[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 242 (Thursday, December 17, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78756-78763]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-31707]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

[OMB Control Number 1010-0176]


Information Collection: Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of 
Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf; Proposed Collection 
for OMB Review; Comment Request

ACTION: 60-day notice.

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SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the 
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is inviting comments on a 
collection of information that we will submit to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The information 
collection request (ICR) concerns the paperwork requirements in the 
regulations under ``Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing 
Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf.''

DATES: Submit written comments by February 16, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Please send your comments on this ICR to the BOEM 
Information Collection Clearance Officer, Kye Mason, Bureau of Ocean 
Energy Management, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166 (mail); or 
[email protected] (email); or (703) 787-1209 (fax). Please reference 
ICR 1010-0176 in your comment and include your name and return address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kye Mason, Office of Policy, 
Regulations, and Analysis at (703) 787-1025 to request additional 
information about this ICR or copies of the referenced forms.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    OMB Control Number: 1010-0176.
    Title: 30 CFR 585, Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing 
Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf.
    Forms: BOEM-0002, BOEM-0003, BOEM-0004, BOEM-0005, BOEM-0006.
    Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act, as amended 
(43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq. and 43 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), authorizes the 
Secretary of the Interior to issue leases, easements, or rights-of-way 
on the OCS for activities that produce or support production, 
transportation, or transmission of energy from sources other than oil 
and gas (renewable energy). Specifically, subsection 8(p) of the OCS 
Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1337(p)), directs the Secretary of the 
Interior to issue any necessary regulations to carry out the OCS 
renewable energy program. The Secretary delegated this authority to the 
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The BOEM has issued 
regulations for OCS renewable energy activities at 30 CFR part 585; 
this notice concerns the reporting and recordkeeping elements required 
by these regulations.
    Respondents operate commercial and noncommercial technology 
projects that include installation, construction, operation and 
maintenance, and decommissioning of offshore facilities, as well as 
possible onshore support facilities. The BOEM must ensure that these 
activities and operations on the OCS are performed 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. Therefore, BOEM needs information concerning the proposed 
activities, facilities, safety equipment, inspections and tests, and 
natural and manmade hazards near the site, as well as assurance of 
fiscal responsibility.
    The BOEM uses forms to collect some information to ensure proper 
and efficient administration of OCS renewable energy leases and grants 
and to document the financial responsibility of lessees and grantees. 
Forms BOEM-0002, BOEM-0003, BOEM-0004, and BOEM-0006 are used by 
renewable energy entities on the OCS to assign a lease interest, 
designate an operator, and to assign or relinquish a lease or grant. 
Form BOEM-0005 was designed to guarantee the performance of sureties 
with respect to bonds issued on behalf of OCS renewable energy lessees, 
grantees, and operators. The BOEM maintains the submitted forms as 
official lease and grant records pertaining to operating 
responsibilities, ownership, and financial responsibility.
    We will protect information considered proprietary under the 
Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing 
regulations (43 CFR part 2) and under regulations at 30 CFR 585.113, 
addressing disclosure of data and information to be made available to 
the public and others. No items of a sensitive nature are collected. 
Responses are mandatory or required to obtain a benefit.
    Frequency: On occasion or annually.
    Description of Respondents: Companies interested in renewable 
energy-related uses on the OCS and holders of leases and grants under 
30 CFR part 585.
    Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: We estimate the 
burden for this information collection to be 25,688 hours. The 
following table 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.

                                                  Burden Table
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                                                                                   Non-hour cost burdens
                                     Reporting and                        --------------------------------------
   Section(s) in 30 CFR 585          recordkeeping         Hour burden       Average number of     Annual burden
                                    requirement \1\                           annual responses         hours
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                                          Subpart A--General Provisions
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102; 105; 110.................       These sections contain general references to submitting                   0
                                 comments, requests, applications, plans, notices, reports, and/
                                  or supplemental information for BOEM approval--burdens covered
                                                   under specific requirements
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102(e)........................  State and local         1................  2 agreements.........               2
                                 governments enter
                                 into task force or
                                 joint planning or
                                 coordination
                                 agreement with BOEM.
103; 904;.....................  Request general         2................  6 requests...........              12
                                 departures not
                                 specifically covered
                                 elsewhere in part 585.
105(c)........................  Make oral requests or   1................  5 requests...........               5
                                 notifications and
                                 submit written follow
                                 up within 3 business
                                 days not specifically
                                 covered elsewhere in
                                 part 585.
106; 107; 213(e); 230(f);       Submit evidence of      2................  20 submissions.......              40
 302(a); 408(b)(7); 409(c);      qualifications to
 1005(d); 1007(c); 1013(b)(7).   hold a lease or
                                 grant; submit
                                 required supporting
                                 information
                                 (electronically if
                                 required).

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106(b)(1).....................  Request exception from  1................  1 exception..........               1
                                 exclusion or
                                 disqualification from
                                 participating in
                                 transactions covered
                                 by Federal non-
                                 procurement debarment
                                 and suspension system.
