[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 129 (Friday, July 7, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31629-31634]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-14236]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

[Docket ID BSEE-2017-0003; OMB Control Number 1014-0018; 17XE1700DX 
EEEE500000 EX1SF0000.DAQ000]


Agency Information Collection Activities: OMB Control Number 
1014-0018; Oil and Gas Drilling Operations

ACTION: Notice; request for comments.

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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 BSEE's regulations concerning Oil and Gas 
Drilling Operations.

DATES: You must submit comments by September 5, 2017.

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-2017-0003 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 1014-0018 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 part 250, subpart D, Oil and Gas Drilling Operations.
    Form(s): BSEE-0125, BSEE-0133, and BSEE-0133S.
    OMB Control Number: 1014-0018.
    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 the Bureau of Safety and Environmental 
Enforcement (BSEE), 30 U.S.C. 1751 is included as additional authority 
for these requirements.
    On November 2, 2015, the President signed into law the Federal 
Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Sec. 
701 of Pub. L. 114-74) (FCPIA of 2015). The OCSLA directs the Secretary 
of the Interior to adjust the OCSLA maximum civil penalty amount at 
least once every three years to reflect any increase in the Consumer 
Price Index (CPI) to account for inflation (43 U.S.C. 1350(b)(1)). The 
FCPIA of 2015 requires Federal agencies to adjust the level of civil 
monetary penalties with an initial ``catch-up'' adjustment, if 
warranted, through rulemaking and then to make subsequent annual 
adjustments for inflation. The purpose of these adjustments is to 
maintain the deterrent effect of civil penalties and to further the 
policy goals of the underlying statutes.
    These authorities and responsibilities are among those delegated to 
BSEE. The regulations at 30 CFR part 250, subpart D, concern oil and 
gas drilling requirements and are the subject of this collection. This 
request also covers related Notices to Lessees and Operators (NTLs) 
that BSEE issues to clarify, supplement, or provide additional guidance 
on some aspects of our regulations.
    BSEE uses the information collected under subpart D to ensure safe 
drilling operations and to protect the human, marine, and coastal 
environment. Among other things, BSEE specifically uses the information 
to ensure: The drilling unit is fit for the intended purpose; the 
lessee or operator will not encounter geologic conditions that present 
a hazard to operations; equipment is maintained in a state of readiness 
and meets safety standards; each drilling crew is properly trained and 
able to promptly perform well-control activities at any time during 
well operations; compliance with safety standards; and the current 
regulations will 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 drilling operations have 
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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 current subpart D regulations specify the use of forms BSEE-
0125 (End of Operations Report), and BSEE-0133/0133S (Well Activity 
Report). The information on BSEE-0125 is used to ensure that industry 
has accurate and up-to-date data and information on wells and leasehold 
activities under their jurisdiction and to ensure compliance with 
approved plans and any conditions placed upon a suspension or temporary 
probation. It is also used to evaluate the remedial action in the event 
of well equipment failure or well control loss. Form BSEE-0125 is 
updated and resubmitted in the event the well status changes. In 
addition, except for proprietary data, BSEE is required by the OCS 
Lands Act to make available to the public certain information submitted 
on BSEE-0125. The BSEE uses the information on BSEE-0133/0133S to 
monitor the conditions of a well and status of drilling operations. We 
review the information to be aware of the well conditions and current 
drilling activity (i.e., well depth, drilling fluid weight, casing 
types and setting depths, completed well logs, and recent safety 
equipment tests and drills). The engineer uses this information to 
determine how accurately the lessee anticipated well conditions and if 
the lessee or operator is following the other approved forms that were 
submitted. With the information collected on BSEE-0133 available, the 
reviewers can analyze the proposed revisions (e.g., revised grade of 
casing or deeper casing setting depth) and make a quick and informed 
decision on the request.
    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 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 part 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.
    Frequency: On occasion, monthly, semi-annually, annually, and as a 
result of situations encountered depending upon the requirements.
