[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 186 (Wednesday, September 27, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66501-66507]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-21038]


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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; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; 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 
October 27, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. Please 
provide a copy of your comments to Nikki Mason, BSEE ICCO, 45600 
Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166; or by email to [email protected]. 
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 
1320.8(d)(1), we provide the general public and other Federal agencies 
with an opportunity 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.
    A Federal Register notice with a 60-day public comment period 
soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on 
July 13, 2023 (88 FR 44834). No comments were received.
    As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent 
burdens, we are again soliciting comments from the public and other 
Federal agencies on the proposed ICR that is described below. 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. 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

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(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
    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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                                                                           Average number of
                                    Reporting and                          annual responses       Annual burden
    Citations in 30 CFR 285         recordkeeping       Hour burden    ------------------------       hours
                                   requirement \1\                       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 CFR  0
                                  reconsideration                   1320.3(h)(9).
                                  and/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    1................  1 request.............  1
                                  to 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 CFR  0
                                  within 15 days of                 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             Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR  0
                                  information for                   1320.3(h)(9).
                                  reconsideration
                                  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 modified   10
                                  modified COPs,                         COP.
                                  including project
                                  easements, and
                                  all required
                                  additional
                                  information.
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602............................  Until BSEE          2................  9 records/submissions.  18
                                  releases
                                  financial
                                  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   40...............  4 certifications......  160
                                  at 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   45...............  9 certifications......  405
                                  at 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   40...............  4 certifications......  160
                                  at 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 (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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                                 ..................  100..............  1 final report........  100
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705(a); 707(b); 708; 709;......  CVA conducts        100..............  1 interim report......  100
710; 712; 637..................   independent
                                  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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                                 ..................  100..............  1 final report........  100
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*** 703; 705(a); 712; 815......  CVA/project         20...............  1 interim report......  20
                                  engineer monitors
                                  major 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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                                 ..................  15...............  1 final report........  15
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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          6.5..............  2 nominations.........  13
                                  approval 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.
714; 703(b)....................  Until BOEM          100..............  1 lessee..............  100
                                  releases
                                  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
                                  required
                                  equipment taken
                                  out of service
                                  for more than 12
                                  hours; provide
                                  written
                                  confirmation if
                                  reported orally.
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                                                     1................  1 written confirmation  1
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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    1................  4 records retention...  4
                                  of 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      24...............  2 plans...............  48
                                  self-inspection
                                  plan covering all
                                  facilities;
                                  retain with
                                  records and make
                                  available to BSEE
                                  upon request.
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824(b).........................  Conduct annual      36...............  2 reports.............  72
                                  self-inspection
                                  and submit report
                                  by November 1.
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825............................  Based on API RP 2A- 60...............  2 assessments/actions.  120
                                  WSD, perform
                                  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   2................  1 report..............  2
                                  as 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          19...............  1 application.........  19
 908(b), (c); 909; 638(a).        approval, 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      1................  1 notice..............  1
                                  least 60 days
                                  before commencing
                                  decommissioning
                                  activities.
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910(b).........................  Within 60 days      1................  1 verification........  1
                                  after removing a
                                  facility, verify
                                  to BSEE that site
                                  is cleared.
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912............................  Within 60 days      8................  1 report..............  8
                                  after 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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    An agency may not conduct, or sponsor and a person is not required 
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number.
    The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Kirk Malstrom,
Chief, Regulations and Standards Branch.
[FR Doc. 2023-21038 Filed 9-26-23; 8:45 am]
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