82_FR_13888 82 FR 13839 - Information Collection Activities: Application for Permit To Modify (APM) and Supporting Documentation; Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request

82 FR 13839 - Information Collection Activities: Application for Permit To Modify (APM) and Supporting Documentation; Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 49 (March 15, 2017)

Page Range13839-13846
FR Document2017-05143

To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is notifying the public that we have submitted to OMB an information collection request (ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork requirements in the regulations, Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf, pertaining to an Application for Permit to Modify (APM) and supporting documentation. This notice also provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the revised paperwork burden of these regulatory requirements.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 15, 2017)
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 15, 2017)]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE)

[Docket ID BSEE-2016-0013; OMB Control Number 1014-0026; 17XE1700DX 
EEEE500000 EX1SF0000.DAQ000]


Information Collection Activities: Application for Permit To 
Modify (APM) and Supporting Documentation; Submitted for Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request

ACTION: 30-Day notice.

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SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the 
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is notifying the 
public that we have submitted to OMB an information collection request 
(ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork requirements

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in the regulations, Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer 
Continental Shelf, pertaining to an Application for Permit to Modify 
(APM) and supporting documentation. This notice also provides the 
public a second opportunity to comment on the revised paperwork burden 
of these regulatory requirements.

DATES: You must submit comments by April 14, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments by either fax (202) 395-5806 or email 
([email protected]) directly to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of 
the Interior (1014-0026). Please provide a copy of your comments to 
BSEE by any of the means 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. To see a copy of the entire ICR submitted to OMB, go to 
http://www.reginfo.gov (select Information Collection Review, Currently 
Under Review).

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 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, 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. Applications for permits to modify 
approvals are subject to cost recovery, and BSEE regulations specify 
service fees for these requests.
    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 form BSEE-0124, Application for Permit to 
Modify (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.
    The changes to the form in this ICR include updating the citations 
listed under No. 18; as well as, adding several additional questions (G 
through M) pertaining to shearing data, BOP testing, casing pressure 
issues, etc. Responses are mandatory and no questions of a sensitive 
nature are asked. The BSEE will protect any confidential commercial or 
proprietary information according to the Freedom of Information Act (5 
U.S.C. 552) and DOI's implementing regulations (43 CFR 2); section 26 
of OCSLA (43 U.S.C. 1352); 30 CFR 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 on the APM form (BSEE-0124) 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. 
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 (a) through (m) serve 
to ascertain compliance with applicable

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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.
    Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The estimated 
annual hour burden for this information collection is a total of 17,386 
hours and $308,500 non-hour cost. 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.

