0
plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
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302(a); 305; 306.................... Submit copies of a request 5............................... 1 request........................ 5
for a new or modified ROW or
RUE and required
information, including
qualifications to hold a
grant, in format specified.
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307; 308(a)(1)...................... Submit information in 4............................... 2 comments....................... 8
response to Federal Register
notice of proposed ROW or
RUE grant area or comments
on notice of grant auction.
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308(a)(2), (b); 315; 316............ Submit bid and payments in 5............................... 1 bid............................ 5
response to Federal Register
notice of auction for a ROW
or RUE grant.
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309................................. Submit decision to accept or 2............................... 1 submission..................... 2
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 submissions, approvals, requests, applications, 0
plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
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401(b).............................. Take measures directed by 100............................. 1 report......................... 100
BOEM in cessation order and
submit reports in order to
resume activities.
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405(d).............................. Submit written notice of Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1). 0
change of address.
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405(e); Form BOEM-0006.............. If designated operator (DO) 1............................... 1 notice......................... 1
changes, notify BOEM and
identify new DO for BOEM
approval.
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408 thru 411; Forms BOEM-0002 and Within 90 days after last 1 (30 minutes per form x 2 forms 2 requests/submissions........... 2
BOEM-0003. party executes a transfer = 1 hour).
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.
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415(a)(1); 416; 420(a), (b); 428(b). Submit request for suspension 10.............................. 1 request........................ 10
and required information/
payment no later than 90
days prior to lease or grant
expiration.
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417(b).............................. Conduct, and if required pay 100............................. 1 study/submission............... 100
for, site-specific study to
evaluate cause of harm or
damage; and submit copies of
study and results, in format
specified.
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1 study x $950,000 = $950,000
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425 thru 428; 652(a); 235(a), (b)... Request lease or grant 6............................... 1 requests....................... 6
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.
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435; 658(c)(2); Form BOEM-0004...... Submit copies of application 1............................... 1 submission..................... 1
to relinquish lease or
grant, in format specified.
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436; 437............................ Provide information for Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9). 0
reconsideration of BOEM
decision to contract or
cancel lease or grant area.
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Subtotal........................ ............................. ................................ 8 responses...................... 220
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$950,000 non-hour costs
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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 burdens include any previous or subsequent 0
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.
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500 thru 509; 1011.................. Submit payor information, Burdens covered by information collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR 0
payments and payment Chapter XII.
information, and maintain
auditable records according
to ONRR regulations or
guidance.
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506(c)(4)........................... Submit documentation of the Burden covered under DOE/EIA OMB Control Number 1905-0129. 0
gross annual generation of
electricity produced by the
generating facility on the
lease--use same form as
authorized by the EIA.
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510; 506(c)(3)...................... Submit application and 1............................... 1 submission..................... 1
required information for
waiver or reduction of
rental or other payment.
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* 515; 516; 525(a) thru (f)......... Execute and provide $100,000 1............................... 2 bonds.......................... 2
minimum lease-specific bond
or other approved security;
or increase bond level if
required.
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* 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.
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516(a)(4); 521(c)................... Execute and provide 1............................... 1 bond........................... 1
decommissioning bond or
other financial assurance;
schedule for providing the
appropriate amount.
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517(c)(1)........................... Submit comments on proposed 1............................... 1 submission..................... 1
adjustment to bond amounts.
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517(c)(2)........................... Request bond reduction and 5............................... 1 request........................ 5
submit evidence to justify.
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* 520; 521; 525(a) thru (f); Form Execute and provide $300,000 1............................... 1 bond........................... 1
BOEM-0005. minimum limited lease or
grant-specific bond or
increase financial assurance
and required information.
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525(g).............................. Surety notice to lessee or 1............................... 1 surety notice.................. 1
ROW/RUE grant holder and
BOEM within 5 business days
after initiating surety
insolvency or bankruptcy
proceeding, or Treasury
decertifies surety.
