81 FR 65405 - Information Collection Activities: Application for Permit To Modify (APM) and Supporting Documentation; Proposed Collection; Comment Request
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 184 (September 22, 2016)
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 184 (September 22, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-22845 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 184 (Thursday, September 22, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 65405-65410] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-22845] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) [Docket ID BSEE-2016-0013; OMB Control Number 1014-0026; 16XE1700DX EEEE500000 EX1SF0000.DAQ000] Information Collection Activities: Application for Permit To Modify (APM) and Supporting Documentation; Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 60-day notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is inviting comments on a collection of information that we will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The information collection request (ICR) concerns a renewal to the paperwork requirements in the regulations under 30 CFR 250 where it pertains to an Application for Permit to Modify (APM) and all supporting documentation. DATES: You must submit comments by November 21, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods listed below.Electronically go to http://www.regulations.gov. In the Search box, enter BSEE-2016-0013 then click search. Follow the instructions to submit public comments and view all related materials. We will post all comments. Email [email protected], fax (703) 787-1546, or mail or hand-carry comments to the Department of the Interior; Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement; Regulations and Standards Branch; ATTN: Nicole Mason; 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166. Please reference ICR 1014-0026 in your comment and include your name and return address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicole Mason, Regulations and Standards Branch, (703) 787-1607, to request additional information about this ICR. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 30 CFR 250, Application for Permit to Modify (APM) and all supporting documentation. Form(s): BSEE-0124. OMB Control Number: 1014-0026. Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act (OCSLA) at 43 U.S.C. 1334 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to prescribe rules and regulations necessary for the administration of the leasing provisions of that Act related to mineral resources on the OCS. Such rules and regulations will apply to all operations conducted under a lease, right-of-way, or a right-of-use and easement. Operations on the OCS must preserve, protect, and develop oil and natural gas resources in a manner that is consistent with the need to make such resources available to meet the Nation's energy needs as rapidly as possible; to balance orderly energy resource development with protection of human, marine, and coastal environments; to ensure the public a fair and equitable return on the resources of the OCS; and to preserve and maintain free enterprise competition. In addition to the general rulemaking authority of the OCSLA at 43 U.S.C. 1334, section 301(a) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act (FOGRMA), 30 U.S.C. 1751(a), grants authority to the Secretary to prescribe such rules and regulations as are reasonably necessary to carry out FOGRMA's provisions. While the majority of FOGRMA is directed to royalty collection and enforcement, some provisions apply to offshore operations. For example, section 108 of FOGRMA, 30 U.S.C. 1718, grants the Secretary broad authority to inspect lease sites for the purpose of determining whether there is compliance with the mineral leasing laws. Section 109(c)(2) and (d)(1), 30 U.S.C. 1719(c)(2) and (d)(1), impose substantial civil penalties for failure to permit lawful inspections and for knowing or willful preparation or submission of false, inaccurate, or misleading reports, records, or other information. Because the Secretary has delegated some of the authority under FOGRMA to BSEE, 30 U.S.C. 1751 is included as additional authority for these requirements. The Independent Offices Appropriations Act (31 U.S.C. 9701), the Omnibus Appropriations Bill (Pub. L. 104-133, 110 Stat. 1321, April 26, 1996), and OMB Circular A-25, authorize Federal agencies to recover the full cost of services that confer special benefits. Under the Department of the Interior's implementing policy, [[Page 65406]] BSEE is required to charge fees for services that provide special benefits or privileges to an identifiable non-Federal recipient above and beyond those which accrue to the public at large. APMs are subject to cost recovery and BSEE regulations specify a service fee for this request. These authorities and responsibilities are among those delegated to BSEE. The regulations at 30 CFR 250 stipulate the various requirements that must be submitted with a Form BSEE-0124 (APM). The form and the numerous submittals that are included and/or attached to the form are the subject of this collection. This request also covers any related Notices to Lessees and Operators (NTLs) that BSEE issues to clarify, supplement, or provide additional guidance on some aspects of our regulations Some responses are mandatory and some are required to obtain or retain a benefit. No questions of a sensitive nature are asked. BSEE will protect proprietary information according to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and DOI's implementing regulations (43 CFR 2); 30 CFR part 250.197, Data and information to be made available to the public or for limited inspection; and 30 CFR part 252, OCS Oil and Gas Information Program. The BSEE uses the information to ensure safe well completion, workover, and decommissioning operations and to protect the human, marine, and coastal environment. Among other things, BSEE specifically uses the information to ensure: The well completion, workover, and decommissioning unit is fit for the intended purpose; equipment is maintained in a state of readiness and meets safety standards; each well completion, workover, and decommissioning crew is properly trained and able to promptly perform well-control activities at any time during well operations; and compliance with safety standards. The current regulations provide for safe and proper field or reservoir development, resource evaluation, conservation, protection of correlative rights, safety, and environmental protection. We also review well records to ascertain whether the operations have encountered hydrocarbons or H2S and to ensure that H2S detection equipment, personnel protective equipment, and training of the crew are adequate for safe operations in zones known to contain H2S and zones where the presence of H2S