80 FR 54760 - Onshore Oil and Gas Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas Leases; Site Security

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 176 (September 11, 2015)

Page Range		54760-54761
FR Document		2015-22903

On July 13, 2015, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published in the Federal Register a proposed rule to establish minimum standards for site security at oil and gas facilities located on Federal and Indian (except Osage Tribe) lands. This proposed rule would replace Onshore Oil and Gas Order No. 3, Site Security (Order 3), with new regulations that would be codified in the Code of Federal Regulations. It includes provisions intended to ensure that oil and gas produced from Federal and Indian oil and gas leases are properly and securely handled, to ensure accurate measurement, production accountability, and royalty payments, and to prevent theft and loss. The changes proposed as part of this proposed rule would allow the BLM to strengthen its policies governing production verification and accountability by updating Order 3's requirements to address changes in technology and industry practices that have occurred in the 25 years since Order 3 was issued, and to respond to recommendations made by the Government Accountability Office with respect to the BLM's production verification efforts. This notice extends the public comment period for 28 days beyond the initial comment-period deadline on the proposed rule.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 176 (Friday, September 11, 2015)

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 176 (Friday, September 11, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-22903]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

43 CFR Parts 3160 and 3170

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RIN 1004-AE15


Onshore Oil and Gas Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas 
Leases; Site Security

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of public comment period.

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SUMMARY: On July 13, 2015, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) 
published in the Federal Register a proposed rule to establish minimum 
standards for site security at oil and gas facilities located on 
Federal and Indian (except Osage Tribe) lands. This proposed rule would

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replace Onshore Oil and Gas Order No. 3, Site Security (Order 3), with 
new regulations that would be codified in the Code of Federal 
Regulations. It includes provisions intended to ensure that oil and gas 
produced from Federal and Indian oil and gas leases are properly and 
securely handled, to ensure accurate measurement, production 
accountability, and royalty payments, and to prevent theft and loss.
    The changes proposed as part of this proposed rule would allow the 
BLM to strengthen its policies governing production verification and 
accountability by updating Order 3's requirements to address changes in 
technology and industry practices that have occurred in the 25 years 
since Order 3 was issued, and to respond to recommendations made by the 
Government Accountability Office with respect to the BLM's production 
verification efforts. This notice extends the public comment period for 
28 days beyond the initial comment-period deadline on the proposed 
rule.

DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published on July 13, 
2015 (80 FR 40768) is extended. Send your comments on this proposed 
rule to the BLM on or before October 9, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Mail: U.S. Department of the Interior, Director (630), 
Bureau of Land Management, Mail Stop 2134 LM, 1849 C St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20240, Attention: 1004-AE15. Personal or messenger 
delivery: Bureau of Land Management, 20 M Street SE., Room 2134 LM, 
Attention: Regulatory Affairs, Washington, DC 20003. Federal 
eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions 
at this Web site.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Wade, BLM Colorado State 
Office, at 303-239-3737. For questions relating to regulatory process 
issues, please contact Faith Bremner, BLM Washington Office, at 202-
912-7441. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf 
(TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-
877-8339 to contact the above individuals during normal business hours. 
FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to leave a message or 
question with the above individuals. You will receive a reply during 
normal business hours.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Public Comment Procedures

    If you wish to comment, you may submit your comments by any one of 
several methods: Mail: You may mail comments to U.S. Department of the 
Interior, Director (630), Bureau of Land Management, Mail Stop 2134LM, 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, Attention: 1004-AE15. Personal 
or messenger delivery: Bureau of Land Management, 20 M Street SE., Room 
2134 LM, Attention: Regulatory Affairs, Washington, DC 20003. Federal 
eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions 
at this Web site.
    Please make your comments as specific as possible by confining them 
to issues directly related to the content of the proposed rule, and 
explain the basis for your comments. The comments and recommendations 
that will be most useful and likely to influence agency decisions are:
    1. Those supported by quantitative information or studies; and
    2. Those that include citations to, and analyses of, the applicable 
laws and regulations.
    The BLM is not obligated to consider or include in the 
Administrative Record for the rule comments received after the close of 
the comment period (see DATES) or comments delivered to an address 
other than those listed above (see ADDRESSES). Comments, including 
names and street addresses of respondents, will be available for public 
review at the address listed under ADDRESSES during regular hours (7:45 
a.m. to 4:15 p.m.), Monday through Friday, except holidays.
    Before including your address, telephone number, email address, or 
other personal identifying information in your comment, be advised that 
your entire comment--including your personal identifying information--
may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask in your 
comment to withhold from public review your personal identifying 
information, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

Background

    The proposed rule was published on July 13, 2015 (80 FR 40768), 
with a 60-day comment period closing on September 11, 2015. Since 
publication, the BLM has received requests for extension of the comment 
period on the proposed rule. In response to those comments, the BLM is 
extending the comment period on the proposed rule for 28 days. The 
closing date of the extended comment period is now October 9, 2015.

