82 FR 17855 - Information Collection Activities: Platforms and Structures; Submitted for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 70 (April 13, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 70 (Thursday, April 13, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 17855-17859] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-07479] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement [Docket ID BSEE-2016-0014; OMB Control Number 1014-0011; 17XE1700DX EEEE500000 EX1SF0000.DAQ000] Information Collection Activities: Platforms and Structures; Submitted for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request ACTION: 30-Day notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) an information collection request (ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork requirements in the regulations under subpart I, Platforms and Structures. 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 May 15, 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 (1014-0011). 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-2016-0014 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 1014-0011 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, subpart I, Platforms and Structures. OMB Control Number: 1014-0011. Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act (OCSLA) at 43 U.S.C. 1334 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to prescribe rules and regulations necessary for the administration of the leasing provisions of that Act related to mineral resources on the OCS. Such rules and regulations will apply to all operations conducted under a lease, right-of-way, or a right-of-use and easement. Operations on the OCS must preserve, protect, and develop oil and natural gas resources in a manner that is consistent with the need to make such resources available to meet the Nation's energy needs as rapidly as possible; to balance orderly energy resource development with protection of human, marine, and coastal environments; to ensure the public a fair and equitable return on the resources of the OCS; and to preserve and maintain free enterprise competition. In addition to the general rulemaking authority of the OCSLA at 43 U.S.C. 1334, section 301(a) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act (FOGRMA), 30 U.S.C. 1751(a), grants authority to the Secretary to prescribe such rules and regulations as are reasonably necessary to carry out FOGRMA's provisions. While the majority of FOGRMA is directed to royalty collection and enforcement, some provisions apply to offshore operations. For example, section 108 of FOGRMA, 30 U.S.C. 1718, grants the Secretary broad authority to inspect lease sites for the purpose of determining whether there is compliance with the mineral leasing laws. Section 109(c)(2) and (d)(1), 30 U.S.C. 1719(c)(2) and (d)(1), impose substantial civil penalties for failure to permit lawful inspections and for knowing or willful preparation or submission of false, inaccurate, or misleading reports, records, or other information. Because the Secretary has delegated some of the authority under FOGRMA to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (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. Various applications and reports for Platform Verification Program, fixed structure, Caisson/Well Protector, and modification repairs are subject to cost recovery, and BSEE regulations specify service fees for these requests (Sec. 250.125). On November 2, 2015, the President signed into law the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act [[Page 17856]] Improvements Act of 2015 (Sec. 701 of Pub. L. 114-74) (FCPIA of 2015). The OCSLA directs the Secretary of the Interior to adjust the OCSLA maximum civil penalty amount at least once every three years to reflect any increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to account for inflation (43 U.S.C. 1350(b)(1)). The FCPIA of 2015 requires Federal agencies to adjust the level of civil monetary penalties with an initial ``catch- up'' adjustment, if warranted, through rulemaking and then to make subsequent annual adjustments for inflation. The purpose of these adjustments is to maintain the deterrent effect of civil penalties and to further the policy goals of the underlying statutes. These authorities and responsibilities are among those delegated to BSEE. The regulations at 30 CFR 250, subpart I, pertain to Platforms and Structures and are the subject of this collection. This request also covers the related Notices to Lessees and Operators (NTLs) that BSEE issues to clarify, supplement, or provide additional guidance on some aspects of our regulations. While most responses are mandatory, some are required to obtain or retain a benefit. 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 submitted under subpart I to determine the structural integrity of all OCS platforms and floating production facilities and to ensure that such integrity will be maintained throughout the useful life of these structures. We use the information to ascertain, on a case-by-case basis, that the fixed and floating platforms and structures are structurally sound and safe for their intended use to ensure safety of personnel and prevent pollution. More specifically, we use the information to: Review data concerning damage to a platform to assess the adequacy of proposed repairs. Review applications for platform construction (construction is divided into three phases--design, fabrication, and installation) to ensure the structural integrity of the platform. Review verification plans and third-party reports for unique platforms to ensure that all nonstandard situations are given proper consideration during the platform design, fabrication, and installation. Review platform design, fabrication, and installation records to ensure that the platform is constructed according to approved applications. Review inspection reports to ensure that platform integrity is maintained for the