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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
[OMB Control Number 1010–0176]
Information Collection: Renewable
Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing
Facilities on the Outer Continental
Shelf; Proposed Collection for OMB
Review; Comment Request
ACTION:
60-day notice.
To comply with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), the Bureau of Ocean Energy
Management (BOEM) is inviting
comments on a 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 the
paperwork requirements in the
regulations under ‘‘Renewable Energy
and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities
on the Outer Continental Shelf.’’
DATES: Submit written comments by
February 16, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Please send your comments
on this ICR to the BOEM Information
Collection Clearance Officer, Kye
Mason, Bureau of Ocean Energy
Management, 45600 Woodland Road,
Sterling, VA 20166 (mail); or
kye.mason@boem.gov (email); or (703)
787–1209 (fax). Please reference ICR
1010–0176 in your comment and
include your name and return address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kye
Mason, Office of Policy, Regulations,
and Analysis at (703) 787–1025 to
request additional information about
this ICR or copies of the referenced
forms.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 1010–0176.
Title: 30 CFR 585, Renewable Energy
and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities
on the Outer Continental Shelf.
SUMMARY:
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-ofway on the OCS for activities that
produce or support production,
transportation, or transmission of energy
from sources other than oil and gas
(renewable energy). Specifically,
subsection 8(p) of the OCS Lands Act,
as amended (43 U.S.C. 1337(p)), directs
the Secretary of the Interior to issue any
necessary regulations to carry out the
OCS renewable energy program. The
Secretary delegated this authority to the
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
(BOEM). The BOEM has issued
regulations for OCS renewable energy
activities at 30 CFR part 585; this notice
concerns the reporting and
recordkeeping elements required by
these regulations.
Respondents operate commercial and
noncommercial technology projects that
include installation, construction,
operation and maintenance, and
decommissioning of offshore facilities,
as well as possible onshore support
facilities. The BOEM must ensure that
these activities and operations on the
OCS are performed 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.
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 assign a
lease interest, designate an operator, and
to assign or relinquish a lease or grant.
Form BOEM–0005 was designed to
guarantee the performance of sureties
with respect to bonds issued on behalf
of OCS renewable energy lessees,
grantees, and operators. 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: We
estimate the burden for this information
collection to be 25,688 hours. The
following table details the individual
components and estimated hour
burdens. In calculating the burdens, we
assumed that respondents perform
certain requirements in the normal
course of their activities. We consider
these to be usual and customary and
took that into account in estimating the
burden.
BURDEN TABLE
Non-hour cost burdens
Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1
Section(s) in 30 CFR 585
Hour burden
Average number of
annual responses
Annual burden
hours
102; 105; 110 ..................................
These sections contain general references to submitting comments, requests, applications, plans, notices, reports, and/or supplemental information for BOEM approval—burdens covered under specific requirements
0
102(e) ..............................................
State and local governments enter into task force or joint planning or
coordination agreement with BOEM.
Request general departures not specifically covered elsewhere in part
585.
Make oral requests or notifications and submit written follow up within
3 business days not specifically covered elsewhere in part 585.
Submit evidence of qualifications to hold a lease or grant; submit required supporting information (electronically if required).
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103; 904; ..........................................
105(c) ...............................................
106; 107; 213(e); 230(f); 302(a);
408(b)(7);
409(c);
1005(d);
1007(c); 1013(b)(7).
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2 agreements .......
2
2 .....................
6 requests ............
12
1 .....................
5 requests ............
5
2 .....................
20 submissions ....
40
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Section(s) in 30 CFR 585
Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1
Hour burden
Average number of
annual responses
Annual burden
hours
106(b)(1) ..........................................
Request exception from exclusion or disqualification from participating
in transactions covered by Federal non-procurement debarment and
suspension system.
1 .....................
1 exception ...........
1
106(b)(2), 118(c), 225(b); 436; 437;
527(c); 705(c)(2); 1016.
Request reconsideration and/or hearing .................................................
108; 530(b) ......................................
Notify BOEM within 3 business days after learning of any action filed
alleging respondent is insolvent or bankrupt.
109 ...................................................
