[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 12, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1634-1647]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-356]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Minerals Management Service

[Docket No. MMS-2009-OMM-0012]


MMS Information Collection Activity: 1010-0176, Renewable Energy 
and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental 
Shelf, Extension of a Collection; Submitted for Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request

AGENCY: Minerals Management Service (MMS), Interior.

ACTION: Notice of a revision of an information collection (1010-0176).

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SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we 
are notifying the public that we have submitted to OMB an information 
collection request (ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork 
requirements in the regulations under 30 CFR 285, ``Renewable Energy 
and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental 
Shelf,'' and related forms. This notice also provides the public a 
second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of these 
regulatory requirements.

DATES: Submit written comments by February 11, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments by either fax (202) 395-5806 or e-mail 
([email protected]) directly to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of 
the Interior (1010-0176). Please also submit a copy of your comments to 
MMS by any of the means below.
     Electronically: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. In the 
entry titled ``Enter Keyword or ID,'' enter docket ID MMS-2009-OMM-
0012, then click search. Under the tab ``View by Relevance'' you can 
submit public comments and view supporting and related materials 
available for this collection of information. The MMS will post all 
comments.
     Mail or hand-carry comments to the Department of the 
Interior; Minerals Management Service; Attention: Cheryl Blundon; 381 
Elden Street, MS-4024; Herndon, Virginia 20170-4817. Please reference 
Information Collection 1010-0176 in your subject line and include your 
name and return address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl Blundon, Regulations and 
Standards Branch, (703) 787-1607. You may also contact Cheryl Blundon 
to obtain a copy, at no cost, of the regulations and forms that require 
the subject collection of information.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: 30 CFR 285, Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing 
Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf.
    Forms: MMS-0002, MMS-0003, MMS-0004, MMS-0005, and MMS-0006.
    OMB Control Number: 1010-0176.
    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-of-way 
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 by section 388 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 
(Pub. L. 109-58), directs the Secretary of the Interior to issue any 
necessary regulations to carry out the OCS renewable energy program. 
The Secretary delegated the authority to issue such regulations and 
implement an OCS renewable energy program to the Minerals Management 
Service (MMS). The MMS has issued regulations for OCS renewable energy 
activities at 30 CFR part 285.
    Subsequent to the approval of the information collection 
requirements in the final 30 CFR part 285 regulations, MMS developed 
five new forms that respondents must use to submit certain information 
collection requirements in Subpart D, Lease and Grant Administration, 
and Subpart E, Payments and Financial Assurance Requirements. These 
forms entail no additional burden as they only clarify and facilitate 
the submission of the currently approved information collection 
requirements to which the forms pertain. This resubmitted ICR is 
revised to: Correct citation numbering, fine tune words to better match 
requirements in the final rule, and reflect the inclusion of the new 
Forms MMS-0002, MMS-0003, MMS-0004, MMS-0005, and MMS-0006. No burden 
hours have been changed from the OMB currently approved collection.
    Regulations implementing these responsibilities are under 30 CFR 
part 285. Responses are mandatory or required to obtain or retain a 
benefit. No questions of a sensitive nature are asked. The MMS protects 
information considered proprietary according to the Freedom of 
Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR 
part 2), and under regulations at 30 CFR 285.113, addressing disclosure 
of data and information to be made available to the public and others.
    Respondents will operate commercial and noncommercial technology 
projects

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that include installation, construction, operation and maintenance, and 
decommissioning of offshore facilities, as well as possible onshore 
support facilities. The MMS must ensure that these activities and 
operations on the OCS are carried out 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. To do this, 
MMS 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. 
Specifically, MMS will use the information collected under part 285 to:
     Determine if applicants and assignees are qualified to 
hold leases on the OCS. Information is used to track ownership of 
leases as to record title, operating rights, and right-of-way (ROW) or 
right of use and easement (RUE), as well as to approve requests to 
designate an operator to act on the lessee's behalf. Information is 
necessary to approve assignment, relinquishment, or cancellation 
requests. Information is used to document that a lease, ROW, or RUE has 
been surrendered by the record title holder and to ensure that all 
legal obligations are met and facilities are properly decommissioned.
     Determine if an application for a ROW or RUE serves the 
purpose specified in the grant.
     Review and approve SAPs, COPs, and GAPs prior to allowing 
activities to commence on a lease to ensure that the activities will 
protect human, marine, and coastal environments of the OCS; to review 
plans for taking safety equipment out of service to ensure alternate 
measures are used that will properly provide for the safety of the 
facilities. The MMS inspectors monitor the records concerning facility 
inspections and tests to ensure safety of operations and protection of 
the environment and to schedule their workload to permit witnessing and 
inspecting operations. The information provides lessees greater 
flexibility to comply with regulatory requirements through approval of 
alternative equipment or procedures and departures to regulations if 
they demonstrate equal or better compliance with the appropriate 
performance standards.
     Ensure that, if granted, proposed routes of an ROW or RUE 
do not conflict with any State requirements or unduly interfere with 
other OCS activities.
     Determine if all facilities, project easements, cables, 
pipelines, and obstructions, when they are no longer needed, are 
properly removed or decommissioned, and that the seafloor is cleared of 
all obstructions created by operations on the lease, project easement, 
RUE or ROW.
     Improve safety and environmental protection on the OCS 
through collection and analysis of accident reports to ascertain the 
cause of the accidents and to determine ways to prevent recurrences.
    In addition to the above, forms will be submitted to MMS. The MMS 
needs the information on the forms for proper and efficient 
administration of OCS renewable energy leases and grants and to 
document the financial responsibility of lessees and grantees. Forms 
MMS-0002, MMS-0003, MMS-0004, and MMS-0006 are needed by renewable 
energy entities on the OCS to designate an operator and to assign or 
relinquish a lease or grant. Form MMS-0005 is needed to procure and 
submit a bond for the purpose of meeting financial assurance 
requirements as set forth in the regulations. The MMS will maintain the 
forms that are submitted as official lease and grant records pertaining 
to operating responsibilities, ownership, and financial responsibility.
    Respondents submit the following forms to MMS under 30 CFR part 
285, subpart D. The forms and their purposes are:

