[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 12, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1634-1647]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-356]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Minerals Management Service
[Docket No. MMS-2009-OMM-0012]
MMS Information Collection Activity: 1010-0176, Renewable Energy
and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental
Shelf, Extension of a Collection; Submitted for Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request
AGENCY: Minerals Management Service (MMS), Interior.
ACTION: Notice of a revision of an information collection (1010-0176).
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SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we
are notifying the public that we have submitted to OMB an information
collection request (ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork
requirements in the regulations under 30 CFR 285, ``Renewable Energy
and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental
Shelf,'' and related forms. This notice also provides the public a
second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of these
regulatory requirements.
DATES: Submit written comments by February 11, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments by either fax (202) 395-5806 or e-mail
(OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov) directly to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of
the Interior (1010-0176). Please also submit a copy of your comments to
MMS by any of the means below.
Electronically: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. In the
entry titled ``Enter Keyword or ID,'' enter docket ID MMS-2009-OMM-
0012, then click search. Under the tab ``View by Relevance'' you can
submit public comments and view supporting and related materials
available for this collection of information. The MMS will post all
comments.
Mail or hand-carry comments to the Department of the
Interior; Minerals Management Service; Attention: Cheryl Blundon; 381
Elden Street, MS-4024; Herndon, Virginia 20170-4817. Please reference
Information Collection 1010-0176 in your subject line and include your
name and return address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl Blundon, Regulations and
Standards Branch, (703) 787-1607. You may also contact Cheryl Blundon
to obtain a copy, at no cost, of the regulations and forms that require
the subject collection of information.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: 30 CFR 285, Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing
Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf.
Forms: MMS-0002, MMS-0003, MMS-0004, MMS-0005, and MMS-0006.
OMB Control Number: 1010-0176.
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 by section 388 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005
(Pub. L. 109-58), directs the Secretary of the Interior to issue any
necessary regulations to carry out the OCS renewable energy program.
The Secretary delegated the authority to issue such regulations and
implement an OCS renewable energy program to the Minerals Management
Service (MMS). The MMS has issued regulations for OCS renewable energy
activities at 30 CFR part 285.
Subsequent to the approval of the information collection
requirements in the final 30 CFR part 285 regulations, MMS developed
five new forms that respondents must use to submit certain information
collection requirements in Subpart D, Lease and Grant Administration,
and Subpart E, Payments and Financial Assurance Requirements. These
forms entail no additional burden as they only clarify and facilitate
the submission of the currently approved information collection
requirements to which the forms pertain. This resubmitted ICR is
revised to: Correct citation numbering, fine tune words to better match
requirements in the final rule, and reflect the inclusion of the new
Forms MMS-0002, MMS-0003, MMS-0004, MMS-0005, and MMS-0006. No burden
hours have been changed from the OMB currently approved collection.
Regulations implementing these responsibilities are under 30 CFR
part 285. Responses are mandatory or required to obtain or retain a
benefit. No questions of a sensitive nature are asked. The MMS protects
information considered proprietary according to the Freedom of
Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR
part 2), and under regulations at 30 CFR 285.113, addressing disclosure
of data and information to be made available to the public and others.
Respondents will operate commercial and noncommercial technology
projects
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that include installation, construction, operation and maintenance, and
decommissioning of offshore facilities, as well as possible onshore
support facilities. The MMS must ensure that these activities and
operations on the OCS are carried out in a safe and pollution-free
manner, do not interfere with the rights of other users on the OCS, and
balance the protection and development of OCS resources. To do this,
MMS 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.
Specifically, MMS will use the information collected under part 285 to:
Determine if applicants and assignees are qualified to
hold leases on the OCS. Information is used to track ownership of
leases as to record title, operating rights, and right-of-way (ROW) or
right of use and easement (RUE), as well as to approve requests to
designate an operator to act on the lessee's behalf. Information is
necessary to approve assignment, relinquishment, or cancellation
requests. Information is used to document that a lease, ROW, or RUE has
been surrendered by the record title holder and to ensure that all
legal obligations are met and facilities are properly decommissioned.
Determine if an application for a ROW or RUE serves the
purpose specified in the grant.