is unknown. We use the information to determine the conditions of the site to avoid hazards inherent in well completions, workovers, and decommissioning operations. In addition, except for proprietary data, BSEE is required by the OCSLA to make available to the public certain information that is submitted. The information on the APM form (BSEE-0124) is used to evaluate and approve the adequacy of the equipment, materials, and/or procedures that the lessee or operator plans to use during drilling plan modifications, changes in major drilling equipment, and plugging back. In addition, except for proprietary data, BSEE is required by the OCSLA to make available to the public certain information submitted on BSEE- 0124. The information on the form is as follows: Heading: Identify the well name, lease operator, type of revision and timing of the proposed modifications. Well at Total Depth/Surface: Identify the unique location (area, block and lease of the proposed activity). Proposed or Completed Work: Information identifying the specific activity, revision or modification for which approval is requested. This includes specific identification of equipment, engineering, and pressure test data needed by BSEE to ascertain that operations will be conducted in a manner that ensures the safety of personnel and protection of the environment. Question Information: Responses to questions serve to ascertain compliance with applicable BSEE regulations and requirements and adherence to good operating practices. Frequency: On occasion and as required by regulations. Description of Respondents: Potential respondents comprise Federal OCS oil, gas, or sulfur lessees and/or operators and holders of pipeline rights-of-way. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The currently approved annual reporting burden for this collection is 9,770 hours and $361,625 non-hour costs. The following chart details the individual components and estimated hour burdens. In calculating the burdens, we assumed that respondents perform certain requirements in the normal course of their activities. We consider these to be usual and customary and took that into account in estimating the burden. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reporting or recordkeeping Annual burden Citation 30 CFR 250 APM's requirement Hour burden Average number of annual responses hours (rounded) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-hour cost burdens -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subparts D, E, F, H, P, Q............ Submit APM plans (BSEE-0124). 1 hour....................... 2,893 applications................ 2,893 (This burden represents only the filling out of the form, the requirements are listed separately below). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2,893 applications x $125 application fee = $361,625. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subparts D, E, F, H, P, Q............ Submit Revised APM plans 1 hour....................... 1,551 applications................ 1,551 (BSEE-0124). (This burden represents only the filling out of the form, the requirements are listed separately below) [no fee charged]. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal......................... ............................. ............................. 4,444 responses................... 4,444 ---------------------------------------------------- $361,625 non-hour cost burdens. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 65407]] Subpart A -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 125.................................. Submit evidence of your fee Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1) 0 for services receipt. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 197.................................. Written confidentiality Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2) 0 agreement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subpart D -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 423(c)(3); 449(j); 449(k); 460(a); There are some regulatory Burden covered under 30 CFR 250, Subpart D--1014-0018. 0 465. requirements that give respondents the option of submitting with their APD or APM; industry advised us that when it comes to this particular subpart, they submit a Revised APD. There are no APM submittals under this subpart. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subpart E -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 513(a)............................... Obtain written approval for 1 hour....................... 181 submittals.................... 181 well-completion operations. Submit the following information, which includes but not limited to: Request approval for the completion or if the completion objective or plans have changed; description of the well-completion procedures; statement of the expected surface pressure, and type and weight of completion fluids; schematic drawing; a partial electric log; H2S presence or if unknown. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 514(d)............................... Obtain approval to displace 40 mins...................... 175 submittals.................... 117 kill weight fluid with detailed step-by-step written procedures that include, but are not limited to: Number of barriers, tests, BOP procedures, fluid volumes entering and leaving wellbore procedures. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 515.................................. (a thru c) For completion 30 mins...................... 181 submittals.................... 91 operations, include the following BOP descriptions: Components, pressure ratings and test pressures; schematic; independent third- party verification and supporting documentation about blind-shear rams. (d) When you use a subsea BOP 15 mins...................... 17 submittals..................... 4 stack, submit independent third-party verification about BOP stack requirements. (e)(1), (2) Independent third- 20 mins...................... 192 submittals.................... 64 party qualifications and evidence/supporting documentation demonstrating their abilities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 516(a)............................... Submit a well-control 15 mins...................... 181 submittals.................... 45 procedure that indicates how the annular preventer will be utilized, and the pressure limitations that will be applied during each mode of pressure control. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 517(d)............................... (8) Submit for approval test 20 mins...................... 17 submittals..................... 6 procedures, including how you will test each ROV function. (9)(i) Submit for approval 15 mins...................... 17 submittals..................... 