[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 133 (Thursday, July 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44834-44840]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-14812]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

[Docket ID BSEE-2023-0013; EEEE500000 234E1700D2 ET1SF0000.EAQ000; OMB 
Control Number 1014-0034]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewable Energy and 
Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf

AGENCY: Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 
the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) proposes to 
renew an information collection with revisions.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
September 11, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this information collection request 
(ICR) by either of the following methods listed below:
     Electronically go to http://www.regulations.gov. In the 
Search box, enter BSEE-2023-0013 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: 
Nikki Mason; 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166. Please reference 
OMB Control Number 1014-0034 in the subject line of your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR, contact Nikki Mason by email at [email protected] or 
by telephone at (703) 787-1607. Individuals in the United States who 
are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may 
dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay 
services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay 
services offered within their country to make international calls to 
the point-of-contact in the United States. You may also view the ICR at 
http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the PRA and 5 CFR

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1320.8(d)(1), all information collections require approval under the 
PRA. We may not conduct, or sponsor and you are not required to respond 
to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB 
control number.
    As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent 
burdens, we invite the public and other Federal agencies to comment on 
new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This 
helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements 
and minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public 
understand our information collection requirements and provide the 
requested data in the desired format.
    We are especially interested in public comment addressing the 
following:
    (1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether or not the information will have practical utility;
    (2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection 
of information, including the validity of the methodology and 
assumptions used;
    (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
    (4) How might the agency minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of 
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., 
permitting electronic submission of response.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request 
to OMB to approve this ICR. 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.
    Abstract: BSEE will use the information to oversee facility design, 
fabrication, installation, and safety management systems; ensure the 
safety of operations, including inspection programs and incident 
reporting and investigations; enforce compliance with all applicable 
safety, environmental, and other laws and regulations through 
enforcement actions (such as noncompliance notices, cessation orders, 
and certain lease suspensions); and oversee decommissioning activities. 
These responsibilities include enforcement provisions under the 
existing part 285, subpart D, various information submittal 
requirements under Subpart F, as well as provisions governing 
activities conducted under an approved plan, including the design, 
construction, operation, and decommissioning of facilities under 
subparts G, H, and I. The requirements for and standards of review 
regarding the Facility Design Report (FDR) and Facility Fabrication and 
Installation Report (FIR) are unchanged: the FDR and FIR will continue 
to be evaluated for consistency with the Construction and Operations 
Plan (COP) and applicable engineering standards. Decommissioning 
requirements related to rights-of-use and easement for alternate uses 
of existing OCS facilities (Alternate Use RUE) have also been 
transferred from the existing subpart J to part 285.
    BSEE assumes the responsibility for ordering a lease or grant 
suspension when continued activities pose an imminent threat of serious 
or irreparable harm or damage to natural resources, life, property, the 
marine coastal, or human environment, or sites, structures, or objects 
of historical or archaeological significance. BSEE may also order a 
suspension when necessary to comply with a judicial decree. Under the 
rule, BSEE also assumes authority to issue cessation orders to address 
noncompliance on the part of the grantee or lessee.
    The Department does not issue Suspensions for Alternate Use RUEs 
upon the grantee's request, but only by order. BOEM will retain 
authority to order suspensions required for National security, and BSEE 
will assume authority to order suspensions to address a threat of harm 
from continued operations. Either bureau may order a suspension when 
necessary to comply with a judicial decree. BSEE will order suspensions 
when operations are halted on the existing facility and BSEE determines 
continuation of the alternate use is unsafe or causes undue 
interference with the facility.
    Part 285, subpart D, Lease and Grant Administration, includes the 
authority to issue notices of noncompliance (NONCs) and cessation 
orders, and to pursue civil penalties and recommend criminal penalties. 
BSEE assumes authority for oversight and enforcement of the design, 
construction, operation, and decommissioning phases of offshore wind 
development, as well as enforcement of requirements related to 
Alternate Use RUEs.
    This ICR includes a new form:
    Form BSEE-1835, Notification of Noncompliance (NONC).
