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Citation 

30 CFR 291 Reporting and recordkeeping requirement Hour burden Average number annual responses 

Annual burden 

hours 

110 .................................... Submit required information for BOEMRE to make a 

decision.

Information required after an investigation is opened against a specific entity is exempt under the PRA (5 CFR 

1320.4) 

114, 115(a) ....................... Submit appeal on BOEMRE final decision .................

Total Burden .............. ..................................................................................... .............................. 2 51 

Estimated Annual Reporting and 

Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: 

We have identified a ‘‘non-hour’’ cost 

burden of $7,500, which is a 

nonrefundable fee for each complaint 

submitted to recover the Federal 

Government’s processing costs. 

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 

proposed collection of information is 

necessary for the agency to perform its 

duties, including whether the 

information is useful; (b) evaluate the 

accuracy of the agency’s estimate 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 

automated collection techniques or 

other forms of information technology. 

To comply with the public 

consultation process, on September 20, 

2010, we published a Federal Register 

notice (75 FR 57285) announcing that 

we would submit this ICR to OMB for 

approval. The notice provided the 

required 60-day comment period. The 

PRA (5 U.S.C. 1320) informs the public 

that they may comment at any time on 

the collection of information and 

BOEMRE provides the address to which 

they should send comments. We 

received one comment, but it did not 

pertain to the information collection; 

therefore, no change was made in the 

burden estimate. 

If you wish to comment in response 

to this notice, you may send your 

comments to the offices listed under the 

ADDRESSES section of this notice. The 

OMB has up to 60 days to approve or 

disapprove the information collection 

but may respond after 30 days. 

Therefore, to ensure maximum 

consideration, OMB should receive 

public comments by April 28, 2011. 

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. 

BOEMRE Information Collection 

Clearance Officer: Arlene Bajusz (703) 

787–1025. 

Dated: March 18, 2011. 

George F. Triebsch, 

Associate Director, Policy and Management 

Improvement. 

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BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, 

Regulation and Enforcement 

[Docket ID No. BOEM–2010–0055] 

BOEMRE Information Collection 

Activity: 1010–0149, Subpart I, 

Platforms and Structures, Renewal of a 

Collection; Submitted for Office of 

Management and Budget (OMB) 

Review; Comment Request 

AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Energy 

Management, Regulation and 

Enforcement (BOEMRE), Interior. 

ACTION: Notice of renewal of an 

information collection (1010–0149). 

SUMMARY: To comply with the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 

(PRA), we are notifying the public that 

we have submitted to OMB an 

information collection request (ICR) to 

renew approval of the paperwork 

requirements in the regulations under 

30 CFR part 250, subpart I, Platforms 

and Structures, and related documents. 

This notice also provides the public a 

second opportunity to comment on the 

paperwork burden of these regulatory 

requirements. 

DATES: Submit written comments by 

April 28, 2011. 

ADDRESSES: Submit comments by either 

fax (202) 395–5806 or e-mail 

(OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov) directly 

to the Office of Information and 

Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: 

Desk Officer for the Department of the 

Interior (1010–0149). Please also submit 

a copy of your comments to BOEMRE by 

any of the means below. 

• Electronically: go to http:// 

www.regulations.gov. In the entry titled, 

‘‘Enter Keyword or ID,’’ enter BOEM– 

2010–0055 then click search. Follow the 

instructions to submit public comments 

and view supporting and related 

materials available for this collection. 

BOEMRE will post all comments. 

• E-mail cheryl.blundon@boemre.gov. 

Mail or hand-carry comments to: 

Department of the Interior; Bureau of 

Ocean Energy Management, Regulation 

and Enforcement; Attention: Cheryl 

Blundon; 381 Elden Street, MS–4024; 

Herndon, Virginia 20170–4817. Please 

reference ICR 1010–0149 in your 

comment and include your name and 

return address. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Cheryl Blundon, Regulations and 

Standards Branch, (703) 787–1607. 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: 1010–0149. 

Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf 

(OCS) Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 

1331 et seq. and 43 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), 

authorizes the Secretary of the Interior 

(Secretary) to prescribe rules and 

regulations to manage the mineral 

resources of the OCS. Such rules and 

regulations apply to all operations 

conducted under a lease, right-of-use 

and easement, or pipeline right-of-way. 

Operations on the OCS must preserve, 


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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. 

Section 43 U.S.C. 1356 requires the 

issuance of ‘‘* * * regulations which 

require that any vessel, rig, platform, or 

other vehicle or structure * * * (2) 

which is used for activities pursuant to 

this subchapter, comply * * * with 

such minimum standards of design, 

construction, alteration, and repair as 

the Secretary * * * establishes * * * .’’ 

