81 FR 41801 - Civil Penalty Inflation Adjustment
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 124 (June 28, 2016)
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 124 (June 28, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 124 (Tuesday, June 28, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 41801-41803] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-15157] [[Page 41801]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement 30 CFR Part 250 [Docket ID: BSEE-2016-0010; 16XE1700DX EX1SF0000.DAQ000 EEEE50000] RIN 1014-AA30 Civil Penalty Inflation Adjustment AGENCY: Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Interior. ACTION: Interim final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This rule adjusts the level of the civil monetary penalty contained in the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) regulations pursuant to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance. DATES: This rule is effective on July 28, 2016. Comments will be accepted until August 29, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Search for Docket No. [BSEE-2016-0010] and follow the instructions for submitting comments. Mail, Hand Delivery, or Courier: David Fish, Acting Chief Safety and Enforcement Division, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Fish, Acting Chief Safety and Enforcement Division, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, (202) 208-3955 or by email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background II. Calculation of Adjustment III. Procedural Requirements A. Regulatory Planning and Review (E.O. 12866) B. Regulatory Flexibility Act C. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act E. Takings (E.O. 12630) F. Federalism (E.O. 13132) G. Civil Justice Reform (E.O. 12988) H. Consultation With Indian Tribes (E.O. 13175 and Departmental policy) I. Paperwork Reduction Act J. National Environmental Policy Act K. Effects on the Energy Supply (E.O. 13211) L. Clarity of This Regulation M. Administrative Procedure Act I. Background The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) directs the Secretary of the Interior to adjust the OCSLA maximum civil penalty amount at least once every three years to reflect any increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to account for inflation. (43 U.S.C. Sec. 1350(b)(1). The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 104-410) (FCPIA of 1990) required that all civil monetary penalties, including the OCSLA maximum civil penalty amount, be adjusted at least once every 4 years. Pursuant to OCSLA and the FCPIA of 1990, the OCSLA maximum civil penalty amount was last adjusted in 2011. (76 FR 38294, June 30, 2011). In 2014 and 2015, BSEE performed computations to determine if it should increase the current OCSLA maximum civil penalty amount to account for inflation. After running the computations, BSEE determined that adjustments of the OCSLA maximum civil penalty amount were not warranted in 2014 and 2015. On November 2, 2015, the President signed into law the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Sec. 701 of Public Law 114-74) (FCPIA of 2015). The FCPIA of 2015 requires Federal agencies to adjust the level of civil monetary penalties with an initial ``catch-up'' adjustment, if warranted, through rulemaking, and then to make subsequent annual adjustments for inflation. The purpose of these adjustments is to maintain the deterrent effect of civil penalties and to further the policy goals of the underlying statutes. Pursuant to OCSLA and the FCPIA of 2015, this rule adjusts the following maximum civil monetary penalty per day per violation: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adjusted CFR citation Description of the Current maximum Multiplier maximum penalty penalty penalty ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 CFR 250.1403................... Failure to comply per day $40,000 1.05042 $42,017 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- II. Calculation of Adjustment The OMB issued guidance on calculating the civil monetary penalty adjustments pursuant to the FCPIA of 2015. (February 24, 2016, Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies, from Shaun Donovan, Director, Office of Management and Budget, re: Implementation of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015.) Under this guidance, the Department of the Interior has identified applicable civil monetary penalties and calculated the necessary adjustments. A civil monetary penalty is any assessment with a dollar amount that is levied for a violation of a Federal civil statute or regulation, and is assessed or enforceable through a civil action in Federal court or an administrative proceeding. A civil monetary penalty does not include a penalty levied for violation of a criminal statute, or fees for services, licenses, permits, or other regulatory review activities. The calculated adjustment is based on the percent change between the CPI for all Urban Consumers for the month of October in the year of the previous adjustment (or in the year of establishment, if no adjustment has been made) and the October 2015 CPI. For 2016, OCSLA and the FCPIA of 2015 