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* 526 Form BOEM-0005................ In lieu of surety bond, 2............................... 1 pledge......................... 2
pledge other types of
securities, including
authority for BOEM to sell
and use proceeds and submit
required information (1 hour
for form).
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526(c).............................. Provide annual certified 1............................... 1 statement...................... 1
statements describing the
nature and market value,
including brokerage firm
statements/reports.
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* 527; 531.......................... Demonstrate financial worth/ 10.............................. 1 demonstration.................. 10
ability to carry out present
and future financial
obligations, annual updates,
and related or subsequent
actions/records/reports, etc.
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528................................. Provide third-party 10.............................. 1 submission..................... 10
indemnity; financial
information/statements;
additional bond info;
executed guarantor agreement
and supporting information/
documentation/agreements.
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528(c)(6); 532(b)................... Guarantor/Surety requests 1............................... 1 request........................ 1
BOEM terminate period of
liability and notifies
lessee or ROW/RUE grant
holder, etc.
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* 529............................... In lieu of surety bond, 2............................... 1 request........................ 2
request authorization to
establish decommissioning
account, including written
authorizations and approvals
associated with account.
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530................................. Notify BOEM promptly of lapse 1............................... 1 notice......................... 1
in bond or other security/
action filed alleging
lessee, surety or guarantor
et al is insolvent or
bankrupt.
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533(a)(2)(ii), (iii)................ Provide agreement from surety 3............................... 1 submission..................... 3
issuing new bond to assume
all or portion of
outstanding liabilities.
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536(b).............................. Within 10 business days 16.............................. 1 demonstration every 2 years.... 8
following BOEM notice,
lessee, grant holder, or
surety agrees to and
demonstrates to BOEM that
lease will be brought into
compliance.
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Subtotal........................ ............................. ................................ 21 responses..................... 52
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Subpart F--Plans and Information Requirements
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Two ** indicate the primary cites for Site Assessment Plans (SAPs), Construction and Operations Plans (COPs), and General Activities 0
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.
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** 600(a); 601(a), (b); 605 thru Within time specified after 240............................. 2 SAPs........................... 480
614; 238; 810. 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.
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** 600(b); 601(c), (d)(1); 606(b); If requesting an operations 1,000........................... 2 COPs........................... 2,000
618; 620 thru 629; 632; 633; 810. 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.
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** 600(c); 601(a), (b); 640 thru Within time specified after 240............................. 2 GAP............................ 480
648; 651; 238; 810. 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.
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** 601(d)(2); 622; 628(f); 632; 634; Submit revised or modified 50.............................. 1 revised or modified COP........ 50
658(c)(3); 907. COPs, including project
easements, and all required
additional information.
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602 \2\............................. Until BOEM releases financial 2............................... 9 records/submissions............ 18
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.
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** 613(a), (d), (e); 617............ Submit revised or modified 50.............................. 1 revised or modified SAP........ 50
SAPs and required additional
information.
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612; 647............................ Submit copy of SAP or GAP 1............................... 2 leases......................... 2
consistency certification
and supporting
documentation, including
noncompetitive leases.
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615(a).............................. Notify BOEM in writing within 1............................... 2 notices........................ 2
30 days of completion of
construction and
installation activities
under SAP.
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615(b).............................. Submit annual report 30.............................. 4 reports........................ 120
summarizing findings from
site assessment activities.
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615(c).............................. Submit annual, or at other 40.............................. 4 certifications................. 160
time periods as BOEM
determines, SAP compliance
certification, effectiveness
statement, recommendations,
reports, supporting
documentation, etc.
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617(a).............................. Notify BOEM in writing before 10.............................. 1 notice......................... 10
conducting any activities
not approved, or provided
for, in SAP; provide
additional information if
requested.
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627(c).............................. Submit oil spill response Burden covered under BSEE 1014-0007. 0
plan as required by BSEE 30
CFR part 254.
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631................................. Request deviation from 2............................... 1 request........................ 2
approved COP schedule.
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633(b).............................. Submit annual, or at other 50.............................. 9 certifications................. 450
time periods as BOEM
determines, COP compliance
certification, effectiveness
statement, recommendations,
reports, supporting
documentation, etc.