                                                Burden Breakdown
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                                      Reporting or
   Citation 30 CFR 250 APM's          recordkeeping         Hour burden     Average number of    Annual burden
                                      requirement *                          annual responses   hours  (rounded)
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                                                     Non-hour cost burdens
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Subparts D, E, F, G, H, P, Q...  Submit APM plans (BSEE- 1 hour...........  2,468              2,468.
                                  0124). (This burden                        applications.
                                  represents only the
                                  filling out of the
                                  form, the
                                  requirements are
                                  listed separately
                                  below).
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                                                          2,468 applications x $125 application fee = $308,500.
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Subparts D, E, F, G, H, P, Q...  Submit Revised APM      1 hour...........  1,284              1,284.
                                  plans (BSEE-0124).                         applications.
                                  (This burden
                                  represents only the
                                  filling out of the
                                  form, the
                                  requirements are
                                  listed separately
                                  below) [no fee
                                  charged].
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    Subtotal...................  ......................  .................  3,752 responses..  3,752 hour
                                                                                                burdens.
                                                                           -------------------------------------
                                                                               $308,500 non-hour cost burdens.
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                                                    Subpart A
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125............................  Submit evidence of        Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1).    0.
                                  your fee for services
                                  receipt.
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197............................  Written                   Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2).    0.
                                  confidentiality
                                  agreement.
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                                                    Subpart C
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300(b)(1), (2).................  Obtain approval to add  154 hours........  1 request........  154.
                                  petroleum-based
                                  substance to drilling
                                  mud system or
                                  approval for method
                                  of disposal of drill
                                  cuttings, sand, &
                                  other well solids,
                                  including those
                                  containing NORM.
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    Subtotal of Subpart C......  ......................  .................  1 response.......  154 hour burdens.
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                                                    Subpart D
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460(a); 465....................  There are some            Burden covered under 30 CFR 250,    0.
                                  regulatory                           1014-0025.
                                  requirements that
                                  give respondents the
                                  option of submitting
                                  information with
                                  either their APD or
                                  APM; industry advised
                                  us that when it comes
                                  to this particular
                                  subpart, they submit
                                  a Revised APD.
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471(c).........................  Submit SCCE             10 hours.........  2 submittals.....  20.
                                  capabilities for
                                  Worst Case Discharge
                                  (WCD) rate, and
                                  demonstrate that your
                                  SCCE capabilities
                                  will meet the
                                  criteria in Sec.
                                  250.470(f) under the
                                  changed well design.
                                  (Arctic).
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    Subtotal of Subpart D......  ......................  .................  2 responses......  20 hour burdens.
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                                                    Subpart E
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513............................  Obtain written          1 hour...........  175 submittals...  175.
                                  approval for well-
                                  completion
                                  operations. Submit
                                  information,
                                  including but not
                                  limited to, request
                                  for completion
                                  (including changes);
                                  description of well-
                                  completion
                                  procedures; statement
                                  of expected surface
                                  pressure, type and
                                  weight of completion
                                  fluids; schematic
                                  drawing; a partial
                                  electric log; H2S
                                  presence or if
                                  unknown, service fee
                                  receipt.
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518(f).........................  Submit descriptions     1 hour...........  50 submittals....  50.
                                  and calculations of
                                  production packer
                                  setting depth(s).
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526(a).........................  Submit a notification   15 mins..........  68 notifications.  17.
                                  of corrective action
                                  of the diagnostic
                                  test.
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    Subtotal of Subpart E......  ......................  .................  293 responses....  242 hour burdens.
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                                                    Subpart F
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613(a), (b)....................  Request approval to     1 hour...........  802 requests.....  802.
                                  begin other than
                                  normal workover,
                                  which includes
                                  description of
                                  procedures, changes
                                  in equipment,
                                  schematic, info about
                                  H2S, etc.
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613(c).........................  If completing a new     20 mins..........  195 submittals...  65.
                                  zone, submit reason
                                  for abandonment and
                                  statement of pressure
                                  data.
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613(d).........................  Submit work as          20 mins..........  755 submittals...  252.
                                  performed 30 days
                                  after completing the
                                  well-workover
                                  operation.
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616(a)(4)......................  Obtain approval to      45 mins..........  245 approvals....  184.
                                  conduct operations
                                  without downhole
                                  check valves,
                                  describe alternate
                                  procedures and
                                  equipment to conduct
                                  operations without
                                  downhole check valves.
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619(f).........................  Submit descriptions     1 hour...........  50 submittals....  50.
                                  and calculations of
                                  production packer
                                  setting depth(s).
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    Subtotal of Subpart F......  ......................  .................  2,047 responses..  1,353 hour
                                                                                                burdens.
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                                                    Subpart G
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701............................  Identify and discuss    3 hours..........  78 submittals....  234.
                                  your proposed
                                  alternate procedures
                                  or equipment [the
                                  request to use
                                  alternative
                                  procedures/equipment
                                  is covered under 1014-
                                  0022].
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702............................  Identify and discuss    2 hours..........  55 submittals....  110.
                                  the departure from
                                  requirements [the
                                  request to depart
                                  from requirements is
                                  covered under 1014-
                                  0022].
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713............................  Submit required         1.5 hours........  210 submittals...  315.
                                  information to use a
                                  MODU for well
                                  operations, including
                                  fitness & foundation
                                  requirements,
                                  contingency plan for
                                  moving off location,
                                  current monitoring
                                  (description of
                                  specific current
                                  speeds & specific
                                  measures to curtail
                                  rig operations and
                                  move off location).
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720(b).........................  Obtain approval to      1.5 hours........  151 submittals...  227.
                                  displace 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.
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721(g).........................  Request approval for    1 hour...........  380 requests.....  380.
                                  test procedures and
                                  criteria for a
                                  successful negative
                                  pressure test,
                                  including any changes.
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724(b).........................  Submit certification    125..............  1 certification..  125.
                                  that you have a real-
                                  time monitoring plan
                                  that meets the
                                  criteria listed.
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731............................  Submit complete         5 hours..........  260 submittals...  1,300.
                                  description of BOP
                                  system and
                                  components; schematic
                                  drawings;
                                  certification by BAVO
                                  (additional BAVO if
                                  BOP is subsea, in
                                  HTHP, or surface on
                                  floating facility);
                                  autoshear, deadman,
                                  EDS systems;
                                  certification for MIA
                                  report.
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733............................  Description of annulus  30 mins..........  248 submittals...  124.
                                  monitoring plan and
                                  how you will secure
                                  the well in the event
                                  a leak is detected.
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737(d)(2)......................  Submit test procedures  30 mins..........  48 submittals....  24.
                                  for District Manager
                                  approval for initial
                                  test when using water
                                  on surface BOP.
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737(d)(3)......................  Submit test procedures  30 mins..........  45 submittals....  23.
                                  for District Manager
                                  approval to stump
                                  test a subsea BOP;
                                  including how you
                                  will test each ROV
                                  function for approval.
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737(d)(4)......................  Submit test procedures  30 mins..........  48 submittals....  24.
                                  for District Manager
                                  approval to perform
                                  an initial subsea BOP
                                  test; including how
                                  you will test each
                                  ROV function for
                                  approval.
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737(d)(12).....................  Submit test procedures  1 hour...........  260 submittals...  260.
                                  for District Manager
                                  approval, including
                                  schematics of the
                                  actual controls and
                                  circuitry of the
                                  system used during an
                                  actual autoshear or
                                  deadman event.
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738(m).........................  Request approval from   2 hour...........  311 requests.....  622.
                                  District Manager to
                                  utilize other well-
                                  control equipment;
                                  include report from
                                  BAVO on equipment
                                  design & suitability;
                                  other information
                                  required by District
                                  Manager.
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738(n).........................  Indicate which pipe/    45 mins..........  261 submittals...  196.
                                  variable bore rams
                                  have no current
                                  utility or well-
                                  control purposes.
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    Subtotal of Subpart G......  ......................  .................  2,356 responses..  3,964 hour
                                                                                                burdens.
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                                                    Subpart H
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801(h).........................  Request approval to     30 mins..........  52 approvals.....  26.
                                  temporarily remove
                                  safety device for non-
                                  routine operations.
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804(a).........................  Submit detailed         1 hour...........  18 submittals....  18.
                                  information 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.
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    Subtotal of Subpart H......  ......................  .................  70 responses.....  44 hour burdens.
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                                                    Subpart P
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It needs to be noted that for Sulfur Operations, while there may be burden hours listed that are associated with
 some form of an APM submittal, we have not had any sulfur leases for numerous years, therefore, we are
 submitting minimal burden.
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1618(a), (b), (c)..............  Request approval/       1 hour...........  1 plan...........  1.
                                  submit 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, detailed
                                  report of work done
                                  and results w/in 30
                                  days of completion;
                                  public information
                                  copies.
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1619(b)........................  Submit duplicate        25 mins..........  1 submittal......  1.
                                  copies of the records
                                  of all activities
                                  related to and
                                  conducted during the
                                  suspension or
                                  temporary prohibition.
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1622(a), (b)...................  Obtain written          20 mins..........  1 approval.......  1.
                                  approval to begin
                                  operations; include
                                  description of
                                  procedures followed;
                                  changes to existing
                                  equipment, schematic
                                  drawing; zones info
                                  re H2S, etc.
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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.
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    Subtotal of Subpart P......  ......................  .................  4 responses......  4 hour burdens.
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                                                    Subpart Q
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1704...........................  Request approval of     20 mins..........  705 requests.....  235.
                                  well abandonment
                                  operations.
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1704(g)........................  Submit with a final     1 hour...........  430 submittals...  430.
                                  well schematic,
                                  description, nature
                                  and quantities of
                                  material used;
                                  relating to casing
                                  string--description
                                  of methods used, size
                                  and amount of casing
                                  and depth.
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1706(a)(4).....................  Request approval to     15 mins..........  503 requests.....  126.
                                  conduct operations
                                  without downhole
                                  check valves,
                                  describe alternate
                                  procedures and
                                  equipment.
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1712; 1704(g)..................  Obtain and receive      2.5 hours........  251                628.
                                  approval before                            certifications.
                                  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.
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                                 Obtain and receive      2.5 hours........  438 submittals...  1,095.
                                  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.
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1721; 1704(g)..................  Submit the applicable   4 hours..........  1,278 submittals.  5,112.
                                  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.
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1722(a), (d)...................  Request approval to     1 hour...........  18 requests......  18.
                                  install a subsea
                                  protective device.
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                                 Submit a report         2 hours..........  18 submittals....  36.
                                  including 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.
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1723(b)........................  Submit a request to     1 hour...........  161 requests.....  161.
                                  perform work to
                                  remove casing stub,
                                  mudline equipment,
                                  and/or subsea
                                  protective covering.
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1743(a)........................  Submit signed           2 hours..........  6 certifications.  12.
                                  certification; 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.
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    Subtotal of Subpart Q......  ......................  .................  3,808 responses..  7,853 hour
                                                                                                burdens.
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        Total Burden...........  ......................  .................  12,333 annual      17,386 annual
                                                                             responses.         burden hours.
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                                      $308,500 non-hour cost burdens.
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* In the future, BSEE may require electronic filing of some submissions.

