83 FR 30773 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; 30 CFR 580, Prospecting for Minerals Other Than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur on the Outer Continental Shelf and Authorizations of Noncommercial Geological and Geophysical Activities
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 126 (June 29, 2018)
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 126 (June 29, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 126 (Friday, June 29, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 30773-30776] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-14046] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Ocean Energy Management [MMAA104000; OMB Control Number 1010-0072; Docket ID: BOEM-2018-0016] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; 30 CFR 580, Prospecting for Minerals Other Than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur on the Outer Continental Shelf and Authorizations of Noncommercial Geological and Geophysical Activities AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is proposing to renew an information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before July 30, 2018. ADDRESSES: Send written comments on this information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget's Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior by email at OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov; or via facsimile to 202-395-5806. Please provide a copy of your comments to the BOEM Information Collection Clearance Officer, Anna Atkinson, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, Virginia 20166; or by email to anna.atkinson@boem.gov. Please reference Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number 1010-0072 in the subject line of your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this ICR, contact Anna Atkinson by email, or by telephone at 703- 787-1025. You may also view the ICR at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 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. A Federal Register notice with a 60-day public comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on April 6, 2018 (83 FR 14884). No comments were received. We are again soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is described below. We are especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to the proper functions of BOEM? (2) Will this information be processed and used in a timely manner? (3) Is the estimate of burden accurate? (4) How might BOEM enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected? and (5) How might BOEM 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. 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. [[Page 30774]] Abstract: The information collection request concerns the paperwork requirements in the regulations under 30 CFR part 580, Prospecting for Minerals Other than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), as well as authorizations of noncommercial geological and geophysical (G&G) prospecting and scientific research activities issued pursuant to Section 11 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1340). The OCS Lands Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to prescribe rules and regulations to administer leasing of mineral resources on the OCS. Section 8(k)(1) of the OCS Lands Act, 43 U.S.C. 1337(k)(1), authorizes the Secretary ``. . . to grant to the qualified persons offering the highest cash bonuses on a basis of competitive bidding leases of any mineral other than oil, gas, and sulphur in any area of the [O]uter Continental Shelf not then under lease for such mineral upon such royalty, rental, and other terms and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe at the time of offering the area for lease.'' Section 11(a)(1) of the OCS Lands Act, 43 U.S.C. 1340(a)(1), states that ``. . . any person authorized by the Secretary may conduct geological and geophysical explorations in the [O]uter Continental Shelf, which do not interfere with or endanger actual operations under any lease maintained or granted pursuant to this subchapter, and which are not unduly harmful to aquatic life in such area.'' Under 30 CFR part 580, G&G exploration to be performed by any person on unleased lands or lands under lease to a third party requires issuance of a BOEM permit or submission of a scientific research notice. Section 1340(g) further requires that permits for geologic exploration will only be issued if it is determined that the applicant for such permit is qualified; the exploration will not interfere with or endanger operations under any lease; and the exploration will not be unduly harmful to aquatic life, result in pollution, create hazardous or unsafe conditions, unreasonably interfere with other uses of the area, or disturb any site, structure, or object of historical or archaeological significance. Prospecting for marine minerals includes certain aspects of exploration as defined in the OCS Lands Act at 43 U.S.C. 1331(k). That section defines the term ``exploration'' to mean the process of searching for minerals, including conducting ``geophysical surveys where magnetic, gravity, seismic, or other systems are used to detect or characterize the presence of such minerals. . . .'' As a Federal agency, BOEM has a responsibility to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and Marine Mammal Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), among other environmental laws. Compliance with the Endangered Species Act includes a substantive duty to carry out any agency action in a manner that is not likely to jeopardize protected species or result in adverse modification of designated critical habitat, as well as a procedural duty to consult with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries (NOAA Fisheries) before engaging in a discretionary action that may affect a protected species. Respondents are required to submit form BOEM-0134 to provide the information necessary to evaluate their request to conduct G&G prospecting, exploration or scientific research activities, and upon approval, respondents are issued a permit or authorization. BOEM uses the information to ensure there is no adverse effect to the marine, coastal, or human environment, nor personal harm, unsafe operations and conditions, or unreasonable interference with other uses; to analyze and evaluate preliminary or planned mining activities; to monitor progress of activities in the OCS; to acquire G&G data and information collected under a Federal permit offshore; and to determine eligibility for reimbursement from the Government for certain costs. BOEM uses the information collected to understand the G&G characteristics of marine mineral-bearing physiographic regions of the OCS. The information aids BOEM in analyzing and weighing the potential for environmental damage, the discovery of marine minerals, and any associated impacts on affected coastal States. 