OCS Renewable Energy Assignment of Grant, Form MMS-0002

    The MMS uses this form as the official record as to the assignment 
of record title interest in a renewable energy grant (Right-of-Way or 
Right-of-Use and Easement). The MMS uses the information to identify 
the assigned grant interest and any new grant resulting from the 
assignment. The information on Form MMS-0002 will be filed and 
maintained in the applicable MMS regional office.

OCS Renewable Energy Assignment of Interest in Lease, Form MMS-0003

    The MMS uses this form as the official record as to the assignment 
of record title interest in a renewable energy lease. The MMS uses the 
information to identify the assigned lease interest and any new lease 
resulting from the assignment. The information on Form MMS-0003 will be 
filed and maintained in the applicable MMS regional office.

OCS Renewable Energy Lease or Grant Relinquishment Application, Form 
MMS-0004

    The MMS uses this form as the official record as to the 
relinquishment of a renewable energy lease or grant. Although 
relinquishment may be required by MMS under 30 CFR 285.658(c), in most 
cases relinquishments will be filed voluntarily. Form MMS-0004 is 
required for any relinquishment and will be filed and maintained in the 
applicable MMS regional office.

OCS Renewable Energy Lessee's, Grantee's, and Operator's Bond, Form 
MMS-0005

    The MMS uses this form as the official instrument for filing and 
maintaining a surety bond for financial assurance relating to a lease 
or grant in compliance with the requirements of 30 CFR 285, subpart E. 
Form MMS-0005 is required for all bonds and other forms of financial 
assurance and will be filed and maintained in the applicable MMS 
regional office.

OCS Renewable Energy Lease or Grant Designation of Operator, Form MMS-
0006

    The MMS uses the information in this form as the official record as 
to designation of the individual, corporation, or association having 
control or management of activities on a renewable energy lease or 
grant. Form MMS-0006 is required to designate an operator or to notify 
MMS of a change in the designated operator.
    Frequency: Varies depending upon the requirement, but is generally 
on occasion or annual.
    Description of Respondents: Primary respondents comprise Federal 
OCS companies that submit unsolicited proposals or responses to Federal 
Register notices; or are lessees, designated operators, and ROW or RUE 
grant holders. Other potential respondents are companies or state and 
local governments that submit information or comments relative to 
alternative energy-related uses of the OCS; certified verification 
agents (CVAs); and surety or third-party guarantors.
    Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The estimated 
annual hour burden for this information collection is a total of 31,124 
hours. The following chart 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.

