[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 183 (Tuesday, September 22, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 57092-57098]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-23719]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

30 CFR Parts 519, 550, 551, 553, 556, 560, 580, 581, 582, and 585

[Docket No. BOEM-2015-0060; MMAA 104000]
RIN 1010-AD94


Updating Addresses and Contact Information in the Bureau of Ocean 
Energy Management's Regulations

AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Interior.

ACTION: Direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: In this rule, BOEM amends its existing regulations by: 
Updating address locations; removing an outdated Web site address and 
correcting a form number; changing the term ``Associate Director'' to 
``Deputy Director'' in the regulations; and other housekeeping changes, 
such as removing reference to a URL hyperlink for a Web page that no 
longer exists.

DATES: This rule is effective September 22, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Samuels, Office of Policy, 
Regulation and Analysis, BOEM, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166; 
email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Rulemaking Procedure

    This rule pertains solely to administrative changes. It makes no 
changes to the substantive legal rights, obligations, or interests of 
affected parties. This rule, therefore, is a ``rule of agency 
organization, procedure or practice'' and is, therefore, exempt from 
the notice-and-comment requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553 under 5 U.S.C. 
553(b)(A).

II. Overview of the Direct Final Rule

    In early 2015, many of BOEM's headquarters' offices moved from 
Herndon, Virginia to Sterling, Virginia. References in the 30 CFR part 
550 regulations to the Herndon, Virginia location are updated in this 
rule to reflect the Sterling, Virginia location. This rule also updates 
other addresses in 30 CFR part 519. Also, the existing regulations 
contain references to the title ``Associate Director,'' which is a 
remnant of BOEM's predecessor agency, the Minerals Management Service. 
This rule changes ``Associate Director'' to ``Deputy Director'' in the 
current regulations. This rule also makes other housekeeping changes, 
such as removing reference to a URL hyperlink for a Web page that no 
longer exists.

III. Section-by-Section Analysis of Direct Final Rule

30 CFR Part 519 (Distribution and Disbursement of Royalties, Rentals, 
and Bonuses)

Section 519.410 What does this subpart contain?
    Section 519.410(b) contains contact information for the Office of 
Natural Resources Revenue Financial Management Program Manager. The 
Direct Final Rule updates the address and phone number.

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30 CFR Part 550 (Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer 
Continental Shelf)

Section 550.126 Electronic Payment Instructions
    Section 550.126 states that all payments must be made 
electronically through Pay.gov. This section also states incorrectly 
that the Pay.gov Web site can be accessed by going to http://www.boem.gov/offshore. That Web page no longer exists and is therefore 
deleted. The Direct Final Rule retains the correct Pay.gov URL.
Section 550.199 Paperwork Reduction Act Statements--Information 
Collection
    The address for BOEM's Information Collection Officer changed as a 
result of BOEM's move from Herndon, Virginia, to Sterling, Virginia. 
The Direct Final Rule updates the address in this section to 45600 
Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166.
Section 550.1153 When must I conduct a static bottomhole pressure 
survey?
    The current regulations refer to Form BOEM-140, Bottomhole Pressure 
Survey Report. The form number is actually 0140. The Direct Final Rule 
updates the form number to reflect this.
Section 550.1454 How may I request a hearing on the record on a Notice 
of Noncompliance?
    Section 550.1454 describes how to request a hearing on a Notice of 
Noncompliance with the Hearings Divisions of the Office of Hearings and 
Appeals. The address provided for the Hearings Division is 801 North 
Quincy Street, Arlington, Virginia 22203. The address for the Hearings 
Division is actually 351 South West Temple, Suite 6.300, Salt Lake 
City, Utah 84101. The Direct Final Rule provides the correct Salt Lake 
City, Utah address for this section.
Section 550.1456 May I request a hearing on the record regarding the 
amount of a civil penalty if I did not request a hearing on the Notice 
of Noncompliance?
    Section 550.1456 provides the Arlington, Virginia address for the 
Office of Hearings and Appeals' Hearings Division. The Direct Final 
Rule provides the correct Salt Lake City, Utah address for this 
section.
Section 550.1462 How may I request a hearing on the record on a Notice 
of Noncompliance regarding violations without a period to correct?
    Section 550.1462 provides the Arlington, Virginia address for the 
Office of Hearings and Appeals' Hearings Division. The Direct Final 
Rule provides the updated Salt Lake City, Utah address for this 
section.
Section 550.1464 May I request a hearing on the record regarding the 
amount of a civil penalty if I did not request a hearing on the Notice 
of Noncompliance?
    Section 550.1464 provides the Arlington, Virginia address for the 
Office of Hearings and Appeals' Hearings Division. The Direct Final 
Rule provides the updated Salt Lake City, Utah address for this 
section.
Section 550.1495 How do I demonstrate financial solvency?
    Paragraph (a) of Sec.  550.1495 describes how an audited 
consolidated balance sheet must be submitted to demonstrate financial 
solvency under part 550. The section provides contact information for 
BOEM's Alaska, Gulf of Mexico, and Pacific Offices, including contact 
information for specific individuals, the office addresses, and phone 
numbers. To maintain accuracy of the contact information, the Direct 
Final Rule updates this section to provide the general contact 
information for each office, including the address and phone number. It 
does not provide contact information for a specific individual. It 
provides an updated phone number for the Alaska Office, an updated 
phone number for the Gulf of Mexico Office, and an updated street 
address and phone number for the Pacific Office.

