[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 184 (Thursday, September 22, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65405-65410]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-22845]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE)

[Docket ID BSEE-2016-0013; OMB Control Number 1014-0026; 16XE1700DX 
EEEE500000 EX1SF0000.DAQ000]


Information Collection Activities: Application for Permit To 
Modify (APM) and Supporting Documentation; Proposed Collection; Comment 
Request

ACTION: 60-day notice.

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SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the 
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) 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 a renewal to the 
paperwork requirements in the regulations under 30 CFR 250 where it 
pertains to an Application for Permit to Modify (APM) and all 
supporting documentation.

DATES: You must submit comments by November 21, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods 
listed below.
     Electronically go to http://www.regulations.gov. In the 
Search box, enter BSEE-2016-0013 then click search. Follow the 
instructions to submit public comments and view all related materials. 
We will post all comments.
     Email [email protected], fax (703) 787-1546, or mail or 
hand-carry comments to the Department of the Interior; Bureau of Safety 
and Environmental Enforcement; Regulations and Standards Branch; ATTN: 
Nicole Mason; 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166. Please reference 
ICR 1014-0026 in your comment and include your name and return address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicole Mason, Regulations and 
Standards Branch, (703) 787-1607, to request additional information 
about this ICR.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: 30 CFR 250, Application for Permit to Modify (APM) and all 
supporting documentation.
    Form(s): BSEE-0124.
    OMB Control Number: 1014-0026.
    Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act (OCSLA) at 43 
U.S.C. 1334 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to prescribe rules 
and regulations necessary for the administration of the leasing 
provisions of that Act related to mineral resources on the OCS. Such 
rules and regulations will apply to all operations conducted under a 
lease, right-of-way, or a right-of-use and easement. Operations on the 
OCS must preserve, protect, and develop oil and natural gas resources 
in a manner that is consistent with the need to make such resources 
available to meet the Nation's energy needs as rapidly as possible; to 
balance orderly energy resource development with protection of human, 
marine, and coastal environments; to ensure the public a fair and 
equitable return on the resources of the OCS; and to preserve and 
maintain free enterprise competition.
    In addition to the general rulemaking authority of the OCSLA at 43 
U.S.C. 1334, section 301(a) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty 
Management Act (FOGRMA), 30 U.S.C. 1751(a), grants authority to the 
Secretary to prescribe such rules and regulations as are reasonably 
necessary to carry out FOGRMA's provisions. While the majority of 
FOGRMA is directed to royalty collection and enforcement, some 
provisions apply to offshore operations. For example, section 108 of 
FOGRMA, 30 U.S.C. 1718, grants the Secretary broad authority to inspect 
lease sites for the purpose of determining whether there is compliance 
with the mineral leasing laws. Section 109(c)(2) and (d)(1), 30 U.S.C. 
1719(c)(2) and (d)(1), impose substantial civil penalties for failure 
to permit lawful inspections and for knowing or willful preparation or 
submission of false, inaccurate, or misleading reports, records, or 
other information. Because the Secretary has delegated some of the 
authority under FOGRMA to BSEE, 30 U.S.C. 1751 is included as 
additional authority for these requirements.
    The Independent Offices Appropriations Act (31 U.S.C. 9701), the 
Omnibus Appropriations Bill (Pub. L. 104-133, 110 Stat. 1321, April 26, 
1996), and OMB Circular A-25, authorize Federal agencies to recover the 
full cost of services that confer special benefits. Under the 
Department of the Interior's implementing policy,

