# Information Collection: Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf; Submitted for OMB Review; Comment Request

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## Record

- **Collection:** Federal Register
- **Document type:** Notice
- **Published:** February 28, 2013
- **Citation:** 78 FR 13695

## Text

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
[OMB Number 1010-0176]
Information Collection: Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf; Submitted for OMB Review; Comment Request

ACTION:

30-day notice.

SUMMARY:

To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is notifying the public that we have submitted an information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This ICR concerns the paperwork requirements in the regulations under “Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf.” This notice provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of this collection.

DATES:

Submit written comments by April 1, 2013.

ADDRESSES:

Submit comments on this ICR to the Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior at OMB-

OIRA at (202) 395-5806 (fax) or
OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov
(email). Please provide a copy of your comments to the BOEM Information Collection Clearance Officer, Arlene Bajusz, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, 381 Elden Street, HM-3127, Herndon, Virginia 20170 (mail) or
arlene.bajusz@boem.gov
(email). Please reference ICR 1010-0176 in your comment and include your name and return address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Arlene Bajusz, Office of Policy, Regulations, and Analysis at
arlene.bajusz@boem.gov
(email) or (703) 787-1025 (phone). You may review the ICR online at
http://www.reginfo.gov.
Follow the instructions to review Department of the Interior collections under review by OMB.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

OMB Control Number:
1010-0176.

Title:
30 CFR 585, Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf.

Forms:
BOEM-0002, BOEM-0003, BOEM-0004, BOEM-0005, BOEM-0006.

Abstract:
The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1331
et seq.
and 43 U.S.C. 1801
et seq.
), authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to issue leases, easements, or rights-of-way on the OCS for activities that produce or support production, transportation, or transmission of energy from sources other than oil and gas (renewable energy). Specifically, subsection 8(p) of the OCS Lands Act, as amended by section 388 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109-58), directs the Secretary of the Interior to issue any necessary regulations to carry out the OCS renewable energy program. The Secretary delegated this authority to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).

The BOEM has issued regulations at 30 CFR part 585 that establish procedures for administering the renewable energy program on the OCS and for authorizing other energy and marine-related activities that involve the alternate use of existing facilities on the OCS. This notice concerns the reporting and recordkeeping elements required by these regulations.

Respondents operating under these regulations conduct commercial and noncommercial technology projects that include installation, construction, operation and maintenance, and decommissioning of offshore facilities, as well as possible onshore support facilities. The BOEM must ensure that these activities and operations on the OCS are performed in a safe and environmentally sound manner, do not interfere with the rights of other users on the OCS, and balance the protection and development of OCS resources. Therefore, BOEM needs information concerning the proposed activities, facilities, safety equipment, inspections and tests, and natural and manmade hazards near the site, as well as assurance of fiscal responsibility.

The BOEM uses forms to collect some information to ensure proper and efficient administration of OCS renewable energy leases and grants and to document the financial responsibility of lessees and grantees. Forms BOEM-0002, BOEM-0003, BOEM-0004, and BOEM-0006 are used by renewable energy entities on the OCS to designate an operator and to assign or relinquish a lease or grant. Form BOEM-0005 is used to procure and submit a bond for the purpose of meeting financial assurance requirements as set forth in the regulations. As a result of respondent input, BOEM is rewording one line on BOEM-0005 to match language on a similar form for the oil and gas program; this does not change the burden. The BOEM maintains the submitted forms as official lease and grant records pertaining to operating responsibilities, ownership, and financial responsibility.

We will protect information considered proprietary under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2) and under regulations at 30 CFR 585.113, addressing disclosure of data and information to be made available to the public and others. No items of a sensitive nature are collected. Responses are mandatory or required to obtain a benefit.

Frequency:
On occasion or annually.

Description of Respondents:
Companies interested in renewable energy-related uses on the OCS and holders of leases and grants under 30 CFR Part 585.

Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:
The estimated annual hour burden for this collection is 30,902 hours. The following table details the individual components and estimated hour burdens. In calculating the burdens, we assumed that respondents perform certain requirements in the normal course of their activities. We consider these to be usual and customary and took that into account in estimating the burden.

Section(s) in
30 CFR 585

Reporting and recordkeeping requirement
1

Hour burden
Non-hour cost burdens

Average number of
annual responses

Annual burden hours

Subpart A—General Provisions

102; 105; 110
These sections contain general references to submitting comments, requests, applications, plans, notices, reports, and/or supplemental information for BOEM approval—burdens covered under specific requirements.
0

102(e)
State and local governments enter into task force or joint planning or coordination agreement with BOEM
1
2 agreements
2

103; 904; 910
Request general departures not specifically covered elsewhere in part 585
2
6 requests
12

105(c)
Make oral requests or notifications and submit written follow up within 3 business days not specifically covered elsewhere in part 585
1
8 requests
8

106; 107; 213(e); 230(f); 302(a); 408(b)(7); 409(c); 1005(d); 1007(c); 1013(b)(7)
Submit evidence of qualifications to hold a lease or grant; submit required supporting information (electronically if required)
2
20 evidence submissions
40

106(b)(1)
Request exception from exclusion or disqualification from participating in transactions covered by Federal non-procurement debarment and suspension system
1
1 exception
1

106(b)(2), (3); 225; 527(c); 705(c)(2); 1016
Request reconsideration and/or hearing.
Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9)
0

108; 530(b)
Notify BOEM within 3 business days after learning of any action filed alleging respondent is insolvent or bankrupt
1
1 notice
1

109
Notify BOEM in writing of merger, name change, or change of business form no later than 120 days after earliest of either the effective date or filing date
Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1).
0

111
Within 30 days of receiving bill, submit processing fee payments for BOEM document or study preparation to process applications and other requests
.5
4 fee submissions
2

4 payments × $4,000 = $16,000

111(b)(2), (3)
Submit comments on proposed processing fee or request approval to perform or directly pay contractor for all or part of any document, study, or other activity, to reduce BOEM processing costs
2
4 processing fee comments or reduction requests
8

111(b)(3)
Perform, conduct, develop, etc., all or part of any document, study, or other activity; and provide results to BOEM to reduce BOEM processing fee
19,000
1 submission
19,000

111(b)(3)
Pay contractor for all or part of any document, study, or other activity, and provide results to BOEM to reduce BOEM processing costs
3 contractor payments × $950,000 = $2,850,000

111(b)(7); 118(a); 436(c)
Appeal BOEM estimated processing costs, decisions, or orders pursuant to 30 CFR 590
Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c).
0

113(b)
Respond to the Freedom of Information Act release schedule
4
1 agreement
4

115(c)
Request approval to use later edition of a document incorporated by reference or alternative compliance
1
1 request
1

116

The Director may occasionally request information to administer and carry out the offshore renewable energy program via
Federal Register
Notices

4
25
100

118(c); 225(b)
Within 15 days of bid rejection, request reconsideration of bid decision or rejection
Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
0

Subtotal

74 responses
19,179 hours

$2,866,000 non-hour costs

Subpart B—Issuance of OCS Renewable Energy Leases

200; 224; 231; 235; 236; 238
These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
0

210; 211(a-c); 212 thru 216

Submit nominations and general comments in response to
Federal Register
notices on Request for Interest in OCS Leasing, Call for Information and Nominations (Call), Area Identification, and Notices of Sale. Includes industry, State & local governments

Not considered IC as defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(4).
0

210; 211(a-c); 212 thru 216

Submit comments and required information in response to
Federal Register
notices on Request for Interest in OCS Leasing, Call for Information and Nominations (Call), Area Identification, and Notices of Sale. Includes industry, State & local governments

4
30 comments
120

211(d); 216; 220 thru 223; 231(c)(2)

Submit bid, payments, and required information in response to
Federal Register
Final Sale Notice

5
12 bids
60

224
Within 10 business days, execute 3 copies of lease form and return to BOEM with required payments, including evidence that agent is authorized to act for bidder; if applicable, submit information to support delay in execution—competitive leases
1
5 lease executions
5