required that BSEE adjust the OCSLA maximum civil penalty amount and provide for timing of the adjustment. In computing the new OCSLA maximum civil penalty amount, since BSEE last adjusted that amount in 2011, BSEE divided the October 2015 CPI by the October 2011 CPI (237.8/226.4). This resulted in a multiplying factor of 1.05042. The existing maximum civil penalty amount ($40,000) was then multiplied by the multiplying factor (40,000 x 1.05042 = 42,016.8). The FCPIA of 2015 requires that the OCSLA maximum civil penalty amount be rounded to the nearest $1.00 at the end of the calculation process. Accordingly, the adjusted OCSLA maximum civil penalty is $42,017. This new OCSLA maximum civil penalty amount does not exceed 150 percent of the OCSLA maximum civil penalty amount as of November 2, 2015, as stipulated by the FCPIA of 2015. Also, pursuant to the FCPIA of 2015, the increase in the OCSLA maximum civil penalty amount applies to civil penalties assessed after the date the increase takes effect, even when the associated violation(s) predate such increase. [[Page 41802]] III. Procedural Requirements A. Regulatory Planning and Review (E.O. 12866 and 13563) Executive Order (E.O) 12866 provides that the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in the OMB will review all significant rules. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has determined that this rule is not significant. E.O. 13563 reaffirms the principles of E.O. 12866 while calling for improvements in the nation's regulatory system to promote predictability, to reduce uncertainty, and to use the best, most innovative, and least burdensome tools for achieving regulatory ends. The executive order directs agencies to consider regulatory approaches that reduce burdens and maintain flexibility and freedom of choice for the public where these approaches are relevant, feasible, and consistent with regulatory objectives. E.O. 13563 emphasizes further that regulations must be based on the best available science and that the rulemaking process must allow for public participation and an open exchange of ideas. We have developed this rule in a manner consistent with these requirements. B. Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) requires an agency to prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis for all rules unless the agency certifies that the rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The RFA applies only to rules for which an agency is required to first publish a proposed rule. (See 5 U.S.C 603 (a) and 604 (a).) The Federal Civil Penalties Adjustment Act of 2015 requires agencies to adjust civil penalties with an initial catch-up adjustment through an interim final rule. An interim final rule does not include first publishing a proposed rule. Thus the RFA does not apply to this rulemaking. C. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2), the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. This rule: (1) Will not have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more. (2) Will not cause a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, or local government agencies, or geographic regions. (3) Will not have significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises. D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act This rule will not impose an unfunded mandate on State, local, or tribal governments, or the private sector of more than $100 million per year. The rule will not have a significant or unique effect on State, local, or tribal governments or the private sector. A statement containing the information required by the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (2 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) is not required. E. Takings (E.O. 12630) This rule will not affect a taking of private property or otherwise have takings implications under E.O. 12630. A takings implication assessment is not required. F. Federalism (E.O. 13132) Under the criteria in section 1 of E.O. 13132, this rule will not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a federalism summary impact statement. A federalism summary impact statement is not required. G. Civil Justice Reform (E.O. 12988) This rule complies with the requirements of E.O. 12988. Specifically, this rule: (1) Meets the criteria of section 3(a) requiring that all regulations be reviewed to eliminate errors and ambiguity and be written to minimize litigation; and (2) Meets the criteria of section 3(b)(2) requiring that all regulations be written in clear language and contain clear legal standards. H. Consultation With Indian Tribes (E.O. 13175 and Departmental Policy) The Department of the Interior strives to strengthen its government-to-government relationship with Indian tribes through a commitment to consultation with Indian tribes and recognition of their right to self-governance and tribal sovereignty. We have evaluated this rule under the Department of the Interior's consultation policy, under Departmental Manual Part 512 Chapters 4 and 5, and under the criteria in E.O. 13175, and have determined that it has no substantial direct effects on federally recognized Indian tribes and that, consultation under the Department of the Interior's tribal consultation policy is not required. I. Paperwork Reduction Act This rule does not contain information collection requirements, and a submission to the OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) is not required. 