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                                                                                    Non-hour cost burdens
                                         Reporting and                      ------------------------------------
     Section(s) in 30 CFR 285            recordkeeping        Hour  burden    Average number of   Annual  burden
                                          requirement                         annual  responses        hours
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                                          Subpart A--General Provisions
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102; 105; 110....................     These sections contain general references to submitting                  0
                                     comments, requests, applications, plans, notices, reports,
                                      and/or supplemental information for MMS approval--burdens
                                                covered under specific requirements.
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102(e)...........................  State and local                        1  6 agreements.......               6
                                    governments enter into
                                    task force or joint
                                    planning or
                                    coordination agreement
                                    with MMS.
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103; 904.........................  Request general                        2  6 requests.........              12
                                    departures not
                                    specifically covered
                                    elsewhere in part 285.
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105(c)...........................  Make oral requests or                  1  8 requests.........               8
                                    notifications and
                                    submit written follow
                                    up within 3 business
                                    days not specifically
                                    covered elsewhere in
                                    part 285.
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106; 107; 213(e); 230(f); 302(a);  Submit evidence of                     2  20 evidence                      40
 408(b)(7); 409(c); 1005(c);        qualifications to hold                    submissions.
 1007(c); 1013(b)(7).               a lease or grant,
                                    required information
                                    and supporting
                                    information.
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106(b)(1)........................  Request exception from                 1  1 exception........               1
                                    exclusion or
                                    disqualification from
                                    participating in
                                    transactions covered by
                                    Federal non-procurement
                                    debarment and
                                    suspension system.
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106(b)(2), (3); 225; 527(c);       Request reconsideration   Requirement not considered IC under               0
 705(c)(2); 1016.                   and/or hearing.                  5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
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108; 530(b)......................  Notify MMS within 3                    1  1 notice...........               1
                                    business days after
                                    learning of any action
                                    filed alleging
                                    respondent is insolvent
                                    or bankrupt.
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109..............................  Notify MMS in writing of  Requirement not considered IC under               0
                                    merger, name change, or          5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1).
                                    change of business form
                                    no later than 120 days
                                    after earliest of
                                    either the effective
                                    date or filing date.
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111..............................  Within 30 days of                     .5  4 fee submissions..               2
                                    receiving bill, submit
                                    processing fee payments
                                    for MMS document or
                                    study preparation to
                                    process applications
                                    and requests.
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                                                                      4 MMS payments x $4,000 = $16,000
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111(b)(2), (3)...................  Submit comments on                     2  4 processing fee                  8
                                    proposed processing fee                   comments or
                                    or request approval to                    reduction requests.
                                    perform or directly pay
                                    contractor for all or
                                    part of any document,
                                    study, or other
                                    activity, to reduce MMS
                                    processing costs.
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111(b)(3)........................  Perform, conduct,                 19,000  1 submission.......          19,000
                                    develop, etc., all or
                                    part of any document,
                                    study, or other
                                    activity; and provide
                                    results to MMS to
                                    reduce MMS processing
                                    fee.
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111(b)(3)........................  Pay contractor for all       3 contractor payments x $950,000 = $2,850,000
                                    or part of any
                                    document, study, or
                                    other activity, and
                                    provide results to MMS
                                    to reduce MMS
                                    processing costs.
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111(b)(7); 118(a); 436(c)........  Appeal MMS estimated        Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2),                0
                                    processing costs,                        (c)
                                    decisions, or orders
                                    pursuant to 30 CFR 290.
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113(b)...........................  Respond to the Freedom                 4  1 agreement........               4
                                    of Information Act
                                    release schedule.
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115(c)...........................  Request approval to use                1  1 request..........               1
                                    later edition of a
                                    document incorporated
                                    by reference or
                                    alternative compliance.
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116..............................  The Director may                       4  25.................             100
                                    occasionally request
                                    information to
                                    administer and carry
                                    out the offshore
                                    alternative energy
                                    program via Federal
                                    Register Notices.
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118(c); 225(b)...................  Within 15 days of bid     Requirement not considered IC under               0
                                    rejection, request               5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
                                    reconsideration of bid
                                    decision or rejection.
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                                                                             78 responses.......    19,183 hours
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                                  Subtotal $2,866,000 non-hour costs
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                              Subpart B--Issuance of OCS Alternative Energy Leases
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200; 224; 231; 235; 236; 238.....  These sections contain references to information submissions,               0
                                      approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc.,
                                       the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285
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210; 211(a), (b); 213 thru 216...  Submit comments in                     4  16 comments........              64
                                    response to Federal
                                    Register notices on
                                    Request for Interest in
                                    OCS Leasing, Call for
                                    Information and
                                    Nominations (Call),
                                    Area Identification,
                                    and the Proposed Sale
                                    Notice.
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211(d); 216; 220 thru 223;         Submit bid, payments,                  5  12 bids............              60
 231(c)(2).                         and required
                                    information in response
                                    to Federal Register
                                    Final Sale Notice.
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224..............................  Within 10 business days,               1  5 lease executions.               5
                                    execute 3 copies of
                                    lease form and return
                                    to MMS with required
                                    payments, including
                                    evidence that agent is
                                    authorized to act for
                                    bidder; if applicable,
                                    submit information to
                                    support delay in
                                    execution.
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230; 231(a)......................  Submit unsolicited                     5  5 unsolicited                    25
                                    request and acquisition                   requests.
                                    fee for a commercial or
                                    limited lease.
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231(b)...........................  Submit comments in                     4  4 unsolicited                    16
                                    response to Federal                       requests.
                                    Register notice re
                                    interest of unsolicited
                                    request for a lease.