230; 231(a)
Submit unsolicited request and acquisition fee for a commercial or limited lease
5
5 unsolicited requests
25

231(b)

Submit comments in response to
Federal Register
notice re interest of unsolicited request for a lease

4
4 comments
16

231(g)
Within 10 business days of receiving lease documents, execute lease; file financial assurance and supporting documentation—noncompetitive leases
2
5 leases
10

231(g)
Within 45 days of receiving lease copies, submit rent and rent information
Burdens covered by information collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR Chapter XII.
0

235(b); 236(b)
Request additional time to extend preliminary or site assessment term of commercial or limited lease, including revised schedule for SAP, COP, or GAP submission
1
5
5

237(b)
Request lease be dated and effective 1st day of month in which signed
1
1 request
1

238
Submit project plans
Burden covered under SAPs & GAPs § 585.600(a), (c).
0

Subtotal

67 responses
242 hours

Subpart C—ROW Grants and RUE Grants for Renewable Energy Activities

306; 309; 315; 316
These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
0

302(a); 305; 306
Submit copies of a request for a new or modified ROW or RUE and required information, including qualifications to hold a grant, in format specified
5
1 ROW/RUE request
5

307; 308(a)(1)

Submit information in response to
Federal Register
notice of proposed ROW or RUE grant area or comments on notice of grant auction

4
2 comments
8

308(a)(2), (b); 315; 316

Submit bid and payments in response to
Federal Register
notice of auction for a ROW or RUE grant

5
1 bid
5

309
Submit decision to accept or reject terms and conditions of noncompetitive ROW or RUE grant
2
1 grant decision
2

Subtotal

5 responses
20 hours

Subpart D—Lease and Grant Administration

400; 401; 402; 405; 409; 416, 433
These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585.
0

401(b)
Take measures directed by BOEM in cessation order and submit reports in order to resume activities
100
1 cessation measures report
100

405(d)
Submit written notice of change of address
Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1).
0

405(e); Form BOEM-0006
If designated operator (DO) changes, notify BOEM and identify new DO for BOEM approval
1
1 new DO notice
1

408 thru 411; Forms BOEM-0002 and BOEM-0003
Within 90 days after last party executes a transfer agreement, submit copies of a lease or grant assignment application, including originals of each instrument creating or transferring ownership of record title, eligibility and other qualifications; and evidence that agent is authorized to execute assignment, in format specified
1 (30 minutes per form × 2 forms = 1 hour)
2 assignment requests/instruments submissions
2

415(a)(1); 416; 420(a), (b); 428(b)
Submit request for suspension and required information/payment no later than 90 days prior to lease or grant expiration
10
2 suspension requests
20

417(b)
Conduct, and if required pay for, site-specific study to evaluate cause of harm or damage; and submit copies of study and results, in format specified
100
1 study/submission
100

1 study × $950,000 = $950,000

425 thru 428; 652(a); 235(a), (c)
Request lease or grant renewal no later than 180 days before termination date of your limited lease or grant, or no later than 2 years before termination date of operations term of commercial lease. Submit required information
6
2 renewal requests
12

435; 658(c)(2);
Form BOEM-0004

Submit copies of application to relinquish lease or grant, in format specified
1
2 relinquishments
2

436; 437
Provide information for reconsideration of BOEM decision to contract or cancel lease or grant area
Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9).
0

Subtotal

11 responses
237 hours

$950,000

Subpart E—Payments and Financial Assurance Requirements

An * indicates the primary cites for providing bonds or other financial assurance, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 to furnish, replace, or provide additional bonds, securities, or financial assurance (including riders, cancellations, replacements). This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 585. In the future BOEM may require electronic filings of certain submissions.
0

500 thru 509; 1011
Submit payor information, payments and payment information, and maintain auditable records according to ONRR regulations or guidance
Burdens covered by information collections approved for ONRR 30 CFR Chapter XII.
0

