[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 15, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13839-13846]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-05143]


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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; 17XE1700DX 
EEEE500000 EX1SF0000.DAQ000]


Information Collection Activities: Application for Permit To 
Modify (APM) and Supporting Documentation; Submitted for Office of 
Management and Budget (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 Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is notifying the 
public that we have submitted to OMB an information collection request 
(ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork requirements

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in the regulations, Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer 
Continental Shelf, pertaining to an Application for Permit to Modify 
(APM) and supporting documentation. This notice also provides the 
public a second opportunity to comment on the revised paperwork burden 
of these regulatory requirements.

DATES: You must submit comments by April 14, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments by either fax (202) 395-5806 or email 
([email protected]) directly to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of 
the Interior (1014-0026). Please provide a copy of your comments to 
BSEE by any of the means 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. To see a copy of the entire ICR submitted to OMB, go to 
http://www.reginfo.gov (select Information Collection Review, Currently 
Under Review).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: 30 CFR 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 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, 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. Applications for permits to modify 
approvals are subject to cost recovery, and BSEE regulations specify 
service fees for these requests.
    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 form BSEE-0124, Application for Permit to 
Modify (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.
    The changes to the form in this ICR include updating the citations 
listed under No. 18; as well as, adding several additional questions (G 
through M) pertaining to shearing data, BOP testing, casing pressure 
issues, etc. Responses are mandatory and no questions of a sensitive 
nature are asked. The BSEE will protect any confidential commercial or 
proprietary information according to the Freedom of Information Act (5 
U.S.C. 552) and DOI's implementing regulations (43 CFR 2); section 26 
of OCSLA (43 U.S.C. 1352); 30 CFR 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 on the APM form (BSEE-0124) 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. 
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 (a) through (m) serve 
to ascertain compliance with applicable

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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.
    Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The estimated 
annual hour burden for this information collection is a total of 17,386 
hours and $308,500 non-hour cost. 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.

