81 FR 32694 - Leasing of Sulfur or Oil and Gas in the Outer Continental Shelf MMAA104000
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 100 (May 24, 2016)
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 100 (May 24, 2016)
| Page Range | 32694-32695 | |
| FR Document | 2016-12097 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 100 (Tuesday, May 24, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 32694-32695] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-12097] [[Page 32694]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Ocean Energy Management 30 CFR Parts 550, 556, 559, and 560 [Docket ID: BOEM-2016-0031] RIN 1010-AD06 Leasing of Sulfur or Oil and Gas in the Outer Continental Shelf MMAA104000 AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Interior. ACTION: Proposed rule; revision to final rulemaking. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: On March 30, 2016, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published in the Federal Register a final rule that updates and streamlines the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and gas and sulfur leasing regulations, which will become effective on May 31, 2016. BOEM wishes to clarify the language in one section of that rule. Therefore, BOEM is proposing to revise that section and give the public an opportunity to comment. The final rule was issued under Docket ID: MMS- 2007-OMM-0069, which has expired and is no longer accessible. Therefore, BOEM is utilizing a new Docket ID for this proposed rule (BOEM-2016-0031). DATES: Submit comments by June 23, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Sebastian, Office of Policy, Regulation and Analysis at (504) 736-2761 or email at [email protected]. ADDRESSES: Address all comments regarding this proposed rule to BOEM by any of the following methods:Federal Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov/. Follow the instructions for submitting comments; U.S. Postal Service or Other Mail Delivery Service: Address to Robert Sebastian, Office of Policy, Regulation and Analysis (OPRA), BOEM, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Mailstop DM5238, Washington, DC 20240; or Hand delivery to Office of Policy, Regulation and Analysis, BOEM, Department of the Interior, at 1849 C Street NW., Room No. 5249, Washington, DC 20240. Please include your name, return address and phone number and/or email address, so we can contact you if we have questions regarding your submission. Public Availability of Comments: BOEM does not consider anonymous comments; please include your name and address as part of your submittal. Before including your name, 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background On March 30, 2016 BOEM published in the Federal Register (81 FR 18111), a final rule that updates and streamlines the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and gas and sulfur leasing regulations, which will become effective on May 31, 2016. BOEM wishes to clarify the language in one definition in Sec. 556.105 of that rule. Therefore, in this proposed rule, BOEM proposes to make a revision to that section. II. Analysis Section 556.105 Definitions The term ``You'' was defined in proposed rule Sec. 256.103 by providing a list of categories of persons to whom the term would apply. This list was retained in the definition of ``You'' in final rule Sec. 556.105, but an introductory sentence was added to clarify that some persons not yet in a legal relationship with BOEM were affected by portions of part 556. The resulting definition, included in the final rule, read as follows: ``You means any party that has, or may have, legal obligations to the Federal government with respect to any operations on the OCS in which it is or may become involved. Depending on the context of the regulation, the term ``you'' may include a lessee (record title owner), an operating rights owner, a designated operator or agent of the lessee, a predecessor lessee, a holder of a State or Federal RUE, or a pipeline ROW holder.'' The first sentence of that definition, by its reference to operations, may cause confusion as to who is considered to be subject to the regulations in part 556. Therefore, BOEM proposes to change the wording of the definition to remove the introductory sentence and add specific references to: A bidder; a prospective bidder; and an applicant seeking to become an assignee of record title or operating rights. These changes will specify the categories of persons who (depending on the context) must comply with certain sections of part 556, without the ambiguity of the definition as it is stated in the final rule. As amended, the definition would read: ``You, depending on the context of the regulations, means a bidder, a prospective bidder, a lessee (record title owner), an operating rights owner, an applicant seeking to become an assignee of record title or operating rights, a designated operator or agent of the lessee, a predecessor lessee, a RUE holder for a State or Federal lease, or a pipeline ROW holder.'' III. Procedural Requirements Section V, Legal and Regulatory Analyses, of the final rule issued on March 30, 2016 (81 FR 18145), summarizes BOEM's analyses of the rule pursuant to applicable statutes and executive orders. This proposed amendment to that rule would not change any conclusion described in that section, because the amendment is only intended