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634(a).............................. Notify BOEM in writing before 10.............................. 1 notice......................... 10
conducting any activities
not approved or provided for
in COP, and provide
additional information if
requested.
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635................................. Notify BOEM any time 1............................... 1 notice......................... 1
commercial operations cease
without an approved
suspension.
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636(a).............................. Notify BOEM in writing no 1............................... 2 notices........................ 2
later than 30 days after
commencing activities
associated with placement of
facilities on lease area.
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636(b).............................. Notify BOEM in writing no 1............................... 2 notices........................ 2
later than 30 days after
completion of construction
and installation activities.
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636(c).............................. Notify BOEM in writing at 1............................... 1 notices........................ 1
least 7 days before
commencing commercial
operations.
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** 642(b); 648; 655; 658(c)(3)...... Submit revised or modified 50.............................. 1 revised or modified GAP........ 50
GAPs and required additional
information.
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651................................. Before beginning construction 30.............................. 2 surveys/reports................ 60
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..
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653(a).............................. Notify BOEM in writing within 1............................... 2 notices........................ 2
30 days of completing
installation activities
under the GAP.
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653(b).............................. Submit annual report 30.............................. 4 reports........................ 120
summarizing findings from
activities conducted under
approved GAP.
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653(c).............................. Submit annual, or at other 40.............................. 4 certifications................. 160
time periods as BOEM
determines, GAP compliance
certification,
recommendations, reports,
etc.
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655(a).............................. Notify BOEM in writing before 10.............................. 1 notice......................... 10
conducting any activities
not approved or provided for
in GAP, and provide
additional information if
requested.
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656................................. Notify BOEM any time approved 1............................... 1 notice......................... 1
GAP activities cease without
an approved suspension.
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658(c)(1)........................... If after construction, cable 3............................... 1 notice/evidence................ 3
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.
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659................................. Determine appropriate air 70.............................. 5 reports/information............ 350
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.
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Subtotal........................ ............................. ................................ 68 responses..................... 4,596
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Subpart G--Facility Design, Fabrication, and Installation
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Three *** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent 0
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 Design 200............................. 1 report......................... 200
Report, including copies of
the cover letter,
certification statement, and
all required information (1-
3 paper or electronic copies
as specified).
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*** 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.
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705(a)(3); 707; 712................. Certified Verification Agent 100............................. 1 interim report................. 100
(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.
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705(a)(3); 708; 709; 710; 712....... CVA conducts independent 100............................. 1 interim report................. 100
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.
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100............................. 1 final report................... 100
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*** 703; 705(a)(3); 712; 815........ CVA/project engineer monitors 20.............................. 1 interim report................. 20
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.
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15 1 final report................... 15
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705(c).............................. Request waiver of CVA 40.............................. 1 waiver......................... 40
requirement in writing;
lessee must demonstrate
standard design and best
practices.
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706................................. Submit for approval with SAP, 16.............................. 2 nominations.................... 32
COP, or GAP, initial
nominations for a CVA or new
replacement CVA nomination,
and required information.
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708(b)(2)........................... Lessee or grant holder notify 1............................... 1 notice......................... 1
BOEM if modifications
identified by CVA/project
engineer are accepted.
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709(a)(14); 710(a)(2), (e) \2\...... Make fabrication quality 1............................... 3 records retention.............. 3
control, installation
towing, and other records
available to CVA/project
engineer for review
(retention required by Sec.
585.714).
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713................................. Notify BOEM within 10 1............................... 1 notice......................... 1
business days after
commencing commercial
operations.
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714 \2\............................. Until BOEM releases financial 100............................. 1 lessee......................... 100
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.
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Subtotal........................ ............................. ................................ 17 responses..................... 972
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Subpart H--Environmental and Safety Management, Inspections, and Facility Assessments for Activities Conducted Under SAPs, COPs, and GAPs
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801(c), (d)......................... Notify BOEM if endangered or 1............................... 2 notices........................ 2
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.
