[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 6, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33481-33486]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-13724]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

[Docket ID No. BSEE-2011-0006; OMB Control Number 1014-NEW]


Information Collection Activities: Subpart A, General; Submitted 
for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request

AGENCY: Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), 
Interior.

ACTION: 30-day Notice.

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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) for a new approval of the paperwork 
requirements under 30 CFR part 250, subpart A, General. This notice 
also provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the 
paperwork burden of these regulatory requirements.

DATES: Submit written comments by July 6, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments by either fax (202) 395-5806 or email 
([email protected]) directly to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of 
the Interior (1014-NEW). Please provide a copy of your comments to BSEE 
by any of the means below.
     Electronically: go to http://www.regulations.gov. In the 
entry titled, ``Enter Keyword or ID,'' enter BSEE-2011-0006 then click 
search. Follow the instructions to submit public comments and view all 
related materials. We will post all comments.
     Email [email protected]; fax (703) 787-1546, or mail 
or hand-carry comments to: Department of the Interior; Bureau of Safety 
and Environmental Enforcement; Regulations Development Branch; 
Attention: Nicole Mason; 381 Elden Street, HE3313; Herndon, Virginia 
20170-4817. Please reference 1014-NEW in your comment and include your 
name and return address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicole Mason, Regulations Development 
Branch, (703) 787-1605, to request additional information about this 
ICR. To see a copy of the entire ICR submitted to OMB, go to http://www.reginfo.gov (select Information Collection Review, Currently Under 
Review).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: 30 CFR Part 250, Subpart A, General.
    Form(s): BSEE-0132, BSEE-0143, and BSEE-1832.
    OMB Control Number: 1014-NEW.
    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 necessary 
for the administration of the leasing provisions of the Act related to 
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 [O]uter 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. This authority and 
responsibility are among those delegated to BSEE. A request for 
approval required in Subpart A is subject to cost recovery, and BSEE 
regulations specify a cost recovery fee for this request.
    Regulations implementing these responsibilities are delegated to 
BSEE. Therefore, this ICR addresses the regulations under 30 CFR part 
250, subpart A. This request also covers the related Notices to Lessees 
and Operators (NTLs) that BSEE issues to clarify and provide additional 
guidance on some aspects of our regulations.
    To accommodate the split of regulations from the Bureau of Ocean 
Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement to BSEE (76 FR 64432), 
BSEE is requesting OMB approval of the