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106(b)(2), 118(c), 225(b);      Request                   Requirement not considered IC under 5                0
 436; 437; 527(c); 705(c)(2);    reconsideration and/               CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
 1016.                           or hearing.
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108; 530(b)...................  Notify BOEM within 3    1................  1 notice.............               1
                                 business days after
                                 learning of any
                                 action filed alleging
                                 respondent is
                                 insolvent or bankrupt.
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109...........................  Notify BOEM in writing    Requirement not considered IC under 5                0
                                 of merger, name                    CFR 1320.3(h)(1).
                                 change, or change of
                                 business form no
                                 later than 120 days
                                 after earliest of
                                 either the effective
                                 date or filing date.
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111...........................  Within 30 days of       .5...............  4 submissions........               2
                                 receiving bill,
                                 submit processing fee
                                 payments for BOEM
                                 document or study
                                 preparation to
                                 process applications
                                 and other requests.
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                                                                      4 payments x $4,000 = $16,000
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111(b)(2), (3)................  Submit comments on      2................  4 requests...........               8
                                 proposed processing
                                 fee or request
                                 approval to perform
                                 or directly pay
                                 contractor for all or
                                 part of any document,
                                 study, or other
                                 activity, to reduce
                                 BOEM processing costs.
111(b)(3).....................  Perform, conduct,       19,000...........  1 submission.........          19,000
                                 develop, etc., all or
                                 part of any document,
                                 study, or other
                                 activity; and provide
                                 results to BOEM to
                                 reduce BOEM
                                 processing fee.
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111(b)(3).....................  Pay contractor for all        3 contractor payments x $950,000 = $2,850,000
                                 or part of any
                                 document, study, or
                                 other activity, and
                                 provide results to
                                 BOEM to reduce BOEM
                                 processing costs.
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111(b)(7); 118(a); 436(c).....  Appeal BOEM estimated     Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c).                0
                                 processing costs,
                                 decisions, or orders
                                 pursuant to 30 CFR
                                 590.
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113(b)........................  Respond to the Freedom  4................  1 agreement..........               4
                                 of Information Act
                                 release schedule.
115(c)........................  Request approval to     1................  1 request............               1
                                 use later edition of
                                 a document
                                 incorporated by
                                 reference or
                                 alternative
                                 compliance.
116...........................  The Director may        4................  25 submissions.......             100
                                 occasionally request
                                 information to
                                 administer and carry
                                 out the offshore
                                 renewable energy
                                 program via Federal
                                 Register Notices.
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118(c); 225(b)................  Within 15 days of bid     Requirement not considered IC under 5                0
                                 rejection, request                 CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
                                 reconsideration of
                                 bid decision or
                                 rejection.
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    Subtotal..................                                             71 responses.........          19,176
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                                                                                 $2,866,000 non-hour costs
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                               Subpart B--Issuance of OCS Renewable Energy Leases
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200; 224; 231; 235; 236; 238..    These sections contain references to information submissions,                0
                                  approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the
                                       burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585
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210; 211(a-c); 212 thru 216...  Submit nominations and    Not considered IC as defined in 5 CFR                0
                                 general comments in                   1320.3(h)(4)
                                 response to Federal
                                 Register notices on
                                 Request for Interest
                                 in OCS Leasing, Call
                                 for Information and
                                 Nominations (Call),
                                 Area Identification,
                                 and Notices of Sale.
                                 Includes industry,
                                 State & local
                                 governments.
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210; 211(a-c); 212 thru 216...  Submit comments and     4................  30 comments..........             120
                                 required information
                                 in response to
                                 Federal Register
                                 notices on Request
                                 for Interest in OCS
                                 Leasing, Call for
                                 Information and
                                 Nominations (Call),
                                 Area Identification,
                                 and Notices of Sale.
                                 Includes industry,
                                 State & local
                                 governments.
211(d); 216; 220 thru 223;      Submit bid, payments,   5................  12 bids..............              60
 231(c)(2).                      and required
                                 information in
                                 response to Federal
                                 Register Final Sale
                                 Notice.
224...........................  Within 10 business      1................  2 lease executions...               2
                                 days, execute 3
                                 copies of lease form
                                 and return to BOEM
                                 with required
                                 payments, including
                                 evidence that agent
                                 is authorized to act
                                 for bidder; if
                                 applicable, submit
                                 information to
                                 support delay in
                                 execution--competitiv
                                 e leases.
230; 231(a)...................  Submit unsolicited      5................  2 requests...........              10
                                 request and
                                 acquisition fee for a
                                 commercial or limited
                                 lease.
231(b)........................  Submit comments in      4................  4 comments...........              16
                                 response to Federal
                                 Register notice re
                                 interest of
                                 unsolicited request
                                 for a lease.
231(g)........................  Within 10 business      2................  2 leases.............               4
                                 days of receiving
                                 lease documents,
                                 execute lease; file
                                 financial assurance
                                 and supporting
                                 documentation--noncom
                                 petitive leases.
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231(g)........................  Within 45 days of            Burdens covered by information                    0
                                 receiving lease           collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR
                                 copies, submit rent                   Chapter XII.
                                 and rent information.
