[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 81 (Wednesday, April 27, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24869-24880]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-09709]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

[OMB Control Number 1010-0176; MMAA104000]


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

ACTION: 30-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 notifying the public that 
we have submitted an information collection request (ICR) to the Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This ICR 
concerns the paperwork requirements in the regulations under 
``Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the 
Outer Continental Shelf.'' This notice provides the public a second 
opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of this collection.

DATES: Submit written comments by May 27, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments on this ICR to the Desk Officer for the 
Department of the Interior at OMB-OIRA at (202) 395-5806 (fax) or 
[email protected]. Please provide a copy of your comments to 
BOEM at OPRA Mail Stop: VA-DIR, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 
20166. Please reference ICR 1010-0176 in your comment and include your 
name and return address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of Policy, Regulations, and 
Analysis at or (202) 208-6352. You may review the ICR online at http://www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to review Department of the 
Interior collections under review by OMB.

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 
BOEM. 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. BOEM must ensure that these 
activities and operations on the OCS are performed in a safe manner 
which do not cause damage to the environment or endanger life or 
health, 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.
    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. 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

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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: The estimated 
annual hour burden for this collection is 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 recordkeeping                                    --------------------------------------------------
      Section(s) in 30  CFR 585              requirement \1\                    Hour burden                 Average number of annual       Annual burden
                                                                                                                   responses                   hours
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                                                              Subpart A--General Provisions
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102; 105; 110.......................  These sections contain general references to responsibilities, submitting comments, requests,                    0
                                       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 governments    1...............................  2 agreements.....................               2
                                       enter into task force or
                                       joint planning or
                                       coordination agreement with
                                       BOEM.
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103; 904............................  Request general departures     2...............................  6 requests.......................              12
                                       not specifically covered
                                       elsewhere in part 585..
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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.
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106; 107; 213(e); 230(f); 302(a);     Submit evidence of             2...............................  20 submissions...................              40
 408(b)(7); 409(c); 1005(d);           qualifications to hold a
 1007(c); 1013(b)(7).                  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); 436; 437;  Request reconsideration and/   Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9).                           0
 527(c); 705(c)(2); 1016.              or hearing.
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108; 530(b).........................  Notify BOEM within 3 business  1...............................  1 notice.........................               1
                                       days after learning of any
                                       action filed alleging
                                       respondent is insolvent or
                                       bankrupt.
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109.................................  Notify BOEM in writing of      Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1).                           0
                                       merger, name 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 receiving    .5..............................  4 submissions....................               2
                                       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 proposed    2...............................  4 requests.......................               8
                                       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.
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111(b)(3)...........................  Perform, conduct, develop,     19,000..........................  1 submission.....................          19,000
                                       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 or                         3 contractor payments x $950,000 = $2,850,000
                                       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 of      4...............................  1 agreement......................               4
                                       Information Act release
                                       schedule.
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115(c)..............................  Request approval to use later  1...............................  1 request........................               1
                                       edition of a document
                                       incorporated by reference or
                                       alternative compliance.
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116.................................  The Director may occasionally  4...............................  25 submissions...................             100
                                       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 CFR 1320.3(h)(9).                           0
                                       rejection, request
                                       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, approvals, requests, applications,                 0
                                       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 1320.3(h)(4).                               0
                                       general comments 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.
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210; 211(a-c); 212 thru 216.........  Submit comments and required   4...............................  30 comments......................             120
                                       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.
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211(d); 216; 220 thru 223; 231(c)(2)  Submit bid, payments, and      5...............................  12 bids..........................              60
                                       required information in
                                       response to Federal Register
                                       Final Sale Notice.
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224.................................  Within 10 business days,       1...............................  2 lease executions...............               2
                                       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--
                                       competitive leases.
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230; 231(a).........................  Submit unsolicited request     5...............................  2 requests.......................              10
                                       and acquisition fee for a
                                       commercial or limited lease.