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. J. National Environmental Policy Act This rule does not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. A detailed statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required because the rule is covered by a categorical exclusion (see 43 CFR 46.210(i).) This rule is excluded from the requirement to prepare a detailed statement because it is a regulation of an administrative nature. We have also determined that the rule does not involve any of the extraordinary circumstances listed in 43 CFR 46.215 that would require further analysis under NEPA. K. Effects on the Energy Supply (E.O. 13211) This rule is not a significant energy action under the definition in E.O. 13211. A Statement of Energy Effects is not required. L. Clarity of This Regulation We are required by E.O.s 12866 (section 1(b)(12)), 12988 (section 3(b)(1)(B)), and 13563 (section 1(a)), and by the Presidential Memorandum of June 1, 1998, to write all rules in plain language. This means that each rule we publish must: (1) Be logically organized; (2) Use the active voice to address readers directly; (3) Use common, everyday words and clear language rather than jargon; (4) Be divided into short sections and sentences; and (5) Use lists and tables wherever possible. If you feel that we have not met these requirements, send us comments by one of the methods listed in the ADDRESSES section. To better help us revise the rule, your comments should be as specific as possible. For example, you should tell us the numbers of the sections or paragraphs that you find unclear, which sections or sentences are too long, the sections where you feel lists or tables would be useful, etc. M. Administrative Procedure Act The FCPIA of 2015 requires agencies to publish interim final rules by July 1, 2016, with an effective date for the adjusted penalties of no later than August 1, 2016. To comply with the FCPIA of 2015, we are issuing these [[Page 41803]] regulations as an interim final rule and are requesting comments post- promulgation. The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) provides that, when an agency for good cause finds that ``notice and public procedure . . . are impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest,'' the agency may issue a rule without providing notice and an opportunity for prior public comment (5 U.S.C. 553(b).) BSEE finds that there is good cause to promulgate this rule without first providing the public comment. It would not be possible to meet the deadlines imposed by the FCPIA of 2015 if we were to first publish a proposed rule, allow the public sufficient time to submit comments, analyze the comments, and publish a final rule. Also, BSEE is promulgating this interim final rule to implement the statutory directive in the FCPIA of 2015, which requires agencies to publish an interim final rule and to update the civil penalty amounts by applying a specified formula. BSEE has no discretion to vary the amount of the adjustment to reflect any views or suggestions provided by commenters, so notice and comment is unnecessary. Accordingly, it would serve no purpose to provide an opportunity for pre-promulgation public comment on this rule. Thus, BSEE finds pre-promulgation notice and public comment to be impracticable and unnecessary. List of Subjects in 30 CFR Part 250 Administrative practice and procedure, Continental shelf, Environmental impact statements, Environmental protection, Government contracts, Investigations, Oil and gas exploration, Penalties, Pipelines, Public lands--mineral resources, Public lands--rights-of- way, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur. For the reasons given in the preamble, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement amends Title 30, Chapter II, Subchapter B, Part 250 Code of Federal Regulations as follows. PART 250--OIL AND GAS AND SULPHUR OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF 0 1. The authority citation for 30 CFR part 250 is revised to read as follows: Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1751, 31 U.S.C. 9701, 43 U.S.C. 1334 and Sec. 107, Pub. L. 114-74, 129 Stat. 599, unless otherwise noted. 0 2. Revise Sec. 250.1403 to read as follows: Sec. 250.1403 What is the maximum civil penalty? The maximum civil penalty is $42,017 per day per violation. Janice M. Schneider, Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management. [FR Doc. 2016-15157 Filed 6-27-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-MR-P
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Enforcement Division, Bureau of Safety 410) (FCPIA of 1990) required that all
and Environmental Enforcement, 1849 C civil monetary penalties, including the
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Street NW., Washington, DC 20240. OCSLA maximum civil penalty amount,
Enforcement FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: be adjusted at least once every 4 years.