life of the platform. Frequency: On occasion, as a result of situations encountered; and annually. Description of Respondents: Potential respondents include 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 92,786 hours and $988,210 non-hour costs. The following chart details the individual components and estimated hour burdens. In calculating the burdens, we assumed that respondents perform certain requirements in the normal course of their activities. We consider these to be usual and customary and took that into account in estimating the burden. Burden Breakdown ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reporting and/or Citation 30 CFR 250 subpart I recordkeeping Hour burden Average number of Annual burden and related NTLs requirement * annual reponses hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-hour cost burdens ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Requirements for Platforms ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 900 thru 921................... General departure and Burden covered under 30 CFR 250, 0 alternative compliance subpart A, 1014-0022. requests not specifically covered elsewhere in subpart I regulations. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 900(b), (c), (e); 901(b); 905; Submit application, 552............... 43 applications... 23,736 906; 910(c), (d); 911(c), (g); along with reports/ 912; 913; 919; NTL(s). surveys and relevant [PAP 904-908; PVP 909-918]..... data, to install new platform or floating production facility or significant changes to approved applications, including but not limited to: Summary of safety factors utilized in design of the platform; use of alternative codes, rules, or standards; CVA changes; and Platform Verification Program (PVP) plan for design, fabrication, and installation of new, fixed, bottom- founded, pile- supported, or concrete- gravity platforms and new floating platforms. Consult as required with BSEE and/ or USCG. Re/Submit application for major modification(s)/ repairs to any platform and obtain approval; and related requirements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $22,734 x 2 PVP = $45,468 ------------------------------------------------------- $3,256 x 5 fixed structure = $16,280 ------------------------------------------------------- $1,657 x 6 Caisson/Well Protector = $9,942 ------------------------------------------------------- $3,884 x 30 modifications/repairs = $116,520 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 17857]] 900(b)(4)...................... Submit application for 66................ 2 applications.... 132 approval to convert an existing platform for a new purpose. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 900(b)(5)...................... Submit application for 37................ 1 application..... 37 approval to convert an existing mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU) for a new purpose. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 900(c)......................... Notify BSEE within 24 5................. 1 notices/ 5 hours of damage and requests; reports. emergency repairs and request approval of repairs. Submit written completion report within 1 week upon completion of repairs. -------------------- --------------- 9................. 9 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 900(e)......................... Submit platform 13................ 13 submittals..... 169 installation date and the final as-built location data to the Regional Supervisor within 45 days after platform installation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 900(e)......................... Resubmit an application 42................ 1 application..... 42 for approval to install a platform if it was not installed within 1 year after approval (or other date specified by BSEE). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 901(b)......................... Request approval for Burden covered under 30 CFR 250, 0 alternative codes, subpart A, 1014-0022 rules, or standards. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 903............................ Record original and 247............... 115 lessees....... 28,405 relevant material test results of all primary structural materials; retain records during all stages of construction. Compile, retain, and provide location/make available to BSEE for the functional life of platform, the as-built drawings, design assumptions/analyses, summary of nondestructive examination records, inspection results, and records of repair not covered elsewhere. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 903(c); 905(k)................. Submit certification This statement is submitted with the 0 statement [a application. certification statement is not considered information collection under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1); the burden is for the insertion of the location of the records on the statement and the submittal to BSEE]. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Platform Verification Program ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 911(c-e); 912(a-c); 914........ Submit complete 97................ 2 schedules....... 194 schedule of all phases of design, fabrication, and installation with required information; also submit Gantt Chart with required information and required nomination/ documentation for CVA, or to be performed by CVA. ------------------------------------------------------- $400,000 x 2 = $800,000 CVA costs. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 912(a)......................... Submit design Burden covered under 30 CFR 550, 0 verification plans subpart B, 1010-0151 with your DPP or DOCD. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 913(a)......................... Resubmit a changed 28................ 2 plans........... 56 design, fabrication, or installation verification plan for approval. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 916(c)......................... Submit interim and 168............... 