[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 40 (Thursday, February 28, 2013)] [Notices] [Pages 13695-13706] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-04626] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Ocean Energy Management [OMB Number 1010-0176] 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 April 1, 2013. ADDRESSES: Submit comments on this ICR to the Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior at OMB- [[Page 13696]] OIRA at (202) 395-5806 (fax) or [email protected] (email). Please provide a copy of your comments to the BOEM Information Collection Clearance Officer, Arlene Bajusz, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, 381 Elden Street, HM-3127, Herndon, Virginia 20170 (mail) or [email protected] (email). Please reference ICR 1010-0176 in your comment and include your name and return address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arlene Bajusz, Office of Policy, Regulations, and Analysis at [email protected] (email) or (703) 787-1025 (phone). 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 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 this authority to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The BOEM has issued regulations at 30 CFR part 585 that establish procedures for administering the renewable energy program on the OCS and for authorizing other energy and marine-related activities that involve the alternate use of existing facilities on the OCS. This notice concerns the reporting and recordkeeping elements required by these regulations. Respondents operating under these regulations conduct commercial and noncommercial technology projects that include installation, construction, operation and maintenance, and decommissioning of offshore facilities, as well as possible onshore support facilities. The BOEM must ensure that these activities and operations on the OCS are performed in a safe and environmentally sound manner, do not interfere with the rights of other users on the OCS, and balance the protection and development of OCS resources. 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. The 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 designate an operator and to assign or relinquish a lease or grant. Form BOEM-0005 is used to procure and submit a bond for the purpose of meeting financial assurance requirements as set forth in the regulations. As a result of respondent input, BOEM is rewording one line on BOEM-0005 to match language on a similar form for the oil and gas program; this does not change the burden. The 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 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 30,902 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-hour cost burdens Reporting and ----------------------------------- Section(s) in 30 CFR 585 recordkeeping Hour burden Average number of Annual burden requirement \1\ annual responses hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subpart A--General Provisions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 102; 105; 110.................. These sections contain general references 0................. to submitting comments, requests, applications, plans, notices, reports, and/ or supplemental information for BOEM approval--burdens covered under specific requirements. �������������������������������� 102(e)......................... State and local 1................. 2 agreements...... 2 governments enter into task force or joint planning or coordination agreement with BOEM. 103; 904; 910.................. Request general 2................. 6 requests........ 12 departures not specifically covered elsewhere in part 585. 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 585. 106; 107; 213(e); 230(f); Submit evidence of 2................. 20 evidence 40 302(a); 408(b)(7); 409(c); qualifications to hold submissions. 1005(d); 1007(c); 1013(b)(7). a lease or grant; submit required supporting information (electronically if required). [[Page 13697]] 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 106(b)(2), (3); 225; 527(c); Request reconsideration Requirement not considered IC under 5 0 705(c)(2); 1016. and/or hearing.. CFR 1320.3(h)(9) ----------------------------------------------------------------- 108; 530(b).................... Notify BOEM within 3 1................. 1 notice.......... 1 business days after learning of any action filed alleging respondent is insolvent or bankrupt. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 109............................ Notify BOEM in writing Requirement not considered IC under 5 0 of merger, name CFR 1320.3(h)(1). change, or change of business form no later than 120 days after earliest of either the effective date or filing date. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 111............................ Within 30 days of .5................ 4 fee submissions. 2 receiving bill, submit processing fee payments for BOEM document or study preparation to process applications and other requests. ------------------------------------------------------- 4 payments x $4,000 = $16,000 ------------------------------------------------------- 111(b)(2), (3)................. Submit comments on 2................. 4 processing fee 8 proposed processing comments or fee or request reduction approval to perform or requests. directly pay contractor for all or part of any document, study, or other activity, to reduce BOEM processing costs. 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 BOEM to reduce BOEM processing fee. ------------------------------------------------------- 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 BOEM to reduce BOEM processing costs. ------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------- 113(b)......................... Respond to the Freedom 4................. 1 agreement....... 