506(c)(4)
Submit documentation of the gross annual generation of electricity produced by the generating facility on the lease—use same form as authorized by the EIA. (Burden covered under DOE/EIA OMB Control Number 1905-0129 to gather info and fill out form. BOEM's burden is for submitting a copy)
10 min
6 forms
1

510; 506(c)(3)
Submit application and required information for waiver or reduction of rental or other payment
1
1 waiver or rental reduction
1

* 515; 516; 525(a) thru (f)
Execute and provide $100,000 minimum lease-specific bond or other approved security; or increase bond level if required
1
6 base-level lease bonds or other security
6

* 516(a)(2), (3), (b), (c); 517; 525(a) thru (f)
Execute and provide commercial lease supplemental bonds in amounts determined by BOEM
1
5 SAP and COP bonds
5

516(a)(4); 521(c)
Execute and provide decommissioning bond or other financial assurance; schedule for providing the appropriate amount
1
3 decommissioning bonds
3

517(c)(1)
Submit comments on proposed adjustment to bond amounts
1
3 adjustment comments
3

517(c)(2)
Request bond reduction and submit evidence to justify
5
2 reduction requests
10

* 520; 521; 525(a) thru (f);
Form BOEM-0005

Execute and provide $300,000 minimum limited lease or grant-specific bond or increase financial assurance and required iniformation
1
1 base-level ROW/RUE bond
1

525(g)
Surety notice to lessee or ROW/RUE grant holder and BOEM within 5 business days after initiating insolvency or bankruptcy proceeding, or Treasury decertifies surety
1
1 surety notice
1

* 526
Form BOEM-0005

In lieu of surety bond, pledge other types of securities, including authority for BOEM to sell and use proceeds and submit required information (1 hour for form)
2
1 other security pledge
2

526(c)
Provide annual certified statements describing the nature and market value, including brokerage firm statements/reports
1
1 statement
1

* 527; 531
Demonstrate financial worth/ability to carry out present and future financial obligations, annual updates, and related or subsequent actions/records/reports, etc
10
1
10

528
Provide third-party indemnity; financial information/statements; additional bond info; executed guarantor agreement and supporting information/documentation/agreements
10
1
10

528(c)(6); 532(b)
Guarantor/Surety requests BOEM terminate period of liability and notifies lessee or ROW/RUE grant holder, etc
1
1 request
1

* 529
In lieu of surety bond, request authorization to establish decommissioning account, including written authorizations and approvals associated with account
2
1 decommissioning account
2

530
Notify BOEM promptly of lapse in bond or other security/action filed alleging lessee, surety or guarantor et al is insolvent or bankrupt
1
1 notice
1

533(a)(2)(ii), (iii)
Provide agreement from surety issuing new bond to assume all or portion of outstanding liabilities
3
1 surety agreement
3

536(b)
Within 10 business days following BOEM notice, lessee, grant holder, or surety agrees to and demonstrates to BOEM that lease will be brought into compliance
16
1 agreement demonstration every 2 years
8

Subtotal

37 responses
69 hours

Subpart F—Plans and Information Requirements

Two ** 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 585 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 585.
0

** 600(a); 601(a), (b); 605 thru 614; 238; 810
Within time 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 BOEM to comply with NEPA/CZMA such as hazard info, air quality, SEMS, and all required information, certifications, requests, etc., in format specified
240
6 SAPs
1,440

** 600(b); 601(c), (d)(1); 606(b); 618; 620 thru 629; 632; 633; 810
If requesting an 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 BOEM to comply with NEPA/CZMA such as hazard info, air quality, SEMS, and all required information, surveys and/or their results, reports, certifications, project easements, supporting data and information, requests, etc., in format specified
1,000
3 COPs
3,000

** 600(c); 601(a), (b); 640 thru 648; 651; 238; 810
Within time 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 BOEM to comply with NEPA/CZMA such as hazard info, air quality, SEMS, and all required information, surveys and reports, certifications, project easements, requests, etc., in format specified
240
1 GAP
240