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 the OMB Circular A-25 authorize Federal agencies to recover the full cost of services that confer special benefits. Accordingly, all G&G permits for commercial prospecting are subject to cost recovery, and BOEM regulations at 30 CFR 580.12 specify the service fees for these requests. BOEM protects proprietary information in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and the Department of the Interior's implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2), and under regulations at 30 CFR 580.70, as well as applicable sections of 30 CFR parts 550 and 552. Title of Collection: 30 CFR 580, Prospecting for Minerals other than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur on the Outer Continental Shelf and Authorizations of Noncommercial Geological and Geophysical Activities. OMB Control Number: 1010-0072. Form Number: BOEM-0134, Requirements for Geological and Geophysical Prospecting, Exploration, or Scientific Research on the Outer Continental Shelf Related to Minerals Other than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Permittees/respondents, including those required to only file notices (scientific research). Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 38. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 485 hours. Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory or Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit. Frequency of Collection: On occasion, annual, or as specified in permits. Total Estimated Annual Non-Hour Cost: $4,024. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: We expect the burden estimate for the renewal will be 485 hours, which is a decrease of 3 burden hours. In calculating the burden, requesting Governor(s) comments on activities pursuant to 30 CFR 580.31(b) and 30 CFR 580.73 does not constitute information collection under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(4). These requests for comment are general solicitations of public comment, so BOEM has removed the burden hours associated with this burden. The following table details the individual BOEM components and respective hour burden estimates of this ICR. [[Page 30775]] Burden Table ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reporting and Citation 30 CFR part 580, as recordkeeping Hour burden Average number of Annual burden applicable requirements annual responses hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-hour cost burden \1\ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subpart B ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10; 11(a); 12; 13; Permit Form... Apply for permit or 88 2 permit 176 authorization (Form applications. 176 BOEM-0134) to conduct 2 applications for prospecting/exploration authorization. or G&G scientific research activities, including prospecting/ scientific research plan and environmental assessment or required drilling plan. Provide notifications & additional information as required. ---------------------------------------------------- $2,012 permit application fee x 2 permits \2\ = $4,024 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11(b); 12(c)..................... File notice to conduct 8 3 notices.......... 24 scientific research activities related to hard minerals, including notice to BOEM prior to beginning and after concluding activities. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 7 Responses........ 376 ------------------------------------ $4,024 non-hour cost burden ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subpart C ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21(a)............................ Report to BOEM if 1 1 report........... 1 hydrocarbon/other mineral occurrences are detected; if environmental hazards that imminently threaten life and property are detected; or adverse effects occur to the environment, aquatic life, archaeological resources or other uses of the area. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22............................... Submit written request 1 2 requests......... 2 for approval to modify operations, with required information. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23(b)............................ Request reimbursement 1 3 requests......... 3 for food, quarters, and/ or transportation expenses for BOEM inspection. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24............................... Submit status and final 12 4 reports.......... 48 reports on specified schedule with daily log. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28............................... Request relinquishment 1 1 request \3\...... 1 of permit by certified or registered mail. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31(b); 73(a)(b).................. Governor(s) of adjacent Not considered IC as defined in 5 0 State(s) submit to CFR 1320.3(h)(4). BOEM: Comments on activities involving an environmental assessment; any agreement between Governor and Secretary upon Governor's request for proprietary data, information, and samples; and any disclosure agreement. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33, 34........................... Appeal civil penalty; Burden exempt under 5 CFR 0 appeal order or 1320.4(a)(2); (c). decision. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 11 Responses....... 55 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subpart D ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40; 41; 50; 51; Permit Form...... Notify BOEM and submit 8 3 submissions...... 