30 CFR 250, Subpart B, Plans and Information

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0024-SS-WCR - Sub B.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-03-12
1014-AA39 Published PR [83 FR 22128] exp. 7-10-18.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-02-26

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
232485	250.295 - revised Conceptual Plan or DWOP	Unchanged
232484	250.294 - combined Conceptual Plan/DWOP	Unchanged
232483	250.288; 289 - Conceptual Plan	Unchanged
232482	250.287; 291; 292 - DWOPs	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1014-0024	ICR Reference No: 201902-1014-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201807-1014-003
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BSEE	Agency Tracking No: 1014-0024 '19 WCR
Title: 30 CFR 250, Subpart B, Plans and Information
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 03/12/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/01/2019
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is filing comment and withholding approval at this time. The agency shall examine public comment in response to the proposed rulemaking and will include in the supporting statement of the next ICR--to be submitted to OMB at the final rule stage--a description of how the agency has responded to any public comments on the ICR, including comments on maximizing the practical utility of the collection and minimizing the burden.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2021	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2021
Responses	31	0	31
Time Burden (Hours)	44,458	0	44,458
Cost Burden (Dollars)	68,381	0	68,381

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Abstract: BSEE analyzes and evaluates the DeepWater Operations (DWOPs) and Conceptual Plans under 30 CFR 250, Subpart B to ensure that all planned operations are safe; will not adversely affect the marine, coastal, or human environment; and will conserve the resources of the OCS.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 43 USC 1334 Name of Law: Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act
   US Code: 30 USC 1751 Name of Law: Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act
   US Code: 31 USC 9701 Name of Law: Independent Offices Appropriations Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1014-AA39	Proposed rulemaking	83 FR 22128	05/11/2018

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
250.287; 291; 292 - DWOPs
250.288; 289 - Conceptual Plan
250.294 - combined Conceptual Plan/DWOP
250.295 - revised Conceptual Plan or DWOP

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,253,791

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 03/01/2019

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