2020-18453. Agency Information Collection Activities; Plans and Information  

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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 (PRA) 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 October 23, 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-2020-0009 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 1014-0024 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 PRA and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all information collections require approval under the PRA. We may not conduct, or sponsor and you are not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

    As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, we invite the public and other Federal agencies to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format.

    We are especially interested in public comment addressing the following:

    (1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether 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 using appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of response.

    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

    Abstract: Regulations implementing plans and information responsibilities are under 30 CFR part 250, subpart B, and are among those delegated to BSEE. 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.

    For § 250.282—Post-Approval Requirements for the EP, DPP, and DOCD: While the information is submitted to BOEM, BSEE analyzes and evaluates the information and data collected under this section of subpart B to verify that an ongoing/completed OCS operation is/was conducted in compliance with established environmental standards placed on the activity.

    For §§ 250.287-295—Deepwater Operations Plan (DWOP): BSEE analyzes and evaluates the information and data collected under this section of subpart B to ensure that planned operations are safe; will not adversely affect the marine, coastal, or human environment; and will conserve the resources of the OCS. We use the information to make an informed decision on whether to approve the proposed DWOPs, or whether modifications are necessary without the analysis and evaluation of the required information.

    Title of Collection: 30 CFR 250, Subpart B, Plans and Information.

    OMB Control Number: 1014-0024.

    Form Number: None.

    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

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

    Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: Currently there are approximately 60 Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Operators 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: 31.

    Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies from 50 hours to 2,200 hours, depending on activity.

    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 44,458.

    Respondent's Obligation: Most responses are mandatory; while some are required to obtain or retain a benefit.

    Frequency of Collection: Submissions are generally on occasion.

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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.).

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    Amy White,

    Acting Chief, Regulations and Standards Branch.

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    [FR Doc. 2020-18453 Filed 8-21-20; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Published:
08/24/2020
Department:
Safety and Environmental Enforcement Bureau
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice of information collection; request for comment.
Document Number:
2020-18453
Dates:
Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before October 23, 2020.
Pages:
52143-52144 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket ID BSEE-2020-0009, EEEE500000 20XE1700DX EX1SF0000.EAQ000, OMB Control Number 1014-0024
PDF File:
2020-18453.Pdf
Supporting Documents:
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