Notice2023-21038
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
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September 27, 2023
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentSafety and Environmental Enforcement Bureau
Abstract
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.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 186 (Wednesday, September 27, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66501-66507]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[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 <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. 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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dab4b3b1b1b3f4b7bba9b5b49ab8a9bfbff4bdb5ac"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2c424547474502414d5f43426c4e5f4949024b435a">[email protected]</span></a>.
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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6f010604040641020e1c00012f0d1c0a0a41080019"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0e606765656720636f7d61604e6c7d6b6b20696178">[email protected]</span></a>,
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
<a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>.
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
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$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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