    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 102,497 hours. 
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 and                                                Annual burden
   Citation 30 CFR part 250,          recordkeeping           Hour burden      Average number of       hours
      subpart D and NTL(s)            requirement *                             annual responses     (rounded)
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400-490........................  Apply for use of            Burden covered under 1014-0022.                   0
                                  alternative
                                  procedures and/or
                                  departures not
                                  requested in BSEE
                                  forms (including
                                  discussions with BSEE
                                  or oral approvals).
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404............................  Perform operational     0.25................  86 drilling rigs            1,118
                                  check of crown block                          x 52 weeks =
                                  safety device; record                         4,472 records.
                                  results (weekly).
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408-418, 420(a)(7); 423(b)(3),   Submit Application for      Burden covered under 1014-0025.                   0
 (c); 449(j), (k); 456(j); plus   Permit to Drill (APD
 in subparts A, B, D, E, G, H,    Form BSEE-0123 and
 P, Q.                            BSEE-0123S) that
                                  includes any/all
                                  supporting
                                  documentation and
                                  requests for various
                                  approvals required in
                                  subpart D (including
                                  Sec.  Sec.
                                  250.425(a), 427, 428,
                                  432, 447(c),
                                  448(b),(c), 451(g),
                                  460, 462(c), 470,
                                  490(c)) and submitted
                                  via the form; upon
                                  request, make
                                  available to BSEE.
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410(b).........................  Reference Well and       Burdens pertaining to EPs, DPPs, DOCDs               0
                                  site-specific            are covered under BOEM 1010-0151 and
                                  information approved       APDs are covered under 1014-0025.
                                  in your Exploration
                                  Plan, Development and
                                  Production Plan,
                                  Development
                                  Operations
                                  Coordination Document
                                  in your APD.
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418(e).........................  Submit welding and          Burden covered under 1014-0022.                   0
                                  burning plan
                                  according to 30 CFR
                                  250, subpart A.
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420(b)(3); 423(b)(7); 465(a),    Submit Form BSEE-0125,  3...................  BSEE-0125 279                 837
 (b)(3); plus various ref in A,   End of Operations                             submittals.
 D, E, F, G, P, and Q.            Report (EOR), and
                                  additional supporting
                                  information as
                                  required by the cited
                                  regulations; and any
                                  additional
                                  information required
                                  by the District
                                  Manager.
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420(b)(3)......................  Submit dual mechanical  0.75................  533 submittals...             400
                                  barrier documentation
                                  after installation on
                                  form BSEE-0125.
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420(b)(3)......................  Request approval for    0.25................  58 requests......              15
                                  alternative options
                                  to installing
                                  barriers.
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421(b).........................  Alaska only: Discuss    1...................  1 discussion.....               1
                                  the cement fill level
                                  with the District
                                  Manager.
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421(f).........................  Submit and receive          Burden covered under 1014-0022.                   0
                                  approval if unable to
                                  cement 500 ft above
                                  previous shoe.
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423(a).........................  Request and receive     0.5.................  86 requests......              43
                                  approval from
                                  District Manager for
                                  repair.
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423(c)(2)......................  Document all test       05..................  300 results......             150
                                  results pressure test
                                  and make them
                                  available to BSEE
                                  upon request.
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427(a).........................  Record results of all   2...................  4,226 record                8,452
                                  pressure integrity                            results.
                                  tests and hole
                                  behavior observations
                                  re-formation
                                  integrity and pore
                                  pressure.
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428(c)(3); 428(k); ref in        In the GOM OCS Region,  1...................  4,160 submittals.           4,160
 subparts A, D, G.                submit drilling
                                  activity reports
                                  weekly (District
                                  Manager may require
                                  more frequent
                                  submittals) on Forms
                                  BSEE-0133 (Well
                                  Activity Report
                                  (WAR)) and BSEE-0133S
                                  (Bore Hole Data) with
                                  supporting
                                  documentation.