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231(b)..............................  Submit comments in response    4...............................  4 comments.......................              16
                                       to Federal Register notice
                                       re interest of unsolicited
                                       request for a lease.
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231(g)..............................  Within 10 business days of     2...............................  2 leases.........................               4
                                       receiving lease documents,
                                       execute lease; file
                                       financial assurance and
                                       supporting documentation--
                                       noncompetitive leases.
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231(g)..............................  Within 45 days of receiving    Burdens covered by information collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR               0
                                       lease copies, submit rent      Chapter XII.
                                       and rent information.
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235(b); 236(b)......................  Request additional time to     1...............................  3 requests.......................               3
                                       extend preliminary or site
                                       assessment term of
                                       commercial or limited lease,
                                       including revised schedule
                                       for SAP, COP, or GAP
                                       submission.
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237(b)..............................  Request lease be dated and     1...............................  1 request........................               1
                                       effective 1st day of month
                                       in which signed.
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238.................................  Submit other renewable energy  Burden covered under SAPs & GAPs Sec.   585.600(a), (c).                          0
                                       research 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, approvals, requests, applications,                 0
                                       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 request     5...............................  1 request........................               5
                                       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.
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308(a)(2), (b); 315; 316............  Submit bid and payments in     5...............................  1 bid............................               5
                                       response to Federal Register
                                       notice of auction for a ROW
                                       or RUE grant.
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309.................................  Submit decision to accept or   2...............................  1 submission.....................               2
                                       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, 433...  These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications,                 0
                                       plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
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401(b)..............................  Take measures directed by      100.............................  1 report.........................             100
                                       BOEM in cessation order and
                                       submit reports in order to
                                       resume activities.
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405(d)..............................  Submit written notice of       Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1).                           0
                                       change of address.
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405(e); Form BOEM-0006..............  If designated operator (DO)    1...............................  1 notice.........................               1
                                       changes, notify BOEM and
                                       identify new DO for BOEM
                                       approval.
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408 thru 411; Forms BOEM-0002 and     Within 90 days after last      1 (30 minutes per form x 2 forms  2 requests/submissions...........               2
 BOEM-0003.                            party executes a transfer      = 1 hour).
                                       agreement, 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.
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415(a)(1); 416; 420(a), (b); 428(b).  Submit request for suspension  10..............................  1 request........................              10
                                       and required information/
                                       payment no later than 90
                                       days prior to lease or grant
                                       expiration.
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417(b)..............................  Conduct, and if required pay   100.............................  1 study/submission...............             100
                                       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), (b)...  Request lease or grant         6...............................  1 requests.......................               6
                                       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.
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435; 658(c)(2); Form BOEM-0004......  Submit copies of application   1...............................  1 submission.....................               1
                                       to relinquish lease or
                                       grant, in format specified.
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436; 437............................  Provide information for        Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9).                           0
                                       reconsideration 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 burdens include any previous or subsequent                  0
 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 information,      Burdens covered by information collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR               0
                                       payments and payment           Chapter XII.
                                       information, and maintain
                                       auditable records according
                                       to ONRR regulations or
                                       guidance.
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506(c)(4)...........................  Submit documentation of the    Burden covered under DOE/EIA OMB Control Number 1905-0129.                        0
                                       gross annual generation of
                                       electricity produced by the
                                       generating facility on the
                                       lease--use same form as
                                       authorized by the EIA.
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510; 506(c)(3)......................  Submit application and         1...............................  1 submission.....................               1
                                       required information for
                                       waiver or reduction of
                                       rental or other payment.
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* 515; 516; 525(a) thru (f).........  Execute and provide $100,000   1...............................  2 bonds..........................               2
                                       minimum lease-specific bond
                                       or other approved security;
                                       or increase bond level if
                                       required.
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* 516(a)(2), (3), (b), (c); 517;      Execute and provide            1...............................  2 bonds..........................               2
 525(a) thru (f).                      commercial lease
                                       supplemental bonds in
                                       amounts determined by BOEM.