4 of Information Act release schedule. 115(c)......................... Request approval to use 1................. 1 request......... 1 later edition of a document incorporated by reference or alternative compliance. 116............................ The Director may 4................. 25................ 100 occasionally request information to administer and carry out the offshore renewable energy program via Federal Register Notices. ---------------------------------------- 118(c); 225(b)................. Within 15 days of bid Requirement not considered IC under 5 0 rejection, request CFR 1320.3(h)(9). reconsideration of bid decision or rejection. ------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal................... ....................... .................. 74 responses...... 19,179 hours ----------------------------------- $2,866,000 non-hour costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subpart B--Issuance of OCS Renewable Energy Leases ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 200; 224; 231; 235; 236; 238... These sections contain references to information submissions, 0 approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585. ----------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 13698]] 210; 211(a-c); 212 thru 216.... Submit nominations and Not considered IC as defined in 5 CFR 0 general comments in 1320.3(h)(4). response to Federal Register notices on Request for Interest in OCS Leasing, Call for Information and Nominations (Call), Area Identification, and Notices of Sale. Includes industry, State & local governments. ---------------------------------------- 210; 211(a-c); 212 thru 216.... Submit comments and 4................. 30 comments....... 120 required information in response to Federal Register notices on Request for Interest in OCS Leasing, Call for Information and Nominations (Call), Area Identification, and Notices of Sale. Includes industry, State & local governments. 211(d); 216; 220 thru 223; Submit bid, payments, 5................. 12 bids........... 60 231(c)(2). and required information in response to Federal Register Final Sale Notice. 224............................ Within 10 business 1................. 5 lease executions 5 days, execute 3 copies of lease form and return to BOEM with required payments, including evidence that agent is authorized to act for bidder; if applicable, submit information to support delay in execution--competitive leases. 230; 231(a).................... Submit unsolicited 5................. 5 unsolicited 25 request and requests. acquisition fee for a commercial or limited lease. 231(b)......................... Submit comments in 4................. 4 comments........ 16 response to Federal Register notice re interest of unsolicited request for a lease. 231(g)......................... Within 10 business days 2................. 5 leases.......... 10 of receiving lease documents, execute lease; file financial assurance and supporting documentation--noncomp etitive leases. ---------------------------------------- 231(g)......................... Within 45 days of Burdens covered by information 0 receiving lease collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR copies, submit rent Chapter XII. and rent information. ---------------------------------------- 235(b); 236(b)................. Request additional time 1................. 5................. 5 to extend preliminary or site assessment term of commercial or limited lease, including revised schedule for SAP, COP, or GAP submission. 237(b)......................... Request lease be dated 1................. 1 request......... 1 and effective 1st day of month in which signed. ---------------------------------------- 238............................ Submit project plans... Burden covered under SAPs & GAPs Sec. 0 585.600(a), (c). ------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal................... ....................... .................. 67 responses...... 242 hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subpart C--ROW Grants and RUE Grants for Renewable Energy Activities ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 585. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 302(a); 305; 306............... Submit copies of a 5................. 1 ROW/RUE request. 5 request for a new or modified ROW or RUE and required information, including qualifications to hold a grant, in format specified. 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. 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. 309............................ Submit decision to 2................. 1 grant decision.. 2 accept or reject terms and conditions of noncompetitive ROW or RUE grant. ----------------------------------- Subtotal................... ....................... .................. 5 responses....... 20 hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 13699]] Subpart D--Lease and Grant Administration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 400; 401; 402; 405; 409; 416, These sections contain references to information submissions, 0 433. approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 401(b)......................... Take measures directed 100............... 1 cessation 100 by BOEM in cessation measures report. order and submit reports in order to resume activities. ---------------------------------------- 405(d)......................... Submit written notice Requirement not considered IC under 5 0 of change of address. CFR 1320.3(h)(1). ---------------------------------------- 405(e); Form BOEM-0006......... If designated operator 1................. 1 new DO notice... 1 (DO) changes, notify BOEM and identify new DO for BOEM approval. 