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already approved burden hours that were previously under 1010-0114 to 
reflect BSEE's new 1014 numbering system.
    Responses are mandatory or are required to obtain or retain 
benefits. No questions of a sensitive nature are asked. Requests for 
BSEE approval may contain proprietary information related to 
performance standards or alternative approaches to conducting 
operations different from those approved and specified in BSEE 
regulations. We will protect proprietary information according to the 
Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552), under its implementing 
regulations (43 CFR 2); as well as 30 CFR 250.197, Data and information 
to be made available to the public or for limited inspection, and 30 
CFR 252, OCS Oil and Gas Information Program.
    BSEE uses the information collected under the subpart A regulations 
to ensure that 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. Specifically, we use the information collected to:
     Review records of formal crane operator and rigger 
training, crane operator qualifications, crane inspections, testing, 
and maintenance to ensure that lessees/operators perform operations in 
a safe and workmanlike manner and that equipment is maintained in a 
safe condition. BSEE also uses the information to make certain that all 
new and existing cranes installed on OCS fixed platforms must be 
equipped with anti-two block safety devices, and to assure that uniform 
methods are employed by lessees for load testing of cranes.
     Review welding plans, procedures, and records to ensure 
that welding is conducted in a safe and workmanlike manner by trained 
and experienced personnel.
     Provide lessees/operators 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 injection of gas promotes conservation of 
natural resources, prevents waste, and that subsurface storage of 
natural gas does not unduly interfere with development and production 
operations under existing leases.
     Record the agent and local agent empowered to receive 
notices and comply with regulatory orders issued.
     Provide for orderly development of leases through the use 
of information to determine the appropriateness of lessee/operator 
requests for suspension of operations, including production.
     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.
     Ascertain when the lease ceases production or when the 
last well ceases production in order to determine the 180th day after 
the date of completion of the last production. BSEE will use this 
information to efficiently maintain the lessee/operator lease status.
     Be informed when there could be a major disruption in the 
availability and supply of natural gas and oil due to natural 
occurrences/hurricanes, to advise the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) in case 
of the need to rescue offshore workers in distress, to monitor damage 
to offshore platforms and drilling rigs, and to advise the news media 
and interested public entities when production is shut-in and when 
resumed. The Gulf of Mexico OCS Region (GOMR) uses a reporting form, 
BSEE-0132, Evacuation Statistics, for respondents to report evacuation 
statistics when necessary. This form requires the respondent to submit 
general information such as company name, contact, date, time, 
telephone number, as well as number of platforms and drilling rigs 
evacuated and not evacuated. We also require production shut-in 
statistics for oil (BOPD) and gas (MMSCFD).
     Form BSEE-0143, Facility/Equipment Damage Report, assists 
lessees, lease operators, and pipeline right-of-way holders when 
reporting damage by a hurricane, earthquake, or other natural 
phenomenon. They are required to submit an initial damage report to the 
Regional Supervisor within 48 hours after completing the initial 
evaluation of the damage and then, subsequent reports, monthly and 
immediately, whenever information changes until the damaged structure 
or equipment is returned to service.
     Allow lessees/operators who exhibit unacceptable 
performance an incremental approach to improving their overall 
performance prior to a final decision to disqualify a lessee/operator 
or to pursue debarment proceedings through the execution of a 
performance improvement plan (PIP). The subpart A regulations do not 
address the actual process that we will follow in pursuing the 
disqualification of operators under Sec. Sec.  250.135 and 250.136. 
However, our internal enforcement procedures include allowing such 
operators to demonstrate a commitment to acceptable performance by the 
submission of a PIP.
     Determine that respondents have corrected all Incidents of 
Non-Compliance (INC)(s), Form BSEE-1832, identified during inspections. 
BSEE issues this form to the operator and the operator then corrects 
the INC(s), signs and returns the form to the BSEE Regional Supervisor 
within 14 days of issuance.
    Frequency: On occasion; monthly, daily, or varies by section.
    Description of Respondents: Potential respondents comprise Federal 
oil, gas, or sulphur OCS lessees and/or operators.
    Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The estimated 
annual hour burden for this information collection is a total of 50,859 
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
  Citation 30 CFR 250  subpart A         Reporting or       ----------------------------------------------------
     and related  forms/NTLs             recordkeeping                        Average Number of    Annual burden
                                          requirement          Hour burden     annual responses        hours
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                                        Authority and Definition of Terms
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104; Form BSEE-1832..............  Appeal orders or            Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2),                0
                                    decisions; appeal INCs.                  (c).
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                                              Performance Standards
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109(a); 110......................  Submit welding, burning,               2  54 plans...........             108
                                    and hot tapping plans.
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118; 121; 124....................  Apply for injection of                10  4 applications.....              40
                                    gas; use BSEE-approved
                                    formula to determine
                                    original gas from
                                    injected/stored.
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    Subtotal.....................  ........................  ..............  58 responses.......       148 hours
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                                               Cost Recovery Fees
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125; 126.........................  Cost Recovery Fees;          Cost Recovery Fees and related                 0
                                    confirmation receipt        items are covered individually
                                    etc; verbal approvals          throughout this subpart
                                    pertaining to fees.
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                                                      Forms
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130-133..........................  Submit ``green''                       2  884 forms..........           1,768
                                    response copy of Form
                                    BSEE-1832 indicating
                                    date violations (INCs)
                                    corrected.
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145..............................  Submit designation of                  1  8 submittals.......               8
                                    agent and local agent
                                    for Regional
                                    Supervisor' and/or
                                    Regional Director's
                                    approval.
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186(a)(3); NTL...................  Apply to receive               Not considered information                   0
                                    administrative                  collection under 5 CFR
                                    entitlements to eWell               1320.3(h)(1).
                                    (electronic/digital
                                    form submittals).
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192..............................  Daily report of                      1.5  1,950 reports or              2,925
                                    evacuation statistics                     forms.
                                    for natural occurrence/
                                    hurricane (GOMR Form
                                    BSEE-0132 (form takes 1
                                    hour)) when
                                    circumstances warrant;
                                    inform BSEE when you
                                    resume production.
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192(b)...........................  Use Form BSEE-0143 to                  3  133 forms..........             399
                                    submit an initial
                                    damage report to the
                                    Regional Supervisor.
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192(b)...........................  Use Form BSEE-0143 to                  1  133 forms..........             133
                                    submit subsequent
                                    damage reports on a
                                    monthly basis until
                                    damaged structure or
                                    equipment is returned