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235(b); 236(b)................  Request additional      1................  3 requests...........               3
                                 time to extend
                                 preliminary or site
                                 assessment term of
                                 commercial or limited
                                 lease, including
                                 revised schedule for
                                 SAP, COP, or GAP
                                 submission.
237(b)........................  Request lease be dated  1................  1 request............               1
                                 and effective 1st day
                                 of month in which
                                 signed.
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238...........................  Submit other renewable    Burden covered under SAPs & GAPs Sec.                0
                                 energy research                     585.600(a), (c).
                                 activities.
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    Subtotal..................                                             56 responses.........             216
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                      Subpart C--ROW Grants and RUE Grants for Renewable Energy Activities
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306; 309; 315; 316............    These sections contain references to information submissions,                0
                                  approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the
                                       burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585
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302(a); 305; 306..............  Submit copies of a      5................  1 request............               5
                                 request for a new or
                                 modified ROW or RUE
                                 and required
                                 information,
                                 including
                                 qualifications to
                                 hold a grant, in
                                 format specified.
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307; 308(a)(1)................  Submit information in   4................  2 comments...........               8
                                 response to Federal
                                 Register notice of
                                 proposed ROW or RUE
                                 grant area or
                                 comments on notice of
                                 grant auction.
308(a)(2), (b); 315; 316......  Submit bid and          5................  1 bid................               5
                                 payments in response
                                 to Federal Register
                                 notice of auction for
                                 a ROW or RUE grant.
309...........................  Submit decision to      2................  1 submission.........               2
                                 accept or reject
                                 terms and conditions
                                 of noncompetitive ROW
                                 or RUE grant.
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    Subtotal..................                                             5 responses..........              20
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                                    Subpart D--Lease and Grant Administration
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400; 401; 402; 405; 409; 416,     These sections contain references to information submissions,                0
 433.                             approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the
                                       burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585
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401(b)........................  Take measures directed  100..............  1 report.............             100
                                 by BOEM in cessation
                                 order and submit
                                 reports in order to
                                 resume activities.
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405(d)........................  Submit written notice     Requirement not considered IC under 5                0
                                 of change of address.               CFR 1320.3(h)(1)
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405(e); Form BOEM-0006........  If designated operator  1................  1 notice.............               1
                                 (DO) changes, notify
                                 BOEM and identify new
                                 DO for BOEM approval.
408 thru 411; Forms BOEM-0002   Within 90 days after    1 (30 minutes per  2 requests/                         2
 and BOEM-0003.                  last party executes a   form x 2 forms =   submissions.
                                 transfer agreement,     1 hour).
                                 submit copies of a
                                 lease or grant
                                 assignment
                                 application,
                                 including originals
                                 of each instrument
                                 creating or
                                 transferring
                                 ownership of record
                                 title, eligibility
                                 and other
                                 qualifications; and
                                 evidence that agent
                                 is authorized to
                                 execute assignment,
                                 in format specified.
415(a)(1); 416; 420(a), (b);    Submit request for      10...............  1 request............              10
 428(b).                         suspension and
                                 required information/
                                 payment no later than
                                 90 days prior to
                                 lease or grant
                                 expiration.
417(b)........................  Conduct, and if         100..............  1 study/submission...             100
                                 required pay for,
                                 site-specific study
                                 to evaluate cause of
                                 harm or damage; and
                                 submit copies of
                                 study and results, in
                                 format specified.
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                                                                      1 study x $950,000 = $950,000
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425 thru 428; 652(a); 235(a),   Request lease or grant  6................  1 requests...........               6
 (b).                            renewal no later than
                                 180 days before
                                 termination date of
                                 your limited lease or
                                 grant, or no later
                                 than 2 years before
                                 termination date of
                                 operations term of
                                 commercial lease.
                                 Submit required
                                 information.
435; 658(c)(2); Form BOEM-0004  Submit copies of        1................  1 submission.........               1
                                 application to
                                 relinquish lease or
                                 grant, in format
                                 specified.
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436; 437......................  Provide information       Requirement not considered IC under 5                0
                                 for reconsideration                CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
                                 of BOEM decision to
                                 contract or cancel
                                 lease or grant area.
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    Subtotal..................  ......................  .................  8 responses..........             220
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                                                                                  $950,000 non-hour costs
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                            Subpart E--Payments and Financial Assurance Requirements
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An * indicates the primary cites for providing bonds or other financial assurance, and the                     0
 burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to furnish, replace,
 or provide additional bonds, securities, or financial assurance (including riders,
 cancellations, replacements). This subpart contains references to other information
 submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered
 elsewhere in part 585. In the future BOEM may require electronic filings of certain
 submissions.
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500 thru 509; 1011............  Submit payor                 Burdens covered by information                    0
                                 information, payments     collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR
                                 and payment                           Chapter XII.
                                 information, and
                                 maintain auditable
                                 records according to
                                 ONRR regulations or
                                 guidance.
