Notice2022-25790
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget; Oil and Gas Production Requirements in the Outer Continental Shelf
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November 28, 2022
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Interior DepartmentOcean Energy Management Bureau
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) proposes this information collection request (ICR) to renew the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB's) Control Number 1010-0114.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 227 (Monday, November 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73032-73035]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-25790]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
[OMB Control Number 1010-0114; Docket ID: BOEM-2017-0016]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget; Oil and Gas Production Requirements in
the Outer Continental Shelf
AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) proposes this information
collection request (ICR) to renew the Office of Management and Budget's
(OMB's) Control Number 1010-0114.
DATES: Comments must be received by OMB no later than December 28,
2022.
ADDRESSES: Submit your written comments on this ICR to the OMB's desk
officer for the Department of the Interior at <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a> within 30 days of publication of this notice. From the
<a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a> landing page, find this information
collection by selecting ``Currently under Review--Open for Public
Comments'' or by searching for docket number BOEM-2017-0016. Please
provide a copy of your comments by parcel delivery to the BOEM
Information Collection Clearance Officer, Anna Atkinson, Bureau of
Ocean Energy Management, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, Virginia 20166;
or by email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0d6c63636c236c796664637e62634d6f626860236a627b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="adccc3c3cc83ccd9c6c4c3dec2c3edcfc2c8c083cac2db">[email protected]</span></a>. Please reference OMB Control
Number 1010-0114 in the subject line of your comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anna Atkinson by email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#afcec1c1ce81cedbc4c6c1dcc0c1efcdc0cac281c8c0d9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="385956565916594c5351564b5756785a575d55165f574e">[email protected]</span></a> or by telephone at 703-787-1025. 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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, BOEM provides the general public and other Federal
agencies with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and
continuing collections of information. This helps BOEM assess the
impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the
public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand BOEM's
information collection requirements and provide the requested data in
the desired format.
Title of Collection: ``Oil and Gas Production in the Outer
Continental Shelf.''
Abstract: This ICR addresses regulations under 30 CFR part 550,
subparts A and K, which deal with regulatory requirements of oil, gas,
and sulfur operations on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). This
request also covers the related notices to lessees and operators (NTLs)
that BOEM issues to clarify and provide guidance on some aspects of its
regulations, and forms BOEM-0127, BOEM-0140, BOEM-1123, and BOEM-1832.
The OCS Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.), authorizes
the Secretary of the Interior to prescribe rules and regulations to
administer leasing of the OCS and all operations conducted under a
lease. Leasing on the OCS must balance orderly energy resource
development with protection of the human, marine, and coastal
environments; ensure the public receives fair market value for the
resources of the OCS; and preserve and maintain market competition.
BOEM uses the information collected under these regulations to
ensure that leasing and operations on the OCS are carried out 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.
OMB Control Number: 1010-0114.
Form Number:
<bullet> BOEM-0127, ``Sensitive Reservoir Information Report;''
<bullet> BOEM-0140, ``Bottomhole Pressure Survey Report;''
<bullet> BOEM-1123, ``Designation of Operator;'' and
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<bullet> BOEM-1832, ``Notification of Incidents of Noncompliance.''
Type of Review: Renewal of a currently approved information
collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Federal oil, gas, or sulfur lessees
and operators.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 5,621 responses.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 27,849 hours.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion, monthly.
Total Estimated Annual Non-Hour Burden Cost: $165,492.
Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The current
annual burden for this collection is 18,323 hours and 5,302 responses.
BOEM proposes to increase the annual burden to 27,849 hours and 5,621
responses. BOEM conducted public outreach regarding the industry's
recommendation to increase the number of static bottomhole pressure
surveys, which is expected to cause an increase in sensitive reservoir
information reports. Based on industry recommendations, BOEM is asking
OMB for approval of an additional 9,526 annual burden hours and 319
responses.
The following table details the individual components and
respective burden hour estimates of this ICR.
Burden Breakdown
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Citation 30 CFR 550 subpart A Average number of annual Annual burden
and related forms/NTLs Reporting or recordkeeping requirement Hour burden responses hours
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Non-hour cost burdens
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Authority and Definition of Terms
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104; 181; Form BOEM-1832........ Appeal orders or decisions; appeal INCs; Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c). 0
request hearing due to cancellation of
lease.
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Performance Standards
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115; 116........................ Request determination of well producibility; 5...................... 90 responses................... 450
make available or submit data and
information; notify BOEM of test.
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119............................. Apply for subsurface storage of gas; sign 10..................... 3 applications................. 30
storage agreement.