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BSEE is required to charge fees for services that provide special 
benefits or privileges to an identifiable non-Federal recipient above 
and beyond those which accrue to the public at large. APMs are subject 
to cost recovery and BSEE regulations specify a service fee for this 
request.
    These authorities and responsibilities are among those delegated to 
BSEE. The regulations at 30 CFR 250 stipulate the various requirements 
that must be submitted with a Form BSEE-0124 (APM). The form and the 
numerous submittals that are included and/or attached to the form are 
the subject of this collection. This request also covers any related 
Notices to Lessees and Operators (NTLs) that BSEE issues to clarify, 
supplement, or provide additional guidance on some aspects of our 
regulations
    Some responses are mandatory and some are required to obtain or 
retain a benefit. No questions of a sensitive nature are asked. BSEE 
will protect proprietary information according to the Freedom of 
Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and DOI's implementing regulations (43 
CFR 2); 30 CFR part 250.197, Data and information to be made available 
to the public or for limited inspection; and 30 CFR part 252, OCS Oil 
and Gas Information Program.
    The BSEE uses the information to ensure safe well completion, 
workover, and decommissioning operations and to protect the human, 
marine, and coastal environment. Among other things, BSEE specifically 
uses the information to ensure: The well completion, workover, and 
decommissioning unit is fit for the intended purpose; equipment is 
maintained in a state of readiness and meets safety standards; each 
well completion, workover, and decommissioning crew is properly trained 
and able to promptly perform well-control activities at any time during 
well operations; and compliance with safety standards. The current 
regulations provide for safe and proper field or reservoir development, 
resource evaluation, conservation, protection of correlative rights, 
safety, and environmental protection. We also review well records to 
ascertain whether the operations have encountered hydrocarbons or H2S 
and to ensure that H2S detection equipment, personnel protective 
equipment, and training of the crew are adequate for safe operations in 
zones known to contain H2S and zones where the presence of H2S is 
unknown.
    We use the information to determine the conditions of the site to 
avoid hazards inherent in well completions, workovers, and 
decommissioning operations. In addition, except for proprietary data, 
BSEE is required by the OCSLA to make available to the public certain 
information that is submitted.
    The information on the APM form (BSEE-0124) is used to evaluate and 
approve the adequacy of the equipment, materials, and/or procedures 
that the lessee or operator plans to use during drilling plan 
modifications, changes in major drilling equipment, and plugging back. 
In addition, except for proprietary data, BSEE is required by the OCSLA 
to make available to the public certain information submitted on BSEE-
0124. The information on the form is as follows:
    Heading: Identify the well name, lease operator, type of revision 
and timing of the proposed modifications.
    Well at Total Depth/Surface: Identify the unique location (area, 
block and lease of the proposed activity).
    Proposed or Completed Work: Information identifying the specific 
activity, revision or modification for which approval is requested. 
This includes specific identification of equipment, engineering, and 
pressure test data needed by BSEE to ascertain that operations will be 
conducted in a manner that ensures the safety of personnel and 
protection of the environment.
    Question Information: Responses to questions serve to ascertain 
compliance with applicable BSEE regulations and requirements and 
adherence to good operating practices.
    Frequency: On occasion and as required by regulations.
    Description of Respondents: Potential respondents comprise Federal 
OCS oil, gas, or sulfur lessees and/or operators and holders of 
pipeline rights-of-way.
    Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The currently 
approved annual reporting burden for this collection is 9,770 hours and 
$361,625 non-hour costs. The following chart details the individual 
components and estimated hour burdens. In calculating the burdens, we 
assumed that respondents perform certain requirements in the normal 
course of their activities. We consider these to be usual and customary 
and took that into account in estimating the burden.