16 reports........ 2,688 final CVA reports and recommendations on design phase. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 17858]] 917(a), (c).................... Submit interim and 180............... 12 reports........ 2,160 final CVA reports and recommendations on fabrication phase, including notices to BSEE and operator/ lessee of fabrication procedure changes or design specification modifications. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 918(c)......................... Submit interim and 79................ 8 reports......... 632 final CVA reports and recommendations on installation phase. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection, Maintenance, and Assessment of Platforms ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 919(a)......................... Develop in-service 280............... 117 lessees....... 32,760 inspection plan and keep on file. Submit annual (November 1 of each year) report on inspection of platforms or floating production facilities, including summary of testing results. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 919(b) NTL..................... After an environmental 37 (initial)...... 1 reports......... 37 event, submit to 24 (update)....... 1 reports......... 24 Regional Supervisor initial report followed by updates and supporting information. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 919(c) NTL..................... Submit results of 104............... 1 result.......... 104 inspections, description of any damage, assessment of structure to withstand conditions, and remediation plans. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 920(a)......................... Demonstrate platform is 81................ 1 occurrence...... 81 able to withstand environmental loadings for appropriate exposure category. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 920(c)......................... Submit application and 87................ 1 application..... 87 obtain approval from the Regional Supervisor for mitigation actions (includes operational procedures). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 920(e)......................... Submit a list of all 60................ 115 operators/5 1,380 platforms you operate, years = 23 lists and appropriate per year. supporting data, every 5 years or as directed by the Regional Supervisor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 920(f)......................... Obtain approval from 48................ 1 approval........ 48 the Regional Supervisor for any change in the platform. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Burden............... ....................... .................. 362 Responses..... 92,786 ----------------------------------- $988,210 Non-Hour Cost Burdens ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * In the future, BSEE will be allowing the option of electronic reporting for certain requirements. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have identified non-hour cost burdens for various platform applications/ installations that are associated with service fees (Sec. 250.125). The service fees are as follows: (1) $22,734 for installation under the Platform Verification Program; (2) $3,256 for installation of fixed structures under the Platform Approval Program; (3) $1,657 for installation of Caisson/Well Protectors; and (4) $3,884 for modifications and/or repairs. We also identified $400,000 associated with using Certified Verification Agents in the Platform Verification Program. We have not identified any other non-hour cost burdens associated with this collection of information, and we estimate a total annual reporting non-hour cost burden of $988,210. Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.,) provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Until OMB approves a collection of information, you are not obligated to respond. Comments: 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, 2016, we published a Federal Register notice (81 FR 65395) 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 [[Page 17859]] 30 CFR 250, subpart I regulations. 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. Information Collection Clearance Officer: Nicole Mason, (703) 787- 1607. Dated: February 15, 2017. 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the quality, usefulness, and clarity of SUMMARY: To comply with the use and easement. Operations on the
the information to be collected; and (d) Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 OCS must preserve, protect, and
minimize the burden on the (PRA), the Bureau of Safety and develop oil and natural gas resources in
respondents, including the use of Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is a manner that is consistent with the
technology. notifying the public that we have need to make such resources available
To comply with the public submitted to the Office of Management to meet the Nation’s energy needs as
consultation process, on September 22, and Budget (OMB) an information rapidly as possible; to balance orderly
2016, BSEE published a Federal collection request (ICR) to renew energy resource development with
Register notice (81 FR 65403) approval of the paperwork requirements protection of human, marine, and
announcing that we would submit this in the regulations under subpart I, coastal environments; to ensure the
ICR to OMB for approval. The notice Platforms and Structures. This notice public a fair and equitable return on the
provided the required 60-day comment also provides the public a second resources of the OCS; and to preserve
period. In addition, § 291.1 provides the opportunity to comment on the revised and maintain free enterprise
OMB Control Number for the paperwork burden of these regulatory competition.
information collection requirements requirements. In addition to the general rulemaking
imposed by the 30 CFR part 291 authority of the OCSLA at 43 U.S.C.