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428(c)(3); 428(k); ref in A, D,  In the Pacific and      1...................  14 wells x 365              1,022
 G.                               Alaska Regions during                         days x 20% year
                                  drilling operations,                          = 1,022.
                                  submit daily drilling
                                  reports on Forms BSEE-
                                  0133 (Well Activity
                                  Report (WAR)) and
                                  BSEE-0133S (Bore Hole
                                  Data) with supporting
                                  documentation.
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428(d).........................  Submit all remedial     5...................  1,000 submittals.           5,000
                                  actions for review
                                  and approval by
                                  District Manager
                                  (before taking
                                  action); and any
                                  other requirements of
                                  the District Manager.
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428(d).........................  Submit descriptions of  5...................  564 submittals...           2,820
                                  completed immediate
                                  actions to District
                                  Manager and any other
                                  requirements of the
                                  District Manager.
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428(d).........................  Submit PE               4...................  450 submittals...           1,800
                                  certification of any
                                  proposed changes to
                                  your well program;
                                  and any other
                                  requirements of the
                                  District Manager.
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428(k).........................  Maintain daily          0.5.................  75 reports.......              38
                                  drilling report
                                  (cementing
                                  requirements).
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428(k).........................  If cement returns are   1...................  10 requests......              10
                                  not observed, contact
                                  the District Manager
                                  to obtain approval
                                  before continuing
                                  with operations.
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434............................  Record time, date &     2...................  620 records......           1,240
                                  results of all
                                  diverter actuations &
                                  tests (average 2 per
                                  drilling operation);
                                  retain all charts/
                                  reports relating to
                                  diverter tests/
                                  actuations at
                                  facility for duration
                                  of drilling well.
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452(a), (b)....................  Immediately transmit    12..................  1 transmittal....              12
                                  real-time data
                                  gathering and
                                  monitoring to record,
                                  store, and transmit
                                  data relating to the
                                  BOP control system,
                                  fluid handling,
                                  downhole conditions;
                                  prior to well
                                  operations, notify
                                  BSEE of monitoring
                                  location and make
                                  data available to
                                  BSEE upon request.
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452(b).........................  Store and monitor all   1...................  2 wells x 138      ..............
                                  information relating                          drilling days =
                                  to Sec.   250.452(a);                         276.
                                  make data available
                                  to BSEE upon request.
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452(b).........................  Store and retain all        Burden covered under 1014-0028.                   0
                                  monitoring records
                                  per requirements of
                                  Sec.  Sec.   250.740
                                  and 250.741.
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456(b), (i)....................  Document/record in the  1...................  4,160 records....           4,160
                                  driller's report
                                  every time you
                                  circulate drilling
                                  fluid; results of
                                  drilling fluid tests.
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456(c), (f)....................  Perform various         1...................  4,259 postings...           4,259
                                  calculations; post
                                  calculated drill
                                  pipe, collar, and
                                  drilling fluid
                                  volume; as well as
                                  maximum pressures.
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458(b).........................  Record daily drilling   0.5.................  30,295 records...          15,148
                                  fluid and materials
                                  inventory in drilling
                                  fluid report.
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459(a)(3)......................  Request exception to        Burden included under 1014-0022.                  0
                                  procedure for
                                  protecting negative
                                  pressure area.
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460............................  Submit plans and            Burden covered under 1014-0025.                   0
                                  obtain approval to
                                  conduct well test;
                                  notify BSEE before
                                  test (APD Form BSEE-
                                  0123).
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460; 465; plus in A, D, E, F,    Provide revised plans       Burden covered under 1014-0026.                   0
 G, H, P, and Q.                  and the additional
                                  supporting
                                  information required
                                  by the cited
                                  regulations when you
                                  submit an Application
                                  for Permit to Modify
                                  (APM) (Form BSEE-
                                  0124) to BSEE for
                                  approval; or a
                                  Revised APM.