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231(g)...........................  Within 10 business days                2  4 leases...........               8
                                    of receiving lease
                                    documents, execute
                                    lease; file financial
                                    assurance and
                                    supporting
                                    documentation.
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231(g)...........................  Within 45 days of            Burdens covered by information                 0
                                    receiving lease copies,    collections approved for 30 CFR
                                    submit rent and rent                Subchapter A.
                                    information.
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235(b); 236(b)...................  Request additional time                1  2 requests.........               2
                                    to extend preliminary
                                    or site assessment term
                                    of commercial or
                                    limited lease,
                                    including revised
                                    schedule for SAP, COP,
                                    or GAP submission.
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237(b)...........................  Request lease be dated                 1  1 request..........               1
                                    and effective 1st day
                                    of month in which
                                    signed.
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                                  Subtotal                                   49 responses.......       181 hours
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                     Subpart C--ROW Grants and RUE Grants for Alternative Energy Activities
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306; 309; 315; 316...............  These sections contain references to information submissions,               0
                                      approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc.,
                                      the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285.
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302(a); 305; 306.................  Submit 1 paper copy and                5  1 ROW/RUE request..               5
                                    1 electronic version of
                                    a request for a new or
                                    modified ROW or RUE and
                                    required information,
                                    including
                                    qualifications to hold
                                    a grant.
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307; 308(a)(1)...................  Submit comments on                     4  2 comments.........               8
                                    competitive interest in
                                    response to Federal
                                    Register notice of
                                    proposed ROW or RUE
                                    grant area or comments
                                    on notice of grant
                                    auction.
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308(a)(2), (b); 315; 316.........  Submit bid and payments                5  1 bid..............               5
                                    in response to Federal
                                    Register notice of
                                    auction for a ROW or
                                    RUE grant.
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309..............................  Submit decision to                     2  1 grant decision...               2
                                    accept or reject terms
                                    and conditions of
                                    noncompetitive ROW or
                                    RUE grant.
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                                  Subtotal                                   5 responses........        20 hours
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                                    Subpart D--Lease and Grant Administration
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400; 401; 402; 405; 409; 416, 433  These sections contain references to information submissions,               0
                                      approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc.,
                                      the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285.
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401(b)...........................  Take measures directed               100  1 cessation                     100
                                    by MMS in cessation                       measures report.
                                    order and submit
                                    reports in order to
                                    resume activities.
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405(d)...........................  Submit written notice of  Requirement not considered IC under               0
                                    change of address.               5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1).
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405(e); Form MMS-0006............  If designated operator                 1  1 new DO notice....               1
                                    (DO) changes, notify
                                    MMS and identify new DO
                                    for MMS approval.
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408 thru 411; Forms MMS-0002 and   Within 90 days after       1 (30 minutes  2 assignment                      2
 MMS-0003.                          last party executes a      per form x 2   requests/
                                    transfer agreement,           forms = 1   instruments
                                    submit 1 paper copy and           hour)   submissions.
                                    1 electronic version 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.
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415(a)(1); 416; 420(a), (b);       Submit request for                    10  2 suspension                     20
 428(b).                            suspension and required                   requests.
                                    information no later
                                    than 90 days prior to
                                    lease or grant
                                    expiration.
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417(b)...........................  Conduct, and if required             100  1 study/submission.             100
                                    pay for, site-specific
                                    study to evaluate cause
                                    of harm or damage; and
                                    submit 1 paper copy and
                                    1 electronic version of
                                    study and results.
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                                                                        1 study x $950,000 = $950,000
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425 thru 428; 652(a).............  Request lease or grant                 6  2 renewal requests.              12
                                    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.
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435; 658(c)(2); Form MMS-0004....  Submit 1 paper copy and                1  2 relinquishments..               2
                                    1 electronic version of
                                    application to
                                    relinquish lease or
                                    grant.
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436; 437.........................  Provide information for   Requirement not considered IC under               0
                                    reconsideration of MMS           5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
                                    decision to contract or
                                    cancel lease or grant
                                    area.
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                                                                             11 responses.......       237 hours
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                                  Subtotal         $950,000
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                            Subpart E--Payments and Financial Assurance Requirements
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An * indicates the primary cites for providing bonds or other financial assurance, and the                     0
 burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 285 to furnish, replace,
 or provide additional bonds, securities, or financial assurance. This subpart contains
 references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc.,
 the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285.
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500 thru 509; 1011...............  Submit payor                 Burdens covered by information                 0
                                    information, payments      collections approved for 30 CFR
                                    and payment                         Subchapter A.
                                    information, and
                                    maintain auditable
                                    records according to
                                    subchapter A
                                    regulations or guidance.
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506(c)(4)........................  Submit documentation of           10 min  6 forms............               1
                                    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. MMS's
                                    burden is for
                                    submitting a copy).
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510..............................  Submit application and                 1  1 waiver or rental                1
                                    required information                      reduction.
                                    for waiver or reduction
                                    of rental or other
                                    payment.
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* 515; 516(a)(1), (b); 525(a)      Execute and provide                    1  6 base-level lease                6
 thru (f).                          $100,000 minimum lease-                   bonds or other
                                    specific bond or other                    security.
                                    approved security; or
                                    increase bond level if
                                    required.
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* 516(a)(2), (3), (b), (c); 517;   Execute and provide                    1  5 SAP and COP bonds               5
 525(a) thru (f).                   commercial lease
                                    supplemental bonds in
                                    amounts determined by
                                    MMS.
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516(a)(4); 521(c)................  Execute and provide                    1  3 decommissioning                 3
                                    decommissioning bond or                   bonds.
                                    other financial
                                    assurance; schedule for
                                    providing the