DATES: You must submit comments by 1334, section 301(a) of the Federal Oil
regulations. The regulation also informs May 15, 2017.
the public that they may comment at and Gas Royalty Management Act
ADDRESSES: Submit comments by either (FOGRMA), 30 U.S.C. 1751(a), grants
any time on the collections of
information and provides the address to fax (202) 395–5806 or email (OIRA_ authority to the Secretary to prescribe
which they should send comments. We Submission@omb.eop.gov) directly to such rules and regulations as are
received one comment in response to the Office of Information and Regulatory reasonably necessary to carry out
the Federal Register notice; however, it Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer FOGRMA’s provisions. While the
was not germane to this collection. for the Department of the Interior (1014– majority of FOGRMA is directed to
Public Availability of Comments: 0011). Please provide a copy of your royalty collection and enforcement,
Before including your address, phone comments to BSEE by any of the means some provisions apply to offshore
number, email address, or other below. operations. For example, section 108 of
personal identifying information in your • Electronically: Go to http:// FOGRMA, 30 U.S.C. 1718, grants the
comment, you should be aware that www.regulations.gov. In the Search box, Secretary broad authority to inspect
your entire comment—including your enter BSEE–2016–0014 then click lease sites for the purpose of
personal identifying information—may search. Follow the instructions to determining whether there is
be made publicly available at any time. submit public comments and view all compliance with the mineral leasing
While you can ask us in your comment related materials. We will post all laws. Section 109(c)(2) and (d)(1), 30
to withhold your personal identifying comments. U.S.C. 1719(c)(2) and (d)(1), impose
information from public review, we • Email kye.mason@bsee.gov, fax substantial civil penalties for failure to
cannot guarantee that we will be able to (703) 787–1546, or mail or hand-carry permit lawful inspections and for
do so. comments to the Department of the knowing or willful preparation or
BSEE Information Collection Interior; Bureau of Safety and submission of false, inaccurate, or
Clearance Officer: Nicole Mason, 703– Environmental Enforcement; misleading reports, records, or other
Regulations and Standards Branch; information. Because the Secretary has
787–1607.
ATTN: Nicole Mason; 45600 Woodland delegated some of the authority under
Authority: The authorities for this action Road, Sterling, VA 20166. Please FOGRMA to the Bureau of Safety and
are the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands reference ICR 1014–0011 in your Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), 30
Act (43 U.S.C. 1334), and the Paperwork U.S.C. 1751 is included as additional
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501, et
comment and include your name and
seq.). return address. authority for these requirements.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
The Independent Offices
Dated: February 28, 2017. Appropriations Act (31 U.S.C. 9701), the
Nicole Mason, Regulations and
Eric Miller, Omnibus Appropriations Bill (Pub. L.
Standards Branch, (703) 787–1607, to
Acting Deputy Chief, Office of Offshore request additional information about 104–133, 110 Stat. 1321, April 26,
Regulatory Programs.
this ICR. To see a copy of the entire ICR 1996), and OMB Circular A–25,
[FR Doc. 2017–07475 Filed 4–12–17; 8:45 am]
submitted to OMB, go to http:// authorize Federal agencies to recover
BILLING CODE 4310–VH–P the full cost of services that confer
www.reginfo.gov (select Information
special benefits. Under the Department
Collection Review, Currently Under
of the Interior’s implementing policy,
Review).
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BSEE is required to charge fees for
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: services that provide special benefits or
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Title: 30 CFR 250, subpart I, Platforms privileges to an identifiable non-Federal
Enforcement and Structures. recipient above and beyond those which
OMB Control Number: 1014–0011. accrue to the public at large. Various
[Docket ID BSEE–2016–0014; OMB Control Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf applications and reports for Platform
Number 1014–0011; 17XE1700DX (OCS) Lands Act (OCSLA) at 43 U.S.C. Verification Program, fixed structure,
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
EEEE500000 EX1SF0000.DAQ000] 1334 authorizes the Secretary of the Caisson/Well Protector, and
Interior to prescribe rules and modification repairs are subject to cost
Information Collection Activities: regulations necessary for the recovery, and BSEE regulations specify
Platforms and Structures; Submitted administration of the leasing provisions service fees for these requests
for Office of Management and Budget of that Act related to mineral resources (§ 250.125).