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461(a-b); 466(e); 468(a); NTL..  Record and submit well  3...................  302 logs/surveys.             906
                                  logs and surveys run
                                  in the wellbore and/
                                  or charts of well
                                  logging operations
                                  (including but not
                                  limited to).
                                 Record and submit       1...................  302 reports......             302
                                  directional and
                                  vertical-well surveys.
                                 Record and submit       1...................  45 reports.......              45
                                  velocity profiles and
                                  surveys.
                                 Record and submit core  1...................  130 analyses.....             130
                                  analyses.
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461(e).........................  Provide copy of well    0.75................  11 occasions.....               9
                                  directional survey to
                                  affected leaseholder.
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462(c).........................  NEW: Submit a           8...................  150 submittals...           1,200
                                  description of source
                                  control and
                                  containment
                                  capabilities and all
                                  supporting
                                  information for
                                  approval.
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462(d).........................  NEW: Request re-        1...................  600 requests.....             600
                                  evaluation of your
                                  source containment
                                  capabilities from the
                                  District Manager and
                                  Regional Supervisor.
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462(e)(1)......................  NEW: Notify BSEE 21     0.5.................  150 notifications              75
                                  days prior to
                                  pressure testing;
                                  witness by BSEE and
                                  BAVO.
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463(b).........................  Request field drilling  4...................  6 requests.......              24
                                  rules be established,
                                  amended, or canceled.
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465............................  Obtain approval to       Burden covered under 1014-0026 & 1014-               0
                                  revise your drilling                     0028.
                                  plan or change major
                                  drilling equipment by
                                  submitting a revised
                                  BSEE-0124,
                                  Application for
                                  Permit to Modify and
                                  BSEE-0125, End of
                                  Operations Report.
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470(a); 418....................  Submit detailed         20..................  1 submittal......              20
                                  descriptions of
                                  environmental,
                                  meteorologic, and
                                  oceanic conditions
                                  expected at well
                                  site(s); how drilling
                                  unit, equipment, and
                                  materials will be
                                  prepared for service;
                                  how the drilling unit
                                  will be in compliance
                                  with Sec.   250.713.
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470(b); 418....................  Submit detailed         4...................  2 each well-                   16
                                  description of                                underway to
                                  transitioning rig                             drilling;
                                  from being underway                           drilling to
                                  to drilling and vice                          underway = 4.
                                  versa.
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470(b); 418....................  Submit detailed         2...................  2 submittals.....               4
                                  description of any
                                  anticipated repair
                                  and maintenance plans
                                  for the drilling unit
                                  and equipment.
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470(c); 418....................  Submit well specific    4...................  2 submittals.....               8
                                  drilling objectives,
                                  timelines, and
                                  updated contingency
                                  plans etc., for
                                  temporary abandonment.
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470(d); 418....................  Submit detailed         12..................  1 submittal......              12
                                  description
                                  concerning weather
                                  and ice forecasting
                                  for all phases;
                                  including how to
                                  ensure continuous
                                  awareness of weather/
                                  ice hazards at/
                                  between each well
                                  site; plans for
                                  managing ice hazards
                                  and responding to
                                  weather events;
                                  verification of
                                  capabilities.
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470(e); 418; 472...............  Submit a detailed       140.................  1 description....             140
                                  description of
                                  compliance with
                                  relief rig plans.
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470(f); 471(c); 418............  SCCE capabilities;      60..................  2 submittals.....             120
                                  submit equipment
                                  statement showing
                                  capable of
                                  controlling WCD;
                                  detailed description
                                  of your or your
                                  contractor's SCCE
                                  capabilities
                                  including operating
                                  assumptions and
                                  limitations;
                                  inventory of local
                                  and regional supplies
                                  and services, along
                                  with supplier
                                  relevant information;
                                  proof of contract or
                                  agreements for
                                  providing SCCE or
                                  supplies, services;
                                  detailed description
                                  of procedures for
                                  inspecting, testing,
                                  and maintaining SCCE;
                                  and detailed
                                  description of your
                                  plan ensuring all
                                  members of the team
                                  operating SCCE have
                                  received training to
                                  deploy and operate,
                                  include dates of
                                  prior and planned
                                  training.
