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activities proposed in the lessee’s SAP.
If BOEM determines that the analysis in
the EA adequately considers these
consequences, then no further analysis
under the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) would be required
before BOEM could approve a SAP. If,
on the other hand, BOEM determines
that the analysis in this EA is
inadequate for that purpose, BOEM
would prepare additional NEPA
analysis before it could approve the
SAP.
If a lessee is prepared to propose a
wind energy generation facility on its
lease, it would submit a construction
and operations plan (COP). BOEM then
would prepare a separate site- and
project-specific NEPA analysis of the
proposed project. This analysis would
likely take the form of an EIS and would
provide the public and Federal officials
with comprehensive information
regarding the reasonably foreseeable
environmental impacts of the proposed
project. In this NEPA analysis, BOEM
would evaluate the potential
environmental and socioeconomic
consequences of the proposed project.
This analysis would inform BOEM’s
decision to approve, approve with
modification, or disapprove a lessee’s
COP pursuant to 30 CFR 585.628. This
NEPA process also would provide
additional opportunities for public
involvement pursuant to NEPA and the
White House Council on Environmental
Quality’s regulations at 40 CFR Parts
1500–1508.
Dated: January 20, 2012.
Walter D. Cruickshank,
Deputy Director, Bureau of Ocean Energy
Management.
[FR Doc. 2012–2494 Filed 2–2–12; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Safety and Environmental
Enforcement
[Docket ID No. BSEE–2011–0006; OMB
Control Number 1014–NEW]

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Information Collection Activities: Oil,
Gas, and Sulphur Operations in the
Outer Continental Shelf, Subpart A,
General; Submitted for Office of
Management and Budget (OMB)
Review; Comment Request
ACTION:

60-day Notice.

To comply with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
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collection of information that we will
submit to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
The information collection request (ICR)
concerns a revision to the paperwork
requirements in the regulations under
‘‘Oil, Gas, and Sulphur Operations in
the Outer Continental Shelf,’’ Subpart
A, General.
DATES: Submit comments by April 3,
2012.
You may submit comments
by either of the following methods listed
below.
• Electronically: go to http://
www.regulations.gov. In the entry titled
‘‘Enter Keyword or ID,’’ enter BSEE–
2011–0006 then click search. Follow the
instructions to submit public comments
and view all related materials. We will
post all comments.
• Email: nicole.mason@bsee.gov. Mail
or hand-carry comments to the
Department of the Interior; Bureau of
Safety and Environmental Enforcement;
Regulations Development Branch;
Attention: Nicole Mason; 381 Elden
Street, MS–4024; Herndon, Virginia
20170–4817. Please reference ICR 1014–
NEW in your comment and include
your name and return address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nicole Mason, Regulations Development
Branch at (703) 787–1605 to request
additional information about this ICR.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: 30 CFR part 250, Oil, Gas, and
Sulphur Operations in the Outer
Continental Shelf, Subpart A, General.
Form(s): BSEE–0132, BSEE–0143, and
BSEE–1832.
OMB Control Number: 1014–NEW.
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 prescribe rules and regulations
necessary for the administration of the
leasing provisions of the Act related to
mineral resources on the OCS. Such
rules and regulations will apply to all
operations conducted under a lease,
right-of-way, or a right-of-use and
easement. Operations on the OCS must
preserve, protect, and develop oil and
natural gas resources in a manner that
is consistent with the need to make such
resources available to meet the Nation’s
energy needs as rapidly as possible; to
balance orderly energy resource
development with protection of human,
marine, and coastal environments; to
ensure the public a fair and equitable
return on the resources of the OCS; and
to preserve and maintain free enterprise
ADDRESSES:

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competition. Section 1332(6) states that
‘‘operations in the [O]uter Continental
Shelf should be conducted in a safe
manner by well trained personnel using
technology, precautions, and other
techniques sufficient to prevent or
minimize the likelihood of blowouts,
loss of well control, fires, spillages,
physical obstructions to other users of
the waters or subsoil and seabed, or
other occurrences which may cause
damage to the environment or to
property or endanger life or health.’’
The Independent Offices
Appropriations Act (31 U.S.C. 9701), the
Omnibus Appropriations Bill (Pub. L.
104–133, 110 Stat. 1321, April 26,
1996), and OMB Circular A–25,
authorize Federal agencies to recover
the full cost of services that confer
special benefits. Under the Department
of the Interior’s implementing policy,
Bureau of Safety and Environmental
Enforcement (BSEE) is required to
charge fees for services that provide
special benefits or privileges to an
identifiable non-Federal recipient above
and beyond those which accrue to the
public at large. A request for approval
required in Subpart A is subject to cost
recovery, and BSEE regulations specify
a service fee for this request.
This ICR covers 30 CFR 250, Subpart
A, General. This request also covers the
related Notices to Lessees and Operators
(NTLs) that BSEE issues to clarify and
provide additional guidance on some
aspects of our regulations. To
accommodate the split of regulations
from the Bureau of Ocean Energy
Management, Regulation and
Enforcement to BSEE, BSEE is
requesting OMB approval of the already
approved burden hours that were
previously under 1010–0114 to reflect
BSEE’s new 1014 numbering system.
Frequency: On occasion; monthly, or
varies by section.
Description of Respondents: Potential
respondents comprise Federal OCS
lessees and/or operators.
Estimated Reporting and
Recordkeeping Hour Burden: We
estimate that the reporting burden for
this collection will be approximately
50,859 hours. The following chart
details the individual components and
respective hour burden estimates of this
ICR. 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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Citation
30 CFR 250
subpart A and related
forms/NTLs

Hour burden
Reporting or recordkeeping requirement

Non-hour
cost burden

Authority and Definition of Terms
104; Form BSEE–1832 .......

Appeal orders or decisions; appeal INCs [exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c)] ...........................

0

Performance Standards
109(a); 110 ..........................
118; 121; 124 ......................

Submit welding, burning, and hot tapping plans .................................................................................
Apply for injection of gas; use BSEE-approved formula to determine original gas from injected/
stored.

2
10

Cost Recovery Fees
125; 126 ..............................

Cost Recovery Fees; confirmation receipt etc; verbal approvals pertaining to fees [cost recovery
fees and related items are covered individually throughout this subpart].

0

Forms
130–133 ..............................
145 ......................................
186(a)(3); NTL ....................
192 ......................................
192(b) ..................................
192(b) ..................................

Submit ‘‘green’’ response copy of Form BSEE–1832 indicating date violations (INCs) corrected ....
Submit designation of agent and local agent for Regional Supervisor’s and/or Regional Director’s
approval.
Apply to receive administrative entitlements to eWell (electronic/digital form submittals) [not considered information collection under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1)].
Daily report of evacuation statistics for natural occurrence/hurricane (GOMR Form BSEE–0132
(form takes 1 hour)) when circumstances warrant; inform BSEE when you resume production.
Use Form BSEE–0143 to submit an initial damage report to the Regional Supervisor ....................
Use Form BSEE–0143 to submit subsequent damage reports on a monthly basis until damaged
structure or equipment is returned to service; immediately when information changes; date item
returned to service must be in final report.

2
1
0
1.5
3
1

Inspection of Operations
130–133 ..............................

133 ......................................

Request reconsideration from issuance of an INC .............................................................................
Request waiver of 14-day response time ...........................................................................................
Notify BSEE before returning to operations if shut-in .........................................................................
Request reimbursement for food, quarters, and transportation provided to BSEE representatives
(no requests received in many years; minimal burden).

2
1
1
1.5

Disqualification
135 BSEE internal process

Submit PIP under BSEE implementing procedures for enforcement actions ....................................

40

Special Types of Approval
140 ......................................
140(c) ..................................
141; 198 ..............................
142; 198 ..............................

Request various oral approvals not specifically covered elsewhere in regulatory requirements .......
Submit letter when stopping approved flaring with required information ............................................
Request approval to use new or alternative procedures, along with supporting documentation if
applicable, including BAST not specifically covered elsewhere in regulatory requirements.
Request approval of departure from operating requirements not specifically covered elsewhere in
regulatory requirements, along with supporting documentation if applicable.

1
0
20
2.5

Naming and Identifying Facilities and Wells (Does Not Include MODUs)
150; 151; 152; 154(a) .........
150; 154(b) ..........................

Name and identify facilities, artificial islands, MODUs, helo landing facilities etc., with signs ...........
Name and identify wells with signs .....................................................................................................

3
2

Suspensions
168; 170; 171; 172; 174;
175; 177; 180(b), (d).

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172(b); 177(a) .....................

177(b), (c), (d) .....................