    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 $308,500. 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

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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: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et 
seq.,) 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.
    To comply with the public consultation process, on September 22, 
2106, we published a Federal Register notice (81 FR 65405) announcing 
that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided 
the required 60-day comment period. In addition, Sec.  250.199 provides 
the OMB Control Number for the information collection requirements 
imposed by the 30 CFR 250 regulations and forms. The regulation also 
informs the public that they may comment at any time on the collections 
of information and provides the address to which they should send 
comments. We received no comments in response to the Federal Register 
notice, nor did we receive any unsolicited comments.
    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: February 7, 2017.
Eric Miller,
Acting Deputy Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
[FR Doc. 2017-05143 Filed 3-14-17; 8:45 am]
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                                                     Federal Preservation Officer within 45                  ADDRESSES:   Michael W. Kieron,                       at the time of death or later as part of
                                                     days of receipt of the nomination and                   Museum of Natural History and                         the death rite or ceremony and are
                                                     objects to the boundary of the                          Planetarium, Roger Williams Park, 100                 believed, by a preponderance of the
                                                     nominated property. The National                        Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI                        evidence, to have been removed from a
                                                     Register of Historic Places will address                02907, telephone (401) 680–7248, email                specific burial site of a Native American
                                                     the objection in a subsequent Federal                   m.kieron@musnathist.com.                              individual.
                                                     Register notice.                                        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is                     • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there
                                                       An additional documentation has                       here given in accordance with the                     is a relationship of shared group
                                                     been received for the following                         Native American Graves Protection and                 identity that can be reasonably traced
                                                     resource(s):                                            Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C.                  between the unassociated funerary
                                                                                                             3005, of the intent to repatriate cultural            objects and The Osage Nation
                                                     MINNESOTA
                                                                                                             items under the control of the Museum                 (previously listed as the Osage Tribe).
                                                     Meeker County                                           of Natural History and Planetarium,                   Additional Requestors and Disposition
                                                     Litchfield Opera House, 136 N. Marshall                 Roger Williams Park, that meet the
                                                       Ave., Litchfield, AD84000019                          definition of unassociated funerary                     Lineal descendants or representatives
                                                                                                             objects under 25 U.S.C. 3001.                         of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian
                                                        Authority: 60.13 of 36 CFR 60.
                                                                                                                This notice is published as part of the            organization not identified in this notice
                                                       Dated: February 23, 2017.                                                                                   that wish to claim these cultural items
                                                                                                             National Park Service’s administrative
                                                     Julie H. Ernstein,                                      responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25                     should submit a written request with
                                                     Acting Chief, National Register of Historic             U.S.C. 3003(d)(3). The determinations in              information in support of the claim to
                                                     Places/National Historic Landmarks Program.             this notice are the sole responsibility of            Michael W. Kieron, Museum of Natural
                                                     [FR Doc. 2017–05072 Filed 3–14–17; 8:45 am]             the museum, institution, or Federal                   History and Planetarium, Roger
                                                     BILLING CODE 4312–52–P                                  agency that has control of the Native                 Williams Park, 100 Elmwood Avenue,
                                                                                                             American cultural items. The National                 Providence, RI 02907, telephone (401)
                                                                                                             Park Service is not responsible for the               680–7248, email m.kieron@
                                                     DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR                              determinations in this notice.                        musnathist.com by April 14, 2017. After
                                                                                                                                                                   that date, if no additional claimants
                                                     National Park Service                                   History and Description of the Cultural               have come forward, transfer of control
                                                                                                             Items                                                 of the unassociated funerary objects to
                                                     [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–22929;
                                                     PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000]                               In the late 1920s and early 1930s, six             The Osage Nation (previously listed as
                                                                                                             cultural items were removed from the                  the Osage Tribe) may proceed.
                                                     Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural                 Mix Cave site (PU 93) in Pulaski                        The Museum of Natural History and
                                                     Items: Museum of Natural History and                    County, MO, by Mr. and Mrs. Edward H.                 Planetarium, Roger Williams Park, is
                                                     Planetarium, Roger Williams Park,                       Nadeau. The six unassociated funerary                 responsible for notifying The Osage
                                                     Providence, RI                                          objects are 5 potsherds and 1 worked                  Nation (previously listed as the Osage
                                                                                                             white-tailed deer ulna. The objects were              Tribe) that this notice has been
                                                     AGENCY:   National Park Service, Interior.              donated to the Museum of Natural                      published.
                                                     ACTION:   Notice.                                       History and Planetarium, Roger                         Dated: February 14, 2017.
                                                                                                             Williams Park, by Mr. and Mrs. Nadeau
                                                     SUMMARY:   The Museum of Natural                                                                              Melanie O’Brien,
                                                                                                             on January 23, 1933. The objects are all
                                                     History and Planetarium, Roger                                                                                Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
                                                                                                             labeled ‘‘Mix Cave, Pulaski Co., Mo.’’
                                                     Williams Park, in consultation with the                                                                       [FR Doc. 2017–05094 Filed 3–14–17; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                             They were given the catalog number
                                                     appropriate Indian tribes or Native                                                                           BILLING CODE 4312–52–P
                                                                                                             E2706 and the accession number 8918.
                                                     Hawaiian organizations, has determined
                                                                                                             The objects were part of a collection of
                                                     that the cultural items listed in this
                                                                                                             50 lots of American Indian objects and
                                                     notice meet the definition of                                                                                 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
                                                                                                             geological specimens collected in the
                                                     unassociated funerary objects. Lineal
                                                                                                             1920s by the Nadeaus. No other records                Bureau of Safety and Environmental
                                                     descendants or representatives of any
                                                                                                             related to this donation have been                    Enforcement (BSEE)
                                                     Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian
                                                                                                             located.
                                                     organization not identified in this notice                                                                    [Docket ID BSEE–2016–0013; OMB Control
                                                                                                                Following an examination by
                                                     that wish to claim these cultural items                                                                       Number 1014–0026; 17XE1700DX
                                                                                                             representatives of The Osage Nation
                                                     should submit a written request to the                                                                        EEEE500000 EX1SF0000.DAQ000]
                                                                                                             (previously listed as the Osage Tribe) in
                                                     Museum of Natural History and
                                                                                                             January 2016, the Osage Nation and the                Information Collection Activities:
                                                     Planetarium, Roger Williams Park. If no
                                                                                                             museum concurred that the objects are                 Application for Permit To Modify (APM)
                                                     additional claimants come forward,
                                                                                                             unassociated funerary objects. The                    and Supporting Documentation;
                                                     transfer of control of the cultural items
                                                                                                             Osage Nation considers the Mix Cave                   Submitted for Office of Management
                                                     to the lineal descendants, Indian tribes,
                                                                                                             site (PU 93) a sacred site and a burial               and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment
                                                     or Native Hawaiian organizations stated
                                                                                                             located on Osage ancestral lands.                     Request
                                                     in this notice may proceed.
                                                     DATES: Lineal descendants or                            Determinations Made by the Museum of
                                                                                                             Natural History and Planetarium,                      ACTION:   30-Day notice.
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                                                     representatives of any Indian tribe or
                                                     Native Hawaiian organization not                        Roger Williams Park                                   SUMMARY:   To comply with the
                                                     identified in this notice that wish to                    Officials of the Museum of Natural                  Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
                                                     claim these cultural items should                       History and Planetarium, Roger                        (PRA), the Bureau of Safety and
                                                     submit a written request with                           Williams Park, have determined that:                  Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is
                                                     information in support of the claim to                    • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(B),                 notifying the public that we have
                                                     the Museum of Natural History and                       the 6 cultural items described above are              submitted to OMB an information
                                                     Planetarium, Roger Williams Park, at the                reasonably believed to have been placed               collection request (ICR) to renew
                                                     address in this notice by April 14, 2017.               with or near individual human remains                 approval of the paperwork requirements