** 601(d)(2); 622; 628(f); 632; 634; 658(c)(3); 907
Submit revised or modified COPs, including project easements, and all required additional information
50
1 revised or modified COP
50

602
2

Until BOEM releases financial assurance, respondents must maintain, and provide to BOEM if requested, all data and information related to compliance with required terms and conditions of SAP, COP, or GAP
2
9 records maintenance/submissions
18

** 613(a), (d), (e); 617
Submit revised or modified SAPs and required additional information
50
1 revised or modified SAP
50

612; 647
Submit copy of SAP or GAP consistency certification and supporting documentation, including noncompetitive leases
1
4 leases
4

615(a)
Notify BOEM in writing within 30 days of completion of construction and installation activities under SAP
1
5 completion construction notices
5

615(b)
Submit annual report summarizing findings from site assessment activities
30
8 annual reports
240

615(c)
Submit annual, or at other time periods as BOEM determines, SAP compliance certification, effectiveness statement, recommendations, reports, supporting documentation, etc
40
8 compliance certifications
320

617(a)
Notify BOEM in writing before conducting any activities not approved, or provided for, in SAP; provide additional information if requested
10
1 notice before activity
10

627(c)
Submit oil spill response plan as required by BSEE 30 CFR part 254
Burden covered under BSEE 1014-0007
0

631
Request deviation from approved COP schedule
2
1 deviation request
2

633(b)
Submit annual, or at other time periods as BOEM determines, COP compliance certification, effectiveness statement, recommendations, reports, supporting documentation, etc
50
9 compliance certifications
450

634(a)
Notify BOEM in writing before conducting any activities not approved or provided for in COP, and provide additional information if requested
10
1 notice before activity
10

635
Notify BOEM any time commercial operations cease without an approved suspension
1
1 termination notice
1

636(a)
Notify BOEM in writing no later than 30 days after commencing activities associated with placement of facilities on lease area
1
3 commence notices
3

636(b)
Notify BOEM in writing no later than 30 days after completion of construction and installation activities
1
3 completion notices
3

636(c)
Notify BOEM in writing at least 7 days before commencing commercial operations
1
3 initial ops notices
3

** 642(b); 648; 655; 658(c)(3)
Submit revised or modified GAPs and required additional information
50
1 revised or modified GAP
50

651
Before beginning construction of OCS facility described in GAP, complete survey activities identified in GAP and submit initial findings. [This only includes the time involved in submitting the findings; it does not include the survey time as these surveys would be conducted as good business practice.]
30
5 surveys/reports
150

653(a)
Notify BOEM in writing within 30 days of completing installation activities under the GAP
1
5 completion notices
5

653(b)
Submit annual report summarizing findings from activities conducted under approved GAP
30
8 annual reports
240

653(c)
Submit annual, or at other time periods as BOEM determines, GAP compliance certification, recommendations, reports, etc
40
8 compliance certifications
320

655(a)
Notify BOEM in writing before conducting any activities not approved or provided for in GAP, and provide additional information if requested
10
1 notice before activity
10

656
Notify BOEM any time approved GAP activities cease without an approved suspension
1
1 termination notice
1

658(c)(1)
If after construction, cable or pipeline deviate from approved COP or GAP, notify affected lease operators and ROW/RUE grant holders of deviation and provide BOEM evidence of such notices
3
1 deviation notice/BOEM evidence
3

659
Determine appropriate air quality modeling protocol, conduct air quality modeling, and submit 3 copies of air quality modeling report and 3 sets of digital files as supporting information to plans
70
10 air quality modeling reports/information
700

Subtotal

108 responses
7,328 hours

Subpart G—Facility Design, Fabrication, and Installation

Three *** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 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 585.
0

***700(a)(1), (b), (c); 701
Submit Facility Design Report, including copies of the cover letter, certification statement, and all required information (1-3 paper or electronic copies as specified)
200
3 Facility Design Reports
600