Request suspension of operation or production; submit schedule of work leading to commencement; supporting information; include pay.gov confirmation receipt.
Submit progress reports on SOO or SOP as condition of approval ...................................................
Conduct site-specific study; submit results; request payment by another party. No instances requiring this study in several years—could be necessary if a situation occurred such as severe
damage to a platform or structure caused by a hurricane or a vessel collision.
Various references to submitting new, revised, or modified exploration plan, development/production plan, or development operations coordination document [burden covered under BOEM’s 30
CFR 550, subpart B, 1010–0151].

10
$1,968 fee
3
100

0

Primary Lease Requirements, Lease Term Extensions, and Lease Cancellations
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Citation
30 CFR 250
subpart A and related
forms/NTLs
180(f), (g), (h), (i) ................
180(e), (j) ............................

Hour burden
Reporting or recordkeeping requirement

Non-hour
cost burden

Submit various operations and production data to demonstrate production in paying quantities to
maintain lease beyond primary term; notify BSEE when you begin conducting operations beyond its primary term.
Request more than 180 days to resume operations; notify BSEE if operations do not begin within
180 days.

2
0.5
4
0.5

Information and Reporting Requirements
186; NTL .............................
187; 188(a–b); 189; 190(a–
c); 192; NTL.

187(d) ..................................
188(a)(5) .............................
191 ......................................
193 ......................................
194(c) ..................................
195 ......................................
196 ......................................
197(c) ..................................
101–199 ..............................

Submit information and reports as BSEE requires .............................................................................
Report to the District Manager immediately via oral communication and written follow-up within 15
calendar days, incidents pertaining to: fatalities; injuries; LoWC; fires; explosions; all collisions
resulting in property or equipment damage >$25K; structural damage to an OCS facility;
cranes; incidents that damage or disable safety systems or equipment (including firefighting
systems); include hurricane reports such as platform/rig evacuation, rig damage, P/L damage,
and platform damage; operations personnel to muster for evacuation not related to weather or
drills; any additional information required. If requested, submit copy marked as public information.
Report all spills of oil or other liquid pollutants [burden covered under 30 CFR 254, 1014–0007] ...
Report to District Manager hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas releases immediately by oral communication [burden covered under 30 CFR 250, subpart D, 1014–0018].
Submit written statement/Request compensation mileage and services for testimony re: accident
investigation [exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c)].
Report apparent violations or non-compliance ...................................................................................
Report archaeological discoveries ......................................................................................................
Notify District Manager within 5 workdays of putting well in production status (usually oral). Follow-up with either fax/email within same 5 day period (burden includes oral and written).
Submit data/information for post-lease G&G activity and request reimbursement [burden covered
under BOEM’s 30 CFR 551, 1010–0048].
Submit confidentiality agreement ........................................................................................................
General departure or alternative compliance requests not specifically covered elsewhere in Subpart A.

10
Oral 0.5
Written 2.5

0
0
0
1.5
2
1
0
1
2

Recordkeeping
108(e) ..................................
109(b); 113(c) .....................

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132(b)(3) .............................

Retain records of design and construction for life of crane, including installation records for any
anti-two block safety devices; all inspection, testing, and maintenance for at least 4 years;
crane operator and all rigger personnel qualifications for at least 4 years.
Retain welding plan and drawings of safe-welding areas at site; designated person advises in
writing that it is safe to weld.
During inspections make records available as requested by inspectors ............................................

Estimated Reporting and
Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden:
We have identified one non-hour cost
burden. Section 250.171 requests a cost
recovery fee for either a Suspension of
Operations or Production Request
(SOO/SOP) for $1,968 per request. We
estimate a total reporting non-hour cost
burden of $3,268,848. We have not
identified any other non-hour
paperwork cost burdens associated with
this collection.
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: Before submitting an ICR
to OMB, PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A)
requires each agency ‘‘* * * to provide
notice * * * and otherwise consult
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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.
Agencies must also estimate the nonhour paperwork cost burdens to
respondents or recordkeepers resulting
from the collection of information.
Therefore, if you have other than hour
burden costs to generate, maintain, and
disclose this information, you should
comment and provide your total capital
and startup cost components or annual
operation, maintenance, and purchase
of service components. For further
information on this burden, refer to 5
CFR 1320.3(b)(1) and (2), or contact the
Bureau representative listed previously
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We will summarize written responses
to this notice and address them in our
submission for OMB approval. As a
result of your comments, we will make
any necessary adjustments to the burden
in our submission to OMB.
Public Comment Procedures: 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: January 19, 2012.
Douglas W. Morris,
Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
[FR Doc. 2012–2363 Filed 2–2–12; 8:45 am]
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