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                                                     13840                       Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 49 / Wednesday, March 15, 2017 / Notices

                                                     in the regulations, Oil and Gas and                     resources available to meet the Nation’s              clarify, supplement, or provide
                                                     Sulfur Operations in the Outer                          energy needs as rapidly as possible; to               additional guidance on some aspects of
                                                     Continental Shelf, pertaining to an                     balance orderly energy resource                       our regulations.
                                                     Application for Permit to Modify (APM)                  development with protection of human,                    The changes to the form in this ICR
                                                     and supporting documentation. This                      marine, and coastal environments; to                  include updating the citations listed
                                                     notice also provides the public a second                ensure the public a fair and equitable                under No. 18; as well as, adding several
                                                     opportunity to comment on the revised                   return on the resources of the OCS; and               additional questions (G through M)
                                                     paperwork burden of these regulatory                    to preserve and maintain free enterprise              pertaining to shearing data, BOP testing,
                                                     requirements.                                           competition.                                          casing pressure issues, etc. Responses
                                                                                                                In addition to the general rulemaking              are mandatory and no questions of a
                                                     DATES:  You must submit comments by                     authority of the OCSLA at 43 U.S.C.                   sensitive nature are asked. The BSEE
                                                     April 14, 2017.                                         1334, section 301(a) of the Federal Oil               will protect any confidential
                                                     ADDRESSES: Submit comments by either                    and Gas Royalty Management Act                        commercial or proprietary information
                                                     fax (202) 395–5806 or email (OIRA_                      (FOGRMA), 30 U.S.C. 1751(a), grants                   according to the Freedom of Information
                                                     Submission@omb.eop.gov) directly to                     authority to the Secretary to prescribe               Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and DOI’s
                                                     the Office of Information and Regulatory                such rules and regulations as are                     implementing regulations (43 CFR 2);
                                                     Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer                   reasonably necessary to carry out                     section 26 of OCSLA (43 U.S.C. 1352);
                                                     for the Department of the Interior (1014–               FOGRMA’s provisions. While the                        30 CFR 250.197, Data and information
                                                     0026). Please provide a copy of your                    majority of FOGRMA is directed to                     to be made available to the public or for
                                                     comments to BSEE by any of the means                    royalty collection and enforcement,                   limited inspection; and 30 CFR part 252,
                                                     below.                                                  some provisions apply to offshore                     OCS Oil and Gas Information Program.
                                                       • Electronically go to http://                        operations. For example, section 108 of                  The BSEE uses the information on the
                                                     www.regulations.gov. In the Search box,                 FOGRMA, 30 U.S.C. 1718, grants the                    APM form (BSEE–0124) to ensure the
                                                     enter BSEE–2016–0013 then click                         Secretary broad authority to inspect                  well completion, workover, and
                                                     search. Follow the instructions to                      lease sites for the purpose of                        decommissioning unit is fit for the
                                                     submit public comments and view all                     determining whether there is                          intended purpose; equipment is
                                                     related materials. We will post all                     compliance with the mineral leasing                   maintained in a state of readiness and
                                                     comments.                                               laws. Section 109(c)(2) and (d)(1), 30                meets safety standards; each well
                                                       • Email kye.mason@bsee.gov, fax                       U.S.C. 1719(c)(2) and (d)(1), impose                  completion, workover, and
                                                     (703) 787–1546, or mail or hand-carry                   substantial civil penalties for failure to            decommissioning crew is properly
                                                     comments to the Department of the                       permit lawful inspections and for                     trained and able to promptly perform
                                                     Interior; Bureau of Safety and                          knowing or willful preparation or                     well-control activities at any time
                                                     Environmental Enforcement;                              submission of false, inaccurate, or                   during well operations; and compliance
                                                     Regulations and Standards Branch;                       misleading reports, records, or other                 with safety standards. The current
                                                     ATTN: Nicole Mason; 45600 Woodland                      information. Because the Secretary has                regulations provide for safe and proper
                                                     Road, Sterling, VA 20166. Please                        delegated some of the authority under                 field or reservoir development, resource
                                                     reference ICR 1014–0026 in your                         FOGRMA to BSEE, 30 U.S.C. 1751 is                     evaluation, conservation, protection of
                                                     comment and include your name and                       included as additional authority for                  correlative rights, safety, and
                                                     return address.                                         these requirements.                                   environmental protection. We also
                                                     FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                           The Independent Offices                            review well records to ascertain whether
                                                     Nicole Mason, Regulations and                           Appropriations Act (31 U.S.C. 9701), the              the operations have encountered
                                                     Standards Branch, (703) 787–1607, to                    Omnibus Appropriations Bill (Pub. L.                  hydrocarbons or H2S and to ensure that
                                                     request additional information about                    104–133, 110 Stat. 1321, April 26,                    H2S detection equipment, personnel
                                                     this ICR. To see a copy of the entire ICR               1996), and OMB Circular A–25,                         protective equipment, and training of
                                                     submitted to OMB, go to http://                         authorize Federal agencies to recover                 the crew are adequate for safe
                                                     www.reginfo.gov (select Information                     the full cost of services that confer                 operations in zones known to contain
                                                     Collection Review, Currently Under                      special benefits. Under the Department                H2S and zones where the presence of
                                                     Review).                                                of the Interior’s implementing policy,                H2S is unknown. The information on
                                                                                                             BSEE is required to charge fees for                   the form is as follows:
                                                     SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                              services that provide special benefits or                Heading: Identify the well name, lease
                                                        Title: 30 CFR 250, Application for                   privileges to an identifiable non-Federal             operator, type of revision and timing of
                                                     Permit to Modify (APM) and all                          recipient above and beyond those which                the proposed modifications.
                                                     supporting documentation.                               accrue to the public at large.                           Well at Total Depth/Surface: Identify
                                                        Form(s): BSEE–0124.                                  Applications for permits to modify                    the unique location (area, block and
                                                        OMB Control Number: 1014–0026.                       approvals are subject to cost recovery,               lease of the proposed activity).
                                                        Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf                and BSEE regulations specify service                     Proposed or Completed Work:
                                                     (OCS) Lands Act at 43 U.S.C. 1334                       fees for these requests.                              Information identifying the specific
                                                     authorizes the Secretary of the Interior                   These authorities and responsibilities             activity, revision or modification for
                                                     to prescribe rules and regulations                      are among those delegated to BSEE. The                which approval is requested. This
                                                     necessary for the administration of the                 regulations at 30 CFR 250 stipulate the               includes specific identification of
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                                                     leasing provisions of that Act related to               various requirements that must be                     equipment, engineering, and pressure
                                                     mineral resources on the OCS. Such                      submitted with form BSEE–0124,                        test data needed by BSEE to ascertain
                                                     rules and regulations will apply to all                 Application for Permit to Modify                      that operations will be conducted in a
                                                     operations conducted under a lease,                     (APM). The form and the numerous                      manner that ensures the safety of
                                                     right-of-way, or a right-of-use and                     submittals that are included and/or                   personnel and protection of the
                                                     easement. Operations on the OCS must                    attached to the form are the subject of               environment.
                                                     preserve, protect, and develop oil and                  this collection. This request also covers                Question Information: Responses to
                                                     natural gas resources in a manner that                  any related Notices to Lessees and                    questions (a) through (m) serve to
                                                     is consistent with the need to make such                Operators (NTLs) that BSEE issues to                  ascertain compliance with applicable