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470(g); 418....................  Submit a detailed       20..................  1 submittal......              20
                                  description of
                                  utilizing best
                                  practices of API RP
                                  2N during operations.
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471(c); 470(f); 465(a).........  Submit with your APM,   10..................  2 submittals.....              20
                                  a reevaluation of
                                  your SCCE
                                  capabilities if well
                                  design changes;
                                  include any new WCD
                                  rate and demonstrate
                                  that your SCCE
                                  capabilities will
                                  comply with Sec.
                                  250.470(f).
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471(e).........................  Maintain all SCCE       20..................  2 records........              40
                                  testing, inspection,
                                  and maintenance
                                  records for at least
                                  10 years; make
                                  available to BSEE
                                  upon request.
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471(f).........................  Maintain all records    20..................  2 records........              40
                                  pertaining to use of
                                  SCCE during testing,
                                  training, and
                                  deployment activities
                                  for at least 3 years;
                                  make available to
                                  BSEE upon request.
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490(c), (d)....................  Submit request for          Burden covered under 1014-0025.                   0
                                  reclassification of
                                  H2S zone; notify BSEE
                                  if conditions change.
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490(f); also in 418(d).........  Submit contingency      30..................  28 plans.........             840
                                  plans for operations
                                  in H2S areas (16
                                  drilling, 6 work-
                                  over, 6 production).
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490(g).........................  Post safety             4...................  34 records.......             136
                                  instructions;
                                  document training;
                                  retain records at
                                  facility where
                                  employee works; train
                                  on occasion and/or
                                  annual refresher
                                  (approx. 2/year).
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490(h)(2)......................  Document and retain     2...................  2,514 records....           5,028
                                  attendance for weekly
                                  H2S drills and
                                  monthly safety mtgs
                                  until operations
                                  completed or for 1
                                  year for production
                                  facilities at nearest
                                  field office.
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490(i).........................    Display warning signs--no burden as facilities would display                0
                                      warning signs and use other visual and audible systems.
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490(j)(7-8)....................  Record H2S detection    4...................  4,328 records....          17,312
                                  and monitoring
                                  sensors during
                                  drilling testing and
                                  calibrations; make
                                  available upon
                                  request.
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490(j)(12).....................    Propose alternatives to minimize or eliminate SO2 hazards--                 0
                                    submitted with contingency plans--burden covered under Sec.
                                                            250.490(f).
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490(j)(13) (vi)................    Label breathing air bottles--no burden as supplier normally                 0
                                     labels bottles; facilities would routinely label if not.
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490(l).........................  Notify without delay    Oral................  24 notifications.               5
                                  of unplanned H2S       0.2.................
                                  releases (approx. 2/
                                  year).

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                                                         Written 5...........  24 written                    120
                                                                                reports.
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490(o)(5)......................  Request approval to     2...................  4 requests.......               8
                                  use drill pipe for
                                  well testing.
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490(q)(1)......................  Seal and mark for the presence of H2S cores to be transported--               0
                                     no burden as facilities would routinely mark transported
                                                              cores.
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490(q)(9)......................  Request approval to     2...................  2 requests.......               4
                                  use gas containing
                                  H2S for instrument
                                  gas.
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490(q)(12).....................  Analyze produced water  3...................  164 submittals...             492
                                  disposed of for H2S
                                  content and submit
                                  results to BSEE.
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NTL............................  Voluntary submit to     .25.................  80 submittals....              20
                                  USCG read only access
                                  to the EPIRB data for
                                  their moored drilling
                                  rig fleet before
                                  hurricane season.
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* In the future, BSEE may require electronic filing of some submissions.

    Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: There 
are no non-hour cost burdens associated with this collection
    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: June 6, 2017.
Douglas Morris,
Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
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