408 thru 411; Forms BOEM-0002 Within 90 days after 1 (30 minutes per 2 assignment 2 and BOEM-0003. last party executes a form x 2 forms = requests/ transfer agreement, 1 hour). instruments submit copies of a submissions. lease or grant assignment application, including originals of each instrument creating or transferring ownership of record title, eligibility and other qualifications; and evidence that agent is authorized to execute assignment, in format specified. 415(a)(1); 416; 420(a), (b); Submit request for 10................ 2 suspension 20 428(b). suspension and requests. required information/ payment no later than 90 days prior to lease or grant expiration. 417(b)......................... Conduct, and if 100............... 1 study/submission 100 required pay for, site- specific study to evaluate cause of harm or damage; and submit copies of study and results, in format specified. ------------------------------------------------------- 1 study x $950,000 = $950,000 ------------------------------------------------------- 425 thru 428; 652(a); 235(a), Request lease or grant 6................. 2 renewal requests 12 (c). renewal no later than 180 days before termination date of your limited lease or grant, or no later than 2 years before termination date of operations term of commercial lease. Submit required information. 435; 658(c)(2); Form BOEM-0004. Submit copies of 1................. 2 relinquishments. 2 application to relinquish lease or grant, in format specified. ---------------------------------------- 436; 437....................... Provide information for Requirement not considered IC under 5 0 reconsideration of CFR 1320.3(h)(9). BOEM decision to contract or cancel lease or grant area. ----------------------------------- Subtotal................... ....................... .................. 11 responses...... 237 hours ----------------------------------- $950,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subpart E--Payments and Financial Assurance Requirements ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An * indicates the primary cites for providing bonds or other financial assurance, and the 0 burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to furnish, replace, or provide additional bonds, securities, or financial assurance (including riders, cancellations, replacements). This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585. In the future BOEM may require electronic filings of certain submissions. -------------------------------- --------------------------------------- 500 thru 509; 1011............. Submit payor Burdens covered by information 0 information, payments collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR and payment Chapter XII. information, and maintain auditable records according to ONRR regulations or guidance. ---------------------------------------- 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. BOEM's burden is for submitting a copy). [[Page 13700]] 510; 506(c)(3)................. Submit application and 1................. 1 waiver or rental 1 required information reduction. for waiver or reduction of rental or other payment. * 515; 516; 525(a) thru (f).... Execute and provide 1................. 6 base-level lease 6 $100,000 minimum lease- bonds or other specific bond or other security. approved security; or increase bond level if required. * 516(a)(2), (3), (b), (c); Execute and provide 1................. 5 SAP and COP 5 517; 525(a) thru (f). commercial lease bonds. supplemental bonds in amounts determined by BOEM. 516(a)(4); 521(c).............. Execute and provide 1................. 3 decommissioning 3 decommissioning bond bonds. or other financial assurance; schedule for providing the appropriate amount. 517(c)(1)...................... Submit comments on 1................. 3 adjustment 3 proposed adjustment to comments. bond amounts. 517(c)(2)...................... Request bond reduction 5................. 2 reduction 10 and submit evidence to requests. justify. * 520; 521; 525(a) thru (f); Execute and provide 1................. 1 base-level ROW/ 1 Form BOEM-0005. $300,000 minimum RUE bond. limited lease or grant- specific bond or increase financial assurance and required iniformation. 525(g)......................... Surety notice to lessee 1................. 1 surety notice... 1 or ROW/RUE grant holder and BOEM within 5 business days after initiating insolvency or bankruptcy proceeding, or Treasury decertifies surety. * 526 Form BOEM-0005........... In lieu of surety bond, 2................. 1 other security 2 pledge other types of pledge. securities, including authority for BOEM to sell and use proceeds and submit required information (1 hour for form). 526(c)......................... Provide annual 1................. 1 statement....... 1 certified statements describing the nature and market value, including brokerage firm statements/ reports. * 527; 531..................... Demonstrate financial 10................ 1................. 10 worth/ability to carry out present and future financial obligations, annual updates, and related or subsequent actions/records/ reports, etc. 528............................ Provide third-party 10................ 1................. 10 indemnity; financial information/ statements; additional bond info; executed guarantor agreement and supporting information/ documentation/ agreements. 528(c)(6); 532(b).............. Guarantor/Surety 1................. 1 request......... 1 requests BOEM terminate period of liability and notifies lessee or ROW/RUE grant holder, etc. * 529.......................... In lieu of surety bond, 2................. 1 decommissioning 2 request authorization account. to establish decommissioning account, including written authorizations and approvals associated with account. 530............................ Notify BOEM 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. 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. 536(b)......................... Within 10 business days 16................ 