Notify BOEM in writing of merger, name 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 receiving bill, submit processing fee payments for
BOEM document or study preparation to process applications and
other requests.
Requirement not considered IC
under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
1 .....................
0
1 notice .................
1
Requirement not considered IC
under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1).
.5 ....................
0
4 submissions ......
2
4 payments × $4,000 = $16,000
111(b)(2), (3) ...................................
111(b)(3) ..........................................
Submit comments on proposed processing fee or request approval to
perform or directly pay contractor for all or part of any document,
study, or other activity, to reduce BOEM processing costs.
Perform, conduct, 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 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 processing costs, decisions, or orders pursuant to 30 CFR 590.
113(b) ..............................................
115(c) ...............................................
Respond to the Freedom of Information Act release schedule ..............
Request approval to use later edition of a document incorporated by
reference or alternative compliance.
The Director may occasionally request information to administer and
carry out the offshore renewable energy program via Federal Register Notices.
116 ...................................................
118(c); 225(b) ..................................
2 .....................
4 requests ............
8
19,000 ............
1 submission ........
19,000
3 contractor payments × $950,000 = $2,850,000
Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2),
(c).
0
4 .....................
1 .....................
1 agreement .........
1 request ..............
4
1
4 .....................
25 submissions ....
100
Within 15 days of bid rejection, request reconsideration of bid decision
or rejection.
Requirement not considered IC
under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
Subtotal ....................................
71 responses ........
0
19,176
$2,866,000 non-hour costs
Subpart B—Issuance of OCS Renewable Energy Leases
200; 224; 231; 235; 236; 238 ..........
Submit nominations and general comments in response to Federal
Register notices on Request for Interest in OCS Leasing, Call for
Information and Nominations (Call), Area Identification, and Notices
of Sale. Includes industry, State & local governments.
210; 211(a–c); 212 thru 216 ............
Submit comments and 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.
Submit bid, payments, and required information in response to Federal Register Final Sale Notice.
Within 10 business 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.
Submit unsolicited request and acquisition fee for a commercial or limited lease.
Submit comments in response to Federal Register notice re interest
of unsolicited request for a lease.
Within 10 business days of receiving lease documents, execute lease;
file financial assurance and supporting documentation—noncompetitive leases.
4 .....................
30 comments ........
120
5 .....................
12 bids ..................
60
1 .....................
2 lease executions
2
5 .....................
2 requests ............
10
4 .....................
4 comments ..........
16
2 .....................
2 leases ................
4
Within 45 days of receiving lease copies, submit rent and rent information.
Burdens covered by information collections approved for ONRR 30
CFR Chapter XII.
0
224 ...................................................
230; 231(a) ......................................
231(b) ..............................................
231(g) ..............................................
231(g) ..............................................
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CFR 1320.3(h)(4)
0
210; 211(a–c); 212 thru 216 ............
211(d); 216; 220 thru 223; 231(c)(2)
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Non-hour cost burdens
Section(s) in 30 CFR 585
Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1
Hour burden
Average number of
annual responses
Annual burden
hours
235(b); 236(b) ..................................
Request additional time to extend preliminary or site assessment term
of commercial or limited lease, including revised schedule for SAP,
COP, or GAP submission.
Request lease be dated and effective 1st day of month in which
signed.
1 .....................
3 requests ............
3
1 .....................
1 request ..............
1
237(b) ..............................................
238 ...................................................
Submit other renewable energy research activities ................................
Burden covered under SAPs &
GAPs § 585.600(a), (c).
Subtotal ....................................
56 responses ........
0
216
Subpart C—ROW Grants and RUE Grants for Renewable Energy Activities
306; 309; 315; 316 ..........................
These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585
0
302(a); 305; 306 ..............................
Submit copies of a request for a new or modified ROW or RUE and
required information, including qualifications to hold a grant, in format specified.
5 .....................
1 request ..............
5
307; 308(a)(1) ..................................
Submit information in response to Federal Register notice of proposed ROW or RUE grant area or comments on notice of grant auction.
Submit bid and payments in response to Federal Register notice of
auction for a ROW or RUE grant.
Submit decision to accept or reject terms and conditions of noncompetitive ROW or RUE grant.