    Dated: September 4, 2015.
Janice M. Schneider,
Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management.
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agency to consider the potential impact federalism, and has determined that it § 88.1 Definitions.
of its regulations on small entities does not have ‘‘federalism * * * * *
including small businesses, small implications.’’ The rule does not ‘‘have List of WTC-related health conditions
governmental units, and small not-for- substantial direct effects on the States, * * *
profit organizations. The Administrator on the relationship between the national (1) * * *
believes that this rule has ‘‘no government and the States, or on the (v) WTC-exacerbated and new-onset
significant economic impact upon a distribution of power and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
substantial number of small entities’’ responsibilities among the various (COPD).
within the meaning of the Regulatory levels of government.’’
* * * * *
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).
H. Executive Order 13045 (Protection of (5) Acute traumatic injuries for those
C. Paperwork Reduction Act Children from Environmental Health WTC responders and screening- and
The Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), Risks and Safety Risks) certified-eligible WTC survivors who
44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., requires an received any medical treatment for such
In accordance with Executive Order an injury on or before September 11,
agency to invite public comment on, 13045, the Administrator has evaluated
and to obtain OMB approval of, any 2003. Acute traumatic injury means
the environmental health and safety physical damage to the body caused by
regulation that requires 10 or more effects of this proposed rule on children.
people to report information to the and occurring immediately after a one-
The Administrator has determined that time exposure to energy, such as heat,
agency or to keep certain records. This the rule would have no environmental
rule does not contain any information electricity, or impact from a crash or
health and safety effect on children. fall, resulting from a specific event or
collection requirements; thus, HHS has
determined that the PRA does not apply I. Executive Order 13211 (Actions incident. Eligible acute traumatic
to this rule. Concerning Regulations that injuries may include but are not limited
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, to the following:
D. Small Business Regulatory Distribution, or Use) (i) Eye injuries.
Enforcement Fairness Act (ii) Severe burns.
As required by Congress under the In accordance with Executive Order (iii) Head trauma.
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 13211, the Administrator has evaluated (iv) Fractures.
Fairness Act of 1996 (5 U.S.C. 801 et the effects of this proposed rule on (v) Tendon tears.
seq.), HHS will report the promulgation energy supply, distribution or use, and (vi) Complex sprains.
of this rule to Congress prior to its has determined that the rule will not (vii) Other similar acute traumatic
effective date. have a significant adverse effect. injuries.
J. Plain Writing Act of 2010 * * * * *
E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of
1995 Under Public Law 111–274 (October Dated: August 31, 2015.
13, 2010), executive Departments and John Howard,
Title II of the Unfunded Mandates
Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531 et Agencies are required to use plain Administrator, World Trade Center Health
language in documents that explain to Program and Director, National Institute for
seq.) directs agencies to assess the
the public how to comply with a Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for
effects of Federal regulatory actions on Disease Control and Prevention, Department
State, local, and Tribal governments, requirement the Federal Government of Health and Human Services.
and the private sector ‘‘other than to the administers or enforces. The
[FR Doc. 2015–22599 Filed 9–9–15; 11:15 am]
extent that such regulations incorporate Administrator has attempted to use
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requirements specifically set forth in plain language in promulgating the
law.’’ For purposes of the Unfunded proposed rule consistent with the
Mandates Reform Act, this proposed Federal Plain Writing Act guidelines.
rule does not include any Federal DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
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mandate that may result in increased Bureau of Land Management
annual expenditures in excess of $100 List of Subjects in 42 CFR Part 88
million in 1995 dollars by State, local or Administrative practice and 43 CFR Parts 3160 and 3170
Tribal governments in the aggregate, or procedure, Health care, Lung diseases,
by the private sector. However, the rule [15X.LLWO300000.L13100000.NB0000]
Mental health programs.
may result in an increase in the RIN 1004–AE15
contribution made by New York City for For the reasons discussed in the
treatment and monitoring, as required preamble, the Department of Health and Onshore Oil and Gas Operations;
by Title XXXIII, sec. 3331(d)(2). Human Services proposes to revise 42 Federal and Indian Oil and Gas Leases;
CFR part 88 as follows: Site Security
F. Executive Order 12988 (Civil Justice)
This proposed rule has been drafted PART 88—WORLD TRADE CENTER AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management,
and reviewed in accordance with HEALTH PROGRAM Interior.
Executive Order 12988, ‘‘Civil Justice ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of
Reform,’’ and will not unduly burden ■ 1. The authority citation for part 88 public comment period.
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the Federal court system. This rule has continues to read as follows:
been reviewed carefully to eliminate SUMMARY: On July 13, 2015, the Bureau
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 300mm–300mm–61,
drafting errors and ambiguities. Pub. L. 111–347, 124 Stat. 3623. of Land Management (BLM) published
in the Federal Register a proposed rule
G. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism) ■ 2. In § 88.1, under the definition ‘‘List to establish minimum standards for site
The Administrator has reviewed this of WTC-related health conditions,’’ security at oil and gas facilities located
proposed rule in accordance with revise paragraph (1)(v) and add on Federal and Indian (except Osage
Executive Order 13132 regarding paragraph (5) to read as follows: Tribe) lands. This proposed rule would

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Proposed rule; extension of public comment period.
Dates		The comment period for the proposed rule published on July 13, 2015 (80 FR 40768) is extended. Send your comments on this proposed rule to the BLM on or before October 9, 2015.
Contact		Michael Wade, BLM Colorado State Office, at 303-239-3737. For questions relating to regulatory process issues, please contact Faith Bremner, BLM Washington Office, at 202- 912-7441. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800- 877-8339 to contact the above individuals during normal business hours. FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to leave a message or question with the above individuals. You will receive a reply during normal business hours.
FR Citation		80 FR 54760
RIN Number		1004-AE15
CFR Citation		43 CFR 3160 43 CFR 3170

80 FR 54760 - Onshore Oil and Gas Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas Leases; Site Security

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORBureau of Land Management

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 176 (September 11, 2015)

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management