30 CFR Part 551 (Geological and Geophysical (G&G) Explorations of the 
Outer Continental Shelf)

Section 551.5 Applying for Permits or Filing Notices
    Paragraph (d) of Sec.  551.5 provides filing locations for BOEM 
offices when a permittee is applying for a permit or filing a notice. 
The Direct Final Rule provides an updated street address for BOEM's 
Alaska office and an updated street address for BOEM's Pacific Office.
Section 551.15 Authority for Information Collection
    The address for BOEM's Information Collection Officer changed as a 
result of BOEM's move from Herndon, Virginia, to Sterling, Virginia. 
The Direct Final Rule updates the address in this section to 45600 
Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166.
Section 551.7 Test Drilling Activities Under a Permit
    Paragraph (d)(4) of Sec.  551.7 states the bond must be on a form 
approved by BOEM's Associate Director. BOEM does not have an Associate 
Director. Accordingly, this section of the Direct Final Rule changes 
the Associate Director to Deputy Director.

30 CFR Part 553 (Oil Spill Financial Responsibility for Offshore 
Facilities)

Section 553.5 What is the authority for collecting Oil Spill Financial 
Responsibility (OSFR) information?
    Paragraph (d) of Sec.  553.5 provides contact information for 
BOEM's Information Collection Officer. The address for BOEM's 
Information Collection Officer changed as a result of BOEM's move from 
Herndon, Virginia, to Sterling, Virginia. The Direct Final Rule updates 
the address in this section to 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166.

30 CFR Part 556 (Leasing of Sulfur or Oil and Gas in the Outer 
Continental Shelf)

Section 556.0 Authority for Information Collection
    Paragraph (d) provides the new Sterling, VA address for sending 
comments regarding any aspect of the collection of information under 
this part, including suggestions for reducing the burden.
Section 556.54 General Requirements for Bonds
    Paragraphs (b) and (f) state that bonds must be on a form approved 
by BOEM's Associate Director. BOEM does not have an Associate Director. 
Accordingly, this section of the Direct Final Rule replaces the term 
Associate Director with Deputy Director.

30 CFR Part 560 (Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing)

Section 560.3 What is BOEM's authority to collect information?
    Paragraph (b) of Sec.  560.3 provides contact information for 
BOEM's Information Collection Officer. The address for BOEM's 
Information Collection Officer changed as a result of BOEM's move from 
Herndon, Virginia, to Sterling, Virginia. The Direct Final Rule updates 
the address in this section to 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166.

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30 CFR Part 580 (Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing)

Section 580.13 Where must I send my application or notification?
    Section 580.13 provides contact information for BOEM's regional 
offices related to applying for a permit or filing a notice. The Direct 
Final rule updates the addresses for BOEM's Gulf of Mexico and Pacific 
offices.
Section 580.80 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement--Information 
Collection
    Paragraph (e) of Sec.  580.80 provides contact information for 
BOEM's Information Collection Officer. The Direct Final Rule updates 
the address in this section to 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166.

