Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Well Operations and Equipment

Issuing agencies

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.

Full Text

<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 91 Issue 199 (Friday, October 16, 2026)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 199 (Friday, October 16, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65770-65772]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-21182]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Well 
Operations and Equipment

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

[[Page 65771]]

Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) proposes to renew an information 
collection with revisions.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
November 16, 2026.

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 Kelly Odom, Acting BSEE ICCO, 45600 
Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166; or by email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f1ba949d9d88dfbe959e9cb193829494df969e87"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e2a9878e8e9bccad868d8fa280918787cc858d94">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. 
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 at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#561d333a3a2f781932393b163425333378313920"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b2f9d7dedecb9cfdd6dddff2d0c1d7d79cd5ddc4">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>, or 
by telephone at (703) 787-1775. 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 
June 4, 2026 (91 FR 33754). BSEE received two comments. One comment was 
a test. The second was not germane to this information collection.
    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 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:
    <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 its intended use;
    <bullet> that the BOP will function as intended;
    <bullet> that 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

    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. The accurate location of these rigs is 
necessary to facilitate the scheduling of inspections by BSEE 
personnel.
    Items in BOLD are new changes to the form this renewal cycle. 
Information on form BSEE-0144:
    <bullet> General Information--Identifies the Report Date, Lease 
Operator, Rig Name; Rig Type, Rig Representative (on location); Rig 
Telephone Number (on location). (Updated) The Rig Type box has expanded 
to include the ability to check for either: Barge, Coiled Tubing Unit; 
Drill Ship; Jackup; Platform; Snubbing Unit; Semisubmersible; 
Submersible; and Wire-Line Unit.
    <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; Surface Information; Helideck Information; and 
Access Information. (Updated) Adds Worked scheduled; location where rig 
came from? Well API number, Well Name, and Expected Duration of Well 
Operations.
    <bullet> Rig Departure Information--Identifies the Rig Departure 
Date, Well Status, Well API Number; Well Name; Is Rig Being Skidded on 
the Platform?; Well Surface Location Information; Lease No.; Area Name; 
Block No.; Latitude (Optional); Longitude (Optional); Area Clearance 
Information; Is Area Clear or Obstructions?; Remarks.
    <bullet> Rig Stacking Information--Identifies Rig Arrival Date; Rig 
Departure Date; Manned (warm); Unmanned (cold); Location; Any 
modifications, repairs, or construction: Date of Modifications, 
repairs, or construction; Area Name; Block No.; Latitude (optional); 
Longitude (optional); Area Clearance Information; Is Area Clear of 
Obstructions?; Remarks.
    <bullet> Certification Statement declaring

[[Page 65772]]

the information submitted is complete and accurate to the best of 
signatory's knowledge.
    <bullet> BSEE OCS Contact Information (Updated).
    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: Revision 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: Currently there are 
approximately 550 Federal OCS oil, gas, and sulfur lessees and holders 
of pipeline rights-of-way. Not all the potential respondents will 
submit information in any given year, and some may submit multiple 
times.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 150,335.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies from 15 minutes to 
2,160 hours, depending on activity.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 353,355.
    Respondent's Obligation: Responses are mandatory and required to 
obtain or retain a benefit.
    Frequency of Collection: Submissions are generally on occasion, 
daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and biennially, depending upon the 
requirement.
    Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $11,891,400.
    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. 2026-21182 Filed 10-15-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-VH-P


</pre><script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script></body>
</html>