Review and approve SAPs, COPs, and GAPs prior to allowing
activities to commence on a lease to ensure that the activities will
protect human, marine, and coastal environments of the OCS; to review
plans for taking safety equipment out of service to ensure alternate
measures are used that will properly provide for the safety of the
facilities. The MMS inspectors monitor the records concerning facility
inspections and tests to ensure safety of operations and protection of
the environment and to schedule their workload to permit witnessing and
inspecting operations. The information provides lessees greater
flexibility to comply with regulatory requirements through approval of
alternative equipment or procedures and departures to regulations if
they demonstrate equal or better compliance with the appropriate
performance standards.
Ensure that, if granted, proposed routes of an ROW or RUE
do not conflict with any State requirements or unduly interfere with
other OCS activities.
Determine if all facilities, project easements, cables,
pipelines, and obstructions, when they are no longer needed, are
properly removed or decommissioned, and that the seafloor is cleared of
all obstructions created by operations on the lease, project easement,
RUE or ROW.
Improve safety and environmental protection on the OCS
through collection and analysis of accident reports to ascertain the
cause of the accidents and to determine ways to prevent recurrences.
In addition to the above, forms will be submitted to MMS. The MMS
needs the information on the forms for proper and efficient
administration of OCS renewable energy leases and grants and to
document the financial responsibility of lessees and grantees. Forms
MMS-0002, MMS-0003, MMS-0004, and MMS-0006 are needed by renewable
energy entities on the OCS to designate an operator and to assign or
relinquish a lease or grant. Form MMS-0005 is needed to procure and
submit a bond for the purpose of meeting financial assurance
requirements as set forth in the regulations. The MMS will maintain the
forms that are submitted as official lease and grant records pertaining
to operating responsibilities, ownership, and financial responsibility.
Respondents submit the following forms to MMS under 30 CFR part
285, subpart D. The forms and their purposes are:
OCS Renewable Energy Assignment of Grant, Form MMS-0002
The MMS uses this form as the official record as to the assignment
of record title interest in a renewable energy grant (Right-of-Way or
Right-of-Use and Easement). The MMS uses the information to identify
the assigned grant interest and any new grant resulting from the
assignment. The information on Form MMS-0002 will be filed and
maintained in the applicable MMS regional office.
OCS Renewable Energy Assignment of Interest in Lease, Form MMS-0003
The MMS uses this form as the official record as to the assignment
of record title interest in a renewable energy lease. The MMS uses the
information to identify the assigned lease interest and any new lease
resulting from the assignment. The information on Form MMS-0003 will be
filed and maintained in the applicable MMS regional office.
OCS Renewable Energy Lease or Grant Relinquishment Application, Form
MMS-0004
The MMS uses this form as the official record as to the
relinquishment of a renewable energy lease or grant. Although
relinquishment may be required by MMS under 30 CFR 285.658(c), in most
cases relinquishments will be filed voluntarily. Form MMS-0004 is
required for any relinquishment and will be filed and maintained in the
applicable MMS regional office.
OCS Renewable Energy Lessee's, Grantee's, and Operator's Bond, Form
MMS-0005
The MMS uses this form as the official instrument for filing and
maintaining a surety bond for financial assurance relating to a lease
or grant in compliance with the requirements of 30 CFR 285, subpart E.
Form MMS-0005 is required for all bonds and other forms of financial
assurance and will be filed and maintained in the applicable MMS
regional office.
OCS Renewable Energy Lease or Grant Designation of Operator, Form MMS-
0006
The MMS uses the information in this form as the official record as
to designation of the individual, corporation, or association having
control or management of activities on a renewable energy lease or
grant. Form MMS-0006 is required to designate an operator or to notify
MMS of a change in the designated operator.
Frequency: Varies depending upon the requirement, but is generally
on occasion or annual.
Description of Respondents: Primary respondents comprise Federal
OCS companies that submit unsolicited proposals or responses to Federal
Register notices; or are lessees, designated operators, and ROW or RUE
grant holders. Other potential respondents are companies or state and
local governments that submit information or comments relative to
alternative energy-related uses of the OCS; certified verification
agents (CVAs); and surety or third-party guarantors.
Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The estimated
annual hour burden for this information collection is a total of 31,124
hours. The following chart 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.