24 G&G data including analysis, processing or interpretation of information collected under a permit and/or processed by permittees or 3rd parties, including reports, logs or charts, results, analyses, descriptions, etc., as required. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42(b); 52(b)..................... Advise 3rd party \1/2\ 4 notices.......... 2 recipient in writing that it assumes obligations as condition precedent of sale--no submission to BOEM is required. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42(c), (d); 52(c), (d)........... Written notification to 1 1 notice........... 1 BOEM of sale, trade, transfer or licensing of data and identify recipient. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 30776]] 60; 61........................... Request reimbursement 1 1 request \3\...... 1 for costs of reproducing data/ information & certain processing costs. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 70............................... Enter disclosure 4 1 agreement........ 4 agreement. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 72(b)............................ Submit comments on 4 1 response......... 4 BOEM's intent to disclose data/ information for reproduction, processing, and interpretation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 72(d)............................ Independent contractor 4 2 submissions...... 8 or agent prepares and signs written commitment not to sell, trade, license, or disclose data/ information without BOEM approval. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 13 Responses....... 44 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 580......................... General departure and 4 1 request.......... 4 alternative compliance requests not specifically covered elsewhere in Part 580 regulations. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Permits \4\...................... Request extension of 1 2 requests......... 2 permit/authorization time period. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Permits \4\...................... Retain G&G data/ 1 4 respondents...... 4 information for 10 years and make available to BOEM upon request. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal..................... ........................ .............. 7 Responses........ 10 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Burden............. ........................ .............. 38 Responses....... 485 ------------------------------------ $4,024 non-hour cost burdens ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Fees are subject to modification for inflation annually. \2\ Only permits, not authorizations, are subject to cost recovery. \3\ No requests received for many years. Minimal burden for regulatory (PRA) purposes only. \4\ These permits/authorizations are prepared by BOEM and sent to respondents; therefore, the forms themselves do not incur burden hours. 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.). Dated: June 22, 2018. Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka, Chief, Office of Policy, Regulation and Analysis. [FR Doc. 2018-14046 Filed 6-28-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-MR-P
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Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C. also choose to submit written comments facsimile to 202–395–5806. Please
Appendix 1–16) of the first meeting of by mailing them to Alma Ripps, provide a copy of your comments to the
the ‘‘Made in America’’ Outdoor Designated Federal Officer, Office of BOEM Information Collection Clearance
Recreation Advisory Committee Policy, National Park Service, 1849 C Officer, Anna Atkinson, Bureau of
(Committee). Street NW, MS 2659, Washington, DC Ocean Energy Management, 45600
DATES: The meeting will be held on 20240, or via email alma_ripps@ Woodland Road, Sterling, Virginia
Tuesday, July 17, 2018, in Washington, nps.gov. 20166; or by email to anna.atkinson@
Public Disclosure of Comments: boem.gov. Please reference Office of
DC, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Before including your address, phone Management and Budget (OMB) Control
(EASTERN).
number, email address, or other Number 1010–0072 in the subject line of
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in personal identifying information in your your comments.
the South Penthouse of the Stewart Lee comment, you should be aware that FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To
Udall Department of the Interior your entire comment—including your request additional information about
Building located at 1849 C Street NW, personal identifying information—may this ICR, contact Anna Atkinson by
Washington, DC 20240. be made publicly available at any time. email, or by telephone at 703–787–1025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: While you may ask us in your comment You may also view the ICR at http://
Alma Ripps, Designated Federal Officer, to withhold your personal identifying www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
Office of Policy, National Park Service, information from public review, we SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
telephone 202–354–3950, or email cannot guarantee that we will be able to accordance with the Paperwork
alma_ripps@nps.gov. do so. Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Detailed minutes of the meeting will
provide the general public and other
Committee was established on March be available for public inspection within
Federal agencies with an opportunity to
13, 2018, by authority of the Secretary 90 days of the meeting from the Office
comment on new, proposed, revised,
of the Interior (Secretary) under 54 of Policy, National Park Service, 1849 C
and continuing collections of
U.S.C. 100906, and is regulated by the Street NW, Room 2659, Washington, DC
information. This helps us assess the
Federal Advisory Committee Act. The 20240.
impact of our information collection
Committee’s duties are strictly advisory Authority: 5 U.S.C. Appendix 2. requirements and minimize the public’s
and include, but are not limited to, Alma Ripps reporting burden. It also helps the
providing recommendations to the public understand our information
Chief, Office of Policy.