 
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                                         Reporting or recordkeeping                                                                       Annual burden
      Citation 30 CFR 250 APM's                 requirement                    Hour burden           Average number of annual responses  hours (rounded)
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                                                                             Non-hour cost burdens
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Subparts D, E, F, H, P, Q............  Submit APM plans (BSEE-0124).  1 hour.......................  2,893 applications................            2,893
                                        (This burden represents only
                                        the filling out of the form,
                                        the requirements are listed
                                        separately below).
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                                                                                     2,893 applications x $125 application fee = $361,625.
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Subparts D, E, F, H, P, Q............  Submit Revised APM plans       1 hour.......................  1,551 applications................            1,551
                                        (BSEE-0124). (This burden
                                        represents only the filling
                                        out of the form, the
                                        requirements are listed
                                        separately below) [no fee
                                        charged].
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    Subtotal.........................  .............................  .............................  4,444 responses...................            4,444
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                                                                                                               $361,625 non-hour cost burdens.
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                                                                        Subpart A
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125..................................  Submit evidence of your fee                     Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1)                                 0
                                        for services receipt.
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197..................................  Written confidentiality                         Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2)                                 0
                                        agreement.
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                                                                        Subpart D
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423(c)(3); 449(j); 449(k); 460(a);     There are some regulatory            Burden covered under 30 CFR 250, Subpart D--1014-0018.                     0
 465.                                   requirements that give
                                        respondents the option of
                                        submitting with their APD or
                                        APM; industry advised us
                                        that when it comes to this
                                        particular subpart, they
                                        submit a Revised APD. There
                                        are no APM submittals under
                                        this subpart.
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                                                                        Subpart E
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513(a)...............................  Obtain written approval for    1 hour.......................  181 submittals....................              181
                                        well-completion operations.
                                        Submit the following
                                        information, which includes
                                        but not limited to: Request
                                        approval for the completion
                                        or if the completion
                                        objective or plans have
                                        changed; description of the
                                        well-completion procedures;
                                        statement of the expected
                                        surface pressure, and type
                                        and weight of completion
                                        fluids; schematic drawing; a
                                        partial electric log; H2S
                                        presence or if unknown.
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514(d)...............................  Obtain approval to displace    40 mins......................  175 submittals....................              117
                                        kill weight fluid with
                                        detailed step-by-step
                                        written procedures that
                                        include, but are not limited
                                        to: Number of barriers,
                                        tests, BOP procedures, fluid
                                        volumes entering and leaving
                                        wellbore procedures.
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515..................................  (a thru c) For completion      30 mins......................  181 submittals....................               91
                                        operations, include the
                                        following BOP descriptions:
                                        Components, pressure ratings
                                        and test pressures;
                                        schematic; independent third-
                                        party verification and
                                        supporting documentation
                                        about blind-shear rams.
                                       (d) When you use a subsea BOP  15 mins......................  17 submittals.....................                4
                                        stack, submit independent
                                        third-party verification
                                        about BOP stack requirements.
                                       (e)(1), (2) Independent third- 20 mins......................  192 submittals....................               64
                                        party qualifications and
                                        evidence/supporting
                                        documentation demonstrating
                                        their abilities.
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516(a)...............................  Submit a well-control          15 mins......................  181 submittals....................               45
                                        procedure that indicates how
                                        the annular preventer will
                                        be utilized, and the
                                        pressure limitations that
                                        will be applied during each
                                        mode of pressure control.
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517(d)...............................  (8) Submit for approval test   20 mins......................  17 submittals.....................                6
                                        procedures, including how
                                        you will test each ROV
                                        function.
                                       (9)(i) Submit for approval     15 mins......................  17 submittals.....................                4
                                        test [autoshear and deadman]
                                        procedures. Include all
                                        required documentation.
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526(a)...............................  Submit a notification of       15 mins......................  68 notifications..................               17
                                        corrective action of the
                                        diagnostic test.
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    Subtotal of Subpart E............  .............................  .............................  1,046 responses...................              529
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                                                                        Subpart F
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613..................................  (a), (b) Request approval to   30 mins......................  802 requests......................              401
                                        begin other than normal
                                        workover, which includes
                                        description of procedures,
                                        changes in equipment,
                                        schematic, info about H2S,
                                        etc.