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Non-hour cost burdens
Reporting and ------------------------------------
Section(s) in 30 CFR 285 recordkeeping Hour burden Average number of Annual burden
requirement annual responses hours
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Subpart A--General Provisions
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102; 105; 110.................... These sections contain general references to submitting 0
comments, requests, applications, plans, notices, reports,
and/or supplemental information for MMS approval--burdens
covered under specific requirements.
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102(e)........................... State and local 1 6 agreements....... 6
governments enter into
task force or joint
planning or
coordination agreement
with MMS.
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103; 904......................... Request general 2 6 requests......... 12
departures not
specifically covered
elsewhere in part 285.
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105(c)........................... Make oral requests or 1 8 requests......... 8
notifications and
submit written follow
up within 3 business
days not specifically
covered elsewhere in
part 285.
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106; 107; 213(e); 230(f); 302(a); Submit evidence of 2 20 evidence 40
408(b)(7); 409(c); 1005(c); qualifications to hold submissions.
1007(c); 1013(b)(7). a lease or grant,
required information
and supporting
information.
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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), (3); 225; 527(c); Request reconsideration Requirement not considered IC under 0
705(c)(2); 1016. and/or hearing. 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
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108; 530(b)...................... Notify MMS within 3 1 1 notice........... 1
business days after
learning of any action
filed alleging
respondent is insolvent
or bankrupt.
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109.............................. Notify MMS in writing of Requirement not considered IC under 0
merger, name change, or 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1).
change of business form
no later than 120 days
after earliest of
either the effective
date or filing date.
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111.............................. Within 30 days of .5 4 fee submissions.. 2
receiving bill, submit
processing fee payments
for MMS document or
study preparation to
process applications
and requests.
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4 MMS payments x $4,000 = $16,000
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111(b)(2), (3)................... Submit comments on 2 4 processing fee 8
proposed processing fee comments or
or request approval to reduction requests.
perform or directly pay
contractor for all or
part of any document,
study, or other
activity, to reduce MMS
processing costs.
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111(b)(3)........................ Perform, conduct, 19,000 1 submission....... 19,000
develop, etc., all or
part of any document,
study, or other
activity; and provide
results to MMS to
reduce MMS processing
fee.
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111(b)(3)........................ Pay contractor for all 3 contractor payments x $950,000 = $2,850,000
or part of any
document, study, or
other activity, and
provide results to MMS
to reduce MMS
processing costs.
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111(b)(7); 118(a); 436(c)........ Appeal MMS estimated Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), 0
processing costs, (c)
decisions, or orders
pursuant to 30 CFR 290.
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113(b)........................... Respond to the Freedom 4 1 agreement........ 4
of Information Act
release schedule.
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115(c)........................... Request approval to use 1 1 request.......... 1
later edition of a
document incorporated
by reference or
alternative compliance.
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116.............................. The Director may 4 25................. 100
occasionally request
information to
administer and carry
out the offshore
alternative energy
program via Federal
Register Notices.
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118(c); 225(b)................... Within 15 days of bid Requirement not considered IC under 0
rejection, request 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
reconsideration of bid
decision or rejection.
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78 responses....... 19,183 hours
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Subtotal $2,866,000 non-hour costs
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Subpart B--Issuance of OCS Alternative Energy Leases
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200; 224; 231; 235; 236; 238..... These sections contain references to information submissions, 0
approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc.,
the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285
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210; 211(a), (b); 213 thru 216... Submit comments in 4 16 comments........ 64
response to Federal
Register notices on
Request for Interest in
OCS Leasing, Call for
Information and
Nominations (Call),
Area Identification,
and the Proposed Sale
Notice.
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211(d); 216; 220 thru 223; Submit bid, payments, 5 12 bids............ 60
231(c)(2). and required
information in response
to Federal Register
Final Sale Notice.
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224.............................. Within 10 business days, 1 5 lease executions. 5
execute 3 copies of
lease form and return
to MMS with required
payments, including
evidence that agent is
authorized to act for
bidder; if applicable,
submit information to
support delay in
execution.
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230; 231(a)...................... Submit unsolicited 5 5 unsolicited 25
request and acquisition requests.
fee for a commercial or
limited lease.
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231(b)........................... Submit comments in 4 4 unsolicited 16
response to Federal requests.
Register notice re
interest of unsolicited
request for a lease.