***700(a)(2); (b), (c); 702
Submit copies of a Fabrication and Installation Report, certification statement and all required information, in format specified
160
3 Fabrication & Installation Reports
480

705(a)(3); 707; 712
Certified Verification Agent (CVA) conducts independent assessment of the facility design and submits copies of all reports/certifications to lessee or grant holder and BOEM—interim reports if required, in format specified
100
3 CVA design interim reports
300

100
3 CVA final reports
300

705(a)(3); 708; 709; 710; 712
CVA conducts 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 BOEM—interim reports if required, in format specified
100
3 CVA interim reports
300

100
3 CVA final reports
300

703***; 705(a)(3); 712; 815
CVA/project engineer monitors major project modifications and repairs and submits copies of all reports/certifications to lessee or grant holder and BOEM—interim reports if required, in format specified
20
1 interim report
20

15
1 final report
15

705(c)
Request waiver of CVA requirement in writing; lessee must demonstrate standard design and best practices
40
1 waiver
40

706
Submit for approval with SAP, COP, or GAP, initial nominations for a CVA or new replacement CVA nomination, and required information
16
13 new CVA nominations
208

708(b)(2)
Lessee or grant holder notify BOEM if modifications identified by CVA/project engineer are accepted
1
1 notice
1

709(a)(14); 710(a)(2), (e)
2

Make fabrication quality control, installation towing, and other records available to CVA/project engineer for review (retention required by § 585.714)
1
3 records retention
3

713
Notify BOEM within 10 business days after commencing commercial operations
1
2 commence notices
2

714
2

Until BOEM releases financial assurance, compile, retain, and make available to BOEM 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
100
3 lessees
300

Subtotal

43 responses
2,869 hours

Subpart H—Environmental and Safety Management, Inspections, and Facility Assessments for Activities Conducted Under SAPs, COPs, and GAPs

801(c), (d)
Notify BOEM if endangered or threatened species, or their designated critical habitat, may be in the vicinity of the lease or grant or may be affected by lease or grant activities
1
2 notices
2

801(e), (f)
Submit information to ensure proposed activities will be conducted in compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA); including agreements and mitigating measures designed to avoid or minimize adverse effects and incidental take of endangered species or critical habitat
6
2 ESA/MMPA submissions
12

802; 902(e)
Notify BOEM of archaeological resource within 72 hours of discovery
3
1 archaeological notice
3

802(b), (c)
If requested, conduct further archaeological investigations and submit report/information
10
1 archaeological report
10

802(d)
If applicable, submit payment for BOEM costs in carrying out National Historic Preservation Act responsibilities
.5
1 payment
.5

803
If required, conduct additional surveys to define boundaries and avoidance distances and submit report
15
2 survey/report
30

810***; 614; 627; 632(b); 651
Submit safety management system description with the SAP, COP, or GAP
35
10 safety management systems
350

813(b)(1)
Report within 24 hours when any required equipment taken out of service for more than 12 hours; provide written confirmation if reported orally
.5
3 equipment reports
1.5

1
1 written confirmation
1

813(b)(3)
Notify BOEM when equipment returned to service; provide written confirmation if reported orally
.5
3 return to service notices
1.5

815(c)
When required, analyze cable, P/L, or facility damage or failures to determine cause and as soon as available submit comprehensive written report
1.5
1 analysis report
1.5

816
Submit plan of 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
2
1 corrective action plan and report
2

822(a)(2)(iii), (b)
Until BOEM releases financial assurance, maintain records of design, construction, operation, maintenance, repairs, and investigation on or related to lease or ROW/RUE area; make available to BOEM for inspection
1
4 records retention
4

823
Request reimbursement within 90 days for food, quarters, and transportation provided to BOEM reps during inspection
2
1 reimbursement request
2

824(a)
2

Develop annual self inspection plan covering all facilities; retain with records, and make available to BOEM upon request
24
4 self assessment plans
96

824(b)
Conduct annual self inspection and submit report by November 1
36
4 annual reports
144