                                    to service; immediately
                                    when information
                                    changes; date item
                                    returned to service
                                    must be in final report.
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    Subtotal.....................  ........................  ..............  3,108 responses....     5,233 hours
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                                            Inspection of Operations
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130-133..........................  Request reconsideration                2  169 requests.......             338
                                    from issuance of an INC.
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                                   Request waiver of 14-day               1  260 waivers........             260
                                    response time.
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                                   Notify BSEE before                     1  663 notices........             663
                                    returning to operations
                                    if shut-in.
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133..............................  Request reimbursement                1.5  6 requests.........               9
                                    for food, quarters, and
                                    transportation provided
                                    to BSEE representatives
                                    (no requests received
                                    in many years; minimal
                                    burden).
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    Subtotal.....................  ........................  ..............  1,098 responses....     1,270 hours
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                                                Disqualification
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135 BOEMRE internal process......  Submit PIP under BSEE                 40  3 plans............             120
                                    implementing procedures
                                    for enforcement actions.
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    Subtotal.....................  ........................  ..............  3 responses........       120 hours
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                                            Special Types of Approval
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140..............................  Request various oral                   1  260 requests.......             260
                                    approvals not
                                    specifically covered
                                    elsewhere in regulatory
                                    requirements.
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140(c)...........................  Submit documentation          Burden covered under 30 CFR                   0
                                    when stopping approved         250.1163(e) (1014-0019).
                                    flaring with required
                                    information.
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141; 198.........................  Request approval to use               20  490 requests.......           9,800
                                    new or alternative
                                    procedures, along with
                                    supporting
                                    documentation if
                                    applicable, including
                                    BAST not specifically
                                    covered elsewhere in
                                    regulatory requirements.
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142; 198.........................  Request approval of                  2.5  952 requests.......           2,380
                                    departure from
                                    operating requirements
                                    not specifically
                                    covered elsewhere in
                                    regulatory
                                    requirements, along
                                    with supporting
                                    documentation if
                                    applicable.
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    Subtotal.....................  ........................  ..............  1,702 responses....    12,440 hours
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                      Naming and Identifying Facilities and Wells (Does Not Include MODUs)
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150; 151; 152; 154(a)............  Name and identify                      3  585 new/replacement           1,755
                                    facilities, artificial                    signs.
                                    islands, MODUs, helo
                                    landing facilities
                                    etc., with signs.
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150; 154(b)......................  Name and identify wells                2  188 new wells......             376
                                    with signs.
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    Subtotal.....................  ........................  ..............  773 responses......     2,131 hours
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                                                   Suspensions
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168; 170; 171; 172; 174; 175;      Request suspension of                 10  1,661 requests.....          16,610
 177; 180(b), (d).                  operation or
                                    production; submit
                                    schedule of work
                                    leading to
                                    commencement;
                                    supporting information;
                                    include pay.gov
                                    confirmation receipt.
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                                                                      $1,968 fee x 1,661 = $3,268,848 *
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                                   Submit progress reports                3  703 reports........           2,109
                                    on SOO or SOP as
                                    condition of approval.
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172(b); 177(a)...................  Conduct site-specific                100  1 study/report.....             100
                                    study; submit results;
                                    request payment by
                                    another party. No
                                    instances requiring
                                    this study in several
                                    years--could be
                                    necessary if a
                                    situation occurred such
                                    as severe damage to a
                                    platform or structure
                                    caused by a hurricane
                                    or a vessel collision.
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177(b), (c), (d).................  Various references to      Burden covered under BOEM's 30 CFR               0
                                    submitting new,               550, subpart B, 1010-0151.
                                    revised, or modified
                                    exploration plan,
                                    development/production
                                    plan, or development
                                    operations coordination
                                    document.
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    Subtotal.....................  ........................  ..............  2,365 responses....    18,819 hours
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                                                                               $3,268,848 non-hour cost burden
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                   Primary Lease Requirements, Lease Term Extensions, and Lease Cancellations
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180(a), (h), (i),................  Notify and submit report               2  53 reports or                   106
                                    on various leaseholding                   notices.
                                    operations and lease
                                    production activities.
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180(f), (g), (h), (i)............  Submit various                         2  ...................             808
                                    operations and
                                    production data to
                                    demonstrate production
                                    in paying quantities to
                                    maintain lease beyond
                                    primary term; notify
                                    BSEE when you begin
                                    conducting operations
                                    beyond its primary term.
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                                                                        0.5  404 submissions/                202
                                                                              notifications.
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180(e), (j)......................  Request more than 180                  4  ...................             352
