[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 156 (Friday, August 12, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50240-50245]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-20558]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement

[Docket ID No. BOEM-2011-0010]


BOEMRE Information Collection Activity: 1010-0141, Oil and Gas 
Drilling Operations, Extension of a Collection; Submitted for Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request

AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement 
(BOEMRE), Interior.

ACTION: Notice of extension of an information collection (1010-0141).

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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 ``Oil and Gas Drilling 
Operations,'' and related documents. This notice also provides the 
public a second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of these 
regulatory requirements and associated forms.

DATES: Submit written comments by September 12, 2011.

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 (1010-0141). Please also submit a copy of your comments to 
BOEMRE by any of the means below.
     Electronically: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. In the 
entry titled, ``Enter Keyword or ID,'' enter BOEM-2011-0010 then click 
search. Follow the instructions to submit public comments and view 
supporting and related materials available for this collection. BOEMRE 
will post all comments.
     E-mail: [email protected]. Mail or hand-carry 
comments to: Department of the Interior; Bureau of Ocean Energy 
Management, Regulation and Enforcement; Attention: Cheryl Blundon; 381 
Elden Street, MS-4024; Herndon, Virginia 20170-4817. Please reference 
ICR 1010-0141 in your comment and include your name and return address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl Blundon, Regulations and 
Standards Branch, (703) 787-1607. To see a copy of the entire ICR 
submitted to OMB, go to http://www.reginfo.gov (select Information 
Collection Review, Currently Under Review). 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 subpart 250, subpart D, Oil and Gas Drilling 
Operations.
    Forms: BOEMRE Forms 0123, 0123S, 0124, 0125, 0133, 0133S, and 0144. 
Note: Per Secretarial Orders 3299 and 3022, on October 1, 2011, the 
operation and inspection functions of BOEMRE will be transferred to a 
new bureau, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE). 
Therefore, after October 1, these forms will be designated as BSEE 
forms; e.g., BOEMRE Form 0123 will be designated as Form BSEE 0123.
    OMB Control Number: 1010-0141.
    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 prescribe rules and regulations to 
administer leasing of mineral resources on the OCS. Such rules and 
regulations will apply to all operations conducted under a lease, 
right-of-way, or a right-of-use and easement. Operations on the OCS 
must preserve, protect, and develop oil and natural gas resources in a 
manner that is consistent with the need to make such resources 
available to meet the Nation's energy needs as rapidly as possible; to 
balance orderly energy resource development with protection of human, 
marine, and coastal environments; to ensure the public a fair and 
equitable return on the resources of the OCS; and to preserve and 
maintain free enterprise competition. Section 1332(6) states that 
``operations in the Outer Continental Shelf should be conducted in a 
safe manner by well trained personnel using technology, precautions, 
and other techniques sufficient to prevent or minimize the likelihood 
of blowouts, loss of well control, fires, spillages, physical 
obstructions to other users of the waters or subsoil and seabed, or 
other occurrences which may cause damage to the environment or to 
property or endanger life or health.''
    The Independent Offices Appropriations Act (31 U.S.C. 9701), the 
Omnibus Appropriations Bill (Pub. L. 104-133, 110 Stat. 1321, April 26, 
1996), and OMB Circular A-25, authorize Federal agencies to recover the 
full cost of services that confer special benefits. Under the 
Department of the Interior's implementing policy, the Bureau of Ocean 
Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement (BOEMRE) is required to 
charge fees for services that provide special benefits or privileges to 
an identifiable non-Federal recipient above and beyond those which 
accrue to the public at large. Applications for permits to drill and to 
modify drilling plans are subject to cost recovery, and BOEMRE 
regulations specify service fees for these requests.
    It should be noted that over the past year, various regulations 
and/or NTLs regarding safety operations on the OCS have been initiated 
as a result of investigations, recommendations, and reports on the 
Deepwater Horizon event. Specifically, the subpart D regulatory 
requirements from the Increased Safety Measure for Energy Development 
on the Outer Continental Shelf, AD68 (75 FR 66632) rulemaking, are 
incorporated into this collection.
    Regulations implementing these responsibilities are under 30 CFR 
part 250, subpart D. Responses are mandatory. No questions of a 
sensitive nature are asked. BOEMRE will protect proprietary information 
according to 30 CFR 250.197, ``Data and information to be made 
available to the public or for limited inspection,'' 30 CFR part 252, 
``OCS Oil and Gas Information Program,'' and the Freedom of Information 
Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2).
    BOEMRE uses the information to ensure safe drilling operations and 
to protect the human, marine, and coastal environment. Among other 
things, BOEMRE specifically uses the information to ensure: The 
drilling unit is fit for the intended purpose; the lessee or operator 
will not encounter geologic conditions that present a hazard to 
operations; equipment is maintained in a state of readiness and meets 
safety standards; each drilling crew is properly trained and able to 
promptly perform well-control activities at any time during well 
operations; compliance with safety standards; and the current 
regulations will provide for safe and proper field or reservoir 
development, resource evaluation, conservation, protection of 
correlative rights, safety, and environmental protection. We also 
review well records to ascertain whether drilling operations have 
encountered hydrocarbons or H2S and to ensure that 
H2S detection equipment, personnel protective equipment, and 
training of the crew are adequate for safe operations in zones known to 
contain H2S and zones where the presence of H2S 
is unknown.
    The following forms are also submitted to BOEMRE under subpart D. 
The forms and their purposes are:

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Application for Permit To Drill, BOEMRE Forms 0123 and 0123S

    BOEMRE uses the information from these forms to determine the 
conditions of a drilling site to avoid hazards inherent in drilling 
operations. Specifically, we use the information to evaluate the 
adequacy of a lessee's or operator's plan and equipment for drilling, 
sidetracking, or deepening operations. This includes the adequacy of 
the proposed casing design, casing setting depths, drilling fluid (mud) 
programs, and cementing programs to ascertain that the proposed 
operations will be conducted in an operationally safe manner that 
provides adequate protection for the environment. BOEMRE also reviews 
the information to ensure conformance with specific provisions of the 
lease. In addition, except for proprietary data, BOEMRE is required by 
the OCS Lands Act to make available to the public certain information 
submitted on Forms 0123 and 0123S.

Application for Permit To Modify, BOEMRE Form 0124

    The information on this form is used to evaluate and approve the 
adequacy of the equipment, materials, and/or procedures that the lessee 
or operator plans to use during drilling plan modifications, changes in 
major drilling equipment, and plugging back. In addition, except for 
proprietary data, BOEMRE is required by the OCS Lands Act to make 
available to the public certain information submitted on Form 0124.

End of Operations Report, BOEMRE Form 0125

    This information is used to ensure that they have accurate and up-
to-date data and information on wells and leasehold activities under 
their jurisdiction and to ensure compliance with approved plans and any 
conditions placed upon a suspension or temporary prohibition. It is 
also used to evaluate the remedial action in the event of well 
equipment failure or well control loss. Form 0125 is updated and 
resubmitted in the event the well status changes. In addition, except 
for proprietary data, BOEMRE is required by the OCS Lands Act to make 
available to the public certain information submitted on Form 0125.

Well Activity Report, BOEMRE Forms 0133 and 0133S

    BOEMRE uses this information to monitor the conditions of a well 
and status of drilling operations. We review the information to be 
aware of the well conditions and current drilling activity (i.e., well 
depth, drilling fluid weight, casing types and setting depths, 
completed well logs, and recent safety equipment tests and drills). The 
engineer uses this information to determine how accurately the lessee 
anticipated well conditions and if the lessee or operator is following 
the approved Application for Permit to Drill (Form 0123). The 
information is also used for review of an APM (Form 0124). With the 
information collected on Form 0133 available, the reviewers can analyze 
the proposed revisions (e.g., revised grade of casing or deeper casing 
setting depth) and make a quick and informed decision on the request.