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506(c)(4).....................  Submit documentation    15 min...........  2 submissions........              .5
                                 of the gross annual
                                 generation of
                                 electricity produced
                                 by the generating
                                 facility on the
                                 lease--use same form
                                 as authorized by the
                                 EIA. (Burden covered
                                 under DOE/EIA OMB
                                 Control Number 1905-
                                 0129 to gather info
                                 and fill out form.
                                 BOEM's burden is for
                                 submitting a copy).
510; 506(c)(3)................  Submit application and  1................  1 submission.........               1
                                 required information
                                 for waiver or
                                 reduction of rental
                                 or other payment.
* 515; 516; 525(a) thru (f)...  Execute and provide     1................  2 bonds..............               2
                                 $100,000 minimum
                                 lease-specific bond
                                 or other approved
                                 security; or increase
                                 bond level if
                                 required.
* 516(a)(2), (3), (b), (c);     Execute and provide     1................  2 bonds..............               2
 517; 525(a) thru (f).           commercial lease
                                 supplemental bonds in
                                 amounts determined by
                                 BOEM.
516(a)(4); 521(c).............  Execute and provide     1................  1 bond...............               1
                                 decommissioning bond
                                 or other financial
                                 assurance; schedule
                                 for providing the
                                 appropriate amount.
517(c)(1).....................  Submit comments on      1................  1 submission.........               1
                                 proposed adjustment
                                 to bond amounts.
517(c)(2).....................  Request bond reduction  5................  1 request............               5
                                 and submit evidence
                                 to justify.
* 520; 521; 525(a) thru (f);    Execute and provide     1................  1 bond...............               1
 Form BOEM-0005.                 $300,000 minimum
                                 limited lease or
                                 grant-specific bond
                                 or increase financial
                                 assurance and
                                 required information.
525(g)........................  Surety notice to        1................  1 surety notice......               1
                                 lessee or ROW/RUE
                                 grant holder and BOEM
                                 within 5 business
                                 days after initiating
                                 surety insolvency or
                                 bankruptcy
                                 proceeding, or
                                 Treasury decertifies
                                 surety.
* 526 Form BOEM-0005..........  In lieu of surety       2................  1 pledge.............               2
                                 bond, pledge other
                                 types of securities,
                                 including authority
                                 for BOEM to sell and
                                 use proceeds and
                                 submit required
                                 information (1 hour
                                 for form).
526(c)........................  Provide annual          1................  1 statement..........               1
                                 certified statements
                                 describing the nature
                                 and market value,
                                 including brokerage
                                 firm statements/
                                 reports.
* 527; 531....................  Demonstrate financial   10...............  1 demonstration......              10
                                 worth/ability to
                                 carry out present and
                                 future financial
                                 obligations, annual
                                 updates, and related
                                 or subsequent actions/
                                 records/reports, etc.
528...........................  Provide third-party     10...............  1 submission.........              10
                                 indemnity; financial
                                 information/
                                 statements;
                                 additional bond info;
                                 executed guarantor
                                 agreement and
                                 supporting
                                 information/
                                 documentation/
                                 agreements.
528(c)(6); 532(b).............  Guarantor/Surety        1................  1 request............               1
                                 requests BOEM
                                 terminate period of
                                 liability and
                                 notifies lessee or
                                 ROW/RUE grant holder,
                                 etc.
* 529.........................  In lieu of surety       2................  1 request............               2
                                 bond, request
                                 authorization to
                                 establish
                                 decommissioning
                                 account, including
                                 written
                                 authorizations and
                                 approvals associated
                                 with account.
530...........................  Notify BOEM promptly    1................  1 notice.............               1
                                 of lapse in bond or
                                 other security/action
                                 filed alleging
                                 lessee, surety or
                                 guarantor et al is
                                 insolvent or bankrupt.
533(a)(2) (ii), (iii).........  Provide agreement from  3................  1 submission.........               3
                                 surety issuing new
                                 bond to assume all or
                                 portion of
                                 outstanding
                                 liabilities.
536(b)........................  Within 10 business      16...............  1 demonstration every               8
                                 days following BOEM                        2 years.
                                 notice, lessee, grant
                                 holder, or surety
                                 agrees to and
                                 demonstrates to BOEM
                                 that lease will be
                                 brought into
                                 compliance.
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    Subtotal..................                                             21 responses.........            52.5
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                                  Subpart F--Plans and Information Requirements
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Two ** indicate the primary cites for Site Assessment Plans (SAPs), Construction and Operations                0
 Plans (COPs), and General Activities Plans (GAPs); and the burdens include any previous or
 subsequent references throughout part 585 to submission and approval. This subpart contains
 references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc.,
 the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585
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** 600(a); 601(a), (b); 605     Within time specified   240..............  2 SAPs...............             480
 thru 614; 238; 810.             after issuance of a
                                 competitive lease or
                                 grant, or within time
                                 specified after
                                 determination of no
                                 competitive interest,
                                 submit copies of SAP,
                                 including required
                                 information to assist
                                 BOEM to comply with
                                 NEPA/CZMA such as
                                 hazard info, air
                                 quality, SEMS, and
                                 all required
                                 information,
                                 certifications,
                                 requests, etc., in
                                 format specified.