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231(g)........................... Within 10 business days 2 4 leases........... 8
of receiving lease
documents, execute
lease; file financial
assurance and
supporting
documentation.
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231(g)........................... Within 45 days of Burdens covered by information 0
receiving lease copies, collections approved for 30 CFR
submit rent and rent Subchapter A.
information.
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235(b); 236(b)................... Request additional time 1 2 requests......... 2
to 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 1 1 request.......... 1
and effective 1st day
of month in which
signed.
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Subtotal 49 responses....... 181 hours
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Subpart C--ROW Grants and RUE Grants for Alternative Energy Activities
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306; 309; 315; 316............... These sections contain references to information submissions, 0
approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc.,
the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285.
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302(a); 305; 306................. Submit 1 paper copy and 5 1 ROW/RUE request.. 5
1 electronic version of
a request for a new or
modified ROW or RUE and
required information,
including
qualifications to hold
a grant.
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307; 308(a)(1)................... Submit comments on 4 2 comments......... 8
competitive interest in
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 5 1 bid.............. 5
in response to Federal
Register notice of
auction for a ROW or
RUE grant.
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309.............................. Submit decision to 2 1 grant decision... 2
accept or reject terms
and conditions of
noncompetitive ROW or
RUE grant.
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Subtotal 5 responses........ 20 hours
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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, 0
approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc.,
the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285.
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401(b)........................... Take measures directed 100 1 cessation 100
by MMS in cessation measures report.
order and submit
reports in order to
resume activities.
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405(d)........................... Submit written notice of Requirement not considered IC under 0
change of address. 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1).
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405(e); Form MMS-0006............ If designated operator 1 1 new DO notice.... 1
(DO) changes, notify
MMS and identify new DO
for MMS approval.
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408 thru 411; Forms MMS-0002 and Within 90 days after 1 (30 minutes 2 assignment 2
MMS-0003. last party executes a per form x 2 requests/
transfer agreement, forms = 1 instruments
submit 1 paper copy and hour) submissions.
1 electronic version 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.
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415(a)(1); 416; 420(a), (b); Submit request for 10 2 suspension 20
428(b). suspension and required requests.
information no later
than 90 days prior to
lease or grant
expiration.
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417(b)........................... Conduct, and if required 100 1 study/submission. 100
pay for, site-specific
study to evaluate cause
of harm or damage; and
submit 1 paper copy and
1 electronic version of
study and results.
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1 study x $950,000 = $950,000
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425 thru 428; 652(a)............. Request lease or grant 6 2 renewal requests. 12
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.
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435; 658(c)(2); Form MMS-0004.... Submit 1 paper copy and 1 2 relinquishments.. 2
1 electronic version of
application to
relinquish lease or
grant.
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436; 437......................... Provide information for Requirement not considered IC under 0
reconsideration of MMS 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
decision to contract or
cancel lease or grant
area.
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11 responses....... 237 hours
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Subtotal $950,000
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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 0
burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 285 to furnish, replace,
or provide additional bonds, securities, or financial assurance. This subpart contains
references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc.,
the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285.
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500 thru 509; 1011............... Submit payor Burdens covered by information 0
information, payments collections approved for 30 CFR
and payment Subchapter A.
information, and
maintain auditable
records according to
subchapter A
regulations or guidance.
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506(c)(4)........................ Submit documentation of 10 min 6 forms............ 1
the gross annual
generation of
electricity produced by
the generating facility
on the lease--use same
form as authorized by
the EIA. (Burden
covered under DOE/EIA
OMB Control Number 1905-
0129 to gather info and
fill out form. MMS's
burden is for
submitting a copy).
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510.............................. Submit application and 1 1 waiver or rental 1
required information reduction.
for waiver or reduction
of rental or other
payment.
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* 515; 516(a)(1), (b); 525(a) Execute and provide 1 6 base-level lease 6
thru (f). $100,000 minimum lease- bonds or other
specific bond or other security.
approved security; or
increase bond level if
required.
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* 516(a)(2), (3), (b), (c); 517; Execute and provide 1 5 SAP and COP bonds 5
525(a) thru (f). commercial lease
supplemental bonds in
amounts determined by
MMS.