Rig Movement Notification Report, BOEMRE Form 0144

    As activity increased over the years in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM), 
the rig notification requirement became essential for BOEMRE inspection 
scheduling and has become a standard condition of approval for certain 
permits. BOEMRE needs the information on Form 0144 to schedule 
inspections and verify that the equipment being used complies with 
approved permits. In reporting rig movements respondents have the 
option of submitting the form or using a web-based system for 
electronic data submissions. The information on this form is used 
primarily in the GOM to ascertain the precise arrival and departure of 
all rigs in OCS waters in the GOM. The accurate location of these rigs 
is necessary to facilitate the scheduling of inspections by BOEMRE 
personnel.
    Out of the seven forms associated with this collection, we have 
made some minor editorial changes for clarity purposes to Forms 0123 
and 0123S and we have added plug information to be submitted via Form 
0125. The information is on the schematic that is submitted as an 
attachment.
    Frequency: On occasion, annual; and as required in the permit.
    Description of Respondents: Potential respondents comprise Federal 
oil, gas, or sulphur lessees and/or operators.
    Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The estimated 
annual hour burden for this information collection is a total of 
215,624 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      ----------------------------------------------------
  Citation 30 CFR 250  Subpart D         recordkeeping                                             Annual burden
            and NTL(s)                    requirement          Hour Burden    Average number of        hours
                                                                               annual responses      (rounded)
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                                              General Requirements
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402(b)...........................  Request approval to use              0.5  6 requests.........               3
                                    blind or blind-shear
                                    ram or pipe rams and
                                    inside BOP.
403..............................  Notify BOEMRE of                     0.1  20 notices.........               2
                                    drilling rig movement
                                    on or off drilling
                                    location.
                                   In GOM, rig movements                0.2  151 forms..........              31
                                    reported on Form 0144.
404..............................  Perform operational                 0.25  80 drilling rigs x            1,040
                                    check of crown block                      52 weeks = 4,160.
                                    safety device; record
                                    results (weekly).
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408, 409.........................  Apply for use of            Burden covered under 1010-0114.                 0
                                    alternative procedures
                                    and/or departures not
                                    requested in BOEMRE
                                    forms (including
                                    discussions with BOEMRE
                                    or oral approvals).
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    Subtotal...............................................................  4,337 Responses....           1,076
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                                           Apply for a Permit To Drill
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410-418, 420(a)(6); 423(b)(3),     Apply for permit to                  100  372 forms..........          37,200
 (c)(1); 449(j), (k); 456(j);       drill, sidetrack,
 plus various references in         bypass, or deepen a
 subparts A, B, D, E, H, P, Q.      well that includes any/
                                    all supporting
                                    documentation/evidence
                                    [test results,
                                    calculations,
                                    verifications,
                                    procedures, criteria,
                                    qualifications, etc.]
                                    and request for various
                                    approvals required in
                                    subpart D (including
                                    Sec.  Sec.   250.424;
                                    425; 427; 428; 432;
                                    442(c); 447; 448(c);
                                    451(g); 460; 490(c))
                                    and submitted via
                                    BOEMRE Forms 0123
                                    (Application for Permit
                                    to Drill) and 0123S
                                    (Supplemental APD
                                    Information Sheet).
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                                                    $1,959 fee x 372 = $728,748
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410(b); 417(b)...................  Reference to Exploration Plan, Development and Production                   0
                                    Plan, Development Operations Coordination Document (30 CFR
                                    250, subpart B)--burden covered under 1010-00151.
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416(g)(2)........................  Provide 24 hour advance             0.25  100 notifications..              25
                                    notice of location of
                                    shearing ram tests or
                                    inspections; allow
                                    BOEMRE access to
                                    witness testing,
                                    inspections, and
                                    information
                                    verification.
417(a), (b)......................  Collect and report                     5  30 report..........             150
                                    additional information
                                    on case-by-case basis
                                    if sufficient
                                    information is not
                                    available.
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417(c)...........................  Submit 3rd party review of drilling unit according to 30 CFR                0
                                    250, subpart I--burden covered under 1010-0149.
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418(e)...........................  Submit welding and burning plan according to 30 CFR 250,                    0
                                    subpart A--burden covered under 1010-0114.
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    Subtotal...............................................................  502 Responses......    37,375 Hours
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                                            $728,748 Non-Hour Cost
                                                    Burdens
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                                        Casing and Cementing Requirements