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801(e), (f)......................... Submit information to ensure 6............................... 2 submissions.................... 12
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.
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802; 902(e)......................... Notify BOEM of archaeological 3............................... 1 notice......................... 3
resource within 72 hours of
discovery.
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802(b), (c)......................... If requested, conduct further 10.............................. 1 report......................... 10
archaeological
investigations and submit
report/information.
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802(d).............................. If applicable, submit payment .5.............................. 1 payment........................ 1
for BOEM costs in carrying
out National Historic
Preservation Act
responsibilities.
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803................................. If required, conduct 15.............................. 2 survey/report.................. 30
additional surveys to define
boundaries and avoidance
distances and submit report.
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*** 810; 614; 627; 632(b); 651...... Submit safety management 35.............................. 2 submissions.................... 70
system description with the
SAP, COP, or GAP.
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813(b)(1)........................... Report within 24 hours when .5.............................. 2 reports........................ 1
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 confirmation........... 1
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813(b)(3)........................... Notify BOEM when equipment .5.............................. 2 notices........................ 1
returned to service; provide
written confirmation if
reported orally.
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815(c).............................. When required, analyze cable, 1.5............................. 1 report......................... 2
P/L, or facility damage or
failures to determine cause
and as soon as available
submit comprehensive written
report.
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816................................. Submit plan of corrective 2............................... 1 plan/report.................... 2
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.
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822(a)(2)(iii), (b)................. Maintain records of design, 1............................... 4 records retention.............. 4
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 within 2............................... 1 request........................ 2
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-WSD, 60.............................. 2 assessments/actions............ 120
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 incidents Oral .5......................... 2 incidents...................... 1
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 required Burden covered under BSEE 1014-0007 0
by BSEE 30 CFR 254.
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Subtotal........................ ............................. ................................ 32 responses..................... 386
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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); 909 Submit for approval, in 20.............................. 1 application.................... 20
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 60 days 1............................... 1 notice......................... 1
before commencing
decommissioning activities.
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910................................. Within 60 days after removing 1............................... 1 verification................... 1
a facility, verify to BOEM
that site is cleared.
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912................................. Within 60 days after removing 8............................... 1 report......................... 8
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 existing 1............................... 1 request........................ 1
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 facility 1............................... 1 submission..................... 1
submits decision to accept
or reject proposals deemed
acceptable by BOEM.
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1010(c)............................. Request renewal of Alternate 6............................... 1 request........................ 6
Use RUE.
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1012; 1016(b)....................... Provide financial assurance 1............................... 1 submission..................... 1
as BOEM determines in
approving RUE for an
existing facility, including
additional security if
required.
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1013................................ Submit request for assignment 1............................... 1 request........................ 1
of an alternative use RUE
for an existing facility,
including all required
information.
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1015................................ Request relinquishment of RUE 1............................... 1 request........................ 1
for an existing facility.
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Subtotal........................ ............................. ................................ 8 responses...................... 20
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Total Burden................ ............................. ................................ 290 responses.................... 25,688
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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.
Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: The estimated non-hour cost burdens total $3,816,000. The non-hour cost burdens consist of service fees for BOEM document/study preparation, costs for paying a contractor instead of BOEM, and costs for a site-
specific study and report to evaluate the cause of harm to natural resources.
Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Until OMB approves a collection of information, you are not obligated to respond.
Comments: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.,) requires each agency ``. . . to provide notice . . . and otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of information . . .'' Agencies must specifically solicit comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the collection is necessary or useful; (b) evaluate the accuracy of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) minimize the burden on the respondents, including the use of technology.
To comply with the public consultation process, on December 17, 2015, BOEM published a Federal Register notice (80 FR 78756) announcing that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. This notice provided the required 60-day comment period. BOEM received no comments.
Public Availability of Comments: Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that
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your entire comment--including your personal identifying information--
may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Dated: March 7, 2016.
Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka,
Chief, Office of Policy, Regulations and Analysis.
FR Doc. 2016-09709 Filed 4-26-16; 8:45 am
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