30 CFR Part 581 (Leasing of Minerals Other Than Oil, Gas, and Sulfur in 
the Outer Continental Shelf)

Section 581.33 Bonds and Bonding Requirements
    Paragraph (b) of Sec.  581.33 states that all bonds to guarantee 
payment of the deferred portion of the high cash bonus bid furnished by 
the lessee must be in a form or on a form approved by BOEM's Associate 
Director. This section of the Direct Final Rule changes the Associate 
Director to Deputy Director.

30 CFR Part 582 (Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf for Minerals 
Other Than Oil, Gas, and Sulfur)

Section 582.40 Bonds
    Paragraph (b) of Sec.  582.40 states all bonds furnished by a 
lessee or operator must be in a form approved by the Associate Director 
for Offshore Energy and Minerals Management. The Direct Final Rule 
changes Associate Director for Offshore Energy and Minerals Management 
to appropriate BOEM official.

30 CFR Part 585 (Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing 
Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf)

Section 585.110 How do I submit plans, applications, reports, or 
notices required by this part?
    Paragraph (a) of Sec.  585.110 states that all plans, applications, 
reports, or notices required by part 585 must be submitted to the 
Associate Director at the Herndon, Virginia address. The Direct Final 
Rule changes Associate Director to Deputy Director and changes the 
Herndon, Virginia address to the Sterling, Virginia address.
Section 585.114 Paperwork Reduction Act Statements--Information 
Collection
    Paragraph (d) of Sec.  585.114 provides contact information for 
BOEM's Information Collection Officer. The address for BOEM's 
Information Collection Officer changed as a result of BOEM's move from 
Herndon, Virginia, to Sterling, Virginia. The Direct Final Rule updates 
the address in this section to 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166.
Section 585.115 Documents Incorporated by Reference
    Paragraph (d) of Sec.  585.115 involves documents incorporated by 
reference. It announces that the public may inspect these documents at 
the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, 
VA 20166, (703) 787-1605; or at the National Archives and Records 
Administration (NARA).

IV. Legal and Regulatory Analyses

A. Statutes

1. Data Quality Act
    In developing this rule, we did not conduct or use a study, 
experiment, or survey requiring peer review under the Data Quality Act 
(Pub. L. 106-554, app. C sec. 515, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A-153- 154).
2. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969
    This rule does not constitute a major Federal action significantly 
affecting the quality of the human environment. We evaluated this rule 
under the criteria of the National Environmental Policy Act, 43 CFR 
part 46 and 516 Departmental Manual 15. This rule meets the criteria 
set forth in 43 CFR 46.210(i) in that this direct final rule is ``. . . 
of an administrative, financial, legal, technical, or procedural nature 
. . .'' This rule also meets the criteria set forth in 516 Departmental 
Manual 15.4(C)(1) for a ``Categorical Exclusion'' in that its impacts 
are limited to administrative, economic or technological effects. 
Further, we have evaluated this direct final rule to determine if it 
involves any of the extraordinary circumstances that would require an 
environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement as set 
forth in 43 CFR 46.215. We concluded this rule does not meet any of the 
criteria for extraordinary circumstances as set forth therein.
3. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995
    This rule does not contain new information collection requirements, 
and a submission under the PRA is not required. Therefore, an 
information collection request is not being submitted to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval under 44 U.S.C. 
3501 et seq.
4. Regulatory Flexibility Act
    BOEM certifies that this rule does not have a significant economic 
effect on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). The Regulatory Flexibility Act 
requires agencies to analyze regulatory options that would minimize any 
significant impact of a rule on small entities. This rulemaking affects 
large and small entities through the clarification of the existing 
regulatory requirements in BOEM regulations.
5. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act
    This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2), the Small 
Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. We anticipate no 
significant employment or small business effects. This rule:
    a. Does not have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or 
more;
    b. Does not cause a major increase in costs or prices for 
consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, or local government 
agencies; or geographic regions; and
    c. Does not have significant adverse effects on competition, 
employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of 
U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises.
6. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
    This rule does not impose an unfunded mandate on State, local, or 
tribal governments, or the private sector of more than $100 million per 
year. This rule does not have a significant or unique effect on State, 
local, or tribal governments or the private sector. This rule does not 
impose any Federal mandates on State, local, or tribal governments or 
any mandate on any part of the private sector that would involve more 
than $100 million a year. A statement containing the information 
required by the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (2 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) is 
not required.