4 test [autoshear and deadman] procedures. Include all required documentation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 526(a)............................... Submit a notification of 15 mins...................... 68 notifications.................. 17 corrective action of the diagnostic test. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal of Subpart E............ ............................. ............................. 1,046 responses................... 529 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subpart F -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 613.................................. (a), (b) Request approval to 30 mins...................... 802 requests...................... 401 begin other than normal workover, which includes description of procedures, changes in equipment, schematic, info about H2S, etc. [[Page 65408]] (c) If completing to a new 10 mins...................... 205 submittals.................... 34 zone, submit reason for abandonment and statement of anticipated pressure data for new zone. (d) Within 30 days after 15 mins...................... 762 submittals.................... 191 completing the well-workover operation, except routine operations, submit showing the work as performed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 614(d)............................... Obtain approval to displace 40 mins...................... 51 requests....................... 34 kill weight fluid with detailed step-by-step written procedures that include, but are not limited to: Number of barriers, tests, BOP procedures, fluid volumes entering and leaving wellbore procedures. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 615.................................. (a thru c) For workover 30 mins...................... 629 submittals.................... 315 operations, include the following BOP descriptions with your submittal: Components, pressure ratings and test pressures; schematic; independent third- party verification and supporting documentation about blind-shear rams. (d) When you use a subsea BOP 15 mins...................... 51 verifications.................. 13 stack, independent third- party verification about BOP stack requirements. (e)(1), (2) Independent third- 20 mins...................... 576 submittals.................... 192 party qualifications and evidence/supporting documentation demonstrating their abilities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 616(a)............................... Submit well-workover 20 mins...................... 629 procedures.................... 210 procedures how the annular preventer will be utilized and the pressure limitations that will be applied during each mode of pressure control. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 616(f)(4)............................ Obtain approval to conduct 15 mins...................... 273 approvals..................... 68 operations without downhole check valves, describe alternate procedures and equipment to conduct operations without downhole check valves. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 617(d), (h)(1+2)..................... Obtain approval: Stump test 40 mins...................... 51 approvals...................... 34 and include procedures; test procedures, including how you will test each ROV function and autoshear deadman; include required documentation; and utilization description. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal of Subpart F............ ............................. ............................. 4,029 responses................... 1,492 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subpart H -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 801(h)............................... Request approval to 10 mins...................... 55 approvals...................... 9 temporarily remove safety device for non-routine operations. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 807(a)............................... Submit detailed information 40 mins...................... 15 submittals..................... 10 that demonstrates the SSSVs and related equipment capabilities re HPHT; include discussions of design verification analysis and validation, functional listing process, and procedures used; explain fit- for-service. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal of Subpart H............ ............................. ............................. 70 responses...................... 19 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subpart P -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It needs to be noted that for Sulphur Operations, while there may be burden hours listed that are associated with some form of an APM submittal, we have not had any sulphur leases for numerous years, therefore, we are submitting minimal burden. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 65409]] 1618(a), (b)......................... Request approval/submit 30 mins...................... 1 plan............................ 1 requests for changes in plans, changes in major drilling equipment, proposals to deepen, sidetrack, complete, workover, or plug back a well, or engage in similar activities; include but not limited to, detailed statement of proposed work changed; present state of well; after completion, a detailed report of all the work done and results. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1619(b).............................. Submit duplicate copies of 10 mins...................... 1 submittal....................... 1 the records of all activities related to and conducted during the suspension or temporary prohibition. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1622(a), (b)......................... Obtain written approval to 20 mins...................... 1 approval........................ 1 begin operations; include description of procedures followed; changes to existing equipment, schematic drawing; zones info re H2S, etc. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1622(c).............................. (2) Submit results of any 10 mins...................... 1 submittal....................... 1 well tests and a new schematic of the well if any subsurface equipment has been changed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal of Subpart P............ ............................. ............................. 4 responses....................... 4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subpart Q -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1706(a).............................. Request approval of well 20 mins...................... 710 requests...................... 237 abandonment operations. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1706(f).............................. (4) Request approval to 15 mins...................... 500 requests...................... 125 conduct operations without downhole check valves, describe alternate procedures and equipment. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1707(d).............................. Submit and obtain approval of 10 mins...................... 50 submittals..................... 8 plan describing the stump test procedures. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1707(h).............................. (1) Submit test procedures, 30 mins...................... 50 submittals..................... 25 including how you will test each ROV function for approval; include documentation and utilization description. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1709................................. Obtain approval to displace 30 mins...................... 50 submittals..................... 25 kill weight fluid with detailed step-by-step written procedures that include, but are not limited to: Number of barriers, tests, BOP procedures, fluid volumes entering and leaving wellbore procedures. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1712; 1704(g)........................ (a), (b), (d), (f)(9 + 11), 40 mins...................... 244 certifications................ 163 (g) Obtain and receive approval before permanently plugging a well or zone. Include in request, but not limited to, reason plugging well, with relevant information; well test and pressure data; type and weight of well control fluid; a schematic listing mud and cement properties; plus testing plans. Submit Certification by a Registered Professional Engineer of the well abandonment design and procedures; certify the design. (c), (e), (f) Obtain and 1.5 hours.................... 444 submittals.................... 666 receive approval before permanently plugging a well or zone. Include in request, but not limited to max surface pressure and determination; description of work; well depth, perforated intervals; casing and tubing depths/details, plus locations, types, lengths, etc. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1717; 1704(g)........................ Submit with a final well 1 hour....................... 434 submittals.................... 434 schematic, description, nature and quantities of material used; relating to casing string--description of methods used, size and amount of casing and depth. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 65410]] 1721(a), (g), (h); 1704(g)........... Submit the applicable 70 mins...................... 1,296 submittals.................. 1,512 information required to temporarily abandon a well for approval; after temporarily plugging a well, submit well schematic, description of remaining subsea wellheads, casing stubs, mudline suspension equipment and required information of this section; submit certification by a Registered Professional Engineer of the well abandonment design and procedures; certify design. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1722(a), (d); 1704(g)................ Request approval to install a 30 mins...................... 15 requests/submittals............ 8 subsea protective device. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submit a report including 1.5 hours.................... .................................. 23 dates of trawling test and vessel used; plat showing trawl lines; description of operation and nets used; seafloor penetration depth; summary of results listed in this section; letter signed by witness of test. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1723(b); 1704(g)..................... Submit a request to perform 20 mins...................... 150 requests...................... 50 work to remove casing stub, mudline equipment, and/or subsea protective covering. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1743(a); 1704(g)..................... Submit signed certification; 1.25 hours................... 5 certifications.................. 6 date of verification work and vessel; area surveyed; method used; results of survey including debris or statement that no objects were recover; a post- trawling plot or map showing area. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal of Subpart Q............ ............................. ............................. 3,948 responses................... 3,282 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Burden................. ............................. ............................. 13,524 responses.................. 9,770 ---------------------------------------------------- $361,625 non-hour cost burdens. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have identified one non-hour cost burden associated with the collection of information for a total of $361,625. The service fee of $125 is required to recover the Federal Government's processing costs of the APM. We have not identified any other non-hour cost burdens associated with this collection of information. Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Until OMB approves a collection of information, you are not obligated to respond. Comments: Before submitting an ICR to OMB, PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) requires each agency ``. . . to provide notice . . . and otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of information . . .''. Agencies must specifically solicit comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the collection is necessary or useful; (b) evaluate the accuracy of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) minimize the burden on the respondents, including the use of technology. Agencies must also estimate the non-hour paperwork cost burdens to respondents or recordkeepers resulting from the collection of information. Therefore, if you have other non-hour burden costs to generate, maintain, and disclose this information, you should comment and provide your total capital and startup cost components or annual operation, maintenance, and purchase of service components. For further information on this burden, refer to 5 CFR 1320.3(b)(1) and (2), or contact the Bureau representative listed previously in this notice. We will summarize written responses to this notice and address them in our submission for OMB approval. As a result of your comments, we will make any necessary adjustments to the burden in our submission to OMB. Public Availability of Comments: 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. BSEE Information Collection Clearance Officer: Nicole Mason, (703) 787-1607. Dated: September 16, 2016. Robert W. Middleton, Deputy Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs. [FR Doc. 2016-22845 Filed 9-21-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-VH-P
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Estimated Reporting and BSEE Information Collection SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: Clearance Officer: Nicole Mason, (703) Title: 30 CFR 250, Application for
We have identified one non-hour cost 787–1607. Permit to Modify (APM) and all
burden of $7,500. The BSEE requires Dated: September 16, 2016. supporting documentation.