Review; Comment Request on the OCS. Such rules and regulations On November 2, 2015, the President
will apply to all operations conducted signed into law the Federal Civil
ACTION: 30-Day notice.
under a lease, right-of-way, or a right-of- Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
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Improvements Act of 2015 (Sec. 701 of any confidential commercial or • Review verification plans and third-
Pub. L. 114–74) (FCPIA of 2015). The proprietary information according to the party reports for unique platforms to
OCSLA directs the Secretary of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. ensure that all nonstandard situations
Interior to adjust the OCSLA maximum 552) and DOI’s implementing are given proper consideration during
civil penalty amount at least once every regulations (43 CFR 2); section 26 of the platform design, fabrication, and
three years to reflect any increase in the OCSLA (43 U.S.C. 1352); 30 CFR installation.
Consumer Price Index (CPI) to account 250.197, Data and information to be • Review platform design, fabrication,
for inflation (43 U.S.C. 1350(b)(1)). The made available to the public or for and installation records to ensure that
FCPIA of 2015 requires Federal agencies limited inspection; and 30 CFR part 252, the platform is constructed according to
to adjust the level of civil monetary OCS Oil and Gas Information Program. approved applications.
penalties with an initial ‘‘catch-up’’ The BSEE uses the information • Review inspection reports to ensure
adjustment, if warranted, through submitted under subpart I to determine that platform integrity is maintained for
rulemaking and then to make the structural integrity of all OCS the life of the platform.
subsequent annual adjustments for platforms and floating production Frequency: On occasion, as a result of
inflation. The purpose of these facilities and to ensure that such situations encountered; and annually.
adjustments is to maintain the deterrent integrity will be maintained throughout
effect of civil penalties and to further Description of Respondents: Potential
the useful life of these structures. We respondents include Federal OCS oil,
the policy goals of the underlying use the information to ascertain, on a
statutes. gas, or sulfur lessees and/or operators.
case-by-case basis, that the fixed and Estimated Reporting and
These authorities and responsibilities floating platforms and structures are
are among those delegated to BSEE. The Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The
structurally sound and safe for their estimated annual hour burden for this
regulations at 30 CFR 250, subpart I,
intended use to ensure safety of information collection is a total of
pertain to Platforms and Structures and
personnel and prevent pollution. More 92,786 hours and $988,210 non-hour
are the subject of this collection. This
specifically, we use the information to: costs. The following chart details the
request also covers the related Notices
to Lessees and Operators (NTLs) that • Review data concerning damage to individual components and estimated
BSEE issues to clarify, supplement, or a platform to assess the adequacy of hour burdens. In calculating the
provide additional guidance on some proposed repairs. burdens, we assumed that respondents
aspects of our regulations. • Review applications for platform perform certain requirements in the
While most responses are mandatory, construction (construction is divided normal course of their activities. We
some are required to obtain or retain a into three phases—design, fabrication, consider these to be usual and
benefit. No questions of a sensitive and installation) to ensure the structural customary and took that into account in
nature are asked. The BSEE will protect integrity of the platform. estimating the burden.
BURDEN BREAKDOWN
Citation 30 CFR 250 Average number of Annual
subpart I and related Reporting and/or recordkeeping requirement * Hour burden annual reponses burden hours
NTLs
Non-hour cost burdens
General Requirements for Platforms
900 thru 921 .................. General departure and alternative compliance Burden covered under 30 CFR 250, subpart A, 0
requests not specifically covered elsewhere 1014–0022.
in subpart I regulations.
900(b), (c), (e); 901(b); Submit application, along with reports/surveys 552 ............................... 43 applications ............. 23,736
905; 906; 910(c), (d); and relevant data, to install new platform or
911(c), (g); 912; 913; floating production facility or significant
919; NTL(s). changes to approved applications, including
[PAP 904–908; PVP but not limited to: Summary of safety factors
909–918]. utilized in design of the platform; use of alter-
native codes, rules, or standards; CVA
changes; and Platform Verification Program
(PVP) plan for design, fabrication, and instal-
lation of new, fixed, bottom-founded, pile-sup-
ported, or concrete-gravity platforms and new
floating platforms. Consult as required with
BSEE and/or USCG. Re/Submit application
for major modification(s)/repairs to any plat-
form and obtain approval; and related re-
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quirements.