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516(a)(4); 521(c)...................  Execute and provide            1...............................  1 bond...........................               1
                                       decommissioning bond or
                                       other financial assurance;
                                       schedule for providing the
                                       appropriate amount.
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517(c)(1)...........................  Submit comments on proposed    1...............................  1 submission.....................               1
                                       adjustment to bond amounts.
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517(c)(2)...........................  Request bond reduction and     5...............................  1 request........................               5
                                       submit evidence to justify.
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* 520; 521; 525(a) thru (f); Form     Execute and provide $300,000   1...............................  1 bond...........................               1
 BOEM-0005.                            minimum limited lease or
                                       grant-specific bond or
                                       increase financial assurance
                                       and required information.
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525(g)..............................  Surety notice to lessee or     1...............................  1 surety notice..................               1
                                       ROW/RUE grant holder and
                                       BOEM within 5 business days
                                       after initiating surety
                                       insolvency or bankruptcy
                                       proceeding, or Treasury
                                       decertifies surety.
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* 526 Form BOEM-0005................  In lieu of surety bond,        2...............................  1 pledge.........................               2
                                       pledge other types of
                                       securities, including
                                       authority for BOEM to sell
                                       and use proceeds and submit
                                       required information (1 hour
                                       for form).
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526(c)..............................  Provide annual certified       1...............................  1 statement......................               1
                                       statements describing the
                                       nature and market value,
                                       including brokerage firm
                                       statements/reports.
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* 527; 531..........................  Demonstrate financial worth/   10..............................  1 demonstration..................              10
                                       ability to carry out present
                                       and future financial
                                       obligations, annual updates,
                                       and related or subsequent
                                       actions/records/reports, etc.
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528.................................  Provide third-party            10..............................  1 submission.....................              10
                                       indemnity; financial
                                       information/statements;
                                       additional bond info;
                                       executed guarantor agreement
                                       and supporting information/
                                       documentation/agreements.
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528(c)(6); 532(b)...................  Guarantor/Surety requests      1...............................  1 request........................               1
                                       BOEM terminate period of
                                       liability and notifies
                                       lessee or ROW/RUE grant
                                       holder, etc.
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* 529...............................  In lieu of surety bond,        2...............................  1 request........................               2
                                       request authorization to
                                       establish decommissioning
                                       account, including written
                                       authorizations and approvals
                                       associated with account.
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530.................................  Notify BOEM promptly of lapse  1...............................  1 notice.........................               1
                                       in bond or other security/
                                       action filed alleging
                                       lessee, surety or guarantor
                                       et al is insolvent or
                                       bankrupt.
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533(a)(2)(ii), (iii)................  Provide agreement from surety  3...............................  1 submission.....................               3
                                       issuing new bond to assume
                                       all or portion of
                                       outstanding liabilities.
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536(b)..............................  Within 10 business days        16..............................  1 demonstration every 2 years....               8
                                       following BOEM 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
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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 Plans (COPs), and General Activities                   0
 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 thru      Within time specified after    240.............................  2 SAPs...........................             480
 614; 238; 810.                        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.
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** 600(b); 601(c), (d)(1); 606(b);    If requesting an operations    1,000...........................  2 COPs...........................           2,000
 618; 620 thru 629; 632; 633; 810.     term for 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.
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** 600(c); 601(a), (b); 640 thru      Within time specified after    240.............................  2 GAP............................             480
 648; 651; 238; 810.                   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.
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** 601(d)(2); 622; 628(f); 632; 634;  Submit revised or modified     50..............................  1 revised or modified COP........              50
 658(c)(3); 907.                       COPs, including project
                                       easements, and all required
                                       additional information.
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602 \2\.............................  Until BOEM releases financial  2...............................  9 records/submissions............              18
                                       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.
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** 613(a), (d), (e); 617............  Submit revised or modified     50..............................  1 revised or modified SAP........              50
                                       SAPs and required additional
                                       information.