B. Executive Orders

1. E.O. 12630--Takings Implication Assessment
    This rule does not affect a taking of private property or otherwise 
have taking implications under E.O. 12630. This rule is not a 
governmental action capable of interference with constitutionally 
protected property

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rights. A takings implication assessment is not required.
2. E.O. 12866 and E.O. 13563--Regulatory Planning and Review and 
Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review
    OMB has not reviewed this rulemaking under section 6(a)(3) of E.O. 
12866. BOEM does not believe this rulemaking constitutes a 
``significant regulatory action'' under E.O. 12866 based on the 
following:
    a. The requirements in this rule will not have an effect of $100 
million or more on the economy;
    b. The rule will not adversely affect in a material way the 
economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public 
health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or 
communities;
    c. This rule will not create a serious inconsistency or otherwise 
interfere with an action taken or planned by another agency;
    d. This rule will not alter the budgetary effects of entitlements, 
grants, user fees, or loan programs or the rights or obligations of 
their recipients; and
    e. This rule will not raise any novel legal or policy issues.
    Executive Order (E.O) 13563 reaffirms the principles of E.O. 12866 
while calling for improvements in the nation's regulatory system to 
promote predictability, to reduce uncertainty, and to use the best, 
most innovative, and least burdensome tools for achieving regulatory 
ends. E.O. 13563 directs agencies to consider regulatory approaches 
that reduce burdens and maintain flexibility and freedom of choice for 
the public where these approaches are relevant, feasible, and 
consistent with regulatory objectives. E.O. 13563 emphasizes further 
that regulations must be based on the best available science and that 
the rulemaking process must allow for public participation and an open 
exchange of ideas. We have developed this rule in a manner consistent 
with these requirements.
3. E.O. 12988--Civil Justice Reform
    This rule complies with the requirements of E.O. 12988. 
Specifically, this rule:
    (a) Meets the criteria of section 3(a) requiring that all 
regulations be reviewed to eliminate errors and ambiguity and be 
written to minimize litigation; and
    (b) Meets the criteria of section 3(b)(2) requiring that all 
regulations be written in clear language and contain clear legal 
standards.
4. E.O. 13132--Federalism
    Under the criteria in section 1 of E.O. 13132, this rule does not 
have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a 
federalism summary impact statement. This rule does not substantially 
affect the relationship between Federal and State governments. To the 
extent State and local governments have a role in OCS activities, this 
rule does not affect that role. A federalism summary impact statement 
is not required.
5. E.O. 13175--Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal 
Governments
    The Department of the Interior strives to strengthen its 
government-to-government relationship with Indian tribes through a 
commitment to consultation with Indian tribes and recognition of their 
right to self-governance and tribal sovereignty. We have evaluated this 
rule under the Department's consultation policy and under the criteria 
in E.O. 13175 and have determined that it has no substantial direct 
effects on federally recognized Indian tribes and that consultation 
under the Department's tribal consultation policy is not required.
6. E.O. 13211--Effects on the Nation's Energy Supply
    This rule is not a significant energy action under the definition 
in E.O. 13211. A Statement of Energy Effects is not required.
7. Presidential Memorandum of June 1, 1998, on Regulation Clarity
    We are required by Executive Orders 12866 (section 1 (b)(12)), 
12988 (section 3(b)(l)(B)), and 13563 (section l(a)), and by the 
Presidential Memorandum of June 1, 1998, to write all rules in plain 
language. This means that each rule we publish must:
    a. Be logically organized;
    b. Use the active voice to address readers directly;
    c. Use common, everyday words and clear language rather than 
jargon;
    d. Be divided into short sections and sentences; and
    e. Use lists and tables wherever possible.
    If you feel that we have not met these requirements, send us 
comments by one of the methods listed in the ADDRESSES section. Your 
comments should be as specific as possible. For example, you should 
tell us the numbers of the sections or paragraphs that you find 
unclear, which sections or sentences are too long, the sections where 
you feel lists or tables would be useful, etc.