$22,734 × 2 PVP = $45,468
$3,256 × 5 fixed structure = $16,280
$1,657 × 6 Caisson/Well Protector = $9,942
$3,884 × 30 modifications/repairs = $116,520
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BURDEN BREAKDOWN—Continued
Citation 30 CFR 250 Average number of Annual
subpart I and related Reporting and/or recordkeeping requirement * Hour burden annual reponses burden hours
NTLs
Non-hour cost burdens
900(b)(4) ........................ Submit application for approval to convert an 66 ................................. 2 applications ............... 132
existing platform for a new purpose.
900(b)(5) ........................ Submit application for approval to convert an 37 ................................. 1 application ................. 37
existing mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU)
for a new purpose.
900(c) ............................ Notify BSEE within 24 hours of damage and 5 ................................... 1 notices/requests; re- 5
emergency repairs and request approval of ports.
repairs. Submit written completion report
within 1 week upon completion of repairs.
9 ................................... 9
900(e) ............................ Submit platform installation date and the final 13 ................................. 13 submittals ................ 169
as-built location data to the Regional Super-
visor within 45 days after platform installation.
900(e) ............................ Resubmit an application for approval to install a 42 ................................. 1 application ................. 42
platform if it was not installed within 1 year
after approval (or other date specified by
BSEE).
901(b) ............................ Request approval for alternative codes, rules, Burden covered under 30 CFR 250, subpart A, 0
or standards. 1014–0022
903 ................................ Record original and relevant material test re- 247 ............................... 115 lessees .................. 28,405
sults of all primary structural materials; retain
records during all stages of construction.
Compile, retain, and provide location/make
available to BSEE for the functional life of
platform, the as-built drawings, design as-
sumptions/analyses, summary of non-
destructive examination records, inspection
results, and records of repair not covered
elsewhere.
903(c); 905(k) ................ Submit certification statement [a certification This statement is submitted with the application. 0
statement is not considered information col-
lection under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1); the burden
is for the insertion of the location of the
records on the statement and the submittal to
BSEE].
Platform Verification Program
911(c–e); 912(a–c); 914 Submit complete schedule of all phases of de- 97 ................................. 2 schedules .................. 194
sign, fabrication, and installation with required
information; also submit Gantt Chart with re-
quired information and required nomination/
documentation for CVA, or to be performed
by CVA.
$400,000 × 2 = $800,000 CVA costs.
912(a) ............................ Submit design verification plans with your DPP Burden covered under 30 CFR 550, subpart B, 0
or DOCD. 1010–0151
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
913(a) ............................ Resubmit a changed design, fabrication, or in- 28 ................................. 2 plans ......................... 56
stallation verification plan for approval.
916(c) ............................ Submit interim and final CVA reports and rec- 168 ............................... 16 reports ..................... 2,688
ommendations on design phase.
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30 CFR 250, subpart I regulations. The may be viewed on the Commission’s submissions on remedy, the public
regulation also informs the public that electronic docket (EDIS) at https:// interest, and bonding. See id.
they may comment at any time on the edis.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired On January 3, 2017, Simple Wishes
collections of information and provides persons are advised that information on submitted a brief on remedy, the public
the address to which they should send this matter can be obtained by interest, and bonding, requesting that
comments. We received no comments in contacting the Commission’s TDD the Commission issue a GEO and set a
response to the Federal Register notice, terminal on (202) 205–1810. bond of 100 percent during the
nor did we receive any unsolicited SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Presidential review period. On January
comments. Commission instituted this investigation 4, 2017, the Commission Investigative
Public Availability of Comments: on March 14, 2016, based on a Attorney (‘‘IA’’) also submitted a brief
Before including your address, phone complaint filed on behalf of Simple on remedy, the public interest, and
number, email address, or other Wishes, LLC (‘‘Simple Wishes’’) of bonding, supporting the ALJ’s
personal identifying information in your Sacramento, California. 81 FR 13419–20 recommended GEO and bond of 100
comment, you should be aware that (Mar. 14, 2016). The complaint alleges percent. The IA further filed a response
your entire comment—including your violations of section 337 of the Tariff brief on January 11, 2017.
personal identifying information—may Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. The Commission finds that the
be made publicly available at any time. 1337, by reason of infringement of statutory requirements for relief under
While you can ask us in your comment certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. section 337(g)(2) and section 337(d)(2)
to withhold your personal identifying 8,192,247 (‘‘the ’247 patent’’) and (19 U.S.C. 1337(g)(2) and 1337(d)(2)) are
information from public review, we 8,323,070 (‘‘the ’070 patent’’). The met with respect to the defaulting
cannot guarantee that we will be able to complaint further alleges that a respondents. In addition, the
do so. domestic industry exists. The Commission finds that the public
Information Collection Clearance Commission’s notice of investigation interest factors enumerated in section
Officer: Nicole Mason, (703) 787–1607. named Buywish, TANZKY, BabyPreg, 337(d)(1) (19 U.S.C. 1337(d)(1)) do not
Dated: February 15, 2017. and Deal Perfect, all of China, as preclude issuance of the statutory relief.