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                                                     BSEE regulations and requirements and                                       Estimated Reporting and                                                     hour burdens. In calculating the
                                                     adherence to good operating practices.                                    Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The                                                burdens, we assumed that respondents
                                                       Frequency: On occasion and as                                           estimated annual hour burden for this                                         perform certain requirements in the
                                                     required by regulations.                                                  information collection is a total of                                          normal course of their activities. We
                                                       Description of Respondents: Potential                                   17,386 hours and $308,500 non-hour                                            consider these to be usual and
                                                     respondents comprise Federal OCS oil,                                     cost. The following chart details the                                         customary and took that into account in
                                                     gas, or sulfur lessees and/or operators.                                  individual components and estimated                                           estimating the burden.

                                                                                                                                                BURDEN BREAKDOWN
                                                        Citation 30 CFR 250                                                                                                                                   Average number of              Annual burden hours
                                                                                               Reporting or recordkeeping requirement *                                       Hour burden
                                                                APM’s                                                                                                                                         annual responses                   (rounded)

                                                                                                                                                                                                             Non-hour cost burdens

                                                     Subparts D, E, F, G, H,                 Submit APM plans (BSEE–0124). (This bur-                                  1 hour ........................       2,468 applications .....        2,468.
                                                       P, Q.                                   den represents only the filling out of the
                                                                                               form, the requirements are listed sepa-
                                                                                               rately below).

                                                                                                                                                                                    2,468 applications × $125 application fee = $308,500.

                                                     Subparts D, E, F, G, H,                 Submit Revised APM plans (BSEE–0124).                                     1 hour ........................       1,284 applications .....        1,284.
                                                       P, Q.                                   (This burden represents only the filling
                                                                                               out of the form, the requirements are list-
                                                                                               ed separately below) [no fee charged].

                                                           Subtotal ...................      .......................................................................   ...................................   3,752 responses .......         3,752 hour burdens.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                     $308,500 non-hour cost burdens.

                                                                                                                                                            Subpart A

                                                     125 .................................   Submit evidence of your fee for services re-                                      Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1).                              0.
                                                                                               ceipt.

                                                     197 .................................   Written confidentiality agreement .................                               Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2).                              0.

                                                                                                                                                            Subpart C

                                                     300(b)(1), (2) ..................       Obtain approval to add petroleum-based                                    154 hours ..................          1 request ...................   154.
                                                                                              substance to drilling mud system or ap-
                                                                                              proval for method of disposal of drill
                                                                                              cuttings, sand, & other well solids, includ-
                                                                                              ing those containing NORM.

                                                           Subtotal of Subpart               .......................................................................   ...................................   1 response ................     154 hour burdens.
                                                             C.

                                                                                                                                                            Subpart D

                                                     460(a); 465 .....................       There are some regulatory requirements                                      Burden covered under 30 CFR 250, 1014–                              0.
                                                                                               that give respondents the option of sub-                                                   0025.
                                                                                               mitting information with either their APD
                                                                                               or APM; industry advised us that when it
                                                                                               comes to this particular subpart, they
                                                                                               submit a Revised APD.

                                                     471(c) .............................    Submit SCCE capabilities for Worst Case                                   10 hours ....................         2 submittals ...............    20.
                                                                                               Discharge (WCD) rate, and demonstrate
                                                                                               that your SCCE capabilities will meet the
                                                                                               criteria in § 250.470(f) under the changed
                                                                                               well design. (Arctic).

                                                           Subtotal of Subpart               .......................................................................   ...................................   2 responses ..............      20 hour burdens.
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                                                             D.




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                                                                                                                                   BURDEN BREAKDOWN—Continued
                                                        Citation 30 CFR 250                                                                                                                                   Average number of            Annual burden hours
                                                                                               Reporting or recordkeeping requirement *                                       Hour burden
                                                                APM’s                                                                                                                                         annual responses                 (rounded)

                                                                                                                                                                                                             Non-hour cost burdens

                                                                                                                                                            Subpart E

                                                     513 .................................   Obtain written approval for well-completion                               1 hour ........................       175 submittals ...........    175.
                                                                                              operations. Submit information, including
                                                                                              but not limited to, request for completion
                                                                                              (including changes); description of well-
                                                                                              completion procedures; statement of ex-
                                                                                              pected surface pressure, type and weight
                                                                                              of completion fluids; schematic drawing; a
                                                                                              partial electric log; H2S presence or if un-
                                                                                              known, service fee receipt.

                                                     518(f) ..............................   Submit descriptions and calculations of pro-                              1 hour ........................       50 submittals .............   50.
                                                                                               duction packer setting depth(s).

                                                     526(a) .............................    Submit a notification of corrective action of                             15 mins .....................         68 notifications ..........   17.
                                                                                               the diagnostic test.