** 600(b); 601(c), (d)(1);      If requesting an        1,000............  2 COPs...............           2,000
 606(b); 618; 620 thru 629;      operations term for
 632; 633; 810.                  commercial lease,
                                 within time specified
                                 before the end of
                                 site assessment term,
                                 submit copies of COP,
                                 or FERC license
                                 application,
                                 including required
                                 information to assist
                                 BOEM to comply with
                                 NEPA/CZMA such as
                                 hazard info, air
                                 quality, SEMS, and
                                 all required
                                 information, surveys
                                 and/or their results,
                                 reports,
                                 certifications,
                                 project easements,
                                 supporting data and
                                 information,
                                 requests, etc., in
                                 format specified.
** 600(c); 601(a), (b); 640     Within time specified   240..............  2 GAP................             480
 thru 648; 651; 238; 810.        after issuance of a
                                 competitive lease or
                                 grant, or within time
                                 specified after
                                 determination of no
                                 competitive interest,
                                 submit copies of GAP,
                                 including required
                                 information to assist
                                 BOEM to comply with
                                 NEPA/CZMA such as
                                 hazard info, air
                                 quality, SEMS, and
                                 all required
                                 information, surveys
                                 and reports,
                                 certifications,
                                 project easements,
                                 requests, etc., in
                                 format specified.
** 601(d) (2); 622; 628(f);     Submit revised or       50...............  1 revised or modified              50
 632; 634; 658(c)(3); 907.       modified COPs,                             COP.
                                 including project
                                 easements, and all
                                 required additional
                                 information.

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602 \2\.......................  Until BOEM releases     2................  9 records/submissions              18
                                 financial assurance,
                                 respondents must
                                 maintain, and provide
                                 to BOEM if requested,
                                 all data and
                                 information related
                                 to compliance with
                                 required terms and
                                 conditions of SAP,
                                 COP, or GAP.
** 613(a), (d), (e); 617......  Submit revised or       50...............  1 revised or modified              50
                                 modified SAPs and                          SAP.
                                 required additional
                                 information.
612; 647......................  Submit copy of SAP or   1................  2 leases.............               2
                                 GAP consistency
                                 certification and
                                 supporting
                                 documentation,
                                 including
                                 noncompetitive leases.
615(a)........................  Notify BOEM in writing  1................  2 notices............               2
                                 within 30 days of
                                 completion of
                                 construction and
                                 installation
                                 activities under SAP.
615(b)........................  Submit annual report    30...............  4 reports............             120
                                 summarizing findings
                                 from site assessment
                                 activities.
615(c)........................  Submit annual, or at    40...............  4 certifications.....             160
                                 other time periods as
                                 BOEM determines, SAP
                                 compliance
                                 certification,
                                 effectiveness
                                 statement,
                                 recommendations,
                                 reports, supporting
                                 documentation, etc.
617(a)........................  Notify BOEM in writing  10...............  1 notice.............              10
                                 before conducting any
                                 activities not
                                 approved, or provided
                                 for, in SAP; provide
                                 additional
                                 information if
                                 requested.
                                                       ------------------------------------------
627(c)........................  Submit oil spill          Burden covered under BSEE 1014-0007.                 0
                                 response plan as
                                 required by BSEE 30
                                 CFR part 254.
                                                       ------------------------------------------
631...........................  Request deviation from  2................  1 request............               2
                                 approved COP schedule.
633(b)........................  Submit annual, or at    50...............  9 certifications.....             450
                                 other time periods as
                                 BOEM determines, COP
                                 compliance
                                 certification,
                                 effectiveness
                                 statement,
                                 recommendations,
                                 reports, supporting
                                 documentation, etc.
634(a)........................  Notify BOEM in writing  10...............  1 notice.............              10
                                 before conducting any
                                 activities not
                                 approved or provided
                                 for in COP, and
                                 provide additional
                                 information if
                                 requested.
635...........................  Notify BOEM any time    1................  1 notice.............               1
                                 commercial operations
                                 cease without an
                                 approved suspension.
636(a)........................  Notify BOEM in writing  1................  2 notices............               2
                                 no later than 30 days
                                 after commencing
                                 activities associated
                                 with placement of
                                 facilities on lease
                                 area.
636(b)........................  Notify BOEM in writing  1................  2 notices............               2
                                 no later than 30 days
                                 after completion of
                                 construction and
                                 installation
                                 activities.
636(c)........................  Notify BOEM in writing  1................  1 notices............               1
                                 at least 7 days
                                 before commencing
                                 commercial operations.
** 642(b); 648; 655; 658(c)(3)  Submit revised or       50...............  1 revised or modified              50
                                 modified GAPs and                          GAP.
                                 required additional
                                 information.
651...........................  Before beginning        30...............  2 surveys/reports....              60
                                 construction of OCS
                                 facility described in
                                 GAP, complete survey
                                 activities identified
                                 in GAP and submit
                                 initial findings.
                                 [This only includes
                                 the time involved in
                                 submitting the
                                 findings; it does not
                                 include the survey
                                 time as these surveys
                                 would be conducted as
                                 good business
                                 practice.].