825
Based on API RP 2A-WSD, perform assessment of structures, initiate mitigation actions for structures that do not pass assessment process, retain information, and make available to BOEM upon request
60
4 assessments and mitigation actions
240

830(a), (c); 831 thru 833
Immediately report incidents to BOEM via oral communications, submit written follow-up report within 15 business days after the incident, and submit any required additional information

Oral
.5

6 incidents
3

Written
4

1 incident
4

830(d)
Report oil spills as required by BSEE 30 CFR 254
Burden covered under BSEE 1014-0007.
0

Subtotal

52 responses
908 hours

Subpart I—Decommissioning

Four **** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 585 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 585.

**** 902; 905, 906; 907; 908(c); 909
Submit for 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 w/States/CZMA agencies, local or tribal governments, 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
20
1 decommissioning application
20

902(d); 908;
Notify BOEM at least 60 days before commencing decommissioning activities
1
1 decommissioning notice
1

910
Within 60 days after removing a facility, verify to BOEM that site is cleared
1
1 removal verification
1

912
Within 60 days after removing a facility, cable, or pipeline, submit a written report
8
1 removal report
8

BOEM does not anticipate decommissioning activities for at least 5 years so the requirements have been given a minimal burden.

Subtotal

4 responses
30 hours

Subpart J—RUEs for Energy- and Marine-Related Activities Using Existing OCS Facilities

1004, 1005, 1006
Contact owner of existing facility and/or lessee of the area to reach preliminary agreement to use facility and obtain concurring signatures; submit request to BOEM for an alternative use RUE, including all required information/modifications
1
1 request for RUE to use existing facility
1

1007(a), (b), (c)

Submit indication of competitive interest in response to
Federal Register
notice

4
1 response
4

1007(c)

Submit description of proposed activities and required information in response to
Federal Register
notice of competitive offering

5
1 submission
5

1007(f)
Lessee or owner of facility submits decision to accept or reject proposals deemed acceptable by BOEM
1
1 decision
1

1010(c)
Request renewal of Alternate Use RUE
6
1 renewal request
6

1012; 1016(b)
Provide financial assurance as BOEM determines in approving RUE for an existing facility, including additional security if required
1
1 bond or other security
1

1013
Submit request for assignment of an alternative use RUE for an existing facility, including all required information
1
1 RUE assignment request
1

1015
Request relinquishment of RUE for an existing facility
1
1 RUE relinquish
1

Subtotal

8 responses
20 hours

409 Responses
30,902 Hours

Total Burden

$3,816,000 Non-Hour Cost Burdens

1
In the future, BOEM may require electronic filing of certain submissions.

2
Retention of these records is usual and customary business practice; the burden is primarily to make them available to BOEM and CVAs.

Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden:
The estimated non-hour cost burdens total $3,816,000. The non-hour cost burdens consist of service fees for BOEM document/study preparation, costs for paying a contractor instead of BOEM, and costs for a site-specific study and report to evaluate the cause of harm to natural resources.

Public Disclosure Statement:
The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501,
et seq.
) provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Until OMB approves a collection of information, you are not obligated to respond.

Comments:
Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501,
et seq.,
) requires each agency “* * * to provide notice * * * and otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of information * * *” Agencies must specifically solicit comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the collection is necessary or useful; (b) evaluate the accuracy of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) minimize the burden on the respondents, including the use of technology.

To comply with the public consultation process, on October 10, 2012, BOEM published a
Federal Register
notice (77 FR 61633) announcing that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. This notice provided the required 60-day comment period. We received one comment. The Marine Mammal Commission states that BOEM's reporting requirements provide a systematic and uniform method to track compliance with regulations, including those that protect marine resources. Therefore, the Commission supports BOEM's request to OMB to approve the renewal of this collection.

Public Availability of Comments:
Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

Dated:February 7, 2013.
Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka,
Chief, Office of Policy, Regulations, and Analysis.

[FR Doc. 2013-04626 Filed 2-27-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-MR-P

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A2013-04626. Public record. Not legal advice.