that shippers pay a nonrefundable fee of Form(s): BSEE–0124.
Robert W. Middleton, OMB Control Number: 1014–0026.
$7,500 for a complaint submitted to Deputy Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory
BSEE (30 CFR 291.106). The fee is Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf
Programs. (OCS) Lands Act (OCSLA) at 43 U.S.C.
required to recover the Federal [FR Doc. 2016–22842 Filed 9–21–16; 8:45 am]
Government’s processing costs. 1334 authorizes the Secretary of the
Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA
BILLING CODE 4310–VH–P Interior to prescribe rules and
(44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) provides that an regulations necessary for the
agency may not conduct or sponsor a administration of the leasing provisions
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR of that Act related to mineral resources
collection of information unless it
on the OCS. Such rules and regulations
displays a currently valid OMB control Bureau of Safety and Environmental
will apply to all operations conducted
number. Until OMB approves a Enforcement (BSEE)
under a lease, right-of-way, or a right-of-
collection of information, you are not
[Docket ID BSEE–2016–0013; OMB Control use and easement. Operations on the
obligated to respond. Number 1014–0026; 16XE1700DX OCS must preserve, protect, and
Comments: Before submitting an ICR EEEE500000 EX1SF0000.DAQ000] develop oil and natural gas resources in
to OMB, PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) a manner that is consistent with the
requires each agency ‘‘. . . to provide Information Collection Activities:
need to make such resources available
notice . . . and otherwise consult with Application for Permit To Modify (APM)
to meet the Nation’s energy needs as
members of the public and affected and Supporting Documentation;
rapidly as possible; to balance orderly
agencies concerning each proposed Proposed Collection; Comment
energy resource development with
collection of information . . .’’. Request
protection of human, marine, and
Agencies must specifically solicit coastal environments; to ensure the
comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the ACTION: 60-day notice.
public a fair and equitable return on the
collection is necessary or useful; (b) SUMMARY: To comply with the resources of the OCS; and to preserve
evaluate the accuracy of the burden of Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and maintain free enterprise
the proposed collection of information; (PRA), the Bureau of Safety and competition.
(c) enhance the quality, usefulness, and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is In addition to the general rulemaking
clarity of the information to be inviting comments on a collection of authority of the OCSLA at 43 U.S.C.