1 agreement 8 following BOEM notice, demonstration lessee, grant holder, every 2 years. or surety agrees to and demonstrates to BOEM that lease will be brought into compliance. ----------------------------------- Subtotal................... ....................... .................. 37 responses...... 69 hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subpart F--Plans and Information Requirements ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Two ** indicate the primary cites for Site Assessment Plans (SAPs), Construction and Operations 0 Plans (COPs), and General Activities Plans (GAPs); and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to submission and approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585. -------------------------------- --------------------------------------- [[Page 13701]] ** 600(a); 601(a), (b); 605 Within time specified 240............... 6 SAPs............ 1,440 thru 614; 238; 810. after issuance of a competitive lease or grant, or within time specified after determination of no competitive interest, submit copies of SAP, including required information to assist BOEM to comply with NEPA/CZMA such as hazard info, air quality, SEMS, and all required information, certifications, requests, etc., in format specified. ** 600(b); 601(c), (d)(1); If requesting an 1,000............. 3 COPs............ 3,000 606(b); 618; 620 thru 629; operations term for 632; 633; 810. commercial lease, within time specified before the end of site assessment term, submit copies of COP, or FERC license application, including required information to assist BOEM to comply with NEPA/CZMA such as hazard info, air quality, SEMS, and all required information, surveys and/or their results, reports, certifications, project easements, supporting data and information, requests, etc., in format specified. ** 600(c); 601(a), (b); 640 Within time specified 240............... 1 GAP............. 240 thru 648; 651; 238; 810. after issuance of a competitive lease or grant, or within time specified after determination of no competitive interest, submit copies of GAP, including required information to assist BOEM to comply with NEPA/CZMA such as hazard info, air quality, SEMS, and all required information, surveys and reports, certifications, project easements, requests, etc., in format specified. ** 601(d)(2); 622; 628(f); 632; Submit revised or 50................ 1 revised or 50 634; 658(c)(3); 907. modified COPs, modified COP. including project easements, and all required additional information. 602 \2\....................... Until BOEM releases 2................. 9 records 18 financial assurance, maintenance/ respondents must submissions. maintain, and provide to BOEM if requested, all data and information related to compliance with required terms and conditions of SAP, COP, or GAP. ** 613(a), (d), (e); 617....... Submit revised or 50................ 1 revised or 50 modified SAPs and modified SAP. required additional information. 612; 647....................... Submit copy of SAP or 1................. 4 leases.......... 4 GAP consistency certification and supporting documentation, including noncompetitive leases. 615(a)......................... Notify BOEM in writing 1................. 5 completion 5 within 30 days of construction completion of notices. construction and installation activities under SAP. 615(b)......................... Submit annual report 30................ 8 annual reports.. 240 summarizing findings from site assessment activities. 615(c)......................... Submit annual, or at 40................ 8 compliance 320 other time periods as certifications. BOEM determines, SAP compliance certification, effectiveness statement, recommendations, reports, supporting documentation, etc. 617(a)......................... Notify BOEM in writing 10................ 1 notice before 10 before conducting any activity. activities not approved, or provided for, in SAP; provide additional information if requested. ---------------------------------------- 627(c)......................... Submit oil spill Burden covered under BSEE 1014-0007 0 response plan as required by BSEE 30 CFR part 254. ---------------------------------------- 631............................ Request deviation from 2................. 1 deviation 2 approved COP schedule. request. 633(b)......................... Submit annual, or at 50................ 9 compliance 450 other time periods as certifications. BOEM determines, COP compliance certification, effectiveness statement, recommendations, reports, supporting documentation, etc. [[Page 13702]] 634(a)......................... Notify BOEM 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. 635............................ Notify BOEM any time 1................. 1 termination 1 commercial operations notice. cease without an approved suspension. 636(a)......................... Notify BOEM in writing 1................. 3 commence notices 3 no later than 30 days after commencing activities associated with placement of facilities on lease area. 636(b)......................... Notify BOEM in writing 1................. 3 completion 3 no later than 30 days notices. after completion of construction and installation activities. 636(c)......................... Notify BOEM in writing 1................. 3 initial ops 3 at least 7 days before notices. commencing commercial operations. ** 642(b); 648; 655; 658(c)(3). Submit revised or 50................ 1 revised or 50 modified GAPs and modified GAP. required additional information. 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.] 653(a)......................... Notify BOEM in writing 1................. 5 completion 5 within 30 days of notices. completing installation activities under the GAP. 653(b)......................... Submit annual report 30................ 