to clarify the meaning of the regulatory text in the final rule and would not require any additional actions by either BOEM or the regulated community. Therefore, no additional analysis is necessary. List of Subjects in 30 CFR Part 556 Administrative practice and procedure, Continental shelf, Environmental protection, Federal lands, Government contracts, Intergovernmental relations, Oil and gas exploration, Outer continental shelf, Mineral resources, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: May 16, 2016. Amanda C. Leiter, Acting Assistant Secretary--Land and Minerals Management. For the reasons stated in the preamble, BOEM proposes to amend 30 CFR part 556 (as amended by the final rule published on March 30, 2016, at 81 FR 18111) as follows: PART 556--LEASING OF SULFUR OR OIL AND GAS AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF 0 1. The authority citation for part 556 continues to read as follows: Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1701 note, 30 U.S.C. 1711, 31 U.S.C. 9701, 42 U.S.C. 6213, 43 U.S.C. 1331 note, 43 U.S.C. 1334, 43 U.S.C. 1801- 1802. 0 2. Amend Sec. 556.105 by revising the definition of ``You'' to read as follows: Sec. 556.105 Acronyms and definitions. * * * * * You, depending on the context of the regulations, means a bidder, a prospective bidder, a lessee (record title owner), an operating rights owner, an [[Page 32695]] applicant seeking to become an assignee of record title or operating rights, a designated operator or agent of the lessee, a predecessor lessee, a RUE holder for a State or Federal lease, or a pipeline ROW holder. * * * * * [FR Doc. 2016-12097 Filed 5-23-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-MR-P
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Before including your name, address, amended, the definition would read:
phone number, email address, or other ‘‘You, depending on the context of the
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management personal identifying information in your regulations, means a bidder, a
comment, you should be aware that prospective bidder, a lessee (record title
30 CFR Parts 550, 556, 559, and 560 your entire comment—including your owner), an operating rights owner, an
[Docket ID: BOEM–2016–0031] personal identifying information—may applicant seeking to become an assignee
be made publicly available at any time. of record title or operating rights, a
RIN 1010–AD06 While you can ask us in your comment designated operator or agent of the
to withhold your personal identifying lessee, a predecessor lessee, a RUE
Leasing of Sulfur or Oil and Gas in the information from public review, we holder for a State or Federal lease, or a
Outer Continental Shelf MMAA104000 cannot guarantee that we will be able to pipeline ROW holder.’’
AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Energy do so.
III. Procedural Requirements
Management (BOEM), Interior. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Section V, Legal and Regulatory
ACTION: Proposed rule; revision to final I. Background Analyses, of the final rule issued on
rulemaking. March 30, 2016 (81 FR 18145),
On March 30, 2016 BOEM published
SUMMARY: On March 30, 2016, the in the Federal Register (81 FR 18111), summarizes BOEM’s analyses of the rule
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management a final rule that updates and streamlines pursuant to applicable statutes and
(BOEM) published in the Federal the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil executive orders. This proposed
Register a final rule that updates and and gas and sulfur leasing regulations, amendment to that rule would not
streamlines the Outer Continental Shelf which will become effective on May 31, change any conclusion described in that
(OCS) oil and gas and sulfur leasing 2016. BOEM wishes to clarify the section, because the amendment is only
regulations, which will become effective language in one definition in § 556.105 intended to clarify the meaning of the
on May 31, 2016. BOEM wishes to of that rule. Therefore, in this proposed regulatory text in the final rule and
clarify the language in one section of rule, BOEM proposes to make a revision would not require any additional
that rule. Therefore, BOEM is proposing to that section. actions by either BOEM or the regulated
to revise that section and give the public community. Therefore, no additional
II. Analysis
an opportunity to comment. The final analysis is necessary.
rule was issued under Docket ID: MMS– Section 556.105 Definitions
List of Subjects in 30 CFR Part 556
2007–OMM–0069, which has expired The term ‘‘You’’ was defined in
Administrative practice and
and is no longer accessible. Therefore, proposed rule § 256.103 by providing a
procedure, Continental shelf,
BOEM is utilizing a new Docket ID for list of categories of persons to whom the
Environmental protection, Federal
this proposed rule (BOEM–2016–0031). term would apply. This list was retained
lands, Government contracts,
DATES: Submit comments by June 23, in the definition of ‘‘You’’ in final rule
Intergovernmental relations, Oil and gas
2016. § 556.105, but an introductory sentence
exploration, Outer continental shelf,
was added to clarify that some persons
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mineral resources, Reporting and
not yet in a legal relationship with
Robert Sebastian, Office of Policy, recordkeeping requirements.