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420(b)(3)........................  Submit dual mechanical              0.75  308 submittals.....             231
                                    barrier documentation
                                    after installation.
423(b)(4), (c)(2)................  Perform pressure casing             0.75  1,540 tests........           1,155
                                    test; document results
                                    and make available to
                                    BOEMRE upon request.
424..............................  Caliper, pressure test,                1  60.................              60
                                    or evaluate casing;
                                    submit evaluation
                                    results; request
                                    approval before
                                    resuming operations or
                                    beginning repairs
                                    (every 30 days during
                                    prolonged drilling).
426..............................  Record results of all                  2  4,160 record                  8,320
                                    casing and liner                          results.
                                    pressure tests.
427(a)...........................  Record results of all                  2  4,160 record                  8,320
                                    pressure integrity                        results.
                                    tests and hole behavior
                                    observations re
                                    formation integrity and
                                    pore pressure.
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    Subtotal...............................................................  10,228 Responses...          18,086
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                                          Diverter System Requirements
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434; 467.........................  Perform diverter tests                 2  616 Responses......           1,232
                                    when installed and once
                                    every 7 days; actuate
                                    system at least once
                                    every 24-hour period;
                                    record results (average
                                    2 per drilling
                                    operation); retain all
                                    charts/reports relating
                                    to diverter tests/
                                    actuations at facility
                                    for duration of
                                    drilling well.
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                                   Blowout Preventer (BOP) System Requirements
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442(h)...........................  Label all functions on                1.  33 panels..........              50
                                    all panels.
442(i)...........................  Develop written                        8  33 procedures......             264
                                    procedures for
                                    management system for
                                    operating the BOP stack
                                    and LMRP.
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442(j)...........................  Establish minimum         Burden covered under 1010-0128.                   0
                                    requirements for
                                    authorized personnel to
                                    operate critical BOP
                                    equipment; require
                                    training.
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446(a)...........................  Document BOP maintenance               3  80 records.........             240
                                    and inspection
                                    procedures used; record
                                    results of BOP
                                    inspections and
                                    maintenance actions;
                                    maintain records for 2
                                    years; make available
                                    to BOEMRE upon request.
449(j)(2)........................  Document all ROV                       1  110 tests..........             110
                                    intervention function
                                    test results; make
                                    available to BOEMRE
                                    upon request.
449(k)(2)........................  Document all autoshear                 1  110 tests..........             110
                                    and deadman on your
                                    subsea BOP systems
                                    function test results;
                                    make available to
                                    BOEMRE upon request.
450; 467.........................  Document and record BOP               11  80 test results....             880
                                    pressure tests results,
                                    actuations and
                                    inspections; at a
                                    minimum every 14 days;
                                    as stated for
                                    components; sign as
                                    correct. Retain all
                                    records, including
                                    charts, report and
                                    referenced documents
                                    for the duration of
                                    drilling the well.
451(c)...........................  Record reason for                   0.25  80 records.........              20
                                    postponing BOP test (on
                                    occasion--approx. 2/
                                    year) in driller's
                                    report.
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    Subtotal...............................................................  526 Responses......           1,674
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                                           Drilling Fluid Requirements
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456(b), (i)......................  Document/record in the                 1  4,160 records......           4,160
                                    driller's report
                                    everytime you circulate
                                    drilling fluid; results
                                    of drilling fluid tests.
456(c), (f)......................  Perform various                        1  4,160 postings.....           4,160
                                    calculations; post
                                    calculated drill pipe,
                                    collar, and drilling
                                    fluid volume; as well
                                    as maximum pressures.
458(b)...........................  Record daily drilling                0.5  29,200 records.....          14,600
                                    fluid and materials