David Fish, Acting Chief Safety and Pursuant to OCSLA and the FCPIA of
30 CFR Part 250 Enforcement Division, Bureau of Safety 1990, the OCSLA maximum civil
[Docket ID: BSEE–2016–0010; 16XE1700DX
and Environmental Enforcement, (202) penalty amount was last adjusted in
EX1SF0000.DAQ000 EEEE50000] 208–3955 or by email: regs@bsee.gov. 2011. (76 FR 38294, June 30, 2011). In
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 2014 and 2015, BSEE performed
RIN 1014–AA30 computations to determine if it should
I. Background
II. Calculation of Adjustment increase the current OCSLA maximum
Civil Penalty Inflation Adjustment III. Procedural Requirements civil penalty amount to account for
AGENCY: Bureau of Safety and A. Regulatory Planning and Review (E.O. inflation. After running the
Environmental Enforcement, Interior. 12866) computations, BSEE determined that
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act adjustments of the OCSLA maximum
ACTION: Interim final rule. C. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
civil penalty amount were not
Fairness Act
SUMMARY: This rule adjusts the level of D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act warranted in 2014 and 2015.
the civil monetary penalty contained in E. Takings (E.O. 12630) On November 2, 2015, the President
the Bureau of Safety and Environmental F. Federalism (E.O. 13132) signed into law the Federal Civil
Enforcement (BSEE) regulations G. Civil Justice Reform (E.O. 12988) Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
pursuant to the Outer Continental Shelf H. Consultation With Indian Tribes (E.O.
13175 and Departmental policy) Improvements Act of 2015 (Sec. 701 of
Lands Act (OCSLA), the Federal Civil Public Law 114–74) (FCPIA of 2015).
I. Paperwork Reduction Act
Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act J. National Environmental Policy Act The FCPIA of 2015 requires Federal
Improvements Act of 2015, and Office of K. Effects on the Energy Supply (E.O. agencies to adjust the level of civil
Management and Budget (OMB) 13211) monetary penalties with an initial
guidance. L. Clarity of This Regulation ‘‘catch-up’’ adjustment, if warranted,
M. Administrative Procedure Act through rulemaking, and then to make
DATES: This rule is effective on July 28,
2016. Comments will be accepted until I. Background subsequent annual adjustments for
August 29, 2016. The Outer Continental Shelf Lands inflation. The purpose of these
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments Act (OCSLA) directs the Secretary of the adjustments is to maintain the deterrent
by any of the following methods: Interior to adjust the OCSLA maximum effect of civil penalties and to further
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// civil penalty amount at least once every the policy goals of the underlying
www.regulations.gov. Search for Docket three years to reflect any increase in the statutes.
No. [BSEE–2016–0010] and follow the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to account Pursuant to OCSLA and the FCPIA of
instructions for submitting comments. for inflation. (43 U.S.C. § 1350(b)(1). The 2015, this rule adjusts the following
• Mail, Hand Delivery, or Courier: Federal Civil Penalties Inflation maximum civil monetary penalty per
David Fish, Acting Chief Safety and Adjustment Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 104– day per violation:
Current Adjusted
CFR citation Description of the penalty maximum Multiplier maximum
penalty penalty
30 CFR 250.1403 ................... Failure to comply per day ...................................................... $40,000 1.05042 $42,017
II. Calculation of Adjustment does not include a penalty levied for ($40,000) was then multiplied by the
violation of a criminal statute, or fees for multiplying factor (40,000 × 1.05042 =
The OMB issued guidance on services, licenses, permits, or other 42,016.8). The FCPIA of 2015 requires
calculating the civil monetary penalty regulatory review activities. The that the OCSLA maximum civil penalty
adjustments pursuant to the FCPIA of calculated adjustment is based on the amount be rounded to the nearest $1.00
2015. (February 24, 2016, Memorandum percent change between the CPI for all at the end of the calculation process.