BOEM were affected by portions of part
Regulation and Analysis at (504) 736– 556. The resulting definition, included Dated: May 16, 2016.
2761 or email at robert.sebastian@ in the final rule, read as follows: ‘‘You Amanda C. Leiter,
boem.gov. means any party that has, or may have, Acting Assistant Secretary—Land and
ADDRESSES: Address all comments legal obligations to the Federal Minerals Management.
regarding this proposed rule to BOEM government with respect to any For the reasons stated in the
by any of the following methods: operations on the OCS in which it is or preamble, BOEM proposes to amend 30
• Federal Rulemaking Portal: http:// may become involved. Depending on CFR part 556 (as amended by the final
www.regulations.gov/. Follow the the context of the regulation, the term rule published on March 30, 2016, at 81
instructions for submitting comments; ‘‘you’’ may include a lessee (record title FR 18111) as follows:
• U.S. Postal Service or Other Mail owner), an operating rights owner, a
Delivery Service: Address to Robert designated operator or agent of the PART 556—LEASING OF SULFUR OR
Sebastian, Office of Policy, Regulation lessee, a predecessor lessee, a holder of OIL AND GAS AND BONDING
and Analysis (OPRA), BOEM, a State or Federal RUE, or a pipeline REQUIREMENTS IN THE OUTER
Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street ROW holder.’’ The first sentence of that CONTINENTAL SHELF
NW., Mailstop DM5238, Washington, definition, by its reference to operations,
DC 20240; or may cause confusion as to who is ■ 1. The authority citation for part 556
• Hand delivery to Office of Policy, considered to be subject to the continues to read as follows:
Regulation and Analysis, BOEM, regulations in part 556. Therefore, Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1701 note, 30 U.S.C.
Department of the Interior, at 1849 C BOEM proposes to change the wording 1711, 31 U.S.C. 9701, 42 U.S.C. 6213, 43
Street NW., Room No. 5249, of the definition to remove the U.S.C. 1331 note, 43 U.S.C. 1334, 43 U.S.C.
Washington, DC 20240. introductory sentence and add specific 1801–1802.
Please include your name, return references to: A bidder; a prospective
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■ 2. Amend § 556.105 by revising the
address and phone number and/or email bidder; and an applicant seeking to definition of ‘‘You’’ to read as follows:
address, so we can contact you if we become an assignee of record title or
have questions regarding your operating rights. These changes will § 556.105 Acronyms and definitions.
submission. specify the categories of persons who * * * * *
Public Availability of Comments: (depending on the context) must comply You, depending on the context of the
BOEM does not consider anonymous with certain sections of part 556, regulations, means a bidder, a
comments; please include your name without the ambiguity of the definition prospective bidder, a lessee (record title
and address as part of your submittal. as it is stated in the final rule. As owner), an operating rights owner, an
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applicant seeking to become an assignee below for further instructions on are providing the public with an
of record title or operating rights, a submitting comments. opportunity to comment on these
designated operator or agent of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If changes. This rulemaking limits the
lessee, a predecessor lessee, a RUE you have questions about this proposed unnecessary burden of continually
holder for a State or Federal lease, or a rulemaking, call or email Chief Petty establishing temporary rules every year
pipeline ROW holder. Officer Ian M. Fallon, U.S. Coast Guard for events that occur on an annual basis.
* * * * * Waterways Management Division Sector (1) Establishing New Marine Event
[FR Doc. 2016–12097 Filed 5–23–16; 8:45 am] Long Island Sound; telephone (203) Regulated Areas
BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P 468–4565, or email Ian.M.Fallon@
uscg.mil. If you have questions on This rule proposes to establish one
new permanent marine event safety
viewing or submitting material to the
zone under 33 CFR 165.151. The events
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND docket, call Ms. Cheryl Collins, Program
listed in the revised 33 CFR 165.151
SECURITY Manager, Docket Operations, telephone
table are all fireworks displays
202–366–9826.
Coast Guard throughout the Sector Long Island
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Sound Captain of the Port Zone. The
33 CFR Part 165 I. Table of Abbreviations event created by this rule is 5.1
Bridgeport Bluefish May Fireworks.