    BSEE will use the information to determine that respondents have 
corrected all Notifications of Noncompliance (NONCs) identified during 
inspections. Everything on the NONC form is filled out by a BSEE 
inspector/representative. The only thing industry does with this form 
is sign the document upon receipt and respond to BSEE when each NONC 
has been corrected. Dependent on the severity of the non-compliance 
identified by the BSEE inspector, the responses are assigned different 
intervals and are described in the form table titled Enforcement 
Timeline:

1--At Time of Inspection
14--Within 14 Days
30--Within 30 Days
50--Prior to Returning to Service/Operation
60--Prior to Next Scheduled Maintenance
70--During Next Scheduled Maintenance
80--Prior to Next scheduled Audit
90--During Next Scheduled Audit
    Title of Collection: 30 CFR part 285, Renewable Energy and 
Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf.
    OMB Control Number: 1014-0034.
    Form Number: Form BSEE-1835, Notice(s) of Noncompliance.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Primary respondents comprise Federal 
OCS companies that submit unsolicited proposals or responses to Federal 
Register notices; or are lessees, designated operators, and ROW or RUE 
grant holders. Other potential respondents are companies or state and 
local governments that submit information or comments relative to 
alternative energy-related uses of the OCS; certified verification 
agents (CVAs); and surety or third-party guarantors.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: Currently there are 
approximately 47 Lessees in the OCS. Not all the potential respondents 
will submit information in any given year, and some may submit multiple 
times.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 103.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies from 30 minutes to 
6,000 hours, depending on activity.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 8,908.

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    Respondent's Obligation: Responses are mandatory and are required 
to obtain or retain a benefit.
    Frequency of Collection: generally occasional or annual.
    Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $1,908,000.

                                                  Burden Table
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                                  Reporting and
   Citations in 30 CFR 285        recordkeeping         Hour burden       Average number of      Annual burden
                                 requirement \1\                          annual responses           hours
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                                                                                  Non-hour cost burdens
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                                          Subpart A--General Provisions
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102; 105; 110...............  These sections contain general references to submitting comments, requests,
                               applications, plans, notices, reports, and/or supplemental information for BSEE
                               approval--burdens covered under specific requirements.
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103; 904....................  Request general       .5................  6 requests..........  3
                               departures not
                               specifically
                               covered elsewhere
                               in part 285.
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105(c)......................  Make oral requests    1.................  2 requests..........  2
                               or notifications
                               and submit written
                               follow up within 3
                               business days not
                               specifically
                               covered elsewhere
                               in part 285.
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1016........................  Request               Requirement not considered IC under 5     0
                               reconsideration and/  CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
                               or hearing..
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111(b)(3); (b)(5); (b)(6)...  Within 30 days of     .5................  2 submissions.......  1
                               receiving bill,
                               submit processing
                               fee payments for
                               BSEE document or
                               study preparation
                               to process
                               applications and
                               other requests.
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                                                                        2 payments x $4,000 = $8,000.
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111(b)(2), (3)..............  Submit comments on    2.................  2 requests..........  4
                               proposed processing
                               fee or request
                               approval to perform
                               or directly pay
                               contractors for all
                               or part of any
                               document, study, or
                               other activity, to
                               reduce BSEE
                               processing costs.
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111(b)(3)...................  Perform, conduct,     6,000.............  1 submission........  6,000
                               develop, etc., all
                               or part of any
                               document, study, or
                               other activity; and
                               provide results to
                               BSEE to reduce BSEE
                               processing fee. Pay
                               processing fee for
                               all or part of any
                               document, study, or
                               other activity, and
                               provide results to
                               BSEE to reduce BSEE
                               processing costs.
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                                                                        1 contractor payment x $950,000 =
                                                                         $950,000.
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111(b)(7)...................  Appeal BSEE           Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c).     0
                               estimated
                               processing costs,
                               decisions, or
                               orders pursuant to
                               30 CFR 290.
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115.........................  Request approval to   1.................  1 request...........  1
                               use later edition
                               of a document
                               incorporated by
                               reference or
                               alternative
                               compliance.
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118.........................  Request appeal        Requirement not considered IC under 5     0
                               within 15 days of     CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
                               bid rejection,
                               request
                               reconsideration of
                               bid decision or
                               rejection.
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                                               Subpart B--Reserved
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                                               Subpart C--Reserved
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                                    Subpart D--Lease and Grant Administration
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400; 401; 402 NONCs.........  These sections contain references to information submissions,   0
                               approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the
                               burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285.
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401(b)......................  Take measures         100...............  1 report............  100
                               directed by BSEE in
                               cessation order and
                               submit reports to
                               resume activities.