653(a)........................  Notify BOEM in writing  1................  2 notices............               2
                                 within 30 days of
                                 completing
                                 installation
                                 activities under the
                                 GAP.
653(b)........................  Submit annual report    30...............  4 reports............             120
                                 summarizing findings
                                 from activities
                                 conducted under
                                 approved GAP.
653(c)........................  Submit annual, or at    40...............  4 certifications.....             160
                                 other time periods as
                                 BOEM determines, GAP
                                 compliance
                                 certification,
                                 recommendations,
                                 reports, etc.
655(a)........................  Notify BOEM in writing  10...............  1 notice.............              10
                                 before conducting any
                                 activities not
                                 approved or provided
                                 for in GAP, and
                                 provide additional
                                 information if
                                 requested.
656...........................  Notify BOEM any time    1................  1 notice.............               1
                                 approved GAP
                                 activities cease
                                 without an approved
                                 suspension.
658(c)(1).....................  If after construction,  3................  1 notice/evidence....               3
                                 cable or pipeline
                                 deviate from approved
                                 COP or GAP, notify
                                 affected lease
                                 operators and ROW/RUE
                                 grant holders of
                                 deviation and provide
                                 BOEM evidence of such
                                 notices.
659...........................  Determine appropriate   70...............  5 reports/information             350
                                 air quality modeling
                                 protocol, conduct air
                                 quality modeling, and
                                 submit 3 copies of
                                 air quality modeling
                                 report and 3 sets of
                                 digital files as
                                 supporting
                                 information to plans.
                                                                          --------------------------------------
    Subtotal..................  ......................  .................  68 responses.........           4,596
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                            Subpart G--Facility Design, Fabrication, and Installation
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Three *** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens                0
 include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to submitting and obtaining
 approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals,
 requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
-------------------------------------------------------
*** 700(a)(1), (b), (c); 701..  Submit Facility Design  200..............  1 report.............             200
                                 Report, including
                                 copies of the cover
                                 letter, certification
                                 statement, and all
                                 required information
                                 (1-3 paper or
                                 electronic copies as
                                 specified).
*** 700(a)(2); (b), (c); 702..  Submit copies of a      160..............  1 report.............             160
                                 Fabrication and
                                 Installation Report,
                                 certification
                                 statement and all
                                 required information,
                                 in format specified.
705(a)(3); 707; 712...........  Certified Verification  100..............  1 interim report.....             100
                                 Agent (CVA) conducts
                                 independent
                                 assessment of the
                                 facility design and
                                 submits copies of all
                                 reports/
                                 certifications to
                                 lessee or grant
                                 holder and BOEM--
                                 interim reports if
                                 required, in format
                                 specified.
                                                        100..............  1 final report.......             100

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705(a)(3); 708; 709; 710; 712.  CVA conducts            100..............  1 interim report.....             100
                                 independent
                                 assessments/
                                 inspections on the
                                 fabrication and
                                 installation
                                 activities, informs
                                 lessee or grant
                                 holder if procedures
                                 are changed or design
                                 specifications are
                                 modified; and submits
                                 copies of all reports/
                                 certifications to
                                 lessee or grant
                                 holder and BOEM--
                                 interim reports if
                                 required, in format
                                 specified.
                                                        100..............  1 final report.......             100
*** 703; 705(a)(3); 712; 815..  CVA/project engineer    20...............  1 interim report.....              20
                                 monitors major
                                 project modifications
                                 and repairs and
                                 submits copies of all
                                 reports/
                                 certifications to
                                 lessee or grant
                                 holder and BOEM--
                                 interim reports if
                                 required, in format
                                 specified.
                                                        15...............  1 final report.......              15
705(c)........................  Request waiver of CVA   40...............  1 waiver.............              40
                                 requirement in
                                 writing; lessee must
                                 demonstrate standard
                                 design and best
                                 practices.
706...........................  Submit for approval     16...............  2 nominations........              32
                                 with SAP, COP, or
                                 GAP, initial
                                 nominations for a CVA
                                 or new replacement
                                 CVA nomination, and
                                 required information.
708(b)(2).....................  Lessee or grant holder  1................  1 notice.............               1
                                 notify BOEM if
                                 modifications
                                 identified by CVA/
                                 project engineer are
                                 accepted.
709(a) (14); 710(a)(2), (e)     Make fabrication        1................  3 records retention..               3
 \2\.                            quality control,
                                 installation towing,
                                 and other records
                                 available to CVA/
                                 project engineer for
                                 review (retention
                                 required by Sec.
                                 585.714).
713...........................  Notify BOEM within 10   1................  1 notice.............               1
                                 business days after
                                 commencing commercial
                                 operations.
714 \2\.......................  Until BOEM releases     100..............  1 lessee.............             100
                                 financial assurance,
                                 compile, retain, and
                                 make available to
                                 BOEM and/or CVA the
                                 as-built drawings,
                                 design assumptions/
                                 analyses, summary of
                                 fabrication and
                                 installation
                                 examination records,
                                 inspection results,
                                 and records of
                                 repairs not covered
                                 in inspection report.