8 annual reports.. 240 summarizing findings from activities conducted under approved GAP. 653(c)......................... Submit annual, or at 40................ 8 compliance 320 other time periods as certifications. BOEM determines, GAP compliance certification, recommendations, reports, etc. 655(a)......................... Notify BOEM 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. 656............................ Notify BOEM any time 1................. 1 termination 1 approved GAP notice. activities cease without an approved suspension. 658(c)(1)...................... If after construction, 3................. 1 deviation notice/ 3 cable or pipeline BOEM evidence. deviate from approved COP or GAP, notify affected lease operators and ROW/RUE grant holders of deviation and provide BOEM evidence of such notices. 659............................ Determine appropriate 70................ 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. ----------------------------------- Subtotal................... ....................... .................. 108 responses..... 7,328 hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subpart G--Facility Design, Fabrication, and Installation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three *** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens 0 include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to submitting and obtaining approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585. -------------------------------- --------------------------------------- ***700(a)(1), (b), (c); 701.... Submit Facility Design 200............... 3 Facility Design 600 Report, including Reports. copies of the cover letter, certification statement, and all required information (1-3 paper or electronic copies as specified). ***700(a)(2); (b), (c); 702.... Submit copies of a 160............... 3 Fabrication & 480 Fabrication and Installation Installation Report, Reports. certification statement and all required information, in format specified. [[Page 13703]] 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 copies of all reports/ certifications to lessee or grant holder and BOEM--interim reports if required, in format specified. 100............... 3 CVA final 300 reports. 705(a)(3); 708; 709; 710; 712.. CVA conducts 100............... 3 CVA interim 300 independent reports. assessments/ inspections on the fabrication and installation activities, informs lessee or grant holder if procedures are changed or design specifications are modified; and submits copies of all reports/ certifications to lessee or grant holder and BOEM--interim reports if required, in format specified. 100............... 3 CVA final 300 reports. 703***; 705(a)(3); 712; 815.... CVA/project engineer 20................ 1 interim report.. 20 monitors major project modifications and repairs and submits copies of all reports/ certifications to lessee or grant holder and BOEM--interim reports if required, in format specified. 15................ 1 final report.... 15 705(c)......................... Request waiver of CVA 40................ 1 waiver.......... 40 requirement in writing; lessee must demonstrate standard design and best practices. 706............................ Submit for approval 16................ 13 new CVA 208 with SAP, COP, or GAP, nominations. initial nominations for a CVA or new replacement CVA nomination, and required information. 708(b)(2)...................... Lessee or grant holder 1................. 1 notice.......... 1 notify BOEM if modifications identified by CVA/ project engineer are accepted. 709(a)(14); 710(a)(2), (e) \2\. Make fabrication 1................. 3 records 3 quality control, retention. installation towing, and other records available to CVA/ project engineer for review (retention required by Sec. 585.714). 713............................ Notify BOEM within 10 1................. 2 commence notices 2 business days after commencing commercial operations. 714 \2\........................ Until BOEM releases 100............... 3 lessees......... 300 financial assurance, compile, retain, and make available to BOEM and/or CVA the as- built drawings, design assumptions/analyses, summary of fabrication and installation examination records, inspection results, and records of repairs not covered in inspection report. Record original and relevant material test results of all primary structural materials; retain records during all stages of construction. ----------------------------------- Subtotal................... ....................... .................. 43 responses...... 2,869 hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subpart H--Environmental and Safety Management, Inspections, and Facility Assessments for Activities Conducted Under SAPs, COPs, and GAPs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 801(c), (d).................... Notify BOEM if 1................. 2 notices......... 2 endangered or threatened species, or their designated critical habitat, may be in the vicinity of the lease or grant or may be affected by lease or grant activities. 801(e), (f).................... Submit information to 6................. 2 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. [[Page 13704]] 802; 902(e).................... Notify BOEM of 3................. 1 archaeological 3 archaeological notice. resource within 72 hours of discovery. 802(b), (c).................... If requested, conduct 10................ 1 archaeological 10 further archaeological report. investigations and submit report/ information. 802(d)......................... If applicable, submit .5................ 1 payment......... .5 payment for BOEM costs in carrying out National Historic Preservation Act responsibilities. 803............................ If required, conduct 15................ 2 survey/report... 