                                    appropriate amount.
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517(c)(1)........................  Submit comments on                     1  3 adjustment                      3
                                    proposed adjustment to                    comments.
                                    bond amounts.
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517(c)(2)........................  Request bond reduction                 5  2 reduction                      10
                                    and submit evidence to                    requests.
                                    justify.
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* 520; 521; 525(a) thru (f); Form  Execute and provide                    1  1 base-level ROW/                 1
 MMS-0005.                          $300,000 minimum                          RUE bond.
                                    limited lease or grant-
                                    specific bond or
                                    increase financial
                                    assurance if required.
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525(g)...........................  Surety notice to lessee                1  1 surety notice....               1
                                    or ROW/RUE grant holder
                                    and MMS within 5
                                    business days after
                                    initiating insolvency
                                    or bankruptcy
                                    proceeding, or Treasury
                                    decertifies surety.
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* 526............................  In lieu of surety bond,                2  1 other security                  2
                                    pledge other types of                     pledge.
                                    securities, including
                                    authority for MMS to
                                    sell and use proceeds.
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526(c)...........................  Provide annual certified               1  1 statement........               1
                                    statements describing
                                    the nature and market
                                    value, including
                                    brokerage firm
                                    statements/reports.
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* 527; 531.......................  Demonstrate financial                 10  1..................              10
                                    worth/ability to carry
                                    out present and future
                                    financial obligations,
                                    annual updates, and
                                    related or subsequent
                                    actions/records/
                                    reports, etc.
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528..............................  Provide third-party                   10  1..................              10
                                    indemnity; financial
                                    information/statements;
                                    additional bond info;
                                    executed guarantor
                                    agreement and
                                    supporting information/
                                    documentation.
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528(c)(6); 532(b)................  Guarantor/Surety                       1  1 request..........               1
                                    requests MMS terminate
                                    period of liability and
                                    notifies lessee or ROW/
                                    RUE grant holder, etc.
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* 529............................  In lieu of surety bond,                2  1 decommissioning                 2
                                    request authorization                     account.
                                    to establish
                                    decommissioning
                                    account, including
                                    written authorizations
                                    and approvals
                                    associated with account.
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530..............................  Notify MMS promptly of                 1  1 notice...........               1
                                    lapse in bond or other
                                    security/action filed
                                    alleging lessee, surety
                                    or guarantor et al. is
                                    insolvent or bankrupt.
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533(a)(2)(ii), (iii).............  Provide agreement from                 3  1 surety agreement.               3
                                    surety issuing new bond
                                    to assume all or
                                    portion of outstanding
                                    liabilities.
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536(b)...........................  Within 10 business days               16  1 agreement                      16
                                    following MMS notice,                     demonstration.
                                    lessee, grant holder,
                                    or surety agrees to and
                                    demonstrates to MMS
                                    that lease will be
                                    brought into compliance.
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                                  Subtotal                                   37 responses.......        77 hours
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                                  Subpart F--Plans and Information Requirements
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Two ** indicate the primary cites for Site Assessment Plans (SAPs), Construction and Operations                0
 Plans (COPs), and General Activities Plans (GAPs); and the burdens include any previous or
 subsequent references throughout part 285 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 285.
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** 600(a); 601(a), (b); 605 thru   Within 6 months after                240  6 SAPs.............           1,440
 613.                               issuance of a
                                    competitive lease or
                                    grant, or within 60
                                    days after
                                    determination of no
                                    competitive interest,
                                    submit 1 paper copy and
                                    1 electronic version of
                                    a SAP, including
                                    information to assist
                                    MMS to comply with NEPA
                                    such as hazard info,
                                    air quality, and all
                                    required information,
                                    certifications, etc.
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** 600(b); 601(c), (d)(1);         If requesting an                   1,000  3 COPs.............           3,000
 606(b); 618; 620 thru 629; 633.    operations term for
                                    commercial lease, at
                                    least 6 months before
                                    the end of site
                                    assessment term, submit
                                    1 paper copy and 1
                                    electronic version of a
                                    COP, or FERC license
                                    application, including
                                    information to assist
                                    MMS to comply with NEPA
                                    such as hazard info,
                                    air quality, and all
                                    required information,
                                    surveys and/or their
                                    results, reports,
                                    certifications, project
                                    easements, supporting
                                    data and information,
                                    etc.
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** 600(c); 601(a), (b); 640 thru   Within 6 months after                240  1 GAP..............             240
 648.                               issuance of a
                                    competitive lease or
                                    grant, or within 60
                                    days after
                                    determination of no
                                    competitive interest,
                                    submit 1 paper copy and
                                    1 electronic version of
                                    a GAP, including
                                    information to assist
                                    MMS to comply with NEPA
                                    such as hazard info,
                                    air quality, and all
                                    required information,
                                    surveys and reports,
                                    certifications, project
                                    easements, etc.
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** 601(d)(2); 622; 628(f); 632;    Submit revised or                     50  1 revised or                     50
 634; 658(c)(3).                    modified COPs,                            modified COP.
                                    including project
                                    easements, and all
                                    required additional
                                    information.
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602 \1\..........................  Until MMS releases                     2  9 records                        18
                                    financial assurance,                      maintenance/
                                    respondents must                          submissions.
                                    maintain, and provide
                                    to MMS if requested,
                                    all data and
                                    information related to
                                    compliance with
                                    required terms and
                                    conditions of SAP, COP,
                                    or GAP.
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** 613(d), (e)...................  Submit revised or                     50  1 revised or                     50
                                    modified SAPs and                         modified SAP.
                                    required additional
                                    information.
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612(b); 647(b)...................  Noncompetitive leases                  1  4 leases...........               4
                                    must submit copy of SAP
                                    or GAP consistency
                                    certification and
                                    supporting
                                    documentation.
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615(a)...........................  Notify MMS in writing                  1  5 completion                      5