                                    days to resume
                                    operations; notify BSEE
                                    if operations do not
                                    begin within 180 days.
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                                                                        0.5  88 requests/                     44
                                                                              notifications.
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    Subtotal.....................  ........................  ..............  545 responses......     1,512 hours
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                                     Information and Reporting Requirements
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186; NTL.........................  Submit information and                10  200................           2,000
                                    reports, as BSEE
                                    requires.
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187; 188(a-b); 189; 190(a-c);      Report to the District          Oral 0.5  898................             449
 192; NTL.                          Manager immediately via
                                    oral communication and
                                    written follow-up
                                    within 15 calendar
                                    days, incidents
                                    pertaining to:
                                    fatalities; injuries;
                                    LoWC; fires;
                                    explosions; all
                                    collisions resulting in
                                    property or equipment
                                    damage >$25K;
                                    structural damage to an
                                    OCS facility; cranes;
                                    incidents that damage
                                    or disable safety
                                    systems or equipment
                                    (including firefighting
                                    systems); include
                                    hurricane reports such
                                    as platform/rig
                                    evacuation, rig damage,
                                    P/L damage, and
                                    platform damage;
                                    operations personnel to
                                    muster for evacuation
                                    not related to weather
                                    or drills; any
                                    additional information
                                    required. If requested,
                                    submit copy marked as
                                    public information.
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                                                                Written 2.5  950................           2,375
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187(d)...........................  Report all spills of oil    Burden covered under 30 CFR 254                 0
                                    or other liquid                      (1014-0007).
                                    pollutants.
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188(a)(5)........................  Report to District          Burden covered under 30 CFR 250,                0
                                    Manager hydrogen                subpart D, 1014-0018.
                                    sulfide (H2S) gas
                                    releases immediately by
                                    oral communication.
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191..............................  Submit written statement/   Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2),                0
                                    Request compensation                     (c).
                                    mileage and services
                                    for testimony re:
                                    accident investigation.
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193..............................  Report apparent                      1.5  6 reports..........               9
                                    violations or non-
                                    compliance.
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194(c)...........................  Report archaeological                  2  6 reports..........              12
                                    discoveries.
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195..............................  Notify District Manager                1  188 notifications..             188
                                    within 5 workdays of
                                    putting well in
                                    production status
                                    (usually oral). Follow-
                                    up with either fax/
                                    email within same 5 day
                                    period (burden includes
                                    oral and written).
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196..............................  Submit data/information    Burden covered under BOEM's 30 CFR               0
                                    for post-lease G&G                 551 (1010-0048).
                                    activity and request
                                    reimbursement.
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197(c)...........................  Submit confidentiality                 1  1..................               1
                                    agreement.
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101-199..........................  General departure or                   2  21 requests........              42
                                    alternative compliance
                                    requests not
                                    specifically covered
                                    elsewhere in Subpart A.
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    Subtotal.....................  ........................  ..............  2,270 responses....     5,076 hours
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                                                  Recordkeeping
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108(e)...........................  Retain records of design             1.5  2,151 record-                 3,227
                                    and construction for                      keepers.                 (rounded)
                                    life of crane,
                                    including installation
                                    records for any anti-
                                    two block safety
                                    devices; all
                                    inspection, testing,
                                    and maintenance for at
                                    least 4 years; crane
                                    operator and all rigger
                                    personnel
                                    qualifications for at
                                    least 4 years.
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109(b); 113(c)...................  Retain welding plan and                1  637 operations.....             637
                                    drawings of safe-
                                    welding areas at site;
                                    designated person
                                    advises in writing that
                                    it is safe to weld.
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132(b)(3)........................  During inspections make                2  123 requests.......             246
                                    records available as
                                    requested by inspectors.
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    Subtotal.....................  ........................  ..............  2,911 responses....     4,110 hours
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        Total Burden.............  ........................  ..............  14,833 Responses...    50,859 Hours
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                                   ........................  ..............    $3,268,848 Non-Hour Cost Burdens
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* Cost recovery monies collected are based on actual submittals through Pay.gov for FY 2011.

    Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have 
identified one non-hour cost burden. Section 250.171 requests a cost 
recovery fee for a Suspension of Operations or a Production Request 
(SOO/SOP). We have not identified any other non-hour cost burdens 
associated with this collection of information. We estimate a total 
reporting non-hour cost burden of $3,268,848.
    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 collection 
is necessary or useful; (b) evaluate the accuracy 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 
technology.
    To comply with the public consultation process, on February 3, 
2012, we published a Federal Register notice (77 FR 5561) announcing 
that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided 
the required 60-day comment period. In addition, the Sec.  250.199 
regulation 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.
    Public Availability of Comments: Before including your address, 
phone number, email 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.
    Acting BSEE Information Collection Clearance Officer: Cheryl 
Blundon (703) 787-1607.

    Dated: May 22, 2012.
Robert W. Middleton,
Acting Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
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