2020-02594. Agency Information Collection Activities; Platforms and Structures  

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    AGENCY:

    Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Interior.

    ACTION:

    Notice of Information Collection; request for comment.

    SUMMARY:

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

    DATES:

    Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before April 10, 2020.

    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-2019-0011 then click search. Follow the instructions to submit public comments and view all related materials. We will post all comments.
    • Email kye.mason@bsee.gov, fax (703) 787-1546, or mail or hand-carry comments to the Department of the Interior; Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement; Regulations and Standards Branch; ATTN: Nicole Mason; 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166. Please reference OMB Control Number 1014-0011 in the subject line of your comments.
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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    To request additional information about this ICR, contact Nicole Mason by email at kye.mason@bsee.gov or by telephone at (703) 787-1607.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 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.

    We are soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is described below. We are especially interested in public comments addressing the following issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to the proper functions of BSEE; (2) Will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) Is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) How might BSEE enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) How might BSEE minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology.

    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: The regulations at 30 CFR part 250, subpart I, concern platforms and structures regulatory requirements of oil, gas, and sulfur operations in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) (including the associated forms), and are Start Printed Page 7587the subject of this collection. This request also covers any related Notices to Lessees and Operators (NTLs) that BSEE issues to clarify, supplement, or provide additional guidance on some aspects of our regulations.

    The BSEE uses the information submitted under Subpart I to determine the structural integrity of all OCS platforms and floating production facilities and to ensure that such integrity will be maintained throughout the useful life of these structures. We use the information to ascertain, on a case-by-case basis, that the fixed and floating platforms and structures are structurally sound and safe for their intended use to ensure safety of personnel and prevent pollution. More specifically, we use the information to:

    • Review data concerning damage to a platform to assess the adequacy of proposed repairs.
    • Review applications for platform construction (construction is divided into three phases-design, fabrication, and installation) to ensure the structural integrity of the platform.
    • Review verification plans and third-party reports for unique platforms to ensure that all nonstandard situations are given proper consideration during the platform design, fabrication, and installation.
    • Review platform design, fabrication, and installation records to ensure that the platform is constructed according to approved applications.
    • Review inspection reports to ensure that platform integrity is maintained for the life of the platform.

    Title of Collection: 30 CFR 250, Subpart I, Platforms and Structures.

    OMB Control Number: 1014-0011.

    Form Number: None.

    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

    Respondents/Affected Public: Potential respondents are comprised of Federal OCS oil, gas, and sulfur lessees/operators and holders of pipeline rights-of-way.

    Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: Not all the potential respondents will submit information in any given year, and some may submit multiple times.

    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 362.

    Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies from 5 hours to 280 hours, depending on the activity.

    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 92,786.

    Respondent's Obligation: Responses are mandatory, while others are required to obtain or retain benefits.

    Frequency of Collection: Generally, on occasion and annually, varies by section.

    Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $988,210.

    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).

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    Amy White,

    Acting Chief, Regulations and Standards Branch.

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    [FR Doc. 2020-02594 Filed 2-7-20; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Published:
02/10/2020
Department:
Safety and Environmental Enforcement Bureau
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice of Information Collection; request for comment.
Document Number:
2020-02594
Dates:
Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before April 10, 2020.
Pages:
7586-7587 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket ID BSEE-2019-0011, 201E1700D2 ET1SF0000.EAQ000 EEEE500000, OMB Control Number 1014-0011
PDF File:
2020-02594.Pdf