                                    within 30 days of                         construction
                                    completion of                             notices.
                                    construction and
                                    installation activities
                                    under SAP.
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615(b)...........................  Submit annual report                  30  8 annual reports...             240
                                    summarizing findings
                                    from site assessment
                                    activities.
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615(c)...........................  Submit annual, or at                  40  8 compliance                    320
                                    other time periods as                     certifications.
                                    MMS determines, SAP
                                    compliance
                                    certification,
                                    effectiveness
                                    statement,
                                    recommendations,
                                    reports, supporting
                                    documentation, etc.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
617(a)...........................  Notify MMS in writing                 10  1 notice before                  10
                                    before conducting any                     activity.
                                    activities not
                                    approved, or provided
                                    for, in SAP; provide
                                    additional information
                                    if requested.
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627(c)...........................  Include oil spill           Burden covered 30 CFR part 254,                 0
                                    response plan as                      1010-0091.
                                    required by part 254.
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631..............................  Request deviation from                 2  1 deviation request               2
                                    approved COP schedule.
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633(b)...........................  Submit annual, or at                  80  9 compliance                    720
                                    other time periods as                     certifications.
                                    MMS determines, COP
                                    compliance
                                    certification,
                                    effectiveness
                                    statement,
                                    recommendations,
                                    reports, supporting
                                    documentation, etc.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
634(a)...........................  Notify MMS in writing                 10  1 notice before                  10
                                    before conducting any                     activity.
                                    activities not approved
                                    or provided for in COP,
                                    and provide additional
                                    information if
                                    requested.
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635..............................  Notify MMS any time                    1  1 termination                     1
                                    commercial operations                     notice.
                                    cease without an
                                    approved suspension.
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636(a)...........................  Notify MMS in writing no               1  3 commence notices.               3
                                    later than 30 days
                                    after commencing
                                    activities associated
                                    with placement of
                                    facilities on lease
                                    area.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
636(b)...........................  Notify MMS in writing no               1  3 completion                      3
                                    later than 30 days                        notices.
                                    after completion of
                                    construction and
                                    installation activities.
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636(c)...........................  Notify MMS in writing at               1  3 initial ops                     3
                                    least 7 days before                       notices.
                                    commencing commercial
                                    operations.
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** 642(b); 648(e); 655; 658(c)(3)  Submit revised or                     50  1 revised or                     50
                                    modified GAPs and                         modified GAP.
                                    required additional
                                    information.
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651..............................  Before beginning                      30  5 surveys/reports..             150
                                    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.
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653(a)...........................  Notify MMS in writing                  1  5 completion                      5
                                    within 30 days of                         notices.
                                    completing installation
                                    activities under the
                                    GAP.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
653(b)...........................  Submit annual report                  30  8 annual reports...             240
                                    summarizing findings
                                    from activities
                                    conducted under
                                    approved GAP.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
653(c)...........................  Submit annual, or at                  40  8 compliance                    320
                                    other time periods as                     certifications.
                                    MMS determines, GAP
                                    compliance
                                    certification,
                                    recommendations,
                                    reports, etc.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
655(a)...........................  Notify MMS in writing                 10  1 notice before                  10
                                    before conducting any                     activity.
                                    activities not approved
                                    or provided for in GAP,
                                    and provide additional
                                    information if
                                    requested.
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656..............................  Notify MMS if at any                   1  1 termination                     1
                                    time approved GAP                         notice.
                                    activities cease
                                    without an approved
                                    suspension.
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658(c)(1)........................  If after construction,                 3  1 deviation notice/               3
                                    cable or pipeline                         MMS evidence.
                                    deviate from approved
                                    COP or GAP, notify
                                    affected lease
                                    operators and ROW/RUE
                                    grant holders of
                                    deviation and provide
                                    MMS evidence of such
                                    notices.
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659..............................  Determine appropriate                 70  10 air quality                  700
                                    air quality modeling                      modeling reports/
                                    protocol, conduct air                     information.
                                    quality modeling, and
                                    submit 3 copies of air
                                    quality modeling report
                                    and 3 sets of digital
                                    files as supporting
                                    information to plans.
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                                  Subtotal                                   108 responses......           7,598
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                            Subpart G--Facility Design, Fabrication, and Installation
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Three *** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens                0
 include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 285 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 285.
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*** 700(a)(1), (b), (c); 701.....  Submit Facility Design               200  3 Facility Design               600
                                    Report, including 1                       Reports.
                                    paper copy and 1
                                    electronic copy of the
                                    cover letter,
                                    certification
                                    statement, and all
                                    required information (1-
                                    3 paper or electronic
                                    copies as specified).
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***700(a)(2);....................  Submit 1 paper copy and              160  3 Fabrication &                 480
(b), (c); 702....................   1 electronic copy of a                    Installation
                                    Fabrication and                           Reports.
                                    Installation Report,
                                    certification statement
                                    and all required
                                    information.
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705(a)(3); 707; 712..............  Certified Verification               100  3 CVA design                    300
                                    Agent (CVA) conducts                      interim reports.
                                    independent assessment
                                    of the facility design
                                    and submits reports to
                                    lessee or grant holder
                                    and MMS--interim
                                    reports if required,
                                    and 1 electronic copy
                                    and 1 paper copy of the
                                    final report.
                                                            ----------------------------------------------------
                                                                        100  3 CVA final reports             300
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705(a)(3); 708; 709; 710; 712....  CVA conducts independent             100  3 CVA interim                   300