                                                           Subtotal of Subpart               .......................................................................   ...................................   293 responses ..........      242 hour burdens.
                                                             E.

                                                                                                                                                            Subpart F

                                                     613(a), (b) ......................      Request approval to begin other than nor-                                 1 hour ........................       802 requests .............    802.
                                                                                              mal workover, which includes description
                                                                                              of procedures, changes in equipment,
                                                                                              schematic, info about H2S, etc.

                                                     613(c) .............................    If completing a new zone, submit reason for                               20 mins .....................         195 submittals ...........    65.
                                                                                                abandonment and statement of pressure
                                                                                                data.

                                                     613(d) .............................    Submit work as performed 30 days after                                    20 mins .....................         755 submittals ...........    252.
                                                                                               completing the well-workover operation.

                                                     616(a)(4) .........................     Obtain approval to conduct operations with-                               45 mins .....................         245 approvals ...........     184.
                                                                                              out downhole check valves, describe al-
                                                                                              ternate procedures and equipment to
                                                                                              conduct operations without downhole
                                                                                              check valves.

                                                     619(f) ..............................   Submit descriptions and calculations of pro-                              1 hour ........................       50 submittals .............   50.
                                                                                               duction packer setting depth(s).

                                                           Subtotal of Subpart               .......................................................................   ...................................   2,047 responses .......       1,353 hour burdens.
                                                             F.

                                                                                                                                                            Subpart G

                                                     701 .................................   Identify and discuss your proposed alter-                                 3 hours ......................        78 submittals .............   234.
                                                                                               nate procedures or equipment [the re-
                                                                                               quest to use alternative procedures/
                                                                                               equipment is covered under 1014–0022].

                                                     702 .................................   Identify and discuss the departure from re-                               2 hours ......................        55 submittals .............   110.
                                                                                               quirements [the request to depart from
                                                                                               requirements is covered under 1014–
                                                                                               0022].
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                                                     713 .................................   Submit required information to use a MODU                                 1.5 hours ...................         210 submittals ...........    315.
                                                                                               for well operations, including fitness &
                                                                                               foundation requirements, contingency
                                                                                               plan for moving off location, current moni-
                                                                                               toring (description of specific current
                                                                                               speeds & specific measures to curtail rig
                                                                                               operations and move off location).




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                                                                                                                                   BURDEN BREAKDOWN—Continued
                                                        Citation 30 CFR 250                                                                                                                                   Average number of              Annual burden hours
                                                                                               Reporting or recordkeeping requirement *                                       Hour burden
                                                                APM’s                                                                                                                                         annual responses                   (rounded)

                                                                                                                                                                                                             Non-hour cost burdens

                                                     720(b) .............................    Obtain approval to displace kill weight fluid                             1.5 hours ...................         151 submittals ...........      227.
                                                                                              with detailed step-by-step written proce-
                                                                                              dures that include, but are not limited to,
                                                                                              number of barriers, tests, BOP proce-
                                                                                              dures, fluid volumes entering and leaving
                                                                                              wellbore procedures.

                                                     721(g) .............................    Request approval for test procedures and                                  1 hour ........................       380 requests .............      380.
                                                                                              criteria for a successful negative pressure
                                                                                              test, including any changes.

                                                     724(b) .............................    Submit certification that you have a real-                                125 ............................      1 certification .............   125.
                                                                                               time monitoring plan that meets the cri-
                                                                                               teria listed.

                                                     731 .................................   Submit complete description of BOP system                                 5 hours ......................        260 submittals ...........      1,300.
                                                                                               and components; schematic drawings;
                                                                                               certification by BAVO (additional BAVO if
                                                                                               BOP is subsea, in HTHP, or surface on
                                                                                               floating facility); autoshear, deadman,
                                                                                               EDS systems; certification for MIA report.

                                                     733 .................................   Description of annulus monitoring plan and                                30 mins .....................         248 submittals ...........      124.
                                                                                              how you will secure the well in the event
                                                                                              a leak is detected.

                                                     737(d)(2) .........................     Submit test procedures for District Manager                               30 mins .....................         48 submittals .............     24.
                                                                                               approval for initial test when using water
                                                                                               on surface BOP.

                                                     737(d)(3) .........................     Submit test procedures for District Manager                               30 mins .....................         45 submittals .............     23.
                                                                                               approval to stump test a subsea BOP; in-
                                                                                               cluding how you will test each ROV func-
                                                                                               tion for approval.

                                                     737(d)(4) .........................     Submit test procedures for District Manager                               30 mins .....................         48 submittals .............     24.
                                                                                               approval to perform an initial subsea
                                                                                               BOP test; including how you will test
                                                                                               each ROV function for approval.

                                                     737(d)(12) .......................      Submit test procedures for District Manager                               1 hour ........................       260 submittals ...........      260.
                                                                                               approval, including schematics of the ac-
                                                                                               tual controls and circuitry of the system
                                                                                               used during an actual autoshear or
                                                                                               deadman event.

                                                     738(m) ............................     Request approval from District Manager to                                 2 hour ........................       311 requests .............      622.
                                                                                              utilize other well-control equipment; in-
                                                                                              clude report from BAVO on equipment
                                                                                              design & suitability; other information re-
                                                                                              quired by District Manager.

                                                     738(n) .............................    Indicate which pipe/variable bore rams have                               45 mins. ....................         261 submittals ...........      196.
                                                                                               no current utility or well-control purposes.

                                                           Subtotal of Subpart               .......................................................................   ...................................   2,356 responses .......         3,964 hour burdens.
                                                             G.
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                                                                                                                                                            Subpart H

                                                     801(h) .............................    Request approval to temporarily remove                                    30 mins .....................         52 approvals .............      26.
                                                                                              safety device for non-routine operations.




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                                                                                                                                  BURDEN BREAKDOWN—Continued
                                                        Citation 30 CFR 250                                                                                                                                   Average number of               Annual burden hours
                                                                                              Reporting or recordkeeping requirement *                                       Hour burden
                                                                APM’s                                                                                                                                         annual responses                    (rounded)

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Non-hour cost burdens

                                                     804(a) .............................   Submit detailed information that dem-                                     1 hour ........................       18 submittals .............       18.
                                                                                              onstrates the SSSVs and related equip-
                                                                                              ment capabilities re HPHT; include dis-
                                                                                              cussions of design verification analysis
                                                                                              and validation, functional listing process,
                                                                                              and procedures used; explain fit-for-serv-
                                                                                              ice.

                                                           Subtotal of Subpart              .......................................................................   ...................................   70 responses ............         44 hour burdens.
                                                             H.