List of Subjects

30 CFR Part 519

    Continental shelf, Government contracts, Indians-lands, Mineral 
resources, Oil and gas exploration, Public lands--mineral resources, 
Sulfur.

30 CFR Part 550

    Administrative practice and procedure, Continental shelf, 
Environmental impact statements, Environmental protection, Government 
contracts, Investigations, Oil and gas exploration, Penalties, 
Pipelines, Public lands, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, 
Sulfur.

30 CFR Part 551

    Continental shelf, Freedom of information, Oil and gas exploration, 
Public lands, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Research.

30 CFR Part 553

    Continental shelf, Environmental protection, Intergovernmental 
relations, Oil and gas exploration, Oil pollution, Penalties, 
Pipelines, Public lands, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, 
Surety bonds.

30 CFR Part 556

    Administrative practice and procedure, Continental shelf, 
Environmental protection, Government contracts, Intergovernmental 
relations, Oil and gas exploration, Public lands, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.

30 CFR Part 560

    Continental shelf, Government contracts, Mineral royalties, Oil and 
gas exploration, Public lands, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

30 CFR Part 580

    Continental shelf, Public lands, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Research.

30 CFR Part 581

    Administrative practice and procedure, Continental shelf, 
Government contracts, Intergovernmental relations, Mineral royalties, 
Public lands, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Surety bonds.

30 CFR Part 582

    Administrative practice and procedure, Continental shelf, 
Environmental protection, Government contracts, Intergovernmental 
relations, Mineral royalties, Penalties, Public lands, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Surety bonds.

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30 CFR Part 585

    Civil rights, Environmental protection, Incorporated by reference, 
Public lands, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: September 2, 2015.
Janice M. Schneider,
Assistant Secretary--Land and Minerals Management.
    For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Bureau of Ocean Energy 
Management amends 30 CFR chapter V as follows:

CHAPTER V--BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE 
INTERIOR

PART 519--DISTRIBUTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF ROYALTIES, RENTALS, AND 
BONUSES

0
1. The authority citation for part 519 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority: Section 104, Public Law 97-451, 96 Stat. 2451 (30 
U.S.C. 1714), Public Law 109-432, Div C, Title I, 120 Stat. 3000; 30 
U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334; 33 U.S.C. 2704, 2716; 
E.O. 12777, as amended; 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq., 43 U.S.C. 1337.


0
2. In Sec.  519.410, revise the second sentence in paragraph (b) to 
read as follows:


Sec.  519.410  What does this subpart contain?

* * * * *
    (b) * * * For questions related to the revenue sharing provisions 
in this subpart, please contact: Program Manager, Financial Management; 
Office of Natural Resources Revenue; P.O. Box 25165; Denver Federal 
Center, Building 85; Sixth Ave and Kipling St; Denver, CO 80225-0165, 
or at (303) 231-3162.

PART 550--OIL AND GAS AND SULPHUR OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER 
CONTINENTAL SHELF

0
3. The authority citation for part 550 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority: Section 104, Public Law 97-451, 96 Stat. 2451 (30 
U.S.C. 1714), Public Law 109-432, Div C, Title I, 120 Stat. 3000; 30 
U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334; 33 U.S.C. 2704, 2716; 
E.O. 12777, as amended; 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq., 43 U.S.C. 1337.


0
4. In Sec.  550.126, revise the third sentence in the introductory 
paragraph to read as follows:


Sec.  550.126  Electronic payment instructions.

    * * * The Pay.gov Web site may be accessed through Pay.gov at 
https://www.pay.gov/paygov/.
* * * * *


0
5. In Sec.  550.199, revise paragraph (d) to read as follows:


Sec.  550.199  Paperwork Reduction Act statements--information 
collection.

* * * * *
    (d) Send comments regarding any aspect of the collections of 
information under this part, including suggestions for reducing the 
burden, to the Information Collection Clearance Officer, Bureau of 
Ocean Energy Management, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166.
* * * * *

0
6. In Sec.  550.1153, revise the second sentence in paragraph (d) to 
read as follows:


Sec.  550.1153  When must I conduct a static bottomhole pressure 
survey?