for the Heads of Executive Departments Urban Consumers for the month of Accordingly, the adjusted OCSLA
and Agencies, from Shaun Donovan, October in the year of the previous maximum civil penalty is $42,017. This
Director, Office of Management and adjustment (or in the year of
Budget, re: Implementation of the new OCSLA maximum civil penalty
establishment, if no adjustment has
Federal Civil Penalties Inflation amount does not exceed 150 percent of
been made) and the October 2015 CPI.
Adjustment Act Improvements Act of For 2016, OCSLA and the FCPIA of the OCSLA maximum civil penalty
2015.) Under this guidance, the 2015 required that BSEE adjust the amount as of November 2, 2015, as
Department of the Interior has identified OCSLA maximum civil penalty amount stipulated by the FCPIA of 2015. Also,
applicable civil monetary penalties and and provide for timing of the pursuant to the FCPIA of 2015, the
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calculated the necessary adjustments. A adjustment. In computing the new increase in the OCSLA maximum civil
civil monetary penalty is any OCSLA maximum civil penalty amount, penalty amount applies to civil
assessment with a dollar amount that is since BSEE last adjusted that amount in penalties assessed after the date the
levied for a violation of a Federal civil 2011, BSEE divided the October 2015 increase takes effect, even when the
statute or regulation, and is assessed or CPI by the October 2011 CPI (237.8/ associated violation(s) predate such
enforceable through a civil action in 226.4). This resulted in a multiplying increase.
Federal court or an administrative factor of 1.05042. The existing
proceeding. A civil monetary penalty maximum civil penalty amount
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regulations as an interim final rule and § 250.1403 What is the maximum civil outcome; and attend the Department of
are requesting comments post- penalty? Labor Employment Workshop
promulgation. The Administrative The maximum civil penalty is (DOLEW), which focuses on the
Procedure Act (APA) provides that, $42,017 per day per violation. mechanics of resume writing,
when an agency for good cause finds networking, job search skills, interview
Janice M. Schneider,
that ‘‘notice and public procedure . . . skills, and labor market research.
Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals
are impracticable, unnecessary, or Management. DATES: Effective date: This rule is
contrary to the public interest,’’ the effective September 1, 2016.
[FR Doc. 2016–15157 Filed 6–27–16; 8:45 am]
agency may issue a rule without FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron
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providing notice and an opportunity for Horne, 703–614–8631.
prior public comment (5 U.S.C. 553(b).) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
BSEE finds that there is good cause to The TAP prepares all eligible
promulgate this rule without first DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
members of the Military Services for a
providing the public comment. It would transition to civilian life; enables
Office of the Secretary
not be possible to meet the deadlines eligible Service members to meet the
imposed by the FCPIA of 2015 if we 32 CFR Part 88 CRS as required by this rule; and is the
were to first publish a proposed rule, overarching program that provides
allow the public sufficient time to [Docket ID: DOD–2013–OS–0236] transition assistance, information,
submit comments, analyze the training, and services to eligible
RIN 0790–AJ17
comments, and publish a final rule. transitioning Service members to
Also, BSEE is promulgating this interim Transition Assistance Program (TAP) prepare them to be career ready when
final rule to implement the statutory for Military Personnel they transition back to civilian life.
directive in the FCPIA of 2015, which Spouses of eligible Service members
requires agencies to publish an interim AGENCY: Under Secretary of Defense for are entitled to the DOLEW, job
final rule and to update the civil penalty Personnel and Readiness, DoD. placement counseling, DoD/VA-
amounts by applying a specified ACTION: Final rule. administered survivor information,
formula. BSEE has no discretion to vary financial planning assistance, transition
the amount of the adjustment to reflect SUMMARY: This rule establishes policy, plan assistance, VA-administered home
any views or suggestions provided by assigns responsibilities, and prescribes loan services, housing assistance
commenters, so notice and comment is procedures for administration of the benefits information, and counseling on
unnecessary. Accordingly, it would DoD Transition Assistance Program responsible borrowing practices.