4 .....................
2 comments ..........
8
5 .....................
1 bid .....................
5
2 .....................
1 submission ........
2
5 responses ..........
20
308(a)(2), (b); 315; 316 ...................
309 ...................................................
Subtotal ....................................
Subpart D—Lease and Grant Administration
400; 401; 402; 405; 409; 416, 433 ..
These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585
401(b) ..............................................
Take measures directed by BOEM in cessation order and submit reports in order to resume activities.
405(d) ..............................................
Submit written notice of change of address ...........................................
405(e); Form BOEM–0006 ..............
If designated operator (DO) changes, notify BOEM and identify new
DO for BOEM approval.
Within 90 days after last party executes a transfer agreement, submit
copies of a lease or grant assignment application, including originals
of each instrument creating or transferring ownership of record title,
eligibility and other qualifications; and evidence that agent is authorized to execute assignment, in format specified.
Submit request for suspension and required information/payment no
later than 90 days prior to lease or grant expiration.
Conduct, and if required pay for, site-specific study to evaluate cause
of harm or damage; and submit copies of study and results, in format specified.
408 thru 411; Forms BOEM–0002
and BOEM–0003.
415(a)(1); 416; 420(a), (b); 428(b) ..
417(b) ..............................................
100 .................
1 report .................
Requirement not considered IC
under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1)
0
100
0
1 .....................
1 notice .................
1
1 (30 minutes
per form × 2
forms = 1
hour).
2 requests/submissions.
2
10 ...................
1 request ..............
10
100 .................
1 study/submission
100
1 study × $950,000 = $950,000
425 thru 428; 652(a); 235(a), (b) ....
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435; 658(c)(2); Form BOEM–0004 ..
Request lease or grant 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.
Submit copies of application to relinquish lease or grant, in format
specified.
436; 437 ...........................................
Provide information for reconsideration of BOEM decision to contract
or cancel lease or grant area.
Subtotal ....................................
..................................................................................................................
6 .....................
1 requests ............
6
1 .....................
1 submission ........
1
Requirement not considered IC
under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
........................
8 responses ..........
0
220
$950,000 non-hour costs
Subpart E—Payments and Financial Assurance Requirements
An * indicates the primary cites for providing bonds or other financial assurance, and the 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.
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500 thru 509; 1011 ..........................
506(c)(4) ..........................................
510; 506(c)(3) ..................................
* 515; 516; 525(a) thru (f) ................
* 516(a)(2), (3), (b), (c); 517; 525(a)
thru (f).
516(a)(4); 521(c) ..............................
517(c)(1) ..........................................
517(c)(2) ..........................................
* 520; 521; 525(a) thru (f); Form
BOEM–0005.
525(g) ..............................................
* 526 Form BOEM–0005 .................
526(c) ...............................................
* 527; 531 .........................................
528 ...................................................
528(c)(6); 532(b) ..............................
* 529 .................................................
530 ...................................................
533(a)(2) (ii), (iii) ..............................
536(b) ..............................................
Hour burden
Average number of
annual responses
Annual burden
hours
Submit payor information, payments and payment information, and
maintain auditable records according to ONRR regulations or guidance.
Burdens covered by information collections approved for ONRR 30
CFR Chapter XII.
0
Submit documentation of 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).
Submit application and required information for waiver or reduction of
rental or other payment.
Execute and provide $100,000 minimum lease-specific bond or other
approved security; or increase bond level if required.
Execute and provide commercial lease supplemental bonds in
amounts determined by BOEM.
Execute and provide decommissioning bond or other financial assurance; schedule for providing the appropriate amount.
Submit comments on proposed adjustment to bond amounts ...............
Request bond reduction and submit evidence to justify .........................
Execute and provide $300,000 minimum limited lease or grant-specific
bond or increase financial assurance and required information.
Surety notice to lessee or ROW/RUE grant holder and BOEM within 5
business days after initiating surety insolvency or bankruptcy proceeding, or Treasury decertifies surety.
In lieu of surety bond, pledge other types of securities, including authority for BOEM to sell and use proceeds and submit required information (1 hour for form).