collected; and (d) minimize the burden information that we will submit to the 1334, section 301(a) of the Federal Oil
on the respondents, including the use of Office of Management and Budget and Gas Royalty Management Act
technology. (OMB) for review and approval. The (FOGRMA), 30 U.S.C. 1751(a), grants
Agencies must also estimate the non- information collection request (ICR) authority to the Secretary to prescribe
hour paperwork cost burdens to concerns a renewal to the paperwork such rules and regulations as are
respondents or recordkeepers resulting requirements in the regulations under reasonably necessary to carry out
from the collection of information. 30 CFR 250 where it pertains to an FOGRMA’s provisions. While the
Therefore, if you have other non-hour Application for Permit to Modify (APM) majority of FOGRMA is directed to
burden costs to generate, maintain, and and all supporting documentation. royalty collection and enforcement,
disclose this information, you should DATES: You must submit comments by some provisions apply to offshore
comment and provide your total capital November 21, 2016. operations. For example, section 108 of
and startup cost components or annual ADDRESSES: You may submit comments FOGRMA, 30 U.S.C. 1718, grants the
operation, maintenance, and purchase by either of the following methods listed Secretary broad authority to inspect
of service components. For further below. lease sites for the purpose of
information on this burden, refer to 5 • Electronically go to http:// determining whether there is
CFR 1320.3(b)(1) and (2), or contact the www.regulations.gov. In the Search box, compliance with the mineral leasing
Bureau representative listed previously enter BSEE–2016–0013 then click laws. Section 109(c)(2) and (d)(1), 30
in this notice. search. Follow the instructions to U.S.C. 1719(c)(2) and (d)(1), impose
We will summarize written responses submit public comments and view all substantial civil penalties for failure to
to this notice and address them in our related materials. We will post all permit lawful inspections and for
submission for OMB approval. As a comments. knowing or willful preparation or
result of your comments, we will make • Email kye.mason@bsee.gov, fax submission of false, inaccurate, or
any necessary adjustments to the burden (703) 787–1546, or mail or hand-carry misleading reports, records, or other
in our submission to OMB. comments to the Department of the information. Because the Secretary has
Public Availability of Comments: Interior; Bureau of Safety and delegated some of the authority under
Before including your address, phone Environmental Enforcement; FOGRMA to BSEE, 30 U.S.C. 1751 is
number, email address, or other Regulations and Standards Branch; included as additional authority for
personal identifying information in your ATTN: Nicole Mason; 45600 Woodland these requirements.
comment, you should be aware that Road, Sterling, VA 20166. Please The Independent Offices
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your entire comment–including your reference ICR 1014–0026 in your Appropriations Act (31 U.S.C. 9701), the
personal identifying information–may comment and include your name and Omnibus Appropriations Bill (Pub. L.
be made publicly available at any time. return address. 104–133, 110 Stat. 1321, April 26,
While you can ask us in your comment FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 1996), and OMB Circular A–25,
to withhold your personal identifying Nicole Mason, Regulations and authorize Federal agencies to recover
information from public review, we Standards Branch, (703) 787–1607, to the full cost of services that confer
cannot guarantee that we will be able to request additional information about special benefits. Under the Department
do so. this ICR. of the Interior’s implementing policy,
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BSEE is required to charge fees for meets safety standards; each well Heading: Identify the well name, lease
services that provide special benefits or completion, workover, and operator, type of revision and timing of
privileges to an identifiable non-Federal decommissioning crew is properly the proposed modifications.
recipient above and beyond those which trained and able to promptly perform Well at Total Depth/Surface: Identify
accrue to the public at large. APMs are well-control activities at any time the unique location (area, block and
subject to cost recovery and BSEE during well operations; and compliance lease of the proposed activity).
regulations specify a service fee for this with safety standards. The current
Proposed or Completed Work:
request. regulations provide for safe and proper
These authorities and responsibilities Information identifying the specific
field or reservoir development, resource
are among those delegated to BSEE. The activity, revision or modification for
evaluation, conservation, protection of
regulations at 30 CFR 250 stipulate the which approval is requested. This
correlative rights, safety, and
various requirements that must be includes specific identification of
environmental protection. We also
submitted with a Form BSEE–0124 equipment, engineering, and pressure
review well records to ascertain whether
(APM). The form and the numerous test data needed by BSEE to ascertain
the operations have encountered
submittals that are included and/or that operations will be conducted in a
hydrocarbons or H2S and to ensure that
attached to the form are the subject of manner that ensures the safety of
H2S detection equipment, personnel
this collection. This request also covers personnel and protection of the
protective equipment, and training of
any related Notices to Lessees and environment.
the crew are adequate for safe
Operators (NTLs) that BSEE issues to operations in zones known to contain Question Information: Responses to
clarify, supplement, or provide H2S and zones where the presence of questions serve to ascertain compliance
additional guidance on some aspects of H2S is unknown. with applicable BSEE regulations and
our regulations requirements and adherence to good
Some responses are mandatory and We use the information to determine
operating practices.
some are required to obtain or retain a the conditions of the site to avoid
hazards inherent in well completions, Frequency: On occasion and as
benefit. No questions of a sensitive required by regulations.
nature are asked. BSEE will protect workovers, and decommissioning
proprietary information according to the operations. In addition, except for Description of Respondents: Potential
Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. proprietary data, BSEE is required by respondents comprise Federal OCS oil,
552) and DOI’s implementing the OCSLA to make available to the gas, or sulfur lessees and/or operators
regulations (43 CFR 2); 30 CFR part public certain information that is and holders of pipeline rights-of-way.