                                    assessments on the                        reports.
                                    fabrication and
                                    installation
                                    activities, informs
                                    lessee or grant holder
                                    if procedures are
                                    changed or design
                                    specifications are
                                    modified; and submits
                                    reports to lessee or
                                    grant holder and MMS--
                                    interim reports if
                                    required, and 1
                                    electronic copy and 1
                                    paper copy of the final
                                    report.
                                                            ----------------------------------------------------
                                                                        100  3 CVA final reports             300
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703 ***; 705(a)(3); 711; 712.....  CVA/project engineer                  20  1 interim report...              20
                                    monitors major project
                                    modifications and
                                    repairs and submits
                                    reports to lessee or
                                    grant holder and MMS--
                                    interim reports if
                                    required, and 1
                                    electronic copy and 1
                                    paper copy of the final
                                    report.
                                                            ----------------------------------------------------
                                                                         15  1 final report.....              15
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705(c)...........................  Request waiver of CVA                 40  1 waiver...........              40
                                    requirement in writing;
                                    lessee must demonstrate
                                    standard design and
                                    best practices.
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706..............................  Submit for approval with              16  13 new CVA                      208
                                    SAP, COP, or GAP,                         nominations.
                                    initial nominations for
                                    a CVA or new
                                    replacement CVA
                                    nomination, and
                                    required information.
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708(b)(2)........................  Lessee or grant holder                 1  1 notice...........               1
                                    notify MMS if
                                    modifications
                                    identified by CVA/
                                    project engineer are
                                    accepted.
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709(a)(14); 710(a)(2), (e) \1\...  Make fabrication quality               1  3 records retention               3
                                    control, installation
                                    towing, and other
                                    records available to
                                    CVA/project engineer
                                    for review (retention
                                    required by Sec.
                                    285.714).
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713..............................  Notify MMS within 10                   1  2 commence notices.               2
                                    business days after
                                    commencing commercial
                                    operations.
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714; \1\.........................  Until MMS releases                   100  3 lessees..........             300
                                    financial assurance,
                                    compile, retain, and
                                    make available to MMS
                                    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.
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                                  Subtotal                                   43 responses.......           2,869
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Subpart H--Environmental and Safety Management, Inspections, and Facility Assessments for Activities Conducted
                                           Under SAPs, COPs, and GAPs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
801(c), (d)......................  Notify MMS if endangered               1  2 notices..........               2
                                    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.
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801(e), (f)......................  Submit information to                  6  2 ESA/MMPA                       12
                                    ensure proposed                           submissions.
                                    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.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
802; 902(e)......................  Notify MMS of                          3  1 archaeological                  3
                                    archaeological resource                   notice.
                                    within 72 hours of
                                    discovery.
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802(b); 802(c)...................  If requested, conduct                 10  1 archaeological                 10
                                    further archaeological                    report.
                                    investigations and
                                    submit report.
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802(d)...........................  If applicable, submit                 .5  1 payment..........              .5
                                    payment for MMS costs
                                    in carrying out
                                    National Historic
                                    Preservation Act
                                    responsibilities.
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803(b)...........................  If required, conduct                  15  2 survey/report....              30
                                    additional surveys to
                                    define boundaries and
                                    avoidance distances and
                                    submit report.
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810 ***; 632(b)..................  Submit safety management              35  10 safety                       350
                                    system description with                   management systems.
                                    the SAP, COP, or GAP.
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813(b)(1)........................  Report within 24 hours                .5  3 equipment reports             1.5
                                    when any required
                                    equipment taken out of
                                    service for more than
                                    12 hours; provide
                                    written confirmation if
                                    reported orally.
                                                            ----------------------------------------------------
                                                                          1  1 written                         1
                                                                              confirmation.
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813(b)(3)........................  Notify MMS when                       .5  3 return to service             1.5
                                    equipment returned to                     notices.
                                    service; provide
                                    written confirmation if
                                    oral notice.
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815(c)...........................  When required, analyze               1.5  1 analysis report..             1.5
                                    cable, P/L, or facility
                                    damage or failures to
                                    determine cause and as
                                    soon as available
                                    submit comprehensive
                                    written report.
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816..............................  Submit plan of                         2  1 corrective action               2
                                    corrective action                         plan and report.
                                    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.
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822(a)(2)(iii), (b)..............  Until MMS releases                     1  4 records retention               4
                                    financial assurance,
                                    maintain records of
                                    design, construction,
                                    operation, maintenance,
                                    repairs, and
                                    investigation on or
                                    related to lease or ROW/
                                    RUE area; make
                                    available to MMS for
                                    inspection.
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823..............................  Request reimbursement                  2  1 reimbursement                   2
                                    within 90 days for                        request.
                                    food, quarters, and
                                    transportation provided
                                    to MMS reps during
                                    inspection.
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824(a)\ 1\.......................  Develop annual self                   24  4 self assessment                96
                                    inspection plan                           plans.
                                    covering all
                                    facilities; retain with
                                    records, and make
                                    available to MMS upon
                                    request.
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824(b)...........................  Conduct annual self                   36  4 annual reports...             144
                                    inspection and submit
                                    report by November 1.
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825..............................  Based on API RP 2A-WSD,               60  4 assessments and               240
                                    perform assessment of                     mitigation actions.
                                    structures, initiate
                                    mitigation actions for
                                    structures that do not
                                    pass assessment
                                    process, retain
                                    information, and make
                                    available to MMS upon