                                                                                                                                                           Subpart P

                                                     It needs to be noted that for Sulfur Operations, while there may be burden hours listed that are associated with some form of an APM submittal,
                                                        we have not had any sulfur leases for numerous years, therefore, we are submitting minimal burden.

                                                     1618(a), (b), (c) ..............       Request approval/submit requests for                                      1 hour ........................       1 plan ........................   1.
                                                                                              changes in plans, changes in major drill-
                                                                                              ing equipment, proposals to deepen,
                                                                                              sidetrack, complete, workover, or plug
                                                                                              back a well, or engage in similar activi-
                                                                                              ties; include but not limited to, detailed
                                                                                              statement of proposed work changed;
                                                                                              present state of well; after completion,
                                                                                              detailed report of work done and results
                                                                                              w/in 30 days of completion; public infor-
                                                                                              mation copies.

                                                     1619(b) ...........................    Submit duplicate copies of the records of all                             25 mins .....................         1 submittal ................      1.
                                                                                              activities related to and conducted during
                                                                                              the suspension or temporary prohibition.

                                                     1622(a), (b) ....................      Obtain written approval to begin operations;                              20 mins .....................         1 approval .................      1.
                                                                                             include description of procedures fol-
                                                                                             lowed; changes to existing equipment,
                                                                                             schematic drawing; zones info re H2S,
                                                                                             etc.

                                                     1622(c)(2) .......................     Submit results of any well tests and a new                                10 mins .....................         1 submittal ................      1.
                                                                                              schematic of the well if any subsurface
                                                                                              equipment has been changed.

                                                           Subtotal of Subpart              .......................................................................   ...................................   4 responses ..............        4 hour burdens.
                                                             P.

                                                                                                                                                           Subpart Q

                                                     1704 ...............................   Request approval of well abandonment op-                                  20 mins .....................         705 requests .............        235.
                                                                                             erations.

                                                     1704(g) ...........................    Submit with a final well schematic, descrip-                              1 hour ........................       430 submittals ...........        430.
                                                                                              tion, nature and quantities of material
                                                                                              used; relating to casing string—descrip-
                                                                                              tion of methods used, size and amount of
                                                                                              casing and depth.

                                                     1706(a)(4) .......................     Request approval to conduct operations                                    15 mins .....................         503 requests .............        126.
                                                                                             without downhole check valves, describe
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                                                                                       Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 49 / Wednesday, March 15, 2017 / Notices                                                                                       13845

                                                                                                                                 BURDEN BREAKDOWN—Continued
                                                        Citation 30 CFR 250                                                                                                                                 Average number of             Annual burden hours
                                                                                             Reporting or recordkeeping requirement *                                       Hour burden
                                                                APM’s                                                                                                                                       annual responses                  (rounded)

                                                                                                                                                                                                           Non-hour cost burdens

                                                     1712; 1704(g) .................       Obtain and receive approval before perma-                                 2.5 hours ...................         251 certifications .......     628.
                                                                                            nently plugging a well or zone. Include in
                                                                                            request, but not limited to, reason plug-
                                                                                            ging 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 Reg-
                                                                                            istered Professional Engineer of the well
                                                                                            abandonment design and procedures;
                                                                                            certify the design.

                                                                                           Obtain and receive approval before perma-                                 2.5 hours ...................         438 submittals ...........     1,095.
                                                                                            nently 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 lo-
                                                                                            cations, types, lengths, etc.

                                                     1721; 1704(g) .................       Submit the applicable information required                                4 hours ......................        1,278 submittals ........      5,112.
                                                                                             to temporarily abandon a well for ap-
                                                                                             proval; after temporarily plugging a well,
                                                                                             submit well schematic, description of re-
                                                                                             maining subsea wellheads, casing stubs,
                                                                                             mudline suspension equipment and re-
                                                                                             quired information of this section; submit
                                                                                             certification by a Registered Professional
                                                                                             Engineer of the well abandonment design
                                                                                             and procedures; certify design.

                                                     1722(a), (d) ....................     Request approval to install a subsea pro-                                 1 hour ........................       18 requests ...............    18.
                                                                                             tective device.

                                                                                           Submit a report including dates of trawling                               2 hours ......................        18 submittals .............    36.
                                                                                             test and vessel used; plat showing trawl
                                                                                             lines; description of operation and nets
                                                                                             used; seafloor penetration depth; sum-
                                                                                             mary of results listed in this section; letter
                                                                                             signed by witness of test.

                                                     1723(b) ...........................   Submit a request to perform work to re-                                   1 hour ........................       161 requests .............     161.
                                                                                             move casing stub, mudline equipment,
                                                                                             and/or subsea protective covering.

                                                     1743(a) ...........................   Submit signed certification; date of                                      2 hours ......................        6 certifications ...........   12.
                                                                                             verification work and vessel; area sur-
                                                                                             veyed; method used; results of survey in-
                                                                                             cluding debris or statement that no ob-
                                                                                             jects were recover; a post-trawling plot or
                                                                                             map showing area.

                                                           Subtotal of Subpart             .......................................................................   ...................................   3,808 responses .......        7,853 hour burdens.
                                                             Q.

                                                                 Total Burden ....         .......................................................................   ...................................   12,333 annual re-              17,386 annual burden
                                                                                                                                                                                                             sponses.                       hours.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   $308,500 non-hour cost burdens.
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                                                        * In the future, BSEE may require electronic filing of some submissions.


                                                       Estimated Reporting and                                               service fee of $125 is required to recover                                    burdens associated with this collection
                                                     Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden:                                     the Federal Government’s processing                                           of information.
                                                     We have identified one non-hour cost                                    costs of the APM. We have not                                                   Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA
                                                     burden associated with the collection of                                identified any other non-hour cost                                            (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.,) provides that
                                                     information for a total of $308,500. The                                                                                                              an agency may not conduct or sponsor



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                                                     13846                       Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 49 / Wednesday, March 15, 2017 / Notices

