83 FR 24139 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Pollution Prevention and Control

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 101 (May 24, 2018)

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) proposes to renew an information collection.

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 101 (Thursday, May 24, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24139-24140]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-11149]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

[Docket ID BSEE-2018-0013; 189E1700D2 ET1SF0000.PSB000.EEEE500000; OMB 
Control Number 1014-0023]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Pollution Prevention 
and Control

AGENCY: Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) proposes to renew 
an information collection.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
July 23, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this information collection request 
(ICR) by either of the following methods listed below:
     Electronically go to http://www.regulations.gov. In the 
Search box, enter BSEE-2018-0013 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: 
Kelly Odom; 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166. Please reference 
OMB Control Number 1014-0023 in the subject line of your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR, contact Kelly Odom by email at [email protected] or 
by telephone at (703) 787-1775.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, we provide the general public and other Federal agencies 
with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and 
continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact 
of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's 
reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information 
collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired 
format.
    We are soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is described 
below. We are especially interested in public comments addressing the 
following issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to the proper 
functions of BSEE; (2) Will this information be processed and used in a 
timely manner; (3) Is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) How might 
BSEE enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and (5) How might BSEE minimize the burden of this 
collection on the respondents, including through the use of information 
technology.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request 
to OMB to approve this ICR. 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.

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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.
    Abstract: The regulations at 30 CFR part 250, subpart C, concern 
pollution prevention and control and 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.
    In general, BSEE uses the information collected under subpart C to 
ensure that:
     The lessee or operator records the location of items lost 
overboard to aid in recovery during site clearance activities on the 
lease;
     Operations are conducted according to all applicable 
regulations, requirements, and in a safe and workmanlike manner;
     Discharge or disposal of drill cuttings, sand, and other 
well solids, including those containing naturally occurring radioactive 
materials (NORM), are properly handled for the protection of OCS 
workers and the environment; and
     Facilities are inspected daily for the prevention of 
pollution, and problems observed are corrected.
    Title of Collection: 30 CFR part 250, subpart C, Pollution 
Prevention and Control.
    OMB Control Number: 1014-0023.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Potential respondents comprise Federal 
OCS oil, gas, and sulfur lessees/operators and holders of pipeline 
rights-of-way.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: Varies, not all of 
the potential respondents will submit information in any given year and 
some may submit multiple times.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 3,279.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies from 5 minutes to 3 
hours, depending on activity.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 137,955.
    Respondent's Obligation: Responses are mandatory.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
    Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: We have not identified 
any non-hour cost burdens associated with this collection of 
information.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required 
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number.
    The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq).

Doug Morris,
Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
[FR Doc. 2018-11149 Filed 5-23-18; 8:45 am]
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