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Subtotal........................................................................................... 93 responses................... 480
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Cost Recovery Fees
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125; 126; 140................... Cost Recovery Fees; confirmation receipt Cost Recovery Fees and related items are covered 0
etc.; verbal approvals and written request individually throughout this subpart.
to follow. Includes request for refunds.
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Designation of Operator
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143............................. Report change of name, address, etc......... Not considered information collection under 5 CFR 0
1320.3(h)(1).
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143(a-c); 144; Form BOEM-1123... Submit designation of operator (Form BOEM- 1...................... 2,584 forms.................... 2,584
1123--form takes 30 minutes); report
updates; notice of termination; submit
designation of agent. Request exception. NO
FEE.
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143(a-d); 144; Form BOEM-1123... Change designation of operator (Form BOEM- 1...................... 930 forms...................... 930
1123--form takes 30 minutes); report
updates; notice of termination; submit
designation of agent; include <a href="http://pay.gov">pay.gov</a>
confirmation receipt. Request exception.
SERVICE FEE.
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$175 fee x 930 = $162,750
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186(a)(3)....................... Apply for user account in TIMS (electronic/ Not considered information collection under 5 CFR 0
digital form submittals). 1320.3(h)(1).
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Subtotal........................................................................................... 3,514 responses................ 3,514
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$162,750 non-hour cost burden
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Compliance
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101; 135; 136; Form BOEM-1832... Submit response and required information for 2...................... 94 submissions................. 188
INC, probation, or revocation of operating
status. Notify when violations corrected.
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Request waiver of 14-day response time for 1...................... 1.............................. 1
reconsideration.
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135; 136........................ Request reimbursement for services provided 1.5.................... 2 requests..................... 3
to BOEM representatives during reviews;
comment.
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Subtotal........................................................................................... 97 responses................... 192
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Special Types of Approval
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125(c); 140..................... Request various oral approvals not 1...................... 100 requests................... 100
specifically covered elsewhere in
regulatory requirements.
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141; 101-199.................... Request approval to use new or alternative 20..................... 100 requests................... 2,000
procedures; submit required information.
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142; 101-199.................... Request approval of departure from operating 2.5.................... 100 requests................... 250
requirements not specifically covered
elsewhere in regulatory requirements;
submit required information.
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Subtotal........................................................................................... 300 responses.................. 2,350
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Right-of-use and Easement
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160; 161; 123; NTL 2015-N06..... OCS lessees: Apply for new or modified right- 9...................... 26 applications................ 234
of-use and easement to construct and
maintain off-lease platforms, artificial
islands, and installations and other
devices; include notifications and
submitting required information.
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160(c).......................... Establish a Company File for qualification; Burden covered under 30 CFR 556 (1010-0006). 0
submit updated information, submit
qualifications for lessee/bidder, request
exception.
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160; 165; 123................... State lessees: Apply for new or modified 5...................... 1 application.................. 5
right-of-use and easement to construct and
maintain off-lease platforms, artificial
islands, and installations and other
devices; include <a href="http://pay.gov">pay.gov</a> confirmation and
notifications.
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$2,742 state lease fee x 1 = $2,742
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166; NTL 2015-N04............... State lessees: Furnish surety bond; Burden covered under 30 CFR 556 (1010-0006). 0
additional security if required.
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Subtotal........................................................................................... 27 responses................... 239
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$2,742 non-hour cost burden
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Primary Lease Requirements, Lease Term Extensions, and Lease Cancellations
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181(d); 182(b), 183(a)(b)....... Request termination of suspension, 20..................... 1 request...................... 20
cancellation of lease, lesser lease term
(no requests in recent years for
termination/cancellation of a lease;
minimal burden).
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182; 183, 185; 194.............. Submitting new, revised, or modified Burden covered under 30 CFR 550, Subpart B (1010-0151). 0
exploration plan, development/production
plan, or development operations
coordination document, and related surveys/
reports.
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184............................. Request compensation for lease cancellation 50..................... 1 request...................... 50
pursuant to the OCS Lands Act (no lease
cancellations in many years; minimal
burden).
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Subtotal........................................................................................... 2 responses.................... 70
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Information and Reporting Requirements
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186(a).......................... Apply to receive administrative entitlements Not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1). 0
to eWell/TIMS system for electronic
submissions.
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186; NTL 2015-N01............... Submit information, reports, and copies as 10..................... 125............................ 1,250
BOEM requires (as related to worst case
discharge and blowout scenarios).
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135; 136........................ Report apparent violations or non-compliance 1.5.................... 2 reports...................... 3
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194............................. Report archaeological discoveries. Submit 2...................... 6 reports...................... 12
archaeological and follow-up reports and
additional information.
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194............................. Request departures from conducting 1...................... 2 requests..................... 2
archaeological resources surveys and/or
submitting reports in GOMR.