Provide annual certified statements describing the nature and market
value, including brokerage firm statements/reports.
Demonstrate financial worth/ability to carry out present and future financial obligations, annual updates, and related or subsequent actions/records/reports, etc.
Provide third-party indemnity; financial information/statements; additional bond info; executed guarantor agreement and supporting information/documentation/agreements.
Guarantor/Surety requests BOEM terminate period of liability and notifies lessee or ROW/RUE grant holder, etc.
In lieu of surety bond, request authorization to establish decommissioning account, including written authorizations and approvals associated with account.
Notify BOEM promptly of lapse in bond or other security/action filed alleging lessee, surety or guarantor et al is insolvent or bankrupt.
Provide agreement from surety issuing new bond to assume all or portion of outstanding liabilities.
Within 10 business days following BOEM notice, lessee, grant holder,
or surety agrees to and demonstrates to BOEM that lease will be
brought into compliance.
15 min ............
2 submissions ......
.5
1 .....................
1 submission ........
1
1 .....................
2 bonds ................
2
1 .....................
2 bonds ................
2
1 .....................
1 bond ..................
1
1 .....................
5 .....................
1 .....................
1 submission ........
1 request ..............
1 bond ..................
1
5
1
1 .....................
1 surety notice ......
1
2 .....................
1 pledge ...............
2
1 .....................
1 statement ..........
1
10 ...................
1 demonstration ...
10
10 ...................
1 submission ........
10
1 .....................
1 request ..............
1
2 .....................
1 request ..............
2
1 .....................
1 notice .................
1
3 .....................
1 submission ........
3
16 ...................
1 demonstration
every 2 years.
8
Subtotal ....................................
21 responses ........
52.5
Two ** indicate the primary cites for Site Assessment Plans (SAPs), Construction and Operations 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
0
Subpart F—Plans and Information Requirements
** 600(a); 601(a), (b); 605 thru 614;
238; 810.
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** 600(b); 601(c), (d)(1); 606(b);
618; 620 thru 629; 632; 633; 810.
** 600(c); 601(a), (b); 640 thru 648;
651; 238; 810.
** 601(d) (2); 622; 628(f); 632; 634;
658(c)(3); 907.
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Within time specified 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.
If requesting an operations term for commercial lease, within time
specified before the end of site assessment term, submit copies of
COP, or FERC license application, including required information to
assist BOEM to comply with NEPA/CZMA such as hazard info, air
quality, SEMS, and all required information, surveys and/or their results, reports, certifications, project easements, supporting data and
information, requests, etc., in format specified.
Within time specified 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.
Submit revised or modified COPs, including project easements, and all
required additional information.
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2 SAPs .................
480
1,000 ..............
2 COPs .................
2,000
240 .................
2 GAP ...................
480
50 ...................
1 revised or modified COP.
50
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Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1
Hour burden
602 2 .................................................
Until BOEM releases financial assurance, respondents must maintain,
and provide to BOEM if requested, all data and information related
to compliance with required terms and conditions of SAP, COP, or
GAP.
Submit revised or modified SAPs and required additional information ..
2 .....................
9 records/submissions.
18
50 ...................
50
** 613(a), (d), (e); 617 ......................
Average number of
annual responses
Annual burden
hours
Submit copy of SAP or GAP consistency certification and supporting
documentation, including noncompetitive leases.
Notify BOEM in writing within 30 days of completion of construction
and installation activities under SAP.
Submit annual report summarizing findings from site assessment activities.
Submit annual, or at other time periods as BOEM determines, SAP
compliance certification, effectiveness statement, recommendations,
reports, supporting documentation, etc.
Notify BOEM in writing before conducting any activities not approved,
or provided for, in SAP; provide additional information if requested.
1 .....................
1 revised or modified SAP.
2 leases ................
1 .....................
2 notices ...............
2
30 ...................
4 reports ...............
120
40 ...................
4 certifications ......
160
10 ...................
1 notice .................
10
627(c) ...............................................
Submit oil spill response plan as required by BSEE 30 CFR part 254 ..
Burden covered under BSEE 1014–
0007.
0
631 ...................................................
633(b) ..............................................