250.197, Data and information to be submitted. Estimated Reporting and
made available to the public or for The information on the APM form Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The
limited inspection; and 30 CFR part 252, (BSEE–0124) is used to evaluate and currently approved annual reporting
OCS Oil and Gas Information Program. approve the adequacy of the equipment, burden for this collection is 9,770 hours
The BSEE uses the information to materials, and/or procedures that the and $361,625 non-hour costs. The
ensure safe well completion, workover, lessee or operator plans to use during following chart details the individual
and decommissioning operations and to drilling plan modifications, changes in components and estimated hour
protect the human, marine, and coastal major drilling equipment, and plugging burdens. In calculating the burdens, we
environment. Among other things, BSEE back. In addition, except for proprietary assumed that respondents perform
specifically uses the information to data, BSEE is required by the OCSLA to certain requirements in the normal
ensure: The well completion, workover, make available to the public certain course of their activities. We consider
and decommissioning unit is fit for the information submitted on BSEE–0124. these to be usual and customary and
intended purpose; equipment is The information on the form is as took that into account in estimating the
maintained in a state of readiness and follows: burden.
Average number of Annual
Citation 30 CFR 250 Reporting or recordkeeping requirement Hour burden annual burden hours
APM’s responses (rounded)
Non-hour cost burdens
Subparts D, E, F, H, P, Q Submit APM plans (BSEE–0124). (This burden rep- 1 hour ............... 2,893 applications ..... 2,893
resents only the filling out of the form, the require-
ments are listed separately below).
2,893 applications × $125 application fee = $361,625.
Subparts D, E, F, H, P, Q Submit Revised APM plans (BSEE–0124). (This bur- 1 hour ............... 1,551 applications ..... 1,551
den represents only the filling out of the form, the
requirements are listed separately below) [no fee
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charged].
Subtotal ..................... ...................................................................................... ........................... 4,444 responses ........ 4,444
$361,625 non-hour cost burdens.
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Average number of Annual
Citation 30 CFR 250 Reporting or recordkeeping requirement Hour burden annual burden hours
APM’s responses (rounded)
Non-hour cost burdens
Subpart A
125 .................................... Submit evidence of your fee for services receipt ........ Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1) 0
197 .................................... Written confidentiality agreement ................................ Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2) 0
Subpart D
423(c)(3); 449(j); 449(k); There are some regulatory requirements that give re- Burden covered under 30 CFR 250, Sub- 0
460(a); 465. spondents the option of submitting with their APD part D—1014–0018.
or APM; industry advised us that when it comes to
this particular subpart, they submit a Revised APD.
There are no APM submittals under this subpart.
Subpart E
513(a) ............................... Obtain written approval for well-completion oper- 1 hour ............... 181 submittals ........... 181
ations. Submit the following information, which in-
cludes but not limited to: Request approval for the
completion or if the completion objective or plans
have changed; description of the well-completion
procedures; statement of the expected surface
pressure, and type and weight of completion fluids;
schematic drawing; a partial electric log; H2S pres-
ence or if unknown.
514(d) ............................... Obtain approval to displace kill weight fluid with de- 40 mins ............. 175 submittals ........... 117
tailed step-by-step written procedures that include,
but are not limited to: Number of barriers, tests,
BOP procedures, fluid volumes entering and leav-
ing wellbore procedures.
515 .................................... (a thru c) For completion operations, include the fol- 30 mins ............. 181 submittals ........... 91
lowing BOP descriptions: Components, pressure
ratings and test pressures; schematic; independent
third-party verification and supporting documenta-
tion about blind-shear rams.
(d) When you use a subsea BOP stack, submit inde- 15 mins ............. 17 submittals ............. 4
pendent third-party verification about BOP stack re-
quirements.
(e)(1), (2) Independent third-party qualifications and 20 mins ............. 192 submittals ........... 64
evidence/supporting documentation demonstrating
their abilities.
516(a) ............................... Submit a well-control procedure that indicates how 15 mins ............. 181 submittals ........... 45
the annular preventer will be utilized, and the pres-
sure limitations that will be applied during each
mode of pressure control.
517(d) ............................... (8) Submit for approval test procedures, including 20 mins ............. 17 submittals ............. 6
how you will test each ROV function.