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516(a)(4); 521(c)................ Execute and provide 1 3 decommissioning 3
decommissioning bond or bonds.
other financial
assurance; schedule for
providing the
appropriate amount.
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517(c)(1)........................ Submit comments on 1 3 adjustment 3
proposed adjustment to comments.
bond amounts.
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517(c)(2)........................ Request bond reduction 5 2 reduction 10
and submit evidence to requests.
justify.
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* 520; 521; 525(a) thru (f); Form Execute and provide 1 1 base-level ROW/ 1
MMS-0005. $300,000 minimum RUE bond.
limited lease or grant-
specific bond or
increase financial
assurance if required.
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525(g)........................... Surety notice to lessee 1 1 surety notice.... 1
or ROW/RUE grant holder
and MMS within 5
business days after
initiating insolvency
or bankruptcy
proceeding, or Treasury
decertifies surety.
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* 526............................ In lieu of surety bond, 2 1 other security 2
pledge other types of pledge.
securities, including
authority for MMS to
sell and use proceeds.
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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 10 1.................. 10
worth/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.................. 10
indemnity; financial
information/statements;
additional bond info;
executed guarantor
agreement and
supporting information/
documentation.
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528(c)(6); 532(b)................ Guarantor/Surety 1 1 request.......... 1
requests MMS 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 decommissioning 2
request authorization account.
to establish
decommissioning
account, including
written authorizations
and approvals
associated with account.
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530.............................. Notify MMS promptly of 1 1 notice........... 1
lapse 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 3 1 surety agreement. 3
surety issuing new bond
to assume all or
portion of outstanding
liabilities.
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536(b)........................... Within 10 business days 16 1 agreement 16
following MMS notice, demonstration.
lessee, grant holder,
or surety agrees to and
demonstrates to MMS
that lease will be
brought into compliance.
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Subtotal 37 responses....... 77 hours
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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 0
Plans (COPs), and General Activities Plans (GAPs); and the burdens include any previous or
subsequent references throughout part 285 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 285.
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** 600(a); 601(a), (b); 605 thru Within 6 months after 240 6 SAPs............. 1,440
613. issuance of a
competitive lease or
grant, or within 60
days after
determination of no
competitive interest,
submit 1 paper copy and
1 electronic version of
a SAP, including
information to assist
MMS to comply with NEPA
such as hazard info,
air quality, and all
required information,
certifications, etc.
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** 600(b); 601(c), (d)(1); If requesting an 1,000 3 COPs............. 3,000
606(b); 618; 620 thru 629; 633. operations term for
commercial lease, at
least 6 months before
the end of site
assessment term, submit
1 paper copy and 1
electronic version of a
COP, or FERC license
application, including
information to assist
MMS to comply with NEPA
such as hazard info,
air quality, and all
required information,
surveys and/or their
results, reports,
certifications, project
easements, supporting
data and information,
etc.
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** 600(c); 601(a), (b); 640 thru Within 6 months after 240 1 GAP.............. 240
648. issuance of a
competitive lease or
grant, or within 60
days after
determination of no
competitive interest,
submit 1 paper copy and
1 electronic version of
a GAP, including
information to assist
MMS to comply with NEPA
such as hazard info,
air quality, and all
required information,
surveys and reports,
certifications, project
easements, etc.
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** 601(d)(2); 622; 628(f); 632; Submit revised or 50 1 revised or 50
634; 658(c)(3). modified COPs, modified COP.
including project
easements, and all
required additional
information.
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602 \1\.......................... Until MMS releases 2 9 records 18
financial assurance, maintenance/
respondents must submissions.
maintain, and provide
to MMS if requested,
all data and
information related to
compliance with
required terms and
conditions of SAP, COP,
or GAP.
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** 613(d), (e)................... Submit revised or 50 1 revised or 50
modified SAPs and modified SAP.
required additional
information.
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612(b); 647(b)................... Noncompetitive leases 1 4 leases........... 4
must submit copy of SAP
or GAP consistency
certification and
supporting
documentation.
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615(a)........................... Notify MMS in writing 1 5 completion 5
within 30 days of construction
completion of notices.
construction and
installation activities
under SAP.
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615(b)........................... Submit annual report 30 8 annual reports... 240
summarizing findings
from site assessment
activities.
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615(c)........................... Submit annual, or at 40 8 compliance 320
other time periods as certifications.
