Notice2026-11154
Agency Information Collection Activities; Well Operations and Equipment
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Published
June 4, 2026
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 seek renewal of approval for an information collection.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 107 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33754-33756]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-11154]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
[Docket ID BSEE-2026-0067; EEEE500000--256E1700D2--ET1SF0000.EAQ000;
OMB Control Number 1014-0028]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Well Operations and
Equipment
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
seek renewal of approval for an information collection.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
August 3, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this information collection request
(ICR) by either of the following methods listed below:
<bullet> Electronically go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. In the
Search box, enter BSEE-2026-0067 then click search. Follow the
instructions to submit public comments and view all related materials.
We will post all comments.
<bullet> Email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#054e6069697c2b4a616a6845677660602b626a73"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c883ada4a4b1e687aca7a588aabbadade6afa7be">[email protected]</span></a>, fax (703) 787-1775, or mail or
hand-carry comments to the Department of the Interior; Bureau of Safety
and Environmental Enforcement; Regulations and Standards Branch; ATTN:
Kelly Odom; 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166. Please reference
OMB Control Number 1014-0028 in the subject line of your comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information
about this ICR, contact Kelly Odom by email
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at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a4efc1c8c8dd8aebc0cbc9e4c6d7c1c18ac3cbd2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d59eb0b9b9acfb9ab1bab895b7a6b0b0fbb2baa3">[email protected]</span></a> or by telephone at (703) 787-1775.
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 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. 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 governing well operations and equipment are
primarily covered in 30 CFR 250, subpart G and are the subject of this
collection. In addition, BSEE also issues various Notices to Lessees
(NTLs) and Operators to clarify and provide additional guidance on some
aspects of the regulations, as well as forms to capture the data and
information.
BSEE uses the information to ensure safe drilling, workover,
completion, and decommissioning operations and to protect the human,
marine, and coastal environment. BSEE analyzes and evaluates these
information/requirements to reduce the likelihood of a similar
Deepwater Horizon event and to reduce the risk of fatalities, injuries,
and spills. BSEE also utilizes these requirements in the approval,
disapproval, or modification process for well operations.
Specifically, BSEE uses the information in Subpart G to ensure
that:
<bullet> certain well designs and operations have been reviewed by
appropriate third parties/engineers/classification societies that,
after one year, have been approved by BSEE;
<bullet> rig tracking data is available to locate rigs during major
storms;
<bullet> casing or equipment repairs are acceptable and tested;
<bullet> up-to-date engineering documents are available;
<bullet> the Blowout Preventer (BOP) and associated components are
fit for service for their intended use;
<bullet> the BOP will function as intended;
<bullet> BOP components are properly maintained and inspected;
<bullet> the proper engineering reviews and approvals for all BOP
designs, repairs, and modifications are met.
Rig Movement Notification Report, Form BSEE-0144 (Modified):
We use the information to schedule inspections and verify that the
equipment being used complies with approved permits. The information on
this form is used by all 3 regions, but primarily in the Gulf of
America (GOA), to ascertain the precise arrival and departure of all
rigs in OCS waters in the GOA. This form has minor changes. The
accurate location of these rigs is necessary to facilitate the
scheduling of inspections by BSEE personnel.
Information on form BSEE-0144:
<bullet> General Information--Identifies the Report Date, Lease
Operator, Rig Name, Rig Type, Rig Representative, and the Rig Telephone
Number (on location);
<bullet> Rig Arrival Information--Identifies the Rig Arrival Date;
Operation Type, Estimated Start Date of Well Operations, Expected
Duration of Well Ops (Days); Is rig new to OCS?, Location where rig
came from, Well Information, Well API Number (10 digits), Well Name,
Surface Information, Lease No., Area Name, Block No., Latitude
(optional), Longitude (optional); Helideck Information, Helideck
Available, Helideck Rating, Helideck Size, Provide Access Information
ONLY if Helideck is unavailable;
<bullet> Rig Departure Information--Identifies the Rig Departure
Date, Well Status, Well API Number (10 digits), Well Name, Is Rig Being
Skidded on the Platform?, Well Surface Location, Lease No., Area Name,
Block No., Latitude (optional), Longitude (optional), Area Clearance
Information (optional), Is Area Clear of Obstructions?, If no, explain,
Remarks;
<bullet> Rig Stacking Information--Identifies Rig Arrival Date, Rig
Departure Date, Manned (warm), Un-manned (cold), Location, Any
modifications, repairs, or con construction: Date of Modifications,
repairs, or construction; Area Name, Block No., Latitude (optional),
Longitude (optional), Area Clearance Information (Optional), Is Area
Clear of Obstructions?, If No, Explain, Remarks;
<bullet> Certification Statement declaring the information
submitted is complete and accurate to the best of signatory's
knowledge; and
<bullet> BSEE OCS Contact Information.
Title of Collection: 30 CFR 250, Subpart G, Well Operations and
Equipment.
OMB Control Number: 1014-0028.
Form Number: Form BSEE-0144, Rig Movement Notification Report.
Type of Review: Modification and 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: 150,081.
Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies from 15 minutes to
2,160 hours. depending on activity.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 350,615.
Respondent's Obligation: Responses to this collection of
information are mandatory; while some are required to obtain or retain
a benefit.
Frequency of Collection: Submissions are generally on occasion,
daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, biennially, and as a result of
situations encountered depending upon the requirement.
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Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $6,732,500.
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. 2026-11154 Filed 6-3-26; 8:45 am]
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