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417(b)......................  Conduct, and if       110...............  1 study/submission..  110
                               required pay for,
                               site-specific study
                               to evaluate cause
                               of harm or damage;
                               and submit copies
                               of study and
                               results, in format
                               specified.
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                                                                        1 study x $950,000 = $950,000.
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437.........................  Provide information   Requirement not considered IC under 5     0
                               for reconsideration   CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
                               of BSEE decision to
                               contract or cancel
                               lease or grant area.
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                                               Subpart E--Reserved
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                                  Subpart F--Plans and Information Requirements
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** indicate the primary
 cites for Site Assessment
 Plans (SAPs), Construction
 and Operations Plans
 (COPs), and General
 Activities Plans (GAPs);
 and the burdens include any
 previous or subsequent
 references throughout part
 285 to submission and
 approval. This subpart
 contains references to
 other information
 submissions, approvals,
 requests, applications,
 plans, etc., the burdens
 for which are covered
 elsewhere in part 285.
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** 606; 614; 810............  Within time           48................  2 SAPs..............  96
                               specified after
                               issuance of a
                               competitive lease
                               or grant, or within
                               time specified
                               after determination
                               of no competitive
                               interest, submit
                               copies of SAP,
                               including required
                               information to
                               assist BSEE to
                               comply with NEPA/
                               CZMA such as hazard
                               info, air quality,
                               SMS, and all
                               required
                               information,
                               certifications,
                               requests, etc., in
                               format specified.
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** 621; 632; 637; 810.......  If requesting an      200...............  2 COPs..............  400
                               operations term for
                               commercial lease,
                               within time
                               specified before
                               the end of site
                               assessment term,
                               submit copies of
                               COP, or FERC
                               license
                               application,
                               including required
                               information to
                               assist BSEE to
                               comply with NEPA/
                               CZMA such as hazard
                               info, air quality,
                               SMS, and all
                               required
                               information,
                               surveys and/or
                               their results,
                               reports,
                               certifications,
                               project easements,
                               supporting data and
                               information,
                               requests, etc., in
                               format specified.
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** 641; 651; 810............  Within time           48................  2 GAPs..............  96
                               specified after
                               issuance of a
                               competitive lease
                               or grant, or within
                               time specified
                               after determination
                               of no competitive
                               interest, submit
                               copies of GAP,
                               including required
                               information to
                               assist BSEE to
                               comply with NEPA/
                               CZMA such as hazard
                               info, air quality,
                               SMS, and all
                               required
                               information,
                               surveys and
                               reports,
                               certifications,
                               project easements,
                               requests, etc., in
                               format specified.
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** 632(c); 907..............  Submit revised or     10................  1 revised or          10
                               modified COPs,                            modified COP.
                               including project
                               easements, and all
                               required additional
                               information.
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602.........................  Until BSEE releases   2.................  9 records/            18
                               financial                                 submissions.
                               assurance,
                               respondents must
                               maintain, and
                               provide to BSEE if
                               requested, all data
                               and information
                               related to
                               compliance with
                               required terms and
                               conditions of SAP,
                               COP, or GAP.\2\
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615; 800(b).................  Submit annual, or at  40................  4 certifications....  160
                               other time periods
                               as BSEE determines,
                               SAP compliance
                               certification,
                               effectiveness
                               statement,
                               recommendations,
                               reports, supporting
                               documentation, etc.
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633; 800(b).................  Submit annual, or at  45................  9 certifications....  405
                               other time periods
                               as BOEM/BSEE
                               determines, COP
                               compliance
                               certification,
                               effectiveness
                               statement,
                               recommendations,
                               reports, supporting
                               documentation, etc.
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636(a)......................  Notify BSEE in        1.................  2 notices...........  2
                               writing no later
                               than 30 days after
                               commencing
                               activities
                               associated with
                               placement of
                               facilities on lease
                               area.
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636(b)......................  Notify BSEE in        1.................  2 notices...........  2
                               writing no later
                               than 30 days after
                               completion of
                               construction and
                               installation
                               activities.
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636(c)......................  Notify BSEE in        1.................  1 notice............  1
                               writing at least 7
                               days before
                               commencing
                               commercial
                               operations.
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651.........................  Before beginning      27.5..............  2 notices...........  55
                               construction of OCS
                               facility described
                               in GAP, demonstrate
                               operational SMS
                               identified in GAP,
                               submit initial
                               findings.