* * * * *
    (d) * * * To request a departure, you must submit a justification, 
along with Form BOEM-0140, Bottomhole Pressure Survey Report, showing a 
calculated bottomhole pressure or any measured data.

0
7. In Sec.  550.1454, revise the first sentence to read as follows:


Sec.  550.1454  How may I request a hearing on the record on a Notice 
of Noncompliance?

    You may request a hearing on the record on a Notice of 
Noncompliance by filing a request within 30 days of the date you 
received the Notice of Noncompliance with the Hearings Division 
(Departmental), Office of Hearings and Appeals, U.S. Department of the 
Interior, 351 South West Temple, Suite 6.300, Salt Lake City, Utah 
84101. * * *
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8. In Sec.  550.1456, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:


Sec.  550.1456  May I request a hearing on the record regarding the 
amount of a civil penalty if I did not request a hearing on the Notice 
of Noncompliance?

* * * * *
    (b) You must file your request within 10 days after you receive the 
Notice of Civil Penalty with the Hearings Division (Departmental), 
Office of Hearings and Appeals, U.S. Department of the Interior, 351 
South West Temple, Suite 6.300, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101.

0
9. In Sec.  550.1462, revise the first sentence to read as follows:


Sec.  550.1462  How may I request a hearing on the record on a Notice 
of Noncompliance regarding violations without a period to correct?

    You may request a hearing on the record of a Notice of 
Noncompliance regarding violations without a period to correct by 
filing a request within 30 days after you receive the Notice of 
Noncompliance with the Hearings Division (Departmental), Office of 
Hearings and Appeals, U.S. Department of the Interior, 351 South West 
Temple, Suite 6.300, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101. * * *

0
10. In Sec.  550.1464, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:


Sec.  550.1464  May I request a hearing on the record regarding the 
amount of a civil penalty if I did not request a hearing on the Notice 
of Noncompliance?

* * * * *
    (b) You must file your request within 10 days after you receive 
Notice of Civil Penalty with the Hearings Division (Departmental), 
Office of Hearings and Appeals, U.S. Department of the Interior, 351 
South West Temple, Suite 6.300, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101.

0
11. In Sec.  550.1495, revise paragraphs (a)(1) through (3) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  550.1495  How do I demonstrate financial solvency?

    (a) * * *
    (1) For Alaska OCS: BOEM Alaska OCS Region, 3801 Centerpoint Drive, 
Suite 500, Anchorage, AK 99503, (907) 334-5200.
    (2) For Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic OCS: BOEM Gulf of Mexico OCS 
Region, 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70123-2394, (800) 
200-4853.
    (3) For Pacific OCS: BOEM Pacific OCS Region, 760 Paseo Camarillo, 
Suite 102 (CM 102), Camarillo, CA 93010, (805) 384-6305.
* * * * *

PART 551--GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL (G&G) EXPLORATIONS OF THE 
OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

0
12. The authority citation for part 551 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority: Section 104, Public Law 97-451, 96 Stat. 2451 (30 
U.S.C. 1714), Public Law 109-432, Div C, Title I, 120 Stat. 3000; 30 
U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334; 33 U.S.C. 2704, 2716; 
E.O. 12777, as amended; 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq., 43 U.S.C. 1337.


0
13. In Sec.  551.5, revise paragraphs (d)(1) and (3) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  551.5  Applying for permits or filing Notices.

* * * * *
    (d) * * *
    (1) For the OCS off the State of Alaska--the Regional Supervisor 
for Resource Evaluation, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Alaska OCS 
Region, 3801 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 500, Anchorage, Alaska 99503.
* * * * *

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    (3) For the OCS off the coast of the States of California, Oregon, 
Washington, or Hawaii--the Regional Supervisor for Resource Evaluation, 
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Pacific OCS Region, 760 Paseo 
Camarillo, Suite 102 (CM 102), Camarillo, California 93010.
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14. In Sec.  551.7, revise paragraph (d)(4) to read as follows:


Sec.  551.7  Test drilling activities under a permit.