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                                       (c) If completing to a new     10 mins......................  205 submittals....................               34
                                        zone, submit reason for
                                        abandonment and statement of
                                        anticipated pressure data
                                        for new zone.
                                       (d) Within 30 days after       15 mins......................  762 submittals....................              191
                                        completing the well-workover
                                        operation, except routine
                                        operations, submit showing
                                        the work as performed.
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614(d)...............................  Obtain approval to displace    40 mins......................  51 requests.......................               34
                                        kill weight fluid with
                                        detailed step-by-step
                                        written procedures that
                                        include, but are not limited
                                        to: Number of barriers,
                                        tests, BOP procedures, fluid
                                        volumes entering and leaving
                                        wellbore procedures.
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615..................................  (a thru c) For workover        30 mins......................  629 submittals....................              315
                                        operations, include the
                                        following BOP descriptions
                                        with your submittal:
                                        Components, pressure ratings
                                        and test pressures;
                                        schematic; independent third-
                                        party verification and
                                        supporting documentation
                                        about blind-shear rams.
                                       (d) When you use a subsea BOP  15 mins......................  51 verifications..................               13
                                        stack, independent third-
                                        party verification about BOP
                                        stack requirements.
                                       (e)(1), (2) Independent third- 20 mins......................  576 submittals....................              192
                                        party qualifications and
                                        evidence/supporting
                                        documentation demonstrating
                                        their abilities.
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616(a)...............................  Submit well-workover           20 mins......................  629 procedures....................              210
                                        procedures how the annular
                                        preventer will be utilized
                                        and the pressure limitations
                                        that will be applied during
                                        each mode of pressure
                                        control.
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616(f)(4)............................  Obtain approval to conduct     15 mins......................  273 approvals.....................               68
                                        operations without downhole
                                        check valves, describe
                                        alternate procedures and
                                        equipment to conduct
                                        operations without downhole
                                        check valves.
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617(d), (h)(1+2).....................  Obtain approval: Stump test    40 mins......................  51 approvals......................               34
                                        and include procedures; test
                                        procedures, including how
                                        you will test each ROV
                                        function and autoshear
                                        deadman; include required
                                        documentation; and
                                        utilization description.
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    Subtotal of Subpart F............  .............................  .............................  4,029 responses...................            1,492
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                                                                        Subpart H
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801(h)...............................  Request approval to            10 mins......................  55 approvals......................                9
                                        temporarily remove safety
                                        device for non-routine
                                        operations.
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807(a)...............................  Submit detailed information    40 mins......................  15 submittals.....................               10
                                        that demonstrates the SSSVs
                                        and related equipment
                                        capabilities re HPHT;
                                        include discussions of
                                        design verification analysis
                                        and validation, functional
                                        listing process, and
                                        procedures used; explain fit-
                                        for-service.
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    Subtotal of Subpart H............  .............................  .............................  70 responses......................               19
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                                                                        Subpart P
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It needs to be noted that for Sulphur Operations, while there may be burden hours listed that are associated with some form of an APM submittal, we have
 not had any sulphur leases for numerous years, therefore, we are submitting minimal burden.
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1618(a), (b).........................  Request approval/submit        30 mins......................  1 plan............................                1
                                        requests for changes in
                                        plans, changes in major
                                        drilling equipment,
                                        proposals to deepen,
                                        sidetrack, complete,
                                        workover, or plug back a
                                        well, or engage in similar
                                        activities; include but not
                                        limited to, detailed
                                        statement of proposed work
                                        changed; present state of
                                        well; after completion, a
                                        detailed report of all the
                                        work done and results.
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1619(b)..............................  Submit duplicate copies of     10 mins......................  1 submittal.......................                1
                                        the records of all
                                        activities related to and
                                        conducted during the
                                        suspension or temporary
                                        prohibition.
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1622(a), (b).........................  Obtain written approval to     20 mins......................  1 approval........................                1
                                        begin operations; include
                                        description of procedures
                                        followed; changes to
                                        existing equipment,
                                        schematic drawing; zones
                                        info re H2S, etc.
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1622(c)..............................  (2) Submit results of any      10 mins......................  1 submittal.......................                1
                                        well tests and a new
                                        schematic of the well if any
                                        subsurface equipment has
                                        been changed.
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    Subtotal of Subpart P............  .............................  .............................  4 responses.......................                4
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                                                                        Subpart Q
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1706(a)..............................  Request approval of well       20 mins......................  710 requests......................              237
                                        abandonment operations.