                                    inventory in drilling
                                    fluid report.
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459(a)(3)........................  Request exception to        Burden included under 1010-0114
                                    procedure for
                                    protecting negative
                                    pressure area.
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    Subtotal...............................................................  37,520 Responses...          22,920
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                                           Other Drilling Requirements
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460; 465; 449(j), (k); 456(j);     Submit revised plans                  17  Form 0124 4,141....          70,397
 plus various references in         (including but not
 subparts A, D, E, F, H, P, and Q.  limited to, plugback;
                                    final surface location,
                                    water depth, rotary
                                    Kelly bushing
                                    elevation; moving drill
                                    unit from wellbore w/o
                                    completing well, etc),
                                    well/drilling records,
                                    procedures,
                                    certifications that
                                    include any/all
                                    supporting
                                    documentation etc., and
                                    request for various
                                    approvals required in
                                    subpart D on BOEMRE
                                    Forms 0124 (Application
                                    for Permit to Modify)
                                    or 0125 (End of
                                    Operations Report) and
                                    supporting information.
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                                                    $116 fee x 4,141 = $480,356
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                                                                          2  Form 0125 239......             478
460..............................  Submit plans and obtain                7  19 requests........             133
                                    approval to conduct
                                    well test; notify
                                    BOEMRE before test.
461(a-b); 466(e); 468(a).........  Record and submit well                 3  281 logs/surveys...             843
                                    logs and surveys run in
                                    the wellbore and/or
                                    charts of well logging
                                    operations (including
                                    but not limited to, etc.
                                   Record and submit                      1  281 reports........             281
                                    directional and
                                    vertical-well surveys.
                                   Record and submit                      1  55 reports.........              55
                                    velocity profiles and
                                    surveys.
                                   Record and submit core                 1  150 analyses.......             150
                                    analyses.
461(e)...........................  Provide copy of well                0.75  10 occasions.......               8
                                    directional survey to
                                    affected leaseholder.
462(a)...........................  Prepare and post well                0.5  308 plans..........             154
                                    control drill plan for
                                    crew members.
462(c)...........................  Record results of well-                1  8,320 results......           8,320
                                    control drills.
463(b)...........................  Request field drilling               2.5  3 requests.........               8
                                    rules be established,
                                    amended, or canceled.
465(a)(1), 428, 449(j) & k(1),     Obtain approval to                    35  381 submittals.....          13,335
 456(j).                            revise your drilling
                                    plan or change major
                                    drilling equipment by
                                    submitting a revised
                                    Form 0123, Application
                                    for Permit to Drill and
                                    Form 0123S,
                                    Supplemental APD
                                    Information Sheet [no
                                    fee for Revised APDs].
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    Subtotal...............................................................  14,188 Responses...          94,162
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                                   $480,356 Non-Hour Cost Burdens
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                                Applying for a Permit To Modify and Well Records
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466, 467.........................  Retain drilling records             2.15  3,460 records......           7,439
                                    for 90 days after
                                    drilling is complete;
                                    retain casing/liner
                                    pressure, diverter, and
                                    BOP records for 2
                                    years; retain well
                                    completion/well
                                    workover until well is
                                    permanently plugged/
                                    abandoned or lease is
                                    assigned.
468(b); 465(b)(3)................  In the GOM OCS Region,                 1  Form 0133 4,160....           4,160
                                    submit drilling                          Form 0133S 4,160...           4,160
                                    activity reports weekly
                                    on Forms 0133 (Well
                                    Activity Report) and
                                    0133S (Bore Hole Data)
                                    and supporting
                                    information.
468(c)...........................  In the Pacific and                     1  14 wells x 365 days           1,022
                                    Alaska OCS Regions                        x 20% year = 1,022.
                                    during drilling
                                    operations, submit
                                    daily drilling reports.
                                    N/A in GOM.
469..............................  As specified by region,              1.5  308 submissions....             462
                                    submit well records,
                                    paleontological
                                    interpretations or
                                    reports, service
                                    company reports, and