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194............................. Submit ancillary surveys/investigations Burden covered under 30 CFR 550 Subpart B (1010-0151). 0
reports, as required.
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196............................. Submit data/information for G&G activity and Burden covered under 30 CFR 551 (1010-0048). 0
request reimbursement.
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197(b)(2)....................... Demonstrate release of G&G data would unduly 1...................... 1.............................. 1
damage competitive position.
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197(c).......................... Submit confidentiality agreement............ 1...................... 1.............................. 1
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Subtotal........................................................................................... 137 responses.................. 1,269
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Recordkeeping
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135; 136........................ During reviews, make records available as 2...................... 7 reviews...................... 14
requested by inspectors.
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Subtotal........................................................................................... 7 responses.................... 14
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Burden Breakdown--Continued
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Citation 30 CFR 550 subpart K Average number of annual Annual burden
and related forms Well surveys and classifying reservoirs Hour burden responses hours
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1153............................ Conduct static bottomhole pressure survey; 19 GOM & Alaska........ 330 surveys.................... 6,270
submit Form BOEM-0140 (Bottomhole Pressure 70 Pacific............. 70 surveys..................... 4,900
Survey Report).
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1153(d)......................... Submit justification, information, and Form 9...................... 120 survey departures.......... 1,080
BOEM-0140, to request a departure from
requirement to run a static bottomhole
pressure survey.
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1154; 1167...................... Submit request and supporting information to 8...................... 5 requests..................... 40
reclassify reservoir.
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1155; 1165(b); 1166; 1167....... Submit Form BOEM-0127 (Sensitive Reservoir 8 GOM.................. 700 forms...................... 5,600
Information Report) and supporting 40 Pacific............. 39 forms....................... 1,560
information/revisions (within 45 days after 2 Alaska............... 1 form......................... 2
the beginning of production, discovering
that the reservoir is sensitive, the
reservoir is classified as sensitive, or
when reservoir parameters are revised. SRIs
must be submitted annually). AK Region:
submit BOEM-0127 and request an MER for
each producing sensitive reservoir.
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1153-1167....................... Request general departure or alternative 10 GOM................. 10 departures.................. 100
compliance not specifically covered 1 Pacific.............. 169 departures................. 169
elsewhere in regulatory requirements. 0 Alaska............... 0.............................. 0
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1165............................ Submit proposed plan for enhanced recovery Burden covered under BSEE 30 CFR 250 (1014-0019). 0
operations to BSEE.
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Subtotal........................................................................................... 1,444 responses................ 19,721
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Total Burden................................................................................... 5,621 responses................ 27,849
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$165,492 Non-Hour Cost Burdens
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A Federal Register notice with a 60-day public comment period on
this proposed ICR was published on August 1, 2022 (87 FR 46992). BOEM
did not receive any comments during that comment period.
BOEM is again soliciting comments on the proposed ICR. BOEM is
especially interested in public comments addressing the following
issues: (1) is the collection necessary to the proper functions of
BOEM; (2) what can BOEM do to ensure that this information is processed
and used in a timely manner; (3) is the burden estimate accurate; (4)
how might BOEM enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (5) how might BOEM minimize the burden
of this collection on the respondents, including minimizing the burden
through the use of information technology?
Comments submitted in response to this notice are a matter of
public record and will be available for public review on
<a href="http://www.reginfo.gov">www.reginfo.gov</a>. You should be aware that your entire comment--
including your address, phone number, email address, or other
personally identifiable information included in your comment--may be
made publicly available. Even if BOEM withholds your information in the
context of this ICR, your comment is subject to the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA). If your comment is requested under the FOIA,
your information will only be withheld if BOEM determines that a FOIA
exemption to disclosure applies. BOEM will make such a determination in
accordance with the Department of the Interior's (DOI's) FOIA
regulations and applicable law.
In order for BOEM to consider withholding from disclosure your
personally identifiable information, you must identify, in a cover
letter, any information contained in your comments that, if released,
would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of your personal
privacy. You must also briefly describe any possible harmful
consequence of the disclosure of information, such as embarrassment,
injury, or other harm.
Note that BOEM will make available for public inspection all
comments on <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov">www.reginfo.gov</a>, in their entirety, submitted by
organizations and businesses or by individuals identifying themselves
as representatives of organizations or businesses.
BOEM protects proprietary information in accordance with FOIA (5
U.S.C. 552), DOI's implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2), and 30 CFR
parts 550 and 552 promulgated pursuant to the Outer Continental Shelf
Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1352(c)).
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a valid
OMB control number.
The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Karen Thundiyil,
Chief, Office of Regulations, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
[FR Doc. 2022-25790 Filed 11-25-22; 8:45 am]
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