SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

In accordance with the PRA and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all information collections require approval under the PRA. We may not conduct or sponsor, and you are not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, we invite the public and other Federal agencies 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 especially interested in public comment addressing the following:

(1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether or not the information will have practical utility;

(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4) How might the agency minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of response.

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Abstract: Regulations governing well operations and equipment are primarily covered in 30 CFR 250, subpart G and are the subject of this collection. In addition, BSEE also issues various Notices to Lessees (NTLs) and Operators to clarify and provide additional guidance on some aspects of the regulations, as well as forms to capture the data and information.

BSEE uses the information to ensure safe drilling, workover, completion, and decommissioning operations and to protect the human, marine, and coastal environment. BSEE analyzes and evaluates these information/requirements to reduce the likelihood of a similar Deepwater Horizon event and to reduce the risk of fatalities, injuries, and spills. BSEE also utilizes these requirements in the approval, disapproval, or modification process for well operations.

Specifically, BSEE uses the information in Subpart G to ensure that:

• certain well designs and operations have been reviewed by appropriate third parties/engineers/classification societies that, after one year, have been approved by BSEE;
• rig tracking data is available to locate rigs during major storms;
• casing or equipment repairs are acceptable and tested;
• up-to-date engineering documents are available;
• the Blowout Preventer (BOP) and associated components are fit for service for their intended use;
• the BOP will function as intended;
• BOP components are properly maintained and inspected;
• the proper engineering reviews and approvals for all BOP designs, repairs, and modifications are met.

Rig Movement Notification Report, Form BSEE-0144 (Modified):

We use the information to schedule inspections and verify that the equipment being used complies with approved permits. The information on this form is used by all 3 regions, but primarily in the Gulf of America (GOA), to ascertain the precise arrival and departure of all rigs in OCS waters in the GOA. This form has minor changes. The accurate location of these rigs is necessary to facilitate the scheduling of inspections by BSEE personnel.

Information on form BSEE-0144:

• General Information—Identifies the Report Date, Lease Operator, Rig Name, Rig Type, Rig Representative, and the Rig Telephone Number (on location);
• Rig Arrival Information—Identifies the Rig Arrival Date; Operation Type, Estimated Start Date of Well Operations, Expected Duration of Well Ops (Days); Is rig new to OCS?, Location where rig came from, Well Information, Well API Number (10 digits), Well Name, Surface Information, Lease No., Area Name, Block No., Latitude (optional), Longitude (optional); Helideck Information, Helideck Available, Helideck Rating, Helideck Size, Provide Access Information ONLY if Helideck is unavailable;
• Rig Departure Information—Identifies the Rig Departure Date, Well Status, Well API Number (10 digits), Well Name, Is Rig Being Skidded on the Platform?, Well Surface Location, Lease No., Area Name, Block No., Latitude (optional), Longitude (optional), Area Clearance Information (optional), Is Area Clear of Obstructions?, If no, explain, Remarks;
• Rig Stacking Information—Identifies Rig Arrival Date, Rig Departure Date, Manned (warm), Un-manned (cold), Location, Any modifications, repairs, or con construction: Date of Modifications, repairs, or construction; Area Name, Block No., Latitude (optional), Longitude (optional), Area Clearance Information (Optional), Is Area Clear of Obstructions?, If No, Explain, Remarks;
• Certification Statement declaring the information submitted is complete and accurate to the best of signatory's knowledge; and
• BSEE OCS Contact Information.

Title of Collection:30 CFR 250, Subpart G, Well Operations and Equipment.

OMB Control Number: 1014-0028.

Form Number: Form BSEE-0144, Rig Movement Notification Report.

Type of Review: Modification and Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents/Affected Public: Potential respondents include Federal OCS oil, gas, and sulfur lessees and/or operators and holders of pipeline rights-of-way.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: Currently there are approximately 60 Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Operators in the OCS. Not all the potential respondents will submit information in any given year, and some may submit multiple times.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 150,081.

Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies from 15 minutes to 2,160 hours. depending on activity.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 350,615.

Respondent's Obligation: Responses to this collection of information are mandatory; while some are required to obtain or retain a benefit.

Frequency of Collection: Submissions are generally on occasion, daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, biennially, and as a result of situations encountered depending upon the requirement. ( printed page 33756)

Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $6,732,500.

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.).

91 FR 33754