Request deviation from approved COP schedule ..................................
Submit annual, or at other time periods as BOEM determines, COP
compliance certification, effectiveness statement, recommendations,
reports, supporting documentation, etc.
Notify BOEM in writing before conducting any activities not approved
or provided for in COP, and provide additional information if requested.
Notify BOEM any time commercial operations cease without an approved suspension.
Notify BOEM in writing no later than 30 days after commencing activities associated with placement of facilities on lease area.
Notify BOEM in writing no later than 30 days after completion of construction and installation activities.
Notify BOEM in writing at least 7 days before commencing commercial
operations.
Submit revised or modified GAPs and required additional information ..
2 .....................
50 ...................
1 request ..............
9 certifications ......
2
450
10 ...................
1 notice .................
10
1 .....................
1 notice .................
1
1 .....................
2 notices ...............
2
1 .....................
2 notices ...............
2
1 .....................
1 notices ...............
1
50 ...................
50
612; 647 ...........................................
615(a) ..............................................
615(b) ..............................................
615(c) ...............................................
617(a) ..............................................
634(a) ..............................................
635 ...................................................
636(a) ..............................................
636(b) ..............................................
636(c) ...............................................
** 642(b); 648; 655; 658(c)(3) ..........
2
Before beginning 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.].
Notify BOEM in writing within 30 days of completing installation activities under the GAP.
Submit annual report summarizing findings from activities conducted
under approved GAP.
Submit annual, or at other time periods as BOEM determines, GAP
compliance certification, recommendations, reports, etc.
Notify BOEM in writing before conducting any activities not approved
or provided for in GAP, and provide additional information if requested.
Notify BOEM any time approved GAP activities cease without an approved suspension.
If after construction, cable or pipeline deviate from approved COP or
GAP, notify affected lease operators and ROW/RUE grant holders
of deviation and provide BOEM evidence of such notices.
Determine appropriate air quality modeling protocol, conduct air quality
modeling, and submit 3 copies of air quality modeling report and 3
sets of digital files as supporting information to plans.
30 ...................
1 revised or modified GAP.
2 surveys/reports ..
1 .....................
2 notices ...............
2
30 ...................
4 reports ...............
120
40 ...................
4 certifications ......
160
10 ...................
1 notice .................
10
1 .....................
1 notice .................
1
3 .....................
1 notice/evidence
3
70 ...................
5 reports/information.
350
..................................................................................................................
........................
68 responses ........
4,596
Three *** 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.
0
651 ...................................................
653(a) ..............................................
653(b) ..............................................
653(c) ...............................................
655(a) ..............................................
656 ...................................................
658(c)(1) ..........................................
659 ...................................................
Subtotal ....................................
60
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Subpart G—Facility Design, Fabrication, and Installation
*** 700(a)(1), (b), (c); 701 ................
*** 700(a)(2); (b), (c); 702 ................
705(a)(3); 707; 712 ..........................
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Submit Facility Design Report, including copies of the cover letter, certification statement, and all required information (1–3 paper or electronic copies as specified).
Submit copies of a Fabrication and Installation Report, certification
statement and all required information, in format specified.
Certified Verification Agent (CVA) conducts independent assessment
of the facility design and submits copies of all reports/certifications
to lessee or grant holder and BOEM—interim reports if required, in
format specified.
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1 report .................
200
160 .................
1 report .................
160
100 .................
1 interim report .....
100
100 .................
1 final report .........
100
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Non-hour cost burdens
Section(s) in 30 CFR 585
Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1
Hour burden
Average number of
annual responses
Annual burden
hours
705(a)(3); 708; 709; 710; 712 .........
CVA conducts independent 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 .................
1 interim report .....
100
*** 703; 705(a)(3); 712; 815 .............
CVA/project engineer 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.
100 .................
20 ...................
1 final report .........
1 interim report .....
100
20
705(c) ...............................................
Request waiver of CVA requirement in writing; lessee must demonstrate standard design and best practices.
Submit for approval with SAP, COP, or GAP, initial nominations for a
CVA or new replacement CVA nomination, and required information.
Lessee or grant holder notify BOEM if modifications identified by CVA/
project engineer are accepted.