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612; 647............................  Submit copy of SAP or GAP      1...............................  2 leases.........................               2
                                       consistency certification
                                       and supporting
                                       documentation, including
                                       noncompetitive leases.
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615(a)..............................  Notify BOEM in writing within  1...............................  2 notices........................               2
                                       30 days of completion of
                                       construction and
                                       installation activities
                                       under SAP.
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615(b)..............................  Submit annual report           30..............................  4 reports........................             120
                                       summarizing findings from
                                       site assessment activities.
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615(c)..............................  Submit annual, or at other     40..............................  4 certifications.................             160
                                       time periods as BOEM
                                       determines, SAP compliance
                                       certification, effectiveness
                                       statement, recommendations,
                                       reports, supporting
                                       documentation, etc.
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617(a)..............................  Notify BOEM in writing before  10..............................  1 notice.........................              10
                                       conducting any activities
                                       not approved, or provided
                                       for, in SAP; provide
                                       additional information if
                                       requested.
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627(c)..............................  Submit oil spill response      Burden covered under BSEE 1014-0007.                                              0
                                       plan as required by BSEE 30
                                       CFR part 254.
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631.................................  Request deviation from         2...............................  1 request........................               2
                                       approved COP schedule.
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633(b)..............................  Submit annual, or at other     50..............................  9 certifications.................             450
                                       time periods as BOEM
                                       determines, COP compliance
                                       certification, effectiveness
                                       statement, recommendations,
                                       reports, supporting
                                       documentation, etc.
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634(a)..............................  Notify BOEM in writing before  10..............................  1 notice.........................              10
                                       conducting any activities
                                       not approved or provided for
                                       in COP, and provide
                                       additional information if
                                       requested.
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635.................................  Notify BOEM any time           1...............................  1 notice.........................               1
                                       commercial operations cease
                                       without an approved
                                       suspension.
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636(a)..............................  Notify BOEM in writing no      1...............................  2 notices........................               2
                                       later than 30 days after
                                       commencing activities
                                       associated with placement of
                                       facilities on lease area.
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636(b)..............................  Notify BOEM in writing no      1...............................  2 notices........................               2
                                       later than 30 days after
                                       completion of construction
                                       and installation activities.
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636(c)..............................  Notify BOEM in writing at      1...............................  1 notices........................               1
                                       least 7 days before
                                       commencing commercial
                                       operations.
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** 642(b); 648; 655; 658(c)(3)......  Submit revised or modified     50..............................  1 revised or modified GAP........              50
                                       GAPs and required additional
                                       information.
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651.................................  Before beginning construction  30..............................  2 surveys/reports................              60
                                       of OCS facility described in
                                       GAP, complete survey
                                       activities identified in GAP
                                       and submit initial findings.
                                       [This only includes the time
                                       involved in submitting the
                                       findings; it does not
                                       include the survey time as
                                       these surveys would be
                                       conducted as good business
                                       practice.].
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653(a)..............................  Notify BOEM in writing within  1...............................  2 notices........................               2
                                       30 days of completing
                                       installation activities
                                       under the GAP.
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653(b)..............................  Submit annual report           30..............................  4 reports........................             120
                                       summarizing findings from
                                       activities conducted under
                                       approved GAP.
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653(c)..............................  Submit annual, or at other     40..............................  4 certifications.................             160
                                       time periods as BOEM
                                       determines, GAP compliance
                                       certification,
                                       recommendations, reports,
                                       etc.
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655(a)..............................  Notify BOEM in writing before  10..............................  1 notice.........................              10
                                       conducting any activities
                                       not approved or provided for
                                       in GAP, and provide
                                       additional information if
                                       requested.
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656.................................  Notify BOEM any time approved  1...............................  1 notice.........................               1
                                       GAP activities cease without
                                       an approved suspension.
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658(c)(1)...........................  If after construction, cable   3...............................  1 notice/evidence................               3
                                       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.
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659.................................  Determine appropriate air      70..............................  5 reports/information............             350
                                       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.
