30 CFR Part 580, Prospecting for Minerals other than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur on the OCS and Authorizations of Noncommercial G&G Activities

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form BOEM-0134 30 CFR 580.10-13 - Subpart B Form and Instruction	Modified
30-day notice_0072_89 FR 88811_11082024.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-11-12
1010-0072 Supporting Statement_10032024.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-10-04
30 CFR Part 580 (up to date as of 10-01-2024).pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-03
2024-13710_0072 60day_06242024.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-07-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
186827	30 CFR 580 + permits - General	Modified
186826	30 CFR 580.40-72 - Subpart D	Modified
186825	30 CFR 580.21-34 - Subpart C	Unchanged
10749	30 CFR 580.10-13 - Subpart B Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1010-0072	ICR Reference No: 202407-1010-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202104-1010-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BOEM	Agency Tracking No: 1010-0072
Title: 30 CFR Part 580, Prospecting for Minerals other than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur on the OCS and Authorizations of Noncommercial G&G Activities
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/12/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2024
Responses	45	49
Time Burden (Hours)	826	730
Cost Burden (Dollars)	4,024	4,024

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Abstract: This information collection request (ICR) focuses on the regulations at 30 CFR Part 580, Prospecting for Minerals Other than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur on the OCS, as well as on authorizations of noncommercial G&G activities for marine minerals, as authorized by the OCSLA. BOEM uses the information to ensure there is no environmental degradation, personal harm or unsafe operations and conditions; ensure the activities do not damage historical or archaeological sites or interfere with other uses; analyze and evaluate preliminary or planned mining activities; monitor progress and activities in the OCS; acquire G&G data and information collected under a permit or authorization offshore; and determine eligibility for reimbursement from the Government for certain costs. In this renewal, BOEM is renewing the use of form BOEM-0134, which serves as the instrument to authorize entities to carry out noncommercial exploration of marine minerals.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 31 USC 9701 Name of Law: IOAA
   US Code: 43 USC 1331 and 1801 et seq. 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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 52501	06/24/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 88811	11/08/2024
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
30 CFR 580 + permits - General
30 CFR 580.10-13 - Subpart B	BOEM-0134	Permit Application For G&G Prospecting, Noncommercial Exploration, Notice of Scientific Research
30 CFR 580.21-34 - Subpart C
30 CFR 580.40-72 - Subpart D

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	45	49	0	-4	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	826	730	0	96	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	4,024	4,024	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: BOEM estimates 826 burden hours and 45 annual responses for this renewal. The burden has increased slightly to account for the technical evaluation of new technologies and methods and validation of data deliverables and reports received under permits and authorizations.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $16,200

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? No

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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: 11/12/2024

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