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1706(f)..............................  (4) Request approval to        15 mins......................  500 requests......................              125
                                        conduct operations without
                                        downhole check valves,
                                        describe alternate
                                        procedures and equipment.
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1707(d)..............................  Submit and obtain approval of  10 mins......................  50 submittals.....................                8
                                        plan describing the stump
                                        test procedures.
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1707(h)..............................  (1) Submit test procedures,    30 mins......................  50 submittals.....................               25
                                        including how you will test
                                        each ROV function for
                                        approval; include
                                        documentation and
                                        utilization description.
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1709.................................  Obtain approval to displace    30 mins......................  50 submittals.....................               25
                                        kill weight fluid with
                                        detailed step-by-step
                                        written procedures that
                                        include, but are not limited
                                        to: Number of barriers,
                                        tests, BOP procedures, fluid
                                        volumes entering and leaving
                                        wellbore procedures.
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1712; 1704(g)........................  (a), (b), (d), (f)(9 + 11),    40 mins......................  244 certifications................              163
                                        (g) Obtain and receive
                                        approval before permanently
                                        plugging a well or zone.
                                        Include in request, but not
                                        limited to, reason plugging
                                        well, with relevant
                                        information; well test and
                                        pressure data; type and
                                        weight of well control
                                        fluid; a schematic listing
                                        mud and cement properties;
                                        plus testing plans. Submit
                                        Certification by a
                                        Registered Professional
                                        Engineer of the well
                                        abandonment design and
                                        procedures; certify the
                                        design.
                                       (c), (e), (f) Obtain and       1.5 hours....................  444 submittals....................              666
                                        receive approval before
                                        permanently plugging a well
                                        or zone. Include in request,
                                        but not limited to max
                                        surface pressure and
                                        determination; description
                                        of work; well depth,
                                        perforated intervals; casing
                                        and tubing depths/details,
                                        plus locations, types,
                                        lengths, etc.
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1717; 1704(g)........................  Submit with a final well       1 hour.......................  434 submittals....................              434
                                        schematic, description,
                                        nature and quantities of
                                        material used; relating to
                                        casing string--description
                                        of methods used, size and
                                        amount of casing and depth.
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1721(a), (g), (h); 1704(g)...........  Submit the applicable          70 mins......................  1,296 submittals..................            1,512
                                        information required to
                                        temporarily abandon a well
                                        for approval; after
                                        temporarily plugging a well,
                                        submit well schematic,
                                        description of remaining
                                        subsea wellheads, casing
                                        stubs, mudline suspension
                                        equipment and required
                                        information of this section;
                                        submit certification by a
                                        Registered Professional
                                        Engineer of the well
                                        abandonment design and
                                        procedures; certify design.
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1722(a), (d); 1704(g)................  Request approval to install a  30 mins......................  15 requests/submittals............                8
                                        subsea protective device.
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                                       Submit a report including      1.5 hours....................  ..................................               23
                                        dates of trawling test and
                                        vessel used; plat showing
                                        trawl lines; description of
                                        operation and nets used;
                                        seafloor penetration depth;
                                        summary of results listed in
                                        this section; letter signed
                                        by witness of test.
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1723(b); 1704(g).....................  Submit a request to perform    20 mins......................  150 requests......................               50
                                        work to remove casing stub,
                                        mudline equipment, and/or
                                        subsea protective covering.
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1743(a); 1704(g).....................  Submit signed certification;   1.25 hours...................  5 certifications..................                6
                                        date of verification work
                                        and vessel; area surveyed;
                                        method used; results of
                                        survey including debris or
                                        statement that no objects
                                        were recover; a post-
                                        trawling plot or map showing
                                        area.
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    Subtotal of Subpart Q............  .............................  .............................  3,948 responses...................            3,282
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        Total Burden.................  .............................  .............................  13,524 responses..................            9,770
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                                                                                                               $361,625 non-hour cost burdens.
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    Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have 
identified one non-hour cost burden associated with the collection of 
information for a total of $361,625. The service fee of $125 is 
required to recover the Federal Government's processing costs of the 
APM. We have not identified any other non-hour cost burdens associated 
with this collection of information.
    Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) 
provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of 
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. 
Until OMB approves a collection of information, you are not obligated 
to respond.
    Comments: Before submitting an ICR to OMB, PRA section 
3506(c)(2)(A) 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.
    Agencies must also estimate the non-hour paperwork cost burdens to 
respondents or recordkeepers resulting from the collection of 
information. Therefore, if you have other non-hour burden costs to 
generate, maintain, and disclose this information, you should comment 
and provide your total capital and startup cost components or annual 
operation, maintenance, and purchase of service components. For further 
information on this burden, refer to 5 CFR 1320.3(b)(1) and (2), or 
contact the Bureau representative listed previously in this notice.
    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.
    BSEE Information Collection Clearance Officer: Nicole Mason, (703) 
787-1607.

    Dated: September 16, 2016.
Robert W. Middleton,
Deputy Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
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