MMS determines, SAP
compliance
certification,
effectiveness
statement,
recommendations,
reports, supporting
documentation, etc.
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617(a)........................... Notify MMS in writing 10 1 notice before 10
before conducting any activity.
activities not
approved, or provided
for, in SAP; provide
additional information
if requested.
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627(c)........................... Include oil spill Burden covered 30 CFR part 254, 0
response plan as 1010-0091.
required by part 254.
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631.............................. Request deviation from 2 1 deviation request 2
approved COP schedule.
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633(b)........................... Submit annual, or at 80 9 compliance 720
other time periods as certifications.
MMS determines, COP
compliance
certification,
effectiveness
statement,
recommendations,
reports, supporting
documentation, etc.
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634(a)........................... Notify MMS in writing 10 1 notice before 10
before conducting any activity.
activities not approved
or provided for in COP,
and provide additional
information if
requested.
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635.............................. Notify MMS any time 1 1 termination 1
commercial operations notice.
cease without an
approved suspension.
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636(a)........................... Notify MMS in writing no 1 3 commence notices. 3
later than 30 days
after commencing
activities associated
with placement of
facilities on lease
area.
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636(b)........................... Notify MMS in writing no 1 3 completion 3
later than 30 days notices.
after completion of
construction and
installation activities.
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636(c)........................... Notify MMS in writing at 1 3 initial ops 3
least 7 days before notices.
commencing commercial
operations.
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** 642(b); 648(e); 655; 658(c)(3) Submit revised or 50 1 revised or 50
modified GAPs and modified GAP.
required additional
information.
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651.............................. Before beginning 30 5 surveys/reports.. 150
construction of OCS
facility described in
GAP, complete survey
activities identified
in GAP and submit
initial findings. This
only includes the time
involved in submitting
the findings; it does
not include the survey
time as these surveys
would be conducted as
good business practice.
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653(a)........................... Notify MMS in writing 1 5 completion 5
within 30 days of notices.
completing installation
activities under the
GAP.
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653(b)........................... Submit annual report 30 8 annual reports... 240
summarizing findings
from activities
conducted under
approved GAP.
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653(c)........................... Submit annual, or at 40 8 compliance 320
other time periods as certifications.
MMS determines, GAP
compliance
certification,
recommendations,
reports, etc.
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655(a)........................... Notify MMS in writing 10 1 notice before 10
before conducting any activity.
activities not approved
or provided for in GAP,
and provide additional
information if
requested.
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656.............................. Notify MMS if at any 1 1 termination 1
time approved GAP notice.
activities cease
without an approved
suspension.
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658(c)(1)........................ If after construction, 3 1 deviation notice/ 3
cable or pipeline MMS evidence.
deviate from approved
COP or GAP, notify
affected lease
operators and ROW/RUE
grant holders of
deviation and provide
MMS evidence of such
notices.
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659.............................. Determine appropriate 70 10 air quality 700
air quality modeling modeling reports/
protocol, conduct air information.
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 108 responses...... 7,598
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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 0
include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 285 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 285.
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*** 700(a)(1), (b), (c); 701..... Submit Facility Design 200 3 Facility Design 600
Report, including 1 Reports.
paper copy and 1
electronic copy 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);.................... Submit 1 paper copy and 160 3 Fabrication & 480
(b), (c); 702.................... 1 electronic copy of a Installation
Fabrication and Reports.
Installation Report,
certification statement
and all required
information.
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705(a)(3); 707; 712.............. Certified Verification 100 3 CVA design 300
Agent (CVA) conducts interim reports.
independent assessment
of the facility design
and submits reports to
lessee or grant holder
and MMS--interim
reports if required,
and 1 electronic copy
and 1 paper copy of the
final report.
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100 3 CVA final reports 300
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705(a)(3); 708; 709; 710; 712.... CVA conducts independent 100 3 CVA interim 300
assessments on the reports.
fabrication and
installation
activities, informs
lessee or grant holder
if procedures are
changed or design
specifications are
modified; and submits
reports to lessee or
grant holder and MMS--
interim reports if
required, and 1
electronic copy and 1
paper copy of the final
report.