Eric Miller, respondents. Simple Wishes asserted The Commission has determined that
Acting Deputy Chief, Office of Offshore the ’247 patent only against respondent the appropriate remedy in this
Regulatory Programs. Buywish. The Office of Unfair Import investigation is a GEO prohibiting the
[FR Doc. 2017–07479 Filed 4–12–17; 8:45 am] Investigations (OUII) is also a party to unlicensed entry of certain pumping
BILLING CODE 4310–VH–P the investigation. bras that infringe one or more of claims
The Commission previously 10, 12, 14, and 27–37 of the ’070 patent.
determined not to review an initial The Commission has also determined
determination finding respondents that the bond during the period of
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
TANZKY, BabyPreg, and Deal Perfect in Presidential review pursuant to 19
COMMISSION
default pursuant to 19 CFR 210.16 and U.S.C. 1337(j) shall be in the amount of
[Investigation No. 337–TA–988] 210.17. See Commission Notice (Jul. 8, 100 percent of the entered value of the
2016); Order No. 8. The Commission imported articles that are subject to the
Certain Pumping Bras: Issuance of a also previously determined not to GEO. The Commission’s order was
General Exclusion Order; Termination review an initial determination delivered to the President and to the
of the Investigation terminating the investigation as to the United States Trade Representative on
AGENCY: U.S. International Trade last remaining respondent, Buywish, the day of its issuance.
Commission. based on withdrawal of the complaint. The authority for the Commission’s
ACTION: Notice. See Commission Notice (Aug. 9, 2016); determination is contained in section
Order No. 9. As a result of the 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that termination of the investigation as to amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, and in part
the U.S. International Trade Buywish, the ’247 patent is no longer at 210 of the Commission’s Rules of
Commission has issued a general issue in this investigation. Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR part
exclusion order (GEO) denying entry of On August 30, 2016, Simple Wishes 210.
certain pumping bras. The investigation filed a motion for summary By order of the Commission.
is terminated. determination on domestic industry and Issued: April 7, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: violation of section 337 by the Katherine M. Hiner,
Cathy Chen, Esq., Office of the General defaulting respondents. On October 31, Acting Supervisory Attorney.
Counsel, U.S. International Trade 2016, the ALJ issued an ID (Order No.
[FR Doc. 2017–07450 Filed 4–12–17; 8:45 am]
Commission, 500 E Street SW., 11) granting Simple Wishes’ motion for
BILLING CODE 7020–02–P
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) summary determination and
205–2392. Copies of non-confidential recommending that the Commission
documents filed in connection with this issue a GEO and set a bond of 100
investigation are or will be available for percent during the Presidential review DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
inspection during official business period. On December 14, 2016, the
hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Commission determined to review the Antitrust Division
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
Office of the Secretary, U.S. ID in-part, and on review, to modify the United States v. DIRECTV Group
International Trade Commission, 500 E ID to set aside the patent and trademark Holdings, LLC, and AT&T, Inc.,
Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, prosecution and maintenance expenses Proposed Final Judgment and
telephone (202) 205–2000. General from the domestic industry analysis. See Competitive Impact Statement
information concerning the Commission 81 FR 92852–53 (Dec. 20, 2016). The
may also be obtained by accessing its Commission’s determination resulted in Notice is hereby given pursuant to the
Internet server at https://www.usitc.gov. a finding of a section 337 violation. See Antitrust Procedures and Penalties Act,
The public record for this investigation id. The Commission requested written 15 U.S.C. § 16(b)–(h), that a proposed
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| Dates | You must submit comments by May 15, 2017. | |
| 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). | |
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