[Docket Number USCG–2015–0118] CFR Code of Federal Regulations Event location and details are listed
DHS Department of Homeland Security
RIN 1625–AA00 E.O. Executive order
below in the text of the regulation. Due
FR Federal Register to the pyrotechnics detonation and
Safety Zones, Recurring Marine Events NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking burning debris, a safety zone is needed
Held in the Coast Guard Sector Long Pub. L. Public Law to protect both spectators and
Island Sound Captain of the Port Zone § Section participants from the safety potential
U.S.C. United States Code hazards. This rule would permanently
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. AOR Area of Responsibility establish a safety zone that restricts
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. vessel movement around the location of
II. Background, Purpose, and Legal
Basis the marine event to reduce the safety
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to risks associated with it.
add, delete, and modify safety zones for Previously, the Coast Guard During the enforcement period of the
annual marine events in the Coast promulgated safety zones for most of the safety zone, persons and vessels would
Guard Sector Long Island Sound events associated with this rule and be prohibited from entering, transiting
Captain of the Port Zone. When received no public comments. The most through, remaining, anchoring, or
enforced, these proposed safety zones recently promulgated rulemaking was mooring within the safety zone unless
would restrict vessels from portions of on May 24, 2013 when the Coast Guard specifically authorized by the COTP or
water areas during certain annually published a Final Rule, entitled, ‘‘Safety the designated representative. Persons
recurring events. The safety zones are Zones and Special Local Regulations; and vessels would be able to request
intended to expedite public notification Recurring Marine Events in Captain of authorization to enter, transit through,
and ensure the protection of the the Port Sector Long Island Sound remain, anchor, or moor within the
maritime public and event participants Zone’’ in the Federal Register (78 FR safety zone by contacting the COTP
from the hazards associated with certain 31402). Sector Long Island Sound by telephone
maritime events. We invite your The purpose of this rulemaking is to at (203) 468–4401, or designated
comments on this proposed rulemaking. carry out three related actions: (1) representative via VHF radio on channel
DATES: Comments and related material Establishing new necessary safety zones, 16. If authorization to enter, transit
must be received by the Coast Guard on (2) removing safety zones that are no through, remain, anchor, or moor within
or before June 23, 2016. longer needed, and (3) updating and the regulated area is granted, all persons
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments reorganizing existing regulations for and vessels receiving authorization
identified by docket number USCG– ease of use and reduction of would be required to comply with the
2015–0118 using any one of the administrative overhead. instructions of the COTP or designated
following methods: The Coast Guard proposes this representative.
(1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: rulemaking under authority in 33 U.S.C. The Coast Guard COTP Sector Long
http://www.regulations.gov. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05–1, Island Sound or designated
(2) Fax: 202–493–2251. 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; Department representatives would enforce the safety
(3) Mail: Docket Management Facility of Homeland Security Delegation No. zone. These designated representatives
(M–30), U.S. Department of 0170.1, which collectively authorize the are comprised of commissioned,
Transportation, West Building Ground Coast Guard to establish regulatory warrant, and petty officers of the Coast
Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey safety zones. Guard. The Coast Guard may be assisted
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590– by other federal, state and local agencies
III. Discussion of Proposed Rule
0001. in the enforcement of these safety zones.
(4) Hand delivery: Same as mail The Coast Guard proposes to revise
address above, between 9 a.m. and 5 section 33 CFR 165.151 ‘‘Safety Zones; (2) Remove Old Safety Zones That Are
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Fireworks Displays, Air Shows and No Longer Needed
federal holidays. The telephone number Swim Events in the Captain of the Port This rulemaking proposes to remove
is 202–366–9329. Long Island Sound Zone’’ by the following twenty-four safety zones
To avoid duplication, please use only establishing one new permanent safety from Table 1 to § 165.151: 5.1 Jones
one of these four methods. See the zone, removing twenty-four existing Beach Air Show, as the regulation will
‘‘Public Participation and Request for safety zones, and modifying twenty be moved to 33 CFR 100.100 at the
Comments’’ portion of the existing safety zones. By proposing Table to § 100.100. 5.2 Greenport Spring
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section these permanent regulation updates, we Fireworks, as the event has been
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| 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; revision to final rulemaking. | |
| Dates | Submit comments by June 23, 2016. | |
| Contact | Robert Sebastian, Office of Policy, Regulation and Analysis at (504) 736-2761 or email at [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 32694 | |
| RIN Number | 1010-AD06 | |
| CFR Citation | 30
CFR
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