                                                     a collection of information unless it                   DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR                            leasing provisions of the Act related to
                                                     displays a currently valid OMB control                                                                        mineral resources on the OCS. Such
                                                     number. Until OMB approves a                            Bureau of Safety and Environmental                    rules and regulations will apply to all
                                                     collection of information, you are not                  Enforcement                                           operations conducted under a lease,
                                                     obligated to respond.                                   [Docket ID BSEE–2017–0002; OMB Control                right-of-way, or a right-of-use and
                                                                                                             Number 1014–0022; 17XE1700DX                          easement. Operations on the OCS must
                                                        Comments: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of
                                                                                                             EEEE500000 EX1SF0000.DAQ000]                          preserve, protect, and develop oil and
                                                     the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.,)                                                                            natural gas resources in a manner that
                                                     requires each agency ‘‘. . . to provide                 Information Collection Activities: Oil                is consistent with the need to make such
                                                     notice . . . and otherwise consult with                 and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the                  resources available to meet the Nation’s
                                                     members of the public and affected                      OCS—General; Proposed Collection;                     energy needs as rapidly as possible; to
                                                     agencies concerning each proposed                       Comment Request                                       balance orderly energy resource
                                                     collection of information . . .’’ Agencies                                                                    development with protection of human,
                                                     must specifically solicit comments to:                  ACTION:   60-Day notice.                              marine, and coastal environments; to
                                                     (a) Evaluate whether the collection is                                                                        ensure the public a fair and equitable
                                                     necessary or useful; (b) evaluate the                   SUMMARY:   To comply with the                         return on the resources of the OCS; and
                                                     accuracy of the burden of the proposed                  Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995                       to preserve and maintain free enterprise
                                                                                                             (PRA), the Bureau of Safety and                       competition.
                                                     collection of information; (c) enhance
                                                                                                             Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is                      In addition to the general rulemaking
                                                     the quality, usefulness, and clarity of
                                                                                                             inviting comments on a collection of                  authority of the OCS Lands Act at 43
                                                     the information to be collected; and (d)
                                                                                                             information that we will submit to the                U.S.C. 1334, section 301(a) of the
                                                     minimize the burden on the                              Office of Management and Budget
                                                     respondents, including the use of                                                                             Federal Oil and Gas Royalty
                                                                                                             (OMB) for review and approval. The                    Management Act (FOGRMA), 30 U.S.C.
                                                     technology.                                             information collection request (ICR)                  1751(a), grants authority to the Secretary
                                                        To comply with the public                            concerns a renewal to the paperwork                   to prescribe such rules and regulations
                                                     consultation process, on September 22,                  requirements in the regulations under                 as are reasonably necessary to carry out
                                                     2106, we published a Federal Register                   subpart A, Oil and Gas and Sulfur                     FOGRMA’s provisions. While the
                                                     notice (81 FR 65405) announcing that                    Operations in the OCS—General.                        majority of FOGRMA is directed to
                                                     we would submit this ICR to OMB for                     DATES: You must submit comments by                    royalty collection and enforcement,
                                                     approval. The notice provided the                       May 15, 2017.                                         some provisions apply to offshore
                                                     required 60-day comment period. In                      ADDRESSES: You may submit comments                    operations. For example, section 108 of
                                                     addition, § 250.199 provides the OMB                    by either of the following methods listed             FOGRMA, 30 U.S.C. 1718, grants the
                                                     Control Number for the information                      below.                                                Secretary broad authority to inspect
                                                     collection requirements imposed by the                    • Electronically go to http://                      lease sites for the purpose of
                                                     30 CFR 250 regulations and forms. The                   www.regulations.gov. In the Search box,               determining whether there is
                                                     regulation also informs the public that                 enter BSEE–2017–0002 then click                       compliance with the mineral leasing
                                                     they may comment at any time on the                     search. Follow the instructions to                    laws. Section 109(c)(2) and (d)(1), 30
                                                     collections of information and provides                 submit public comments and view all                   U.S.C. 1719(c)(2) and (d)(1), impose
                                                                                                             related materials. We will post all                   substantial civil penalties for failure to
                                                     the address to which they should send
                                                                                                             comments.                                             permit lawful inspections and for
                                                     comments. We received no comments in
                                                                                                               • Email kye.mason@bsee.gov, fax                     knowing or willful preparation or
                                                     response to the Federal Register notice,                                                                      submission of false, inaccurate, or
                                                     nor did we receive any unsolicited                      (703) 787–1546, or mail or hand-carry
                                                                                                             comments to the Department of the                     misleading reports, records, or other
                                                     comments.                                                                                                     information. Because the Secretary has
                                                                                                             Interior; Bureau of Safety and
                                                        Public Availability of Comments:                     Environmental Enforcement;                            delegated some of the authority under
                                                     Before including your address, phone                    Regulations and Standards Branch;                     FOGRMA to BSEE, 30 U.S.C. 1751 is
                                                     number, email address, or other                         ATTN: Nicole Mason; 45600 Woodland                    included as additional authority for
                                                     personal identifying information in your                Road, Sterling, VA 20166. Please                      these requirements.
                                                     comment, you should be aware that                       reference ICR 1014–0022 in your                          The Independent Offices
                                                     your entire comment—including your                      comment and include your name and                     Appropriations Act (31 U.S.C. 9701), the
                                                     personal identifying information—may                    return address.                                       Omnibus Appropriations Bill (Pub. L.
                                                     be made publicly available at any time.                                                                       104–133, 110 Stat. 1321, April 26,
                                                                                                             FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      1996), and OMB Circular A–25,
                                                     While you can ask us in your comment                    Nicole Mason, Regulations and                         authorize Federal agencies to recover
                                                     to withhold your personal identifying                   Standards Branch, (703) 787–1607, to                  the full cost of services that confer
                                                     information from public review, we                      request additional information about                  special benefits. Under the Department
                                                     cannot guarantee that we will be able to                this ICR.                                             of the Interior’s implementing policy,
                                                     do so.                                                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            BSEE is required to charge fees for
                                                        BSEE Information Collection                            Title: 30 CFR part 250, subpart A, Oil              services that provide special benefits or
                                                     Clearance Officer: Nicole Mason, (703)                  and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the                  privileges to an identifiable non-Federal
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                                                     787–1607.                                               OCS—General.                                          recipient above and beyond those which
                                                                                                               Form(s): BSEE–0132, BSEE–0143,                      accrue to the public at large. A request
                                                       Dated: February 7, 2017.
                                                                                                             BSEE–1832.                                            for approval required in 30 CFR 250.171
                                                     Eric Miller,                                              OMB Control Number: 1014–0022.                      is subject to cost recovery, and BSEE
                                                     Acting Deputy Chief, Office of Offshore                   Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf               regulations specify service fees for these
                                                     Regulatory Programs.                                    (OCS) Lands Act at 43 U.S.C. 1334                     requests in 30 CFR 250.125.
                                                     [FR Doc. 2017–05143 Filed 3–14–17; 8:45 am]             authorizes the Secretary of the Interior                 Regulations implementing these
                                                     BILLING CODE 4310–VH–P                                  to prescribe rules and regulations                    responsibilities are among those
                                                                                                             necessary for the administration of the               delegated to BSEE. The regulations at 30


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Document Created: 2017-03-15 06:04:23
Document Modified: 2017-03-15 06:04:23
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
Action30-Day notice.
DatesYou must submit comments by April 14, 2017.
ContactNicole Mason, Regulations and Standards Branch, (703) 787-1607, to request additional information about this ICR. To see a copy of the entire ICR submitted to OMB, go to http://www.reginfo.gov (select Information Collection Review, Currently Under Review).
FR Citation82 FR 13839 

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