                                                Burden Breakdown
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                                      Reporting or
   Citation 30 CFR 250 APM's          recordkeeping         Hour burden     Average number of    Annual burden
                                      requirement *                          annual responses   hours  (rounded)
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                                                     Non-hour cost burdens
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Subparts D, E, F, G, H, P, Q...  Submit APM plans (BSEE- 1 hour...........  2,468              2,468.
                                  0124). (This burden                        applications.
                                  represents only the
                                  filling out of the
                                  form, the
                                  requirements are
                                  listed separately
                                  below).
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                                                          2,468 applications x $125 application fee = $308,500.
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Subparts D, E, F, G, H, P, Q...  Submit Revised APM      1 hour...........  1,284              1,284.
                                  plans (BSEE-0124).                         applications.
                                  (This burden
                                  represents only the
                                  filling out of the
                                  form, the
                                  requirements are
                                  listed separately
                                  below) [no fee
                                  charged].
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    Subtotal...................  ......................  .................  3,752 responses..  3,752 hour
                                                                                                burdens.
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                                                                               $308,500 non-hour cost burdens.
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                                                    Subpart A
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125............................  Submit evidence of        Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1).    0.
                                  your fee for services
                                  receipt.
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197............................  Written                   Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2).    0.
                                  confidentiality
                                  agreement.
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                                                    Subpart C
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300(b)(1), (2).................  Obtain approval to add  154 hours........  1 request........  154.
                                  petroleum-based
                                  substance to drilling
                                  mud system or
                                  approval for method
                                  of disposal of drill
                                  cuttings, sand, &
                                  other well solids,
                                  including those
                                  containing NORM.
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    Subtotal of Subpart C......  ......................  .................  1 response.......  154 hour burdens.
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                                                    Subpart D
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460(a); 465....................  There are some            Burden covered under 30 CFR 250,    0.
                                  regulatory                           1014-0025.
                                  requirements that
                                  give respondents the
                                  option of submitting
                                  information with
                                  either their APD or
                                  APM; industry advised
                                  us that when it comes
                                  to this particular
                                  subpart, they submit
                                  a Revised APD.
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471(c).........................  Submit SCCE             10 hours.........  2 submittals.....  20.
                                  capabilities for
                                  Worst Case Discharge
                                  (WCD) rate, and
                                  demonstrate that your
                                  SCCE capabilities
                                  will meet the
                                  criteria in Sec.
                                  250.470(f) under the
                                  changed well design.
                                  (Arctic).
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    Subtotal of Subpart D......  ......................  .................  2 responses......  20 hour burdens.
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                                                    Subpart E
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513............................  Obtain written          1 hour...........  175 submittals...  175.
                                  approval for well-
                                  completion
                                  operations. Submit
                                  information,
                                  including but not
                                  limited to, request
                                  for completion
                                  (including changes);
                                  description of well-
                                  completion
                                  procedures; statement
                                  of expected surface
                                  pressure, type and
                                  weight of completion
                                  fluids; schematic
                                  drawing; a partial
                                  electric log; H2S
                                  presence or if
                                  unknown, service fee
                                  receipt.
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518(f).........................  Submit descriptions     1 hour...........  50 submittals....  50.
                                  and calculations of
                                  production packer
                                  setting depth(s).
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526(a).........................  Submit a notification   15 mins..........  68 notifications.  17.
                                  of corrective action
                                  of the diagnostic
                                  test.
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    Subtotal of Subpart E......  ......................  .................  293 responses....  242 hour burdens.
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                                                    Subpart F
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613(a), (b)....................  Request approval to     1 hour...........  802 requests.....  802.
                                  begin other than
                                  normal workover,
                                  which includes
                                  description of
                                  procedures, changes
                                  in equipment,
                                  schematic, info about
                                  H2S, etc.
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613(c).........................  If completing a new     20 mins..........  195 submittals...  65.
                                  zone, submit reason
                                  for abandonment and
                                  statement of pressure
                                  data.
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613(d).........................  Submit work as          20 mins..........  755 submittals...  252.
                                  performed 30 days
                                  after completing the
                                  well-workover
                                  operation.
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616(a)(4)......................  Obtain approval to      45 mins..........  245 approvals....  184.
                                  conduct operations
                                  without downhole
                                  check valves,
                                  describe alternate
                                  procedures and
                                  equipment to conduct
                                  operations without
                                  downhole check valves.
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619(f).........................  Submit descriptions     1 hour...........  50 submittals....  50.
                                  and calculations of
                                  production packer
                                  setting depth(s).
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    Subtotal of Subpart F......  ......................  .................  2,047 responses..  1,353 hour
                                                                                                burdens.
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                                                    Subpart G
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701............................  Identify and discuss    3 hours..........  78 submittals....  234.
                                  your proposed
                                  alternate procedures
                                  or equipment [the
                                  request to use
                                  alternative
                                  procedures/equipment
                                  is covered under 1014-
                                  0022].
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702............................  Identify and discuss    2 hours..........  55 submittals....  110.
                                  the departure from
                                  requirements [the
                                  request to depart
                                  from requirements is
                                  covered under 1014-
                                  0022].
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713............................  Submit required         1.5 hours........  210 submittals...  315.
                                  information to use a
                                  MODU for well
                                  operations, including
                                  fitness & foundation
                                  requirements,
                                  contingency plan for
                                  moving off location,
                                  current monitoring
                                  (description of
                                  specific current
                                  speeds & specific
                                  measures to curtail
                                  rig operations and
                                  move off location).
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720(b).........................  Obtain approval to      1.5 hours........  151 submittals...  227.