Secretary on policies and programs that: collection requirements and provide the
[FR Doc. 2018–14072 Filed 6–28–18; 8:45 am]
Expand and improve visitor requested data in the desired format.
infrastructure developed through BILLING CODE 4312–52–P
A Federal Register notice with a 60-
public-private partnerships across all day public comment period soliciting
public lands; implement sustainable comments on this collection of
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
operations embracing fair, efficient, and information was published on April 6,
convenient fee collection and strategic Bureau of Ocean Energy Management 2018 (83 FR 14884). No comments were
use of the collected fees; improve received.
interpretation using technology; and [MMAA104000; OMB Control Number 1010– We are again soliciting comments on
create better tools and/or opportunities 0072; Docket ID: BOEM–2018–0016] the proposed ICR that is described
for Americans to discover their lands below. We are especially interested in
Agency Information Collection
and waters. The Committee will also public comment addressing the
Activities; Submission to the Office of
provide recommendations for following issues: (1) Is the collection
Management and Budget for Review
implementation of Secretarial Order No. necessary to the proper functions of
and Approval; 30 CFR 580,
3347: Conservation Stewardship and BOEM? (2) Will this information be
Prospecting for Minerals Other Than
Outdoor Recreation, and other areas as processed and used in a timely manner?
Oil, Gas, and Sulphur on the Outer
requested by the Secretary. (3) Is the estimate of burden accurate?
Continental Shelf and Authorizations
Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose (4) How might BOEM enhance the
of Noncommercial Geological and
of the meeting is to discuss the quality, utility, and clarity of the
Geophysical Activities
following topics: information to be collected? and (5)
• Welcome and Introductions AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Energy How might BOEM minimize the burden
• Election of Chair Management, Interior. of this collection on the respondents,
• Trail Systems ACTION: Notice of information collection; including through the use of
• State Partnerships request for comment. information technology?
• Concessions Comments that you submit in
• Broadband and Infrastructure SUMMARY: In accordance with the response to this notice are a matter of
• Campgrounds of the Future Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the public record. Before including your
• Public Comment Period Bureau of Ocean Energy Management address, phone number, email address,
The meeting is open to the public, but (BOEM) is proposing to renew an or other personal identifying
preregistration is required due to information collection. information in your comment, you
security requirements in the building DATES: Interested persons are invited to should be aware that your entire
and limited seating. Any individual submit comments on or before July 30, comment—including your personal
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who wishes to attend the meeting 2018. identifying information—may be made
should register via email at shirley_ ADDRESSES: Send written comments on publicly available at any time. While
sears@nps.gov or telephone 202–354– this information collection request (ICR) you can ask us in your comment to
3955. Interested persons may choose to to the Office of Management and withhold your personal identifying
make a public comment at the meeting Budget’s Desk Officer for the information from public review, we
during the designated time for this Department of the Interior by email at cannot guarantee that we will be able to
purpose. Members of the public may OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov; or via do so.
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Abstract: The information collection term ‘‘exploration’’ to mean the process the full cost of services that confer
request concerns the paperwork of searching for minerals, including special benefits. Accordingly, all G&G
requirements in the regulations under conducting ‘‘geophysical surveys where permits for commercial prospecting are
30 CFR part 580, Prospecting for magnetic, gravity, seismic, or other subject to cost recovery, and BOEM
Minerals Other than Oil, Gas, and systems are used to detect or regulations at 30 CFR 580.12 specify the
Sulphur on the Outer Continental Shelf characterize the presence of such service fees for these requests.
(OCS), as well as authorizations of minerals. . . .’’ BOEM protects proprietary
noncommercial geological and As a Federal agency, BOEM has a information in accordance with the
geophysical (G&G) prospecting and responsibility to comply with the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C.
scientific research activities issued National Environmental Policy Act (42 552) and the Department of the
pursuant to Section 11 of the Outer U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), Endangered Species Interior’s implementing regulations (43
Continental Shelf Lands Act, as Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and Marine CFR part 2), and under regulations at 30
amended (43 U.S.C. 1340). Mammal Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1361 CFR 580.70, as well as applicable
The OCS Lands Act authorizes the et seq.), among other environmental sections of 30 CFR parts 550 and 552.
Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to laws. Compliance with the Endangered Title of Collection: 30 CFR 580,
prescribe rules and regulations to Species Act includes a substantive duty Prospecting for Minerals other than Oil,
administer leasing of mineral resources to carry out any agency action in a Gas, and Sulphur on the Outer
on the OCS. Section 8(k)(1) of the OCS manner that is not likely to jeopardize Continental Shelf and Authorizations of
Lands Act, 43 U.S.C. 1337(k)(1), protected species or result in adverse Noncommercial Geological and
authorizes the Secretary ‘‘. . . to grant modification of designated critical Geophysical Activities.
to the qualified persons offering the habitat, as well as a procedural duty to OMB Control Number: 1010–0072.
highest cash bonuses on a basis of consult with the United States Fish and Form Number: BOEM–0134,
competitive bidding leases of any Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Requirements for Geological and
mineral other than oil, gas, and sulphur Oceanic and Atmospheric Geophysical Prospecting, Exploration,
in any area of the [O]uter Continental Administration Fisheries (NOAA or Scientific Research on the Outer
Shelf not then under lease for such Fisheries) before engaging in a Continental Shelf Related to Minerals
mineral upon such royalty, rental, and discretionary action that may affect a Other than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur.
other terms and conditions as the protected species. Type of Review: Revision of a
Secretary may prescribe at the time of Respondents are required to submit currently approved collection.
offering the area for lease.’’ form BOEM–0134 to provide the
Respondents/Affected Public:
Section 11(a)(1) of the OCS Lands Act, information necessary to evaluate their
Permittees/respondents, including those
43 U.S.C. 1340(a)(1), states that ‘‘. . . request to conduct G&G prospecting,
required to only file notices (scientific
any person authorized by the Secretary exploration or scientific research
research).
may conduct geological and geophysical activities, and upon approval,
explorations in the [O]uter Continental Total Estimated Number of Annual
respondents are issued a permit or
Shelf, which do not interfere with or Responses: 38.
authorization. BOEM uses the
endanger actual operations under any information to ensure there is no Total Estimated Number of Annual
lease maintained or granted pursuant to adverse effect to the marine, coastal, or Burden Hours: 485 hours.
this subchapter, and which are not human environment, nor personal harm, Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory
unduly harmful to aquatic life in such unsafe operations and conditions, or or Required to Obtain or Retain a
area.’’ Under 30 CFR part 580, G&G unreasonable interference with other Benefit.
exploration to be performed by any uses; to analyze and evaluate Frequency of Collection: On occasion,
person on unleased lands or lands preliminary or planned mining annual, or as specified in permits.
under lease to a third party requires activities; to monitor progress of Total Estimated Annual Non-Hour
issuance of a BOEM permit or activities in the OCS; to acquire G&G Cost: $4,024.
submission of a scientific research data and information collected under a Estimated Reporting and
notice. Section 1340(g) further requires Federal permit offshore; and to Recordkeeping Hour Burden: We expect
that permits for geologic exploration determine eligibility for reimbursement the burden estimate for the renewal will
will only be issued if it is determined from the Government for certain costs. be 485 hours, which is a decrease of 3
that the applicant for such permit is BOEM uses the information collected burden hours.
qualified; the exploration will not to understand the G&G characteristics of In calculating the burden, requesting
interfere with or endanger operations marine mineral-bearing physiographic Governor(s) comments on activities
under any lease; and the exploration regions of the OCS. The information pursuant to 30 CFR 580.31(b) and 30
will not be unduly harmful to aquatic aids BOEM in analyzing and weighing CFR 580.73 does not constitute
life, result in pollution, create the potential for environmental damage, information collection under 5 CFR
hazardous or unsafe conditions, the discovery of marine minerals, and 1320.3(h)(4). These requests for
unreasonably interfere with other uses any associated impacts on affected comment are general solicitations of
of the area, or disturb any site, structure, coastal States. public comment, so BOEM has removed
or object of historical or archaeological The Independent Offices the burden hours associated with this
significance. Appropriations Act (31 U.S.C. 9701), the burden.