* * * * *
    (d) * * *
    (4) Your bond must be on a form approved by the Deputy Director.
0
15. In Sec.  551.15, revise paragraph (e) to read as follows:


Sec.  551.15  Authority for information collection.

* * * * *
    (e) Send comments regarding any aspect of the collection of 
information under this part, including suggestions for reducing the 
burden, to the Information Collection Clearance Officer, Bureau of 
Ocean Energy Management, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166.

PART 553--OIL SPILL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR OFFSHORE 
FACILITIES

0
16. The authority citation for part 553 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority: Section 104, Public Law 97-451, 96 Stat. 2451 (30 
U.S.C. 1714), Public Law 109-432, Div C, Title I, 120 Stat. 3000; 30 
U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334; 33 U.S.C. 2704, 2716; 
E.O. 12777, as amended; 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq., 43 U.S.C. 1337.


0
17. In Sec.  553.5, revise paragraph (d) to read as follows:


Sec.  553.5  What is the authority for collecting Oil Spill Financial 
Responsibility (OSFR) information?

* * * * *
    (d) Send comments regarding any aspect of the collection of 
information under this part, including suggestions for reducing the 
burden, to the Information Collection Clearance Officer, Bureau of 
Ocean Energy Management, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166.

PART 556--LEASING OF SULPHUR OR OIL AND GAS IN THE OUTER 
CONTINENTAL SHELF

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18. The authority citation for part 556 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority: Section 104, Public Law 97-451, 96 Stat. 2451 (30 
U.S.C. 1714), Public Law 109-432, Div C, Title I, 120 Stat. 3000; 30 
U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334; 33 U.S.C. 2704, 2716; 
E.O. 12777, as amended; 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq., 43 U.S.C. 1337.


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19. In Sec.  556.0, revise paragraph (d) to read as follows:


Sec.  556.0  Authority for information collection.

* * * * *
    (d) Send comments regarding any aspect of the collection of 
information under this part, including suggestions for reducing the 
burden, to the Information Collection Clearance Officer, Bureau of 
Ocean Energy Management, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166.

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20. In Sec.  556.54, revise paragraphs (b) and (f) to read as follows:


Sec.  556.54  General requirements for bonds.

* * * * *
    (b) All bonds and pledges you furnish under this part must be on a 
form or in a form approved by the Deputy Director. Surety bonds must be 
issued by a surety that the Treasury certifies as an acceptable surety 
on Federal bonds and that is listed in the current Treasury Circular 
No. 570. You may obtain a copy of the current Treasury Circular No. 570 
from the Surety Bond Branch, Financial Management Service, Department 
of the Treasury, 3700 East-West Highway, Hyattsville, MD 20782.
* * * * *
    (f) You may submit a bond to the Regional Director executed on a 
form approved under paragraph (b) of this section that you have 
reproduced or generated by use of a computer. If you do this, and if 
the document omits terms or conditions contained on the form approved 
by the Deputy Director, the bond you submit will be deemed to contain 
the omitted terms and conditions.

PART 560--OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF OIL AND GAS LEASING

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21. The authority citation for part 560 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority: Section 104, Public Law 97-451, 96 Stat. 2451 (30 
U.S.C. 1714), Public Law 109-432, Div C, Title I, 120 Stat. 3000; 30 
U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334; 33 U.S.C. 2704, 2716; 
E.O. 12777, as amended; 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq., 43 U.S.C. 1337.

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22. In Sec.  560.3, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:


Sec.  560.3  What is BOEM's authority to collect information?

* * * * *
    (b) You may send comments regarding any aspect of the collection of 
information under this part, including suggestions for reducing the 
burden, to the Information Collection Clearance Officer, Bureau of 
Ocean Energy Management, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166.

PART 580--PROSPECTING FOR MINERALS OTHER THAN OIL, GAS, AND SULPHUR 
ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

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23. The authority citation for part 580 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority: Section 104, Public Law 97-451, 96 Stat. 2451 (30 
U.S.C. 1714), Public Law 109-432, Div C, Title I, 120 Stat. 3000; 30 
U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334; 33 U.S.C. 2704, 2716; 
E.O. 12777, as amended; 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq., 43 U.S.C. 1337.