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100 3 CVA final reports 300
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703 ***; 705(a)(3); 711; 712..... CVA/project engineer 20 1 interim report... 20
monitors major project
modifications and
repairs and submits
reports to lessee or
grant holder and MMS--
interim reports if
required, and 1
electronic copy and 1
paper copy of the final
report.
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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 16 13 new CVA 208
SAP, COP, or GAP, nominations.
initial nominations for
a CVA or new
replacement CVA
nomination, and
required information.
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708(b)(2)........................ Lessee or grant holder 1 1 notice........... 1
notify MMS if
modifications
identified by CVA/
project engineer are
accepted.
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709(a)(14); 710(a)(2), (e) \1\... 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.
285.714).
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713.............................. Notify MMS within 10 1 2 commence notices. 2
business days after
commencing commercial
operations.
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714; \1\......................... Until MMS releases 100 3 lessees.......... 300
financial assurance,
compile, retain, and
make available to MMS
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 43 responses....... 2,869
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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 MMS if endangered 1 2 notices.......... 2
or threatened species,
or their designated
critical habitat, may
be in the vicinity of
the lease or grant or
may be affected by
lease or grant
activities.
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801(e), (f)...................... Submit information to 6 2 ESA/MMPA 12
ensure proposed submissions.
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 MMS of 3 1 archaeological 3
archaeological resource notice.
within 72 hours of
discovery.
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802(b); 802(c)................... If requested, conduct 10 1 archaeological 10
further archaeological report.
investigations and
submit report.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
802(d)........................... If applicable, submit .5 1 payment.......... .5
payment for MMS costs
in carrying out
National Historic
Preservation Act
responsibilities.
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803(b)........................... If required, conduct 15 2 survey/report.... 30
additional surveys to
define boundaries and
avoidance distances and
submit report.
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810 ***; 632(b).................. Submit safety management 35 10 safety 350
system description with management systems.
the SAP, COP, or GAP.
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813(b)(1)........................ Report within 24 hours .5 3 equipment reports 1.5
when any required
equipment taken out of
service for more than
12 hours; provide
written confirmation if
reported orally.
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1 1 written 1
confirmation.
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813(b)(3)........................ Notify MMS when .5 3 return to service 1.5
equipment returned to notices.
service; provide
written confirmation if
oral notice.
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815(c)........................... When required, analyze 1.5 1 analysis report.. 1.5
cable, 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 2 1 corrective action 2
corrective action plan and report.
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).............. Until MMS releases 1 4 records retention 4
financial assurance,
maintain records of
design, construction,
operation, maintenance,
repairs, and
investigation on or
related to lease or ROW/
RUE area; make
available to MMS for
inspection.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
823.............................. Request reimbursement 2 1 reimbursement 2
within 90 days for request.
food, quarters, and
transportation provided
to MMS reps during
inspection.
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824(a)\ 1\....................... Develop annual self 24 4 self assessment 96
inspection plan plans.
covering all
facilities; retain with
records, and make
available to MMS upon
request.
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824(b)........................... Conduct annual self 36 4 annual reports... 144
inspection and submit
report by November 1.
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825.............................. Based on API RP 2A-WSD, 60 4 assessments and 240
perform assessment of mitigation actions.
structures, initiate
mitigation actions for
structures that do not
pass assessment
process, retain
information, and make
available to MMS upon
request.
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830(a), (c); 831 thru 833........ Immediately report Oral 6 incidents........ 3
incidents to MMS via .5
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 1 incident......... 4
4
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830(d)........................... Report oil spills as Burden covered by 1010-0091, 30 CFR 0
required by part 254. part 254
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Subtotal 52 responses....... 908
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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 285 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 285
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**** 902(b), (c), (d), (f); 905, Submit for approval 1 20 1 decommissioning 20
906; 907; 908(c); 909. paper copy and 1 application.
electronic copy 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, 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 requested
or modify and resubmit
application.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
902(d); 908;..................... Notify MMS at least 60 1 1 decommissioning 1
days before commencing notice.
decommissioning
activities.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
910.............................. Within 60 days after 1 1 removal 1
removing a facility, verification.
verify to MMS that site
is cleared.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
912.............................. Within 60 days after 8 1 removal report... 8
removing a facility,
cable, or pipeline,
submit a written report.