Prospecting for marine minerals Omnibus Appropriations Bill (Pub. L. The following table details the
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includes certain aspects of exploration 104–133, 110 Stat. 1321, April 26, individual BOEM components and
as defined in the OCS Lands Act at 43 1996), and the OMB Circular A–25 respective hour burden estimates of this
U.S.C. 1331(k). That section defines the authorize Federal agencies to recover ICR.
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BURDEN TABLE—Continued
Citation Average number of Annual burden
30 CFR part Reporting and recordkeeping requirements Hour burden annual responses hours
580, as applicable
Non-hour cost burden 1
60; 61 ................................ Request reimbursement for costs of reproducing 1 1 request 3 ....................... 1
data/information & certain processing costs.
70 ...................................... Enter disclosure agreement ....................................... 4 1 agreement .................... 4
72(b) .................................. Submit comments on BOEM’s intent to disclose 4 1 response ....................... 4
data/information for reproduction, processing, and
interpretation.
72(d) .................................. Independent contractor or agent prepares and signs 4 2 submissions .................. 8
written commitment not to sell, trade, license, or
disclose data/information without BOEM approval.
Subtotal ...................... .................................................................................... ........................ 13 Responses .................. 44
General
Part 580 ............................ General departure and alternative compliance re- 4 1 request .......................... 4
quests not specifically covered elsewhere in Part
580 regulations.
Permits 4 ............................ Request extension of permit/authorization time pe- 1 2 requests ........................ 2
riod.
Permits 4 ............................ Retain G&G data/information for 10 years and make 1 4 respondents .................. 4
available to BOEM upon request.
Subtotal ...................... .................................................................................... ........................ 7 Responses .................... 10
Total Burden ....... .................................................................................... ........................ 38 Responses .................. 485
$4,024 non-hour cost burdens
1 Fees are subject to modification for inflation annually.
2 Only permits, not authorizations, are subject to cost recovery.
3 No requests received for many years. Minimal burden for regulatory (PRA) purposes only.
4 These permits/authorizations are prepared by BOEM and sent to respondents; therefore, the forms themselves do not incur burden hours.
An agency may not conduct or ACTION: Notice. required by the applicable Federal
sponsor and a person is not required to Statute.
respond to a collection of information SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a The complainant requests that the
unless it displays a currently valid OMB complaint was filed with the U.S. Commission institute an investigation
control number. International Trade Commission on May and, after the investigation, issue a
The authority for this action is the 24, 2018, under section 337 of the Tariff general or limited exclusion order, or in
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of the alternative a limited exclusion
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Bose Corporation of Framingham, order, and cease and desist orders.
Dated: June 22, 2018. Massachusetts. A supplemental exhibit ADDRESSES: The complaint, except for
Deanna Meyer-Pietruszka, was filed on June 8, 2018. The any confidential information contained
complaint alleges violations of section therein, is available for inspection
Chief, Office of Policy, Regulation and
Analysis. during official business hours (8:45 a.m.
337 based upon the importation into the
to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the
[FR Doc. 2018–14046 Filed 6–28–18; 8:45 am] United States, the sale for importation,
Secretary, U.S. International Trade
BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P and the sale within the United States
Commission, 500 E Street SW, Room
after importation of certain earpiece 112, Washington, DC 20436, telephone
devices and components thereof by (202) 205–2000. Hearing impaired
INTERNATIONAL TRADE reason of infringement of U.S. Patent individuals are advised that information
COMMISSION No. 9,036,852 (‘‘the ’852 patent’’); U.S. on this matter can be obtained by
Patent No. 9,036,853 (‘‘the ’853 patent’’); contacting the Commission’s TDD
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[Investigation No. 337–TA–1121] U.S. Patent No. 9,042,590 (‘‘the ’590 terminal on (202) 205–1810. Persons
patent’’); U.S. Patent No. 8,311,253 (‘‘the with mobility impairments who will
Certain Earpiece Devices and
’253 patent’’); U.S. Patent No. 8,249,287 need special assistance in gaining access
Components Thereof; Institution of
(‘‘the ’287 patent’’); and U.S. Patent No. to the Commission should contact the
Investigation
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