                                    request.
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830(a), (c); 831 thru 833........  Immediately report                  Oral  6 incidents........               3
                                    incidents to MMS via                 .5
                                    oral communications,
                                    submit written follow-
                                    up report within 15
                                    business days after the
                                    incident, and submit
                                    any required additional
                                    information.
                                                            ----------------------------------------------------
                                                                    Written  1 incident.........               4
                                                                          4
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830(d)...........................  Report oil spills as      Burden covered by 1010-0091, 30 CFR               0
                                    required by part 254.                  part 254
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                                  Subtotal                                   52 responses.......             908
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                                           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 285 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 285
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**** 902(b), (c), (d), (f); 905,   Submit for approval 1                 20  1 decommissioning                20
 906; 907; 908(c); 909.             paper copy and 1                          application.
                                    electronic copy 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, 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 requested
                                    or modify and resubmit
                                    application.
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902(d); 908;.....................  Notify MMS at least 60                 1  1 decommissioning                 1
                                    days before commencing                    notice.
                                    decommissioning
                                    activities.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
910..............................  Within 60 days after                   1  1 removal                         1
                                    removing a facility,                      verification.
                                    verify to MMS that site
                                    is cleared.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
912..............................  Within 60 days after                   8  1 removal report...               8
                                    removing a facility,
                                    cable, or pipeline,
                                    submit a written report.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MMS does not anticipate decommissioning activities for at least 5 years so the requirements have been given a
 minimal burden
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  Subtotal                                   4 responses........              30
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             Subpart J--RUEs for Energy and Marine-Related Activities Using Existing OCS Facilities
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1004, 1005, 1006.................  Contact owner of                       1  1 request for RUE                 1
                                    existing facility and/                    to use existing
                                    or lessee of the area                     facility.
                                    to reach preliminary
                                    agreement to use
                                    facility and obtain
                                    concurring signatures;
                                    submit request to MMS
                                    for an alternative use
                                    RUE, including all
                                    required information/
                                    modifications.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1007(a), (b), (c)................  Submit indication of                   4  1 response.........               4
                                    competitive interest in
                                    response to Federal
                                    Register notice.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1007(c)..........................  Submit description of                  5  1 submission.......               5
                                    proposed activities and
                                    required information in
                                    response to Federal
                                    Register notice of
                                    competitive offering.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1007(f)..........................  Lessee or owner of                     1  1 decision.........               1
                                    facility submits
                                    decision to accept or
                                    reject proposals deemed
                                    acceptable by MMS.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1010(c)..........................  Request renewal of                     6  1 renewal request..               6
                                    Alternate Use RUE.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1012; 1016(b)....................  Provide financial                      1  1 bond or other                   1
                                    assurance as MMS                          security.
                                    determines in approving
                                    RUE for an existing
                                    facility, including
                                    additional security if
                                    required.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1013.............................  Submit request for                     1  1 RUE assignment                  1
                                    assignment of an                          request.
                                    alternative use RUE for
                                    an existing facility,
                                    including all required
                                    information.
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1015.............................  Request relinquishment                 1  1 RUE relinquish...               1
                                    of RUE for an existing
                                    facility.
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                                  Subtotal                                   8 responses........              20
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                                    30 CFR Parts 250 & 290 Proposed Revisions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
250.1730.........................  Request departure from    No change to burden covered by 1010-              0
                                    requirement to remove a      0142, 30 CFR 250, subpart Q
                                    platform or other
                                    facility.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
250.1731(c)......................  Request deferral of                    1  1 deferral request.               1
                                    facility removal
                                    subject to RUE issued
                                    under this subpart.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
250.290.2........................  Request reconsideration   Requirement not considered IC under               0
                                    of an MMS decision                5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9)
                                    concerning a lease bid.
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                                  Subtotal                                   1 response.........               1
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                                                                             396 Responses......          31,124
                                  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                Total B$3,816,000 Non-Hour Cost Burdens
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have 
identified three non-hour cost burdens to industry. We estimate the 
total of those at $3,816,000 for the following:
    Section 285.111-$16,000: This section requires respondents to pay a 
processing fee for MMS document or study preparation when necessary for 
MMS processing of applications and requests. The processing fee is 
$4,000 and we anticipate approximately 4 fees.
    Section 285.111(b)(3)-$2,850,000: This section allows respondents 
to pay a contractor instead of MMS for all or part of any document, 
study, or other activity, and provide the results to MMS to reduce MMS 
processing costs. We estimate the non-hour cost burden of this payment 
could range from $100,000 to $2,000,000; therefore, we are estimating 
the cost at $950,000. We anticipate no more than 3 payments.
    Section 285.417(b)-$950,000: This section requires respondents to 
pay for a site-specific study to evaluate the cause of harm or damage 
to natural resources, and submit a report to MMS. We estimate the non-
hour cost burden of this study could range from $100,000 to $2,000,000, 
depending on the nature of the study; therefore, we are estimating the 
cost at $950,000. We anticipate no more than one study.
    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: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et 
seq.) requires each agency ``* * * to provide notice * * * and 
otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies 
concerning each proposed collection of information * * *'' Agencies 
must specifically solicit comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the 
proposed collection of information is necessary for the agency to 
perform its duties, including whether the information is useful; (b) 
evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate 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 automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
    To comply with the public consultation process, on September 23, 
2009, we published a Federal Register notice (74 FR 48588) announcing 
that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided 
the required 60-day comment period. In addition, Sec.  285.114 provides 
the OMB control number for the information collection requirements 
imposed by the 30 CFR 285 regulations. The regulation also informs the 
public that they may comment at any time on the collections of 
information and provides the address to which they should send 
comments. We have received no comments in response to these efforts.
    If you wish to comment in response to this notice, you may send 
your comments to the offices listed under the ADDRESSES section of this 
notice. The OMB has up to 60 days to approve or disapprove the 
information collection but may respond after 30 days. Therefore, to 
ensure maximum consideration, OMB should receive public comments by 
February 11, 2010.
    Public Availability of Comments: Before including your address, 
phone number, e-mail 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.
    MMS Information Collection Clearance Officer: Arlene Bajusz, (202) 
208-7744.

    Dated: November 25, 2009.
E.P. Danenberger,
Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
[FR Doc. 2010-356 Filed 1-11-10; 8:45 am]
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