                                    other reports or
                                    records of operations.
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    Subtotal.....................  ........................  ..............  13,110 Responses...          17,243
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                                                Hydrogen Sulfide
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490(c), (d)......................  Submit request for                   0.5  2 responses........               1
                                    reclassification of H2S
                                    zone; notify BOEMRE if
                                    conditions change.
490(f); also referenced in 418(d)  Submit contingency plans              30  26 plans...........             780
                                    for operations in H2S
                                    areas (16 drilling, 5
                                    work-over, 6
                                    production).
490(g)...........................  Post safety                            4  26.................             104
                                    instructions; document
                                    training; retain
                                    records at facility
                                    where employee works;
                                    train on occasion and/
                                    or annual refresher
                                    (approx. 2/year).
490(h)(2)........................  Document and retain                    2  2,716..............           5,432
                                    attendance for weekly
                                    H2S drills and monthly
                                    safety mtgs until
                                    operations completed or
                                    for 1 year for
                                    production facilities
                                    at nearest field office.
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490(i)...........................  Display warning signs--no burden as facilities would display                0
                                    warning signs and use other visual and audible systems.
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490(j)(7-8)......................  Record H2S detection and               4  3,650 records......          14,600
                                    monitoring sensors
                                    during drilling testing
                                    and calibrations; make
                                    available upon request.
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490(j)(12).......................  Propose alternatives to minimize or eliminate SO2 hazards--                 0
                                    submitted with contingency plans--burden covered under Sec.
                                     250.490(f).
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490(j)(13)(vi)...................  Label breathing air bottles--no burden as supplier normally                 0
                                    labels bottles; facilities would routinely label if not.
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490(l)...........................  Notify (phone) BOEMRE of        Oral 0.2  52 calls...........              11
                                    unplanned H2S releases
                                    (approx. 2/year).
                                                                  Written 5  52 written reports.             260
490(o)(5)........................  Request approval to use                2  2 requests.........               4
                                    drill pipe for well
                                    testing.
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490(q)(1)........................  Seal and mark for the presence of H2S cores to be                           0
                                    transported--no burden as facilities would routinely mark
                                    transported cores.
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490(q)(9)........................  Request approval to use                2  2 requests.........               4
                                    gas containing H2S for
                                    instrument gas.
490(q)(12).......................  Analyze produced water                 3  200 submittals.....             600
                                    disposed of for H2S
                                    content and submit
                                    results to BOEMRE.
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    Subtotal...............................................................  6,728 Responses....          21,792
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                                                  Miscellaneous
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400-490..........................  General departure or                   2  22.................              44
                                    alternative compliance
                                    requests not
                                    specifically covered
                                    elsewhere in subpart D.
NTL..............................  Voluntary submit to USCG             .25  80.................              20
                                    read only access to the
                                    EPIRB data for their
                                    moored drilling rig
                                    fleet before hurricane
                                    season.
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    Subtotal...............................................................  102 Responses......              64
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    TOTAL BURDEN...........................................................  87,857 Responses...         215,624
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                                   $1,209,104 Non-Hour Cost Burdens
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    Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have 
identified two non-hour cost burdens for this collection. When 
respondents submit an Application for Permit to Drill (BOEMRE Form 
0123), they submit a $1,959 fee for initial applications only (there is 
no fee for revisions); and when respondents submit an Application for 
Permit to Modify (BOEMRE Form 0124), they submit a $116 fee. Refer to 
the table in Section A.12 to see these specific fee breakdowns. We have 
not identified any other non-hour cost burdens associated with this 
collection of information.
    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 April 15, 2011, 
we published a Federal Register notice (76 FR 21395) announcing that we 
would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided the 
required 60-day comment period. In addition, Sec.  250.199 provides the 
OMB control number for the information collection requirements imposed 
by the 30 CFR part 250 regulations and forms. 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 
September 12, 2011.
    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.
    BOEMRE Information Collection Clearance Officer: Arlene Bajusz 
(703) 787-1025.

    Dated: July 20, 2011.
Doug Slitor,
Acting Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
[FR Doc. 2011-20558 Filed 8-11-11; 8:45 am]
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