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653(a), (b); 800(b).........  Submit annual, or at  40................  4 certifications....  160
                               other time periods
                               as BSEE determines,
                               GAP compliance
                               certification,
                               recommendations,
                               reports, etc.
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                            Subpart G--Facility Design, Fabrication, and Installation
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*** indicate the primary
 cites for the reports
 discussed in this subpart,
 and the burdens include any
 previous or subsequent
 references throughout part
 285 to submitting and
 obtaining approval. This
 subpart contains references
 to other information
 submissions, approvals,
 requests, applications,
 plans, etc., the burdens
 for which are covered
 elsewhere in part 285.
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*** 700(a) (1), (c); 701....  Submit Facility       200...............  1 report............  200
                               Design Report,
                               including copies of
                               the cover letter,
                               certification
                               statement, and all
                               required
                               information (1-3
                               paper or electronic
                               copies as
                               specified).
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*** 700(a)(2), (c); 702.....  Submit Fabrication    160...............  1 report............  160
                               and Installation
                               Report, including
                               copies of the cover
                               letter,
                               certification
                               statement, and all
                               required
                               information, in
                               format specified.
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705(a); 707(a); 712.........  Certified             100...............  1 interim report....  100
                               Verification Agent   100...............  1 final report......  100
                               (CVA) conducts
                               independent
                               assessment of the
                               facility design and
                               submits copies of
                               all reports/
                               certifications to
                               lessee or grant
                               holder and BSEE--
                               interim reports if
                               required, in format
                               specified.
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705(a); 707(b); 708; 709;     CVA conducts          100...............  1 interim report....  100
 710; 712; 637.                independent          100...............  1 final report......  100
                               assessments/
                               inspections on the
                               fabrication and
                               installation
                               activities, informs
                               lessee or grant
                               holder if
                               procedures are
                               changed or design
                               specifications are
                               modified; and
                               submits copies of
                               all reports/
                               certifications to
                               lessee or grant
                               holder and BSEE--
                               interim reports if
                               required, in format
                               specified.
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*** 703; 705(a); 712; 815...  CVA/project engineer  20................  1 interim report....  20
                               monitors major       15................  1 final report......  15
                               project
                               modifications and
                               repairs and submits
                               copies of all
                               reports/
                               certifications to
                               lessee or grant
                               holder and BSEE--
                               interim reports if
                               required, in format
                               specified.
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705(b), (c).................  Request waiver of     16................  1 waiver............  16
                               CVA requirement in
                               writing; lessee
                               must demonstrate
                               standard design and
                               best practices.
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706.........................  Submit for approval   6.5...............  2 nominations.......  13
                               with SAP, COP, or
                               GAP, initial
                               nominations for a
                               CVA or new
                               replacement CVA
                               nomination and
                               required
                               information.
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708(b)(2)...................  Notify BSEE if        1.................  1 notice............  1
                               modifications
                               identified by CVA/
                               project engineer
                               are accepted.
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709(a); 710.................  Make fabrication      1.................  3 records...........  3
                               quality control,
                               installation
                               towing, and other
                               records available
                               to CVA/project
                               engineer for review
                               (retention required
                               by Sec.   285.714).
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713.........................  Notify BSEE within    1.................  1 notice............  1
                               10 business days
                               after commencing
                               commercial
                               operations.
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714; 703(b).................  Until BOEM releases   100...............  1 lessee............  100
                               financial
                               assurance, compile,
                               retain, and make
                               available to BSEE
                               and/or CVA the as-
                               built drawings,
                               design assumptions/
                               analyses, summary
                               of fabrication and
                               installation
                               examination
                               records, inspection
                               results, and
                               records of repairs
                               not covered in
                               inspection report.
                               Record original and
                               relevant material
                               test results of all
                               primary structural
                               materials; retain
                               records during all
                               stages of
                               construction \2\.
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 Subpart H--Environmental and Safety Management, Inspections, and Facility Assessments for Activities Conducted
                                           Under SAPs, COPs, and GAPs
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802(a); 902(e)..............  Notify BSEE of        3.................  1 notice............  3
                               archaeological
                               resource within 72
                               hours of discovery.
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802(d)......................  If applicable,        .5................  1 payment...........  1
                               submit payment for
                               BSEE costs in
                               carrying out
                               National Historic
                               Preservation Act
                               responsibilities.