                                 Record original and
                                 relevant material
                                 test results of all
                                 primary structural
                                 materials; retain
                                 records during all
                                 stages of
                                 construction.
                                                                          --------------------------------------
    Subtotal..................  ......................  .................  17 responses.........             972
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Subpart H--Environmental and Safety Management, Inspections, and Facility Assessments for Activities Conducted
                                           Under SAPs, COPs, and GAPs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
801(c), (d)...................  Notify BOEM if          1................  2 notices............               2
                                 endangered or
                                 threatened species,
                                 or their designated
                                 critical habitat, may
                                 be in the vicinity of
                                 the lease or grant or
                                 may be affected by
                                 lease or grant
                                 activities.
801(e), (f)...................  Submit information to   6................  2 submissions........              12
                                 ensure proposed
                                 activities will be
                                 conducted in
                                 compliance with the
                                 Endangered Species
                                 Act (ESA) and Marine
                                 Mammal Protection Act
                                 (MMPA); including
                                 agreements and
                                 mitigating measures
                                 designed to avoid or
                                 minimize adverse
                                 effects and
                                 incidental take of
                                 endangered species or
                                 critical habitat.
802; 902(e)...................  Notify BOEM of          3................  1 notice.............               3
                                 archaeological
                                 resource within 72
                                 hours of discovery.
802(b), (c)...................  If requested, conduct   10...............  1 report.............              10
                                 further
                                 archaeological
                                 investigations and
                                 submit report/
                                 information.
802(d)........................  If applicable, submit   .5...............  1 payment............              .5
                                 payment for BOEM
                                 costs in carrying out
                                 National Historic
                                 Preservation Act
                                 responsibilities.
803...........................  If required, conduct    15...............  2 survey/report......              30
                                 additional surveys to
                                 define boundaries and
                                 avoidance distances
                                 and submit report.
*** 810; 614; 627; 632(b); 651  Submit safety           35...............  2 submissions........              70
                                 management system
                                 description with the
                                 SAP, COP, or GAP.
813(b)(1).....................  Report within 24 hours  .5...............  2 reports............               1
                                 when any required
                                 equipment taken out
                                 of service for more
                                 than 12 hours;
                                 provide written
                                 confirmation if
                                 reported orally.
                                                        1................  1 written                           1
                                                                            confirmation.
813(b)(3).....................  Notify BOEM when        .5...............  2 notices............               1
                                 equipment returned to
                                 service; provide
                                 written confirmation
                                 if reported orally.
815(c)........................  When required, analyze  2................  1 report.............               2
                                 cable, P/L, or
                                 facility damage or
                                 failures to determine
                                 cause and as soon as
                                 available submit
                                 comprehensive written
                                 report.
816...........................  Submit plan of          2................  1 plan/report........               2
                                 corrective action
                                 report on observed
                                 detrimental effects
                                 on cable, P/L, or
                                 facility within 30
                                 days of discovery;
                                 take remedial action
                                 and submit report of
                                 remedial action
                                 within 30 days after
                                 completion.
822(a)(2)(iii), (b)...........  Maintain records of     1................  4 records retention..               4
                                 design, construction,
                                 operation,
                                 maintenance, repairs,
                                 and investigation on
                                 or related to lease
                                 or ROW/RUE area; make
                                 available to BOEM for
                                 inspection.
823...........................  Request reimbursement   2................  1 request............               2
                                 within 90 days for
                                 food, quarters, and
                                 transportation
                                 provided to BOEM reps
                                 during inspection.
824(a) \2\....................  Develop annual self-    24...............  2 plans..............              48
                                 inspection plan
                                 covering all
                                 facilities; retain
                                 with records, and
                                 make available to
                                 BOEM upon request.
824(b)........................  Conduct annual self-    36...............  2 reports............              72
                                 inspection and submit
                                 report by November 1.
825...........................  Based on API RP 2A-     60...............  2 assessments/actions             120
                                 WSD, perform
                                 assessment of
                                 structures, initiate
                                 mitigation actions
                                 for structures that
                                 do not pass
                                 assessment process,
                                 retain information,
                                 and make available to
                                 BOEM upon request.
830(a), (c); 831 thru 833.....  Immediately report      Oral .5..........  2 incidents..........               1
                                 incidents to BOEM via
                                 oral communications,
                                 submit written follow-
                                 up report within 15
                                 business days after
                                 the incident, and
                                 submit any required
                                 additional
                                 information.
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                                                        Written 4........  1 incident...........               4
                                                       ---------------------------------------------------------
830(d)........................  Report oil spills as       Burden covered under BSEE 1014-0007                 0
                                 required by BSEE 30
                                 CFR 254.