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24. In Sec.  580.13, revise paragraphs (b) and (c) to read as follows:


Sec.  580.13  Where must I send my application or notification?

* * * * *

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       For the OCS off the . . .                                      Apply to . . .
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(b) Atlantic Coast, Gulf of Mexico,      Regional Supervisor for Resource Evaluation, Bureau of Ocean Energy
 Puerto Rico, or U.S. territories in      Management, Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard,
 the Caribbean Sea.                       New Orleans, LA 70123-2394.
(c) States of California, Oregon,        Regional Supervisor for Resource Evaluation, Bureau of Ocean Energy
 Washington, Hawaii, or U.S.              Management, Pacific OCS Region, 760 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 102 (CM
 territories in the Pacific Ocean.        102), Camarillo, CA 93010.
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25. In Sec.  580.80, revise paragraph (e) to read as follows:


Sec.  580.80  Paperwork Reduction Act statement--information 
collection.

* * * * *
    (e) Send comments regarding any aspect of the collection of 
information under this part, including suggestions for reducing the 
burden, to the Information Collection Clearance Officer, Bureau of 
Ocean Energy Management, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166.

PART 581--LEASING OF MINERALS OTHER THAN OIL, GAS, AND SULPHUR IN 
THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

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26. The authority citation for part 581 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority: Section 104, Public Law 97-451, 96 Stat. 2451 (30 
U.S.C. 1714), Public Law 109-432, Div C, Title I, 120 Stat. 3000; 30 
U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334; 33 U.S.C. 2704, 2716; 
E.O. 12777, as amended; 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq., 43 U.S.C. 1337.


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27. In Sec.  581.33, revise the first sentence in paragraph (b) to read 
as follows:


Sec.  581.33  Bonds and bonding requirements.

* * * * *
    (b) All bonds to guarantee payment of the deferred portion of the 
high cash bonus bid furnished by the lessee must be in a form or on a 
form approved by the Deputy Director. * * *
* * * * *

PART 582--OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF FOR MINERALS 
OTHER THAN OIL, GAS, AND SULPHUR

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28. The authority citation for part 582 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority: Section 104, Public Law 97-451, 96 Stat. 2451 (30 
U.S.C. 1714), Public Law 109-432, Div C, Title I, 120 Stat. 3000; 30 
U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334; 33 U.S.C. 2704, 2716; 
E.O. 12777, as amended; 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq., 43 U.S.C. 1337.

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29. In Sec.  582.40, revise the first sentence in paragraph (b) to read 
as follows:


Sec.  582.40  Bonds.

* * * * *
    (b) All bonds furnished by a lessee or operator must be in a form 
approved by the Deputy Director. * * *
* * * * *

PART 585--RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ALTERNATE USES OF EXISTING 
FACILITIES ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

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30. The authority citation for part 585 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority: Section 104, Public Law 97-451, 96 Stat. 2451 (30 
U.S.C. 1714), Public Law 109-432, Div C, Title I, 120 Stat. 3000; 30 
U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334; 33 U.S.C. 2704, 2716; 
E.O. 12777, as amended; 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq., 43 U.S.C. 1337.


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31. In Sec.  585.110, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows:


Sec.  585.110  How do I submit plans, applications, reports, or notices 
required by this part?

    (a) You must submit all plans, applications, reports, or notices 
required by this part to BOEM at the following address: Deputy 
Director, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, 45600 Woodland Road, 
Sterling, VA 20166.
* * * * *

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32. In Sec.  585.114, revise paragraph (d) to read as follows:


Sec.  585.114  Paperwork Reduction Act statements--information 
collection.

* * * * *
    (d) Comments regarding any aspect of the collections of information 
under this part, including suggestions for reducing the burden, should 
be sent to the Information Collection Clearance Officer, Bureau of 
Ocean Energy Management, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166.
* * * * *

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33. In Sec.  585.115, revise the first sentence of paragraph (d) to 
read as follows:


Sec.  585.115  Documents incorporated by reference.

* * * * *
    (d) You may inspect these documents at the Bureau of Ocean Energy 
Management, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166, 703-787-1605; or 
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). * * *
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[FR Doc. 2015-23719 Filed 9-21-15; 8:45 am]
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