Make fabrication quality control, installation towing, and other records
available to CVA/project engineer for review (retention required by
§ 585.714).
Notify BOEM within 10 business days after commencing commercial
operations.
Until BOEM releases 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.
15 ...................
40 ...................
1 final report .........
1 waiver ................
15
40
16 ...................
2 nominations .......
32
1 .....................
1 notice .................
1
1 .....................
3 records retention
3
1 .....................
1 notice .................
1
100 .................
1 lessee ................
100
........................
17 responses ........
972
706 ...................................................
708(b)(2) ..........................................
709(a) (14); 710(a)(2), (e) 2 .............
713 ...................................................
714 2 .................................................
Subtotal ....................................
..................................................................................................................
Subpart H—Environmental and Safety Management, Inspections, and Facility Assessments for Activities Conducted Under SAPs, COPs, and GAPs
801(c), (d) ........................................
801(e), (f) .........................................
802; 902(e) ......................................
802(b), (c) ........................................
802(d) ..............................................
803 ...................................................
*** 810; 614; 627; 632(b); 651 .........
813(b)(1) ..........................................
813(b)(3) ..........................................
815(c) ...............................................
816 ...................................................
822(a)(2)(iii), (b) ...............................
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
823 ...................................................
824(a) 2 ............................................
824(b) ..............................................
825 ...................................................
830(a), (c); 831 thru 833 .................
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Notify BOEM if 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.
Submit information to ensure proposed activities will be conducted in
compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine
Mammal Protection Act (MMPA); including agreements and mitigating measures designed to avoid or minimize adverse effects and
incidental take of endangered species or critical habitat.
Notify BOEM of archaeological resource within 72 hours of discovery ..
If requested, conduct further archaeological investigations and submit
report/information.
If applicable, submit payment for BOEM costs in carrying out National
Historic Preservation Act responsibilities.
If required, conduct additional surveys to define boundaries and avoidance distances and submit report.
Submit safety management system description with the SAP, COP, or
GAP.
Report within 24 hours when any required equipment taken out of
service for more than 12 hours; provide written confirmation if reported orally.
Notify BOEM when equipment returned to service; provide written confirmation if reported orally.
When required, analyze cable, P/L, or facility damage or failures to determine cause and as soon as available submit comprehensive written report.
Submit plan of corrective action report on observed detrimental effects
on cable, P/L, or facility within 30 days of discovery; take remedial
action and submit report of remedial action within 30 days after
completion.
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.
Request reimbursement within 90 days for food, quarters, and transportation provided to BOEM reps during inspection.
Develop annual self-inspection plan covering all facilities; retain with
records, and make available to BOEM upon request.
Conduct annual self-inspection and submit report by November 1 .......
Based on API RP 2A–WSD, perform assessment of structures, initiate
mitigation actions for structures that do not pass assessment process, retain information, and make available to BOEM upon request.
Immediately report incidents to BOEM via oral communications, submit
written follow-up report within 15 business days after the incident,
and submit any required additional information.
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2 notices ...............
2
6 .....................
2 submissions ......
12
3 .....................
10 ...................
1 notice .................
1 report .................
3
10
.5 ....................
1 payment ............
.5
15 ...................
2 survey/report .....
30
35 ...................
2 submissions ......
70
.5 ....................
2 reports ...............
1
1 .....................
1
.5 ....................
1 written confirmation.
2 notices ...............
1
2 .....................
1 report .................
2
2 .....................
1 plan/report .........
2
1 .....................
4 records retention
4
2 .....................
1 request ..............
2
24 ...................
2 plans ..................
48
36 ...................
60 ...................
2 reports ...............
2 assessments/actions.
72
120
Oral .5 ............
2 incidents ............
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BURDEN TABLE—Continued
Non-hour cost burdens
Reporting and recordkeeping requirement 1
Section(s) in 30 CFR 585
Hour burden
Average number of
annual responses
Annual burden
hours
Written 4 .........
1 incident ..............
4
0
830(d) ..............................................
Report oil spills as required by BSEE 30 CFR 254 ................................
Burden covered under BSEE 1014–
0007
Subtotal ....................................