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810; 614(b); 632(b); 651....  Submit safety         30................  2 submissions.......  60
                               management system
                               description with
                               the SAP, COP, or
                               GAP.
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813(b)(1)...................  Report within 24      .5................  2 reports...........  1
                               hours when any       1.................  1 written             1
                               required equipment                        confirmation.
                               taken out of
                               service for more
                               than 12 hours;
                               provide written
                               confirmation if
                               reported orally.
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813(b)(3)...................  Notify BSEE when      .5................  2 notices...........  1
                               equipment returned
                               to service; provide
                               written
                               confirmation if
                               reported orally.
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815.........................  When required,        1.5...............  1 report............  2
                               analyze cable, P/L,
                               or facility damage
                               or failures to
                               determine cause and
                               as soon as
                               available submit
                               comprehensive
                               written report.
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816.........................  Submit plan of        2.................  1 plan/report.......  2
                               corrective action
                               report on observed
                               detrimental effects
                               on cable, P/L, or
                               facility within 30
                               days of discovery;
                               take remedial
                               action and submit
                               report of remedial
                               action within 30
                               days after
                               completion.
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822.........................  Maintain records of   1.................  4 records retention.  4
                               design,
                               construction,
                               operation,
                               maintenance,
                               repairs, and
                               investigation on or
                               related to lease or
                               ROW/RUE area; make
                               available to BSEE
                               for inspection \2\.
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823.........................  Request               2.................  1 request...........  2
                               reimbursement
                               within 90 days for
                               food, quarters, and
                               transportation
                               provided to BSEE
                               reps during
                               inspection.
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824(a)......................  Develop annual self-  24................  2 plans.............  48
                               inspection plan
                               covering all
                               facilities; retain
                               with records and
                               make available to
                               BSEE upon request.
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824(b)......................  Conduct annual self-  36................  2 reports...........  72
                               inspection and
                               submit report by
                               November 1.
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825.........................  Based on API RP 2A-   60................  2 assessments/        120
                               WSD, perform                              actions.
                               assessment of
                               structures,
                               initiate mitigation
                               actions for
                               structures that do
                               not pass assessment
                               process, retain
                               information, and
                               make available to
                               BSEE upon request..
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830(a), (c); 831 thru 833...  Immediately report    .5 Oral...........  2 incidents.........  1
                               incidents to BSEE    4 Written.........  1 incident..........  4
                               via oral
                               communications,
                               submit written
                               follow-up report
                               within 15 business
                               days after the
                               incident, and
                               submit any required
                               additional
                               information..
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830(d)......................  Report oil spills as  2.................  1 report............  2
                               required by BSEE 30
                               CFR part 254..
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                                           Subpart I--Decommissioning
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**** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens include any previous
 or subsequent references throughout part 285 to submitting and obtaining approval. This subpart contains
 references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for
 which are covered elsewhere in parts 285.
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**** 902; 905, 906; 907;      Submit for approval,  19................  1 application.......  19
 908(b), (c); 909; 638(a).     in format
                               specified, copies
                               of the SAP, COP, or
                               GAP decommissioning
                               application and
                               site clearance plan
                               at least 2 years
                               before
                               decommissioning
                               activities begin,
                               90 days after
                               completion of
                               activities, or 90
                               days after
                               cancellation,
                               relinquishment, or
                               other termination
                               of lease or grant.
                               Include
                               documentation of
                               coordination
                               efforts regarding
                               requests that
                               certain facilities
                               remain in place for
                               other activities,
                               be converted to an
                               artificial reef, or
                               be toppled in
                               place. Submit
                               additional
                               information/
                               evidence requested
                               or modify and
                               resubmit
                               application.
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902(d); 908(a)..............  Notify BSEE at least  1.................  1 notice............  1
                               60 days before
                               commencing
                               decommissioning
                               activities.
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910(b)......................  Within 60 days after  1.................  1 verification......  1
                               removing a
                               facility, verify to
                               BSEE that site is
                               cleared.
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912.........................  Within 60 days after  8.................  1 report............  8
                               removing a
                               facility, cable, or
                               pipeline, submit a
                               written report.
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 BSEE does not anticipate decommissioning activities for at least 5 years, so the requirements have been given a
                                                 minimal burden.
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                             Total Burden                               103 Responses.......  8,908 Hours.
                             -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              $1,908,000 Non-Hour Costs Burdens.
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