(9)(i) Submit for approval test [autoshear and 15 mins ............. 17 submittals ............. 4
deadman] procedures. Include all required docu-
mentation.
526(a) ............................... Submit a notification of corrective action of the diag- 15 mins ............. 68 notifications .......... 17
nostic test.
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Subtotal of Subpart E ...................................................................................... ........................... 1,046 responses ........ 529
Subpart F
613 .................................... (a), (b) Request approval to begin other than normal 30 mins ............. 802 requests ............. 401
workover, which includes description of proce-
dures, changes in equipment, schematic, info
about H2S, etc.
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Average number of Annual
Citation 30 CFR 250 Reporting or recordkeeping requirement Hour burden annual burden hours
APM’s responses (rounded)
Non-hour cost burdens
1721(a), (g), (h); 1704(g) .. Submit the applicable information required to tempo- 70 mins ............. 1,296 submittals ........ 1,512
rarily abandon a well for approval; after temporarily
plugging a well, submit well schematic, description
of remaining subsea wellheads, casing stubs,
mudline suspension equipment and required infor-
mation of this section; submit certification by a
Registered Professional Engineer of the well aban-
donment design and procedures; certify design.
1722(a), (d); 1704(g) ........ Request approval to install a subsea protective de- 30 mins ............. 15 requests/submittals 8
vice.
Submit a report including dates of trawling test and 1.5 hours .......... .................................... 23
vessel used; plat showing trawl lines; description of
operation and nets used; seafloor penetration
depth; summary of results listed in this section; let-
ter signed by witness of test.
1723(b); 1704(g) ............... Submit a request to perform work to remove casing 20 mins ............. 150 requests ............. 50
stub, mudline equipment, and/or subsea protective
covering.
1743(a); 1704(g) ............... Submit signed certification; date of verification work 1.25 hours ........ 5 certifications ........... 6
and vessel; area surveyed; method used; results of
survey including debris or statement that no ob-
jects were recover; a post-trawling plot or map
showing area.
Subtotal of Subpart Q ...................................................................................... ........................... 3,948 responses ........ 3,282
Total Burden ....... ...................................................................................... ........................... 13,524 responses ...... 9,770
$361,625 non-hour cost burdens.
Estimated Reporting and evaluate the accuracy of the burden of Public Availability of Comments:
Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: the proposed collection of information; Before including your address, phone
We have identified one non-hour cost (c) enhance the quality, usefulness, and number, email address, or other
burden associated with the collection of clarity of the information to be personal identifying information in your
information for a total of $361,625. The collected; and (d) minimize the burden comment, you should be aware that
service fee of $125 is required to recover on the respondents, including the use of your entire comment—including your
the Federal Government’s processing technology. personal identifying information—may
costs of the APM. We have not be made publicly available at any time.
Agencies must also estimate the non-
identified any other non-hour cost While you can ask us in your comment
hour paperwork cost burdens to
burdens associated with this collection to withhold your personal identifying
of information. respondents or recordkeepers resulting
from the collection of information. information from public review, we
Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA cannot guarantee that we will be able to
Therefore, if you have other non-hour
(44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) provides that an do so.
burden costs to generate, maintain, and
agency may not conduct or sponsor a
disclose this information, you should BSEE Information Collection
collection of information unless it
comment and provide your total capital Clearance Officer: Nicole Mason, (703)
displays a currently valid OMB control
number. Until OMB approves a and startup cost components or annual 787–1607.
collection of information, you are not operation, maintenance, and purchase
Dated: September 16, 2016.
obligated to respond. of service components. For further
information on this burden, refer to 5 Robert W. Middleton,
Comments: Before submitting an ICR Deputy Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory
CFR 1320.3(b)(1) and (2), or contact the
to OMB, PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A)
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
Bureau representative listed previously Programs.
requires each agency ‘‘. . . to provide
notice . . . and otherwise consult with in this notice. [FR Doc. 2016–22845 Filed 9–21–16; 8:45 am]
We will summarize written responses BILLING CODE 4310–VH–P
members of the public and affected
agencies concerning each proposed to this notice and address them in our
collection of information . . .’’. submission for OMB approval. As a
Agencies must specifically solicit result of your comments, we will make
comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the any necessary adjustments to the burden
collection is necessary or useful; (b) in our submission to OMB.
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