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MMS does not anticipate decommissioning activities for at least 5 years so the requirements have been given a
minimal burden
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Subtotal 4 responses........ 30
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Subpart J--RUEs for Energy and Marine-Related Activities Using Existing OCS Facilities
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1004, 1005, 1006................. Contact owner of 1 1 request for RUE 1
existing facility and/ to use existing
or lessee of the area facility.
to reach preliminary
agreement to use
facility and obtain
concurring signatures;
submit request to MMS
for an alternative use
RUE, including all
required information/
modifications.
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1007(a), (b), (c)................ Submit indication of 4 1 response......... 4
competitive interest in
response to Federal
Register notice.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1007(c).......................... Submit description of 5 1 submission....... 5
proposed activities and
required information in
response to Federal
Register notice of
competitive offering.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1007(f).......................... Lessee or owner of 1 1 decision......... 1
facility submits
decision to accept or
reject proposals deemed
acceptable by MMS.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1010(c).......................... Request renewal of 6 1 renewal request.. 6
Alternate Use RUE.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1012; 1016(b).................... Provide financial 1 1 bond or other 1
assurance as MMS security.
determines in approving
RUE for an existing
facility, including
additional security if
required.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1013............................. Submit request for 1 1 RUE assignment 1
assignment of an request.
alternative use RUE for
an existing facility,
including all required
information.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1015............................. Request relinquishment 1 1 RUE relinquish... 1
of RUE for an existing
facility.
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Subtotal 8 responses........ 20
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30 CFR Parts 250 & 290 Proposed Revisions
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250.1730......................... Request departure from No change to burden covered by 1010- 0
requirement to remove a 0142, 30 CFR 250, subpart Q
platform or other
facility.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
250.1731(c)...................... Request deferral of 1 1 deferral request. 1
facility removal
subject to RUE issued
under this subpart.
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250.290.2........................ Request reconsideration Requirement not considered IC under 0
of an MMS decision 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9)
concerning a lease bid.
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Subtotal 1 response......... 1
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396 Responses...... 31,124
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Total B$3,816,000 Non-Hour Cost Burdens
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Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have
identified three non-hour cost burdens to industry. We estimate the
total of those at $3,816,000 for the following:
Section 285.111-$16,000: This section requires respondents to pay a
processing fee for MMS document or study preparation when necessary for
MMS processing of applications and requests. The processing fee is
$4,000 and we anticipate approximately 4 fees.
Section 285.111(b)(3)-$2,850,000: This section allows respondents
to pay a contractor instead of MMS for all or part of any document,
study, or other activity, and provide the results to MMS to reduce MMS
processing costs. We estimate the non-hour cost burden of this payment
could range from $100,000 to $2,000,000; therefore, we are estimating
the cost at $950,000. We anticipate no more than 3 payments.
Section 285.417(b)-$950,000: This section requires respondents to
pay for a site-specific study to evaluate the cause of harm or damage
to natural resources, and submit a report to MMS. We estimate the non-
hour cost burden of this study could range from $100,000 to $2,000,000,
depending on the nature of the study; therefore, we are estimating the
cost at $950,000. We anticipate no more than one study.
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
proposed collection of information is necessary for the agency to
perform its duties, including whether the information is useful; (b)
evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate 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 automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
To comply with the public consultation process, on September 23,
2009, we published a Federal Register notice (74 FR 48588) announcing
that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided
the required 60-day comment period. In addition, Sec. 285.114 provides
the OMB control number for the information collection requirements
imposed by the 30 CFR 285 regulations. The regulation also informs the
public that they may comment at any time on the collections of
information and provides the address to which they should send
comments. We have received no comments in response to these efforts.
If you wish to comment in response to this notice, you may send
your comments to the offices listed under the ADDRESSES section of this
notice. The OMB has up to 60 days to approve or disapprove the
information collection but may respond after 30 days. Therefore, to
ensure maximum consideration, OMB should receive public comments by
February 11, 2010.
Public Availability of Comments: Before including your address,
phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information
in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment-including
your personal identifying information-may be made publicly available at
any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
MMS Information Collection Clearance Officer: Arlene Bajusz, (202)
208-7744.
Dated: November 25, 2009.
E.P. Danenberger,
Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
[FR Doc. 2010-356 Filed 1-11-10; 8:45 am]
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