30 CFR 550, Subpart B, Arctic OCS Activities

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1010-Arctic Proposed Rule.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-02-24
AK rule SS Prop Rule for 8-8-14 version.doc Supporting Statement A	2014-08-08
30 CFR 550, Subpart B.mht Supplementary Document	2013-11-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
209512	Contents of Exploration Plans -- Arctic Specific	New
209360	Arctic Integrated Operations Plan	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1010-0189	ICR Reference No: 201311-1010-003
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BOEM	Agency Tracking No: Arctic Prop Rule New
Title: 30 CFR 550, Subpart B, Arctic OCS Activities
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 03/26/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/24/2015
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency must submit to OMB a summary of all comments related to the information collection contained in the proposed rule and the agency response. The agency should clearly indicate any changes made to the information collection as a result of these comments.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: In May 2013, President Obama issued the National Strategy for the Arctic Region, which acknowledges the emerging economic opportunities in the Alaska area, as well as the need for careful stewardship and decision making for the area. The strategy emphasizes that efforts to explore and develop the minerals resource potential for the Arctic OCS must be conducted cautiously, safely, and responsibly, especially given the unique and sensitive Alaska environment, its marine resources, and the Alaska Native communities who depend on this region and its resources for subsistence. This collection addresses the provisions of a proposed rulemaking to revise regulations dealing with plans associated with activity on the Arctic OCS in support of this strategy.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 31 USC 9701 Name of Law: OCSLA
   US Code: 43 USC 1331 and 1801 Name of Law: OCSLA
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1082-AA00	Proposed rulemaking	80 FR 9915	02/24/2015

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Contents of Exploration Plans -- Arctic Specific
Arctic Integrated Operations Plan

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This rulemaking will add 270 burden hours as a program increase due to new regulatory requirements. There are no non-hour cost burdens associated with this collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,556

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 02/24/2015

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