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    Subtotal........................  .............................  ................................  68 responses.....................           4,596
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                                                Subpart G--Facility Design, Fabrication, and Installation
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Three *** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent                     0
 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.
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*** 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).
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*** 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.
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705(a)(3); 707; 712.................  Certified Verification Agent   100.............................  1 interim report.................             100
                                       (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.
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                                                                     100.............................  1 final report...................             100
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705(a)(3); 708; 709; 710; 712.......  CVA conducts independent       100.............................  1 interim report.................             100
                                       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.
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                                                                     100.............................  1 final report...................             100
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*** 703; 705(a)(3); 712; 815........  CVA/project engineer monitors  20..............................  1 interim report.................              20
                                       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.
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                                                                     15                                1 final report...................              15
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705(c)..............................  Request waiver of CVA          40..............................  1 waiver.........................              40
                                       requirement in writing;
                                       lessee must demonstrate
                                       standard design and best
                                       practices.
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706.................................  Submit for approval with SAP,  16..............................  2 nominations....................              32
                                       COP, or GAP, initial
                                       nominations for a CVA or new
                                       replacement CVA nomination,
                                       and required information.
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708(b)(2)...........................  Lessee or grant holder notify  1...............................  1 notice.........................               1
                                       BOEM if modifications
                                       identified by CVA/project
                                       engineer are accepted.
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709(a)(14); 710(a)(2), (e) \2\......  Make fabrication quality       1...............................  3 records retention..............               3
                                       control, installation
                                       towing, and other records
                                       available to CVA/project
                                       engineer for review
                                       (retention required by Sec.
                                        585.714).
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713.................................  Notify BOEM within 10          1...............................  1 notice.........................               1
                                       business days after
                                       commencing commercial
                                       operations.
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714 \2\.............................  Until BOEM releases financial  100.............................  1 lessee.........................             100
                                       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.
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    Subtotal........................  .............................  ................................  17 responses.....................             972
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        Subpart H--Environmental and Safety Management, Inspections, and Facility Assessments for Activities Conducted Under SAPs, COPs, and GAPs
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801(c), (d).........................  Notify BOEM if endangered or   1...............................  2 notices........................               2
                                       threatened species, or their
                                       designated critical habitat,
                                       may be in the vicinity of
                                       the lease or grant or may be
                                       affected by lease or grant
                                       activities.
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801(e), (f).........................  Submit information to ensure   6...............................  2 submissions....................              12
                                       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.
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802; 902(e).........................  Notify BOEM of archaeological  3...............................  1 notice.........................               3
                                       resource within 72 hours of
                                       discovery.
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802(b), (c).........................  If requested, conduct further  10..............................  1 report.........................              10
                                       archaeological
                                       investigations and submit
                                       report/information.
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802(d)..............................  If applicable, submit payment  .5..............................  1 payment........................               1
                                       for BOEM costs in carrying
                                       out National Historic
                                       Preservation Act
                                       responsibilities.
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803.................................  If required, conduct           15..............................  2 survey/report..................              30
                                       additional surveys to define
                                       boundaries and avoidance
                                       distances and submit report.
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*** 810; 614; 627; 632(b); 651......  Submit safety management       35..............................  2 submissions....................              70
                                       system description with the
                                       SAP, COP, or GAP.
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813(b)(1)...........................  Report within 24 hours when    .5..............................  2 reports........................               1
                                       any required equipment taken
                                       out of service for more than
                                       12 hours; provide written
                                       confirmation if reported
                                       orally.
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813(b)(3)...........................  Notify BOEM when equipment     .5..............................  2 notices........................               1
                                       returned to service; provide
                                       written confirmation if
                                       reported orally.
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815(c)..............................  When required, analyze cable,  1.5.............................  1 report.........................               2
                                       P/L, or facility damage or
                                       failures to determine cause
                                       and as soon as available
                                       submit comprehensive written
                                       report.
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816.................................  Submit plan of corrective      2...............................  1 plan/report....................               2
                                       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.