30 additional surveys to define boundaries and avoidance distances and submit report. 810***; 614; 627; 632(b); 651.. Submit safety 35................ 10 safety 350 management system management description with the systems. SAP, COP, or GAP. 813(b)(1)...................... Report within 24 hours .5................ 3 equipment 1.5 when any required reports. equipment taken out of service for more than 12 hours; provide written confirmation if reported orally. 1................. 1 written 1 confirmation. 813(b)(3)...................... Notify BOEM when .5................ 3 return to 1.5 equipment returned to service notices. service; provide written confirmation if reported orally. 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. 816............................ Submit plan of 2................. 1 corrective 2 corrective action action plan and report on observed report. detrimental effects on cable, P/L, or facility within 30 days of discovery; take remedial action and submit report of remedial action within 30 days after completion. 822(a)(2)(iii), (b)............ Until BOEM releases 1................. 4 records 4 financial assurance, retention. maintain records of design, construction, operation, maintenance, repairs, and investigation on or related to lease or ROW/RUE area; make available to BOEM for inspection. 823............................ Request reimbursement 2................. 1 reimbursement 2 within 90 days for request. food, quarters, and transportation provided to BOEM reps during inspection. 824(a) \2\..................... Develop annual self 24................ 4 self assessment 96 inspection plan plans. covering all facilities; retain with records, and make available to BOEM upon request. 824(b)......................... Conduct annual self 36................ 4 annual reports.. 144 inspection and submit report by November 1. 825............................ Based on API RP 2A-WSD, 60................ 4 assessments and 240 perform assessment of mitigation structures, initiate actions. mitigation actions for structures that do not pass assessment process, retain information, and make available to BOEM upon request. 830(a), (c); 831 thru 833...... Immediately report Oral.............. 6 incidents....... 3 incidents to BOEM via .5................ oral communications, submit written follow- up report within 15 business days after the incident, and submit any required additional information. Written........... 1 incident........ 4 4................. ---------------------------------------- 830(d)......................... Report oil spills as Burden covered under BSEE 1014-0007. 0 required by BSEE 30 CFR 254. ------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal................... ....................... .................. 52 responses...... 908 hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subpart I--Decommissioning ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Four **** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to submitting and obtaining approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 13705]] **** 902; 905, 906; 907; Submit for approval, in 20................ 1 decommissioning 20 908(c); 909. format specified, application. 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. 902(d); 908;................... Notify BOEM 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 BOEM that site is cleared. 912............................ Within 60 days after 8................. 1 removal report.. 8 removing a facility, cable, or pipeline, submit a written report. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOEM does not anticipate decommissioning activities for at least 5 years so the requirements have been given a minimal burden. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal................... ....................... .................. 4 responses....... 30 hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subpart J--RUEs for Energy- and Marine-Related Activities Using Existing OCS Facilities ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 BOEM for an alternative use RUE, including all required information/ modifications. 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 BOEM. 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 BOEM 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. ----------------------------------- Subtotal................... ....................... .................. 8 responses....... 20 hours ----------------------------------- 409 Responses..... 30,902 Hours ----------------------------------- Total Burden........... ....................... .................. $3,816,000 Non-Hour Cost Burdens ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ In the future, BOEM may require electronic filing of certain submissions. \2\ Retention of these records is usual and customary business practice; the burden is primarily to make them available to BOEM and CVAs. 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. [[Page 13706]] 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 October 10, 2012, BOEM published a Federal Register notice (77 FR 61633) announcing that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. This notice provided the required 60-day comment period. We received one comment. The Marine Mammal Commission states that BOEM's reporting requirements provide a systematic and uniform method to track compliance with regulations, including those that protect marine resources. Therefore, the Commission supports BOEM's request to OMB to approve the renewal of this collection. 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 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:February 7, 2013. Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka, Chief, Office of Policy, Regulations, and Analysis. [FR Doc. 2013-04626 Filed 2-27-13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-MR-P