                                                       ---------------------------------------------------------
    Subtotal..................  ......................  .................  32 responses.........           385.5
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                                           Subpart I--Decommissioning
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Four **** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens include any
 previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to submitting and obtaining approval. This subpart
 contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the
 burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
**** 902; 905, 906; 907;        Submit for approval,    20...............  1 application........              20
 908(c); 909.                    in format specified,
                                 copies of the SAP,
                                 COP, or GAP
                                 decommissioning
                                 application and site
                                 clearance plan at
                                 least 2 years before
                                 decommissioning
                                 activities begin, 90
                                 days after completion
                                 of activities, or 90
                                 days after
                                 cancellation,
                                 relinquishment, or
                                 other termination of
                                 lease or grant.
                                 Include documentation
                                 of coordination
                                 efforts w/States/CZMA
                                 agencies, local or
                                 tribal governments,
                                 requests that certain
                                 facilities remain in
                                 place for other
                                 activities, be
                                 converted to an
                                 artificial reef, or
                                 be toppled in place.
                                 Submit additional
                                 information/evidence
                                 requested or modify
                                 and resubmit
                                 application.
902(d); 908;..................  Notify BOEM at least    1................  1 notice.............               1
                                 60 days before
                                 commencing
                                 decommissioning
                                 activities.
910...........................  Within 60 days after    1................  1 verification.......               1
                                 removing a facility,
                                 verify to BOEM that
                                 site is cleared.
912...........................  Within 60 days after    8................  1 report.............               8
                                 removing a facility,
                                 cable, or pipeline,
                                 submit a written
                                 report.
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BOEM does not anticipate decommissioning activities for at least 5 years so the requirements have been given a
 minimal burden.
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    Subtotal..................  ......................  .................  4 responses..........              30
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             Subpart J--RUEs for Energy- and Marine-Related Activities Using Existing OCS Facilities
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1004, 1005, 1006..............  Contact owner of        1................  1 request............               1
                                 existing facility and/
                                 or lessee of the area
                                 to reach preliminary
                                 agreement to use
                                 facility and obtain
                                 concurring
                                 signatures; submit
                                 request to BOEM for
                                 an alternative use
                                 RUE, including all
                                 required information/
                                 modifications.
1007(a), (b), (c).............  Submit indication of    4................  1 submission.........               4
                                 competitive interest
                                 in response to
                                 Federal Register
                                 notice.
1007(c).......................  Submit description of   5................  1 submission.........               5
                                 proposed activities
                                 and required
                                 information in
                                 response to Federal
                                 Register notice of
                                 competitive offering.
1007(f).......................  Lessee or owner of      1................  1 submission.........               1
                                 facility submits
                                 decision to accept or
                                 reject proposals
                                 deemed acceptable by
                                 BOEM.
1010(c).......................  Request renewal of      6................  1 request............               6
                                 Alternate Use RUE.
1012; 1016(b).................  Provide financial       1................  1 submission.........               1
                                 assurance as BOEM
                                 determines in
                                 approving RUE for an
                                 existing facility,
                                 including additional
                                 security if required.
1013..........................  Submit request for      1................  1 request............               1
                                 assignment of an
                                 alternative use RUE
                                 for an existing
                                 facility, including
                                 all required
                                 information.
1015..........................  Request relinquishment  1................  1 request............               1
                                 of RUE for an
                                 existing facility.
                                                                          --------------------------------------
    Subtotal..................  ......................  .................  8 responses..........              20
                                                                          --------------------------------------
        Total Burden..........  ......................  .................  290 responses........          25,688
                                                                          --------------------------------------
                                                                              $3,816,000 Non-Hour Cost Burdens
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\1\ In the future, BOEM may require electronic filing of certain submissions.
\2\ Retention of these records is usual and customary business practice; the burden is primarily to make them
  available to BOEM and CVAs.

    Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have 
identified three non-hour cost burdens for this collection totaling 
$3,816,000 (refer to the table above). These non-hour cost burdens 
consist of service fees for BOEM document/study preparation, costs for 
paying a contractor instead of BOEM, and costs for a site-specific 
study and report to evaluate the cause of harm to natural resources.
    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: We invite comments concerning this information collection 
on:
     Whether or not the collection of information is necessary, 
including whether or not the information will have practical utility;
     The accuracy of our burden estimates;
     Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
     Ways to minimize the burden on respondents.
    If you have costs to generate, maintain, and disclose this 
information, you should comment and provide your total capital and 
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operation, maintenance, and purchase of service costs. You should 
describe the methods you use to estimate major cost factors, including 
system and technology acquisition, expected useful life of capital 
equipment, discount rate(s), and the period over which you incur costs. 
Capital and startup costs include, among other items, computers and 
software you purchase to prepare for collecting information, 
monitoring, and record storage facilities. You should not include 
estimates for equipment or services purchased: (a) Before October 1, 
1995; (b) to comply with requirements not associated with the 
information collection; (c) for reasons other than to provide 
information or keep records for the Government; or (d) as part of 
customary and usual business or private practices.
    We will summarize written responses to this notice and address them 
in our submission for OMB approval. As a result of your comments, we 
will make any necessary adjustments to the burden in our submission to 
OMB.
    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.

    Dated: December 10, 2015.
Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka,
Chief, Office of Policy, Regulations, and Analysis.
[FR Doc. 2015-31707 Filed 12-16-15; 8:45 am]
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