..................................................................................................................
........................
32 responses ........
385.5
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.
**** 902; 905, 906; 907; 908(c); 909
902(d); 908; .....................................
910 ...................................................
912 ...................................................
Submit for approval, in format specified, copies of the SAP, COP, or
GAP decommissioning application and site clearance plan at least 2
years before decommissioning activities begin, 90 days after completion of activities, or 90 days after cancellation, relinquishment, or
other termination of lease or grant. Include documentation of coordination efforts w/States/CZMA agencies, local or tribal governments,
requests that certain facilities remain in place for other activities, be
converted to an artificial reef, or be toppled in place. Submit additional information/evidence requested or modify and resubmit application.
Notify BOEM at least 60 days before commencing decommissioning
activities.
Within 60 days after removing a facility, verify to BOEM that site is
cleared.
Within 60 days after removing a facility, cable, or pipeline, submit a
written report.
20 ...................
1 application .........
20
1 .....................
1 notice .................
1
1 .....................
1 verification .........
1
8 .....................
1 report .................
8
BOEM does not anticipate decommissioning activities for at least 5 years so the requirements have been given a minimal burden.
Subtotal ....................................
..................................................................................................................
........................
4 responses ..........
30
Subpart J—RUEs for Energy- and Marine-Related Activities Using Existing OCS Facilities
1004, 1005, 1006 ............................
1015 .................................................
Contact owner of existing facility and/or lessee of the area to reach
preliminary agreement to use facility and obtain concurring signatures; submit request to BOEM for an alternative use RUE, including
all required information/modifications.
Submit indication of competitive interest in response to Federal Register notice.
Submit description of proposed activities and required information in
response to Federal Register notice of competitive offering.
Lessee or owner of facility submits decision to accept or reject proposals deemed acceptable by BOEM.
Request renewal of Alternate Use RUE .................................................
Provide financial assurance as BOEM determines in approving RUE
for an existing facility, including additional security if required.
Submit request for assignment of an alternative use RUE for an existing facility, including all required information.
Request relinquishment of RUE for an existing facility ...........................
Subtotal ....................................
..................................................................................................................
........................
8 responses ..........
20
Total Burden ......................
..................................................................................................................
........................
290 responses ......
25,688
1007(a), (b), (c) ...............................
1007(c) .............................................
1007(f) .............................................
1010(c) .............................................
1012; 1016(b) ..................................
1013 .................................................
1 .....................
1 request ..............
1
4 .....................
1 submission ........
4
5 .....................
1 submission ........
5
1 .....................
1 submission ........
1
6 .....................
1 .....................
1 request ..............
1 submission ........
6
1
1 .....................
1 request ..............
1
1 .....................
1 request ..............
1
$3,816,000 Non-Hour Cost Burdens
1 In
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
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:
We have identified three non-hour cost
burdens for this collection totaling
$3,816,000 (refer to the table above).
These 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.
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(44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) provides that an
agency may not conduct or sponsor a
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Comments: We invite comments
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on:
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and clarity of the information to be
collected; and
• Ways to minimize the burden on
respondents.
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operation, maintenance, and purchase
of service costs. You should describe the
methods you use to estimate major cost
factors, including system and
technology acquisition, expected useful
life of capital equipment, discount
rate(s), and the period over which you
incur costs. Capital and startup costs
include, among other items, computers
and software you purchase to prepare
for collecting information, monitoring,
and record storage facilities. You should
not include estimates for equipment or
services purchased: (a) Before October 1,
1995; (b) to comply with requirements
not associated with the information
collection; (c) for reasons other than to
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the Government; or (d) as part of
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We will summarize written responses
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any necessary adjustments to the burden
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Dated: December 10, 2015.
Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka,
Chief, Office of Policy, Regulations, and
Analysis.
[FR Doc. 2015–31707 Filed 12–16–15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
[RR83550000, 167R5065C6,
RX.59389832.1009676]
[FR Doc. 2015–31717 Filed 12–16–15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4332–90–P–P
Change in Discount Rate for Water
Resources Planning
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
Bureau of Reclamation,
Interior.
Notice of change.