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822(a)(2)(iii), (b).................  Maintain records of design,    1...............................  4 records retention..............               4
                                       construction, operation,
                                       maintenance, repairs, and
                                       investigation on or related
                                       to lease or ROW/RUE area;
                                       make available to BOEM for
                                       inspection.
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823.................................  Request reimbursement within   2...............................  1 request........................               2
                                       90 days for food, quarters,
                                       and transportation provided
                                       to BOEM reps during
                                       inspection.
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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.
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824(b)..............................  Conduct annual self-           36..............................  2 reports........................              72
                                       inspection and submit report
                                       by November 1.
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825.................................  Based on API RP 2A-WSD,        60..............................  2 assessments/actions............             120
                                       perform assessment of
                                       structures, initiate
                                       mitigation actions for
                                       structures that do not pass
                                       assessment process, retain
                                       information, and make
                                       available to BOEM upon
                                       request.
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830(a), (c); 831 thru 833...........  Immediately report incidents   Oral .5.........................  2 incidents......................               1
                                       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
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830(d)..............................  Report oil spills as required  Burden covered under BSEE 1014-0007                                               0
                                       by BSEE 30 CFR 254.
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    Subtotal........................  .............................  ................................  32 responses.....................             386
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                                                               Subpart I--Decommissioning
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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.
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**** 902; 905, 906; 907; 908(c); 909  Submit for approval, in        20..............................  1 application....................              20
                                       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.
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902(d); 908.........................  Notify BOEM at least 60 days   1...............................  1 notice.........................               1
                                       before commencing
                                       decommissioning activities.
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910.................................  Within 60 days after removing  1...............................  1 verification...................               1
                                       a facility, verify to BOEM
                                       that site is cleared.
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912.................................  Within 60 days after removing  8...............................  1 report.........................               8
                                       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
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1004, 1005, 1006....................  Contact owner of existing      1...............................  1 request........................               1
                                       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.
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1007(a), (b), (c)...................  Submit indication of           4...............................  1 submission.....................               4
                                       competitive interest in
                                       response to Federal Register
                                       notice.
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1007(c).............................  Submit description of          5...............................  1 submission.....................               5
                                       proposed activities and
                                       required information in
                                       response to Federal Register
                                       notice of competitive
                                       offering.
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1007(f).............................  Lessee or owner of facility    1...............................  1 submission.....................               1
                                       submits decision to accept
                                       or reject proposals deemed
                                       acceptable by BOEM.
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1010(c).............................  Request renewal of Alternate   6...............................  1 request........................               6
                                       Use RUE.
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1012; 1016(b).......................  Provide financial assurance    1...............................  1 submission.....................               1
                                       as BOEM determines in
                                       approving RUE for an
                                       existing facility, including
                                       additional security if
                                       required.
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1013................................  Submit request for assignment  1...............................  1 request........................               1
                                       of an alternative use RUE
                                       for an existing facility,
                                       including all required
                                       information.
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1015................................  Request relinquishment of RUE  1...............................  1 request........................               1
                                       for an existing facility.
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    Subtotal........................  .............................  ................................  8 responses......................              20
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        Total Burden................  .............................  ................................  290 responses....................          25,688
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                                                                                                                $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: The 
estimated non-hour cost burdens total $3,816,000. The 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: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et 
seq.,) requires each agency ``. . . to provide notice . . . and 
otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies 
concerning each proposed collection of information . . .'' Agencies 
must specifically solicit comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the 
collection is necessary or useful; (b) evaluate the accuracy of the 
burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) enhance the 
quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; 
and (d) minimize the burden on the respondents, including the use of 
technology.
    To comply with the public consultation process, on December 17, 
2015, BOEM published a Federal Register notice (80 FR 78756) announcing 
that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. This notice provided 
the required 60-day comment period. BOEM received no comments.
    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

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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: March 7, 2016.
Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka,
Chief, Office of Policy, Regulations and Analysis.
[FR Doc. 2016-09709 Filed 4-26-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4310-MR-P