                                  displace 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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721(g).........................  Request approval for    1 hour...........  380 requests.....  380.
                                  test procedures and
                                  criteria for a
                                  successful negative
                                  pressure test,
                                  including any changes.
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724(b).........................  Submit certification    125..............  1 certification..  125.
                                  that you have a real-
                                  time monitoring plan
                                  that meets the
                                  criteria listed.
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731............................  Submit complete         5 hours..........  260 submittals...  1,300.
                                  description of BOP
                                  system and
                                  components; schematic
                                  drawings;
                                  certification by BAVO
                                  (additional BAVO if
                                  BOP is subsea, in
                                  HTHP, or surface on
                                  floating facility);
                                  autoshear, deadman,
                                  EDS systems;
                                  certification for MIA
                                  report.
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733............................  Description of annulus  30 mins..........  248 submittals...  124.
                                  monitoring plan and
                                  how you will secure
                                  the well in the event
                                  a leak is detected.
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737(d)(2)......................  Submit test procedures  30 mins..........  48 submittals....  24.
                                  for District Manager
                                  approval for initial
                                  test when using water
                                  on surface BOP.
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737(d)(3)......................  Submit test procedures  30 mins..........  45 submittals....  23.
                                  for District Manager
                                  approval to stump
                                  test a subsea BOP;
                                  including how you
                                  will test each ROV
                                  function for approval.
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737(d)(4)......................  Submit test procedures  30 mins..........  48 submittals....  24.
                                  for District Manager
                                  approval to perform
                                  an initial subsea BOP
                                  test; including how
                                  you will test each
                                  ROV function for
                                  approval.
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737(d)(12).....................  Submit test procedures  1 hour...........  260 submittals...  260.
                                  for District Manager
                                  approval, including
                                  schematics of the
                                  actual controls and
                                  circuitry of the
                                  system used during an
                                  actual autoshear or
                                  deadman event.
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738(m).........................  Request approval from   2 hour...........  311 requests.....  622.
                                  District Manager to
                                  utilize other well-
                                  control equipment;
                                  include report from
                                  BAVO on equipment
                                  design & suitability;
                                  other information
                                  required by District
                                  Manager.
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738(n).........................  Indicate which pipe/    45 mins..........  261 submittals...  196.
                                  variable bore rams
                                  have no current
                                  utility or well-
                                  control purposes.
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    Subtotal of Subpart G......  ......................  .................  2,356 responses..  3,964 hour
                                                                                                burdens.
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                                                    Subpart H
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801(h).........................  Request approval to     30 mins..........  52 approvals.....  26.
                                  temporarily remove
                                  safety device for non-
                                  routine operations.
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804(a).........................  Submit detailed         1 hour...........  18 submittals....  18.
                                  information 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.....  44 hour burdens.
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                                                    Subpart P
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It needs to be noted that for Sulfur Operations, while there may be burden hours listed that are associated with
 some form of an APM submittal, we have not had any sulfur leases for numerous years, therefore, we are
 submitting minimal burden.
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1618(a), (b), (c)..............  Request approval/       1 hour...........  1 plan...........  1.
                                  submit 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, detailed
                                  report of work done
                                  and results w/in 30
                                  days of completion;
                                  public information
                                  copies.
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1619(b)........................  Submit duplicate        25 mins..........  1 submittal......  1.
                                  copies of the records
                                  of all activities
                                  related to and
                                  conducted during the
                                  suspension or
                                  temporary prohibition.
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1622(a), (b)...................  Obtain written          20 mins..........  1 approval.......  1.
                                  approval to 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 hour burdens.
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                                                    Subpart Q
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1704...........................  Request approval of     20 mins..........  705 requests.....  235.
                                  well abandonment
                                  operations.
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1704(g)........................  Submit with a final     1 hour...........  430 submittals...  430.
                                  well 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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1706(a)(4).....................  Request approval to     15 mins..........  503 requests.....  126.
                                  conduct operations
                                  without downhole
                                  check valves,
                                  describe alternate
                                  procedures and
                                  equipment.
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1712; 1704(g)..................  Obtain and receive      2.5 hours........  251                628.
                                  approval before                            certifications.
                                  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.
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                                 Obtain and receive      2.5 hours........  438 submittals...  1,095.
                                  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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1721; 1704(g)..................  Submit the applicable   4 hours..........  1,278 submittals.  5,112.
                                  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)...................  Request approval to     1 hour...........  18 requests......  18.
                                  install a subsea
                                  protective device.
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                                 Submit a report         2 hours..........  18 submittals....  36.
                                  including 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)........................  Submit a request to     1 hour...........  161 requests.....  161.
                                  perform work to
                                  remove casing stub,
                                  mudline equipment,
                                  and/or subsea
                                  protective covering.
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1743(a)........................  Submit signed           2 hours..........  6 certifications.  12.
                                  certification; 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......  ......................  .................  3,808 responses..  7,853 hour
                                                                                                burdens.
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        Total Burden...........  ......................  .................  12,333 annual      17,386 annual
                                                                             responses.         burden hours.
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                                      $308,500 non-hour cost burdens.
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* In the future, BSEE may require electronic filing of some submissions.

    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 $308,500. 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

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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 September 22, 
2106, we published a Federal Register notice (81 FR 65405) announcing 
that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided 
the required 60-day comment period. In addition, Sec.  250.199 provides 
the OMB Control Number for the information collection requirements 
imposed by the 30 CFR 250 regulations and forms. The regulation also 
informs the public that they may comment at any time on the collections 
of information and provides the address to which they should send 
comments. We received no comments in response to the Federal Register 
notice, nor did we receive any unsolicited 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 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: February 7, 2017.
Eric Miller,
Acting Deputy Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
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