[Investigation No. 337–TA–975]
ACTION:
The Water Resources
Planning Act of 1965 and the Water
Resources Development Act of 1974
require an annual determination of a
discount rate for Federal water
resources planning. The discount rate
for Federal water resources planning for
fiscal year 2016 is 3.125 percent.
SUMMARY:
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This discount rate is to be used
for the period October 1, 2015, through
and including September 30, 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Max
Millstein, Bureau of Reclamation,
Reclamation Law Administration
Division, Denver, Colorado 80225;
telephone: 303–445–2853.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
hereby given that the interest rate to be
used by Federal agencies in the
formulation and evaluation of plans for
water and related land resources is
3.125 percent for fiscal year 2016.
This rate has been computed in
accordance with Section 80(a), Public
Law 93–251 (88 Stat. 34), and 18 CFR
704.39, which: (1) Specify that the rate
will be based upon the average yield
during the preceding fiscal year on
interest-bearing marketable securities of
the United States which, at the time the
computation is made, have terms of 15
years or more remaining to maturity
(average yield is rounded to nearest oneeighth percent); and (2) provide that the
rate will not be raised or lowered more
than one-quarter of 1 percent for any
year. The U.S. Department of the
Treasury calculated the specified
average to be 2.6511 percent. This rate,
rounded to the nearest one-eighth
percent, is 2.625 percent, which is a
change of more than the allowable onequarter of 1 percent. Therefore, the
fiscal year 2016 rate is 3.125 percent.
The rate of 3.125 percent will be used
by all Federal agencies in the
formulation and evaluation of water and
related land resources plans for the
purpose of discounting future benefits
and computing costs or otherwise
converting benefits and costs to a
common-time basis.
DATES:
Dated: October 16, 2015.
Roseann Gonzales,
Director, Policy and Administration.
Bureau of Reclamation
AGENCY:
Discounting is to be used to convert
future monetary values to present
values.
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Certain Computer Cables, Chargers,
Adapters, Peripheral Devices and
Packaging Containing the Same;
Institution of Investigation
U.S. International Trade
Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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Notice is hereby given that a
complaint was filed with the U.S.
International Trade Commission on
November 12, 2015, under section 337
of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended,
19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Belkin
International, Inc. of Playa Vista,
California. The complaint alleges
violations of section 337 based upon the
importation into the United States, the
sale for importation, and the sale within
the United States after importation of
certain computer cables, chargers,
adapters, peripheral devices and
packaging containing the same by
reason of infringement of U.S.
Trademark Registration No. 2,339,459
(‘‘the ’459 mark’’); U.S. Trademark
Registration No. 2,339,460 (‘‘the ’460
mark’’); U.S. Trademark Registration No.
4,168,379 (‘‘the ’379 mark’’); and U.S.
Trademark Registration No. 4,538,212
(‘‘the ’212 mark’’). The complaint
further alleges that an industry in the
United States exists as required by
subsection (a)(2) of section 337.
The complainant requests that the
Commission institute an investigation
and, after the investigation, issue a
general exclusion order and cease and
desist orders.
ADDRESSES: The complaint, except for
any confidential information contained
therein, is available for inspection
during official business hours (8:45 a.m.
to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the
Secretary, U.S. International Trade
Commission, 500 E Street SW., Room
112, Washington, DC 20436, telephone
(202) 205–2000. Hearing impaired
individuals are advised that information
on this matter can be obtained by
contacting the Commission’s TDD
terminal on (202) 205–1810. Persons
with mobility impairments who will
need special assistance in gaining access
to the Commission should contact the
Office of the Secretary at (202) 205–
2000. General information concerning
the Commission may also be obtained
by accessing its internet server at
http://www.usitc.gov. The public record
for this investigation may be viewed on
the Commission’s electronic docket
(EDIS) at http://edis.usitc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The
Office of Unfair Import Investigations,
U.S. International Trade Commission,
telephone (202) 205–2560.
SUMMARY:
Authority: The authority for institution of
this investigation is contained in section 337
of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and
in section 210.10 of the Commission’s Rules
of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10
(2015).
Scope of Investigation: Having
considered the complaint, the U.S.
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