serve no purpose to provide an (TAP). The goal of TAP is to prepare all Dependents of eligible Service members
opportunity for pre-promulgation public eligible members of the Military are entitled to career change counseling
Services for a transition to civilian life, and information on suicide prevention.
comment on this rule.
including preparing them to meet Career These revisions will:
Thus, BSEE finds pre-promulgation Readiness Standards (CRS). The TAP • Institutionalize the implementation
notice and public comment to be provides information and training to of the VOW Act of 2011,
impracticable and unnecessary. ensure Service members leaving Active • require mandatory participation in
List of Subjects in 30 CFR Part 250 Duty and eligible Reserve Component the Department of Labor (DOL)
Service members being released from Employment Workshop (EW),
Administrative practice and active duty are prepared for their next • implement the Transition GPS
procedure, Continental shelf, step in life whether pursuing additional (Goals, Plans, Success) curriculum,
Environmental impact statements, education, finding a job in the public or • require development of an
Environmental protection, Government private sector, starting their own Individual Transition Plan (ITP),
contracts, Investigations, Oil and gas business or other form of self- • enhance tracking of attendance at
exploration, Penalties, Pipelines, Public employment, or returning to school or TAP events,
lands—mineral resources, Public an existing job. Service members receive • implement of mandatory Career
lands—rights-of-way, Reporting and training to meet CRS through the Readiness Standards (CRS) for
recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur. Transition GPS (Goals, Plans, Success) separating Service members, and
curricula, including a core curricula and • incorporate a CAPSTONE event to
For the reasons given in the preamble, individual tracks focused on Accessing document transition readiness and
the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Higher Education, Career Technical reinforce Commanding Officer
Enforcement amends Title 30, Chapter Training, and Entrepreneurship. accountability and support for the needs
II, Subchapter B, Part 250 Code of All Service members who are of individual Service members.
Federal Regulations as follows. separating, retiring, or being released This rule improves the process of
from a period of 180 days or more of conducting transition services for
PART 250—OIL AND GAS AND continuous Active Duty must complete eligible separating Service members
SULPHUR OPERATIONS IN THE all mandatory requirements of the across the Military Services and
OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) establishes the data collection
Act, which includes pre-separation foundation to build short-, medium-,
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■ 1. The authority citation for 30 CFR counseling to develop an Individual and long-term program outcomes.
part 250 is revised to read as follows: Transition Plan (ITP) and identify their In August 2011, President Obama
Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1751, 31 U.S.C. 9701, career planning needs; attend the announced his comprehensive plan to
43 U.S.C. 1334 and Sec. 107, Pub. L. 114–74, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ensure that all of America’s Post 9/11
129 Stat. 599, unless otherwise noted. Benefits Briefings I and II to understand Veterans have the support they need
what VA benefits the Service member and deserve when they leave the
■ 2. Revise § 250.1403 to read as earned, how to apply for them, and military, look for a job, and enter the
follows: leverage them for a positive economic civilian workforce. A key part of the
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| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Interim final rule. | |
| Dates | This rule is effective on July 28, 2016. Comments will be accepted until August 29, 2016. | |
| Contact | David Fish, Acting Chief Safety and Enforcement Division, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, (202) 208-3955 or by email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 41801 | |
| RIN Number | 1014-AA30 | |
| CFR Associated | Administrative Practice and Procedure; Continental Shelf; Environmental Impact Statements; Environmental Protection; Government Contracts; Investigations; Oil and Gas Exploration; Penalties; Pipelines; Public Lands-Mineral Resources; Public Lands-Rights-Of-Way; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements and Sulfur |
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