Section 43 U.S.C. 1332(6) also states 

‘‘operations in the [O]uter Continental 

Shelf should be conducted in a safe 

manner * * * to prevent or minimize 

the likelihood of * * * physical 

obstruction to other users of the water 

or subsoil and seabed, or other 

occurrences which may cause damage to 

the environment or to property, or 

endanger life or health.’’ 

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, 

BOEMRE is required to charge fees for 

services that provide special benefits or 

privileges to an identifiable non-Federal 

recipient above and beyond those that 

accrue to the public at large. Platform 

applications are subject to cost recovery, 

and BOEMRE regulations specify 

service fees for these requests. 

These authorities and responsibilities 

are among those delegated to BOEMRE 

to ensure that operations in the OCS 

will meet statutory requirements; 

provide for safety and protection of the 

environment; and result in diligent 

exploration, development, and 

production of OCS leases. This ICR 

addresses the regulations at 30 CFR part 

250, subpart I, Platforms and Structures, 

and the associated supplementary 

notices to lessees and operators (NTLs) 

intended to provide clarification, 

description, or explanation of these 

regulations. 

Responses are mandatory or required 

to obtain or retain a benefit. No 

questions of a sensitive nature are 

asked. BOEMRE will protect proprietary 

information according to the Freedom of 

Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its 

implementing regulations (43 CFR 2), 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). 

BOEMRE 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 thirdparty 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. 

Description of Respondents: Potential 

respondents comprise Federal oil and 

gas OCS lessees and their Certified 

Verification Agents and/or other thirdparty reviewers of production facilities. 

Estimated Reporting and 

Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The 

estimated annual hour burden for this 

information collection is a total of 

116,341 hours. The following table 

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. 

Citation 

30 CFR 250 

Subpart I and 

related NTLs 

Reporting and/or recordkeeping 

requirement 

Non-Hour cost burdens* 

Hour 

burden 

Average No. of annual reponses Annual 

burden hours 

General Requirements for Platforms 

900(b), (c), (e); 

905; 906; 

910(c), (d); 

911(c), (g); 

912; 913; 

919; NTL(s) 

Submit application, along with reports/surveys and relevant data, to install new platform or floating production facility or significant changes 

to approved applications, including use of alternative codes, rules, or 

standards; CVA changes; and Platform Verification Program (PVP) 

plan for design, fabrication and installation of new, fixed, bottomfounded, pile-supported, or concrete-gravity platforms and new floating platforms. Consult as required with BOEMRE and/or USCG. Re/ 

Submit application for major modification(s)/repairs to any platform; 

and related requirements.

102 105 applications 10,710 

$21,075 x 1 PVP = $21,075 

$3,018 x 15 fixed structure = $45,270 

$1,536 x 27 Caisson/Well Protector = $41,472 

$3,601 x 62 modifications/repairs = $223,262 

900(b)(4) Submit application for approval to convert an existing platform to a new 

purpose.

60 5 applications 300 

900(b)(5) Submit application for conversion of the use of an existing mobile offshore drilling unit.120 2 applications 240 


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Citation 

30 CFR 250 

Subpart I and 

related NTLs 

Reporting and/or recordkeeping 

requirement 

Non-Hour cost burdens* 

Hour 

burden 

Average No. of annual reponses Annual 

burden hours 

900(c) Notify BOEMRE within 24 hours of damage and emergency repairs and 

request approval of repairs. Submit written completion report within 1 

week upon completion of repairs.

4 

20 

12 notices/requests; reports 48 

240 

900(e) Submit platform installation date and the final as-built location data to 

the Regional Supervisor within 45 days after platform installation.

20 140 submittals 2,800 

900(e) Resubmit an application for approval to install a platform if it was not installed within 1 year after approval (or other date specified by 

BOEMRE).

50 5 applications 250 

903 Record original and relevant material test results of all primary structural 

materials; retain records during all stages of construction. Compile, 

retain, and provide location/make available to BOEMRE 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.

160 130 lessees 20,800 

903(c); 905(k) Submit certification statement [a 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 BOEMRE].

This statement is submitted with the 

application. 

0 

905(i) Provide a summary of safety factors utilized in the design of the platform..25 331 summaries 83 (rounded) 

730 responses 35,471 hours 

Subtotal $331,079 Non-Hour Cost Burdens 

Platform Verification Program 

911(c-e); 

912(a-c); 914; 

Submit complete 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.130 5 schedules 650 

912(a) Submit design verification plans with your DPP or DOCD ....................... Burden covered under 1010–0151. 0 

913(a) Resubmit a changed design, fabrication, or installation verification plan 

for approval.

60 2 plans 120 

916(c) Submit interim and final CVA reports and recommendations on design 

phase.

250 10 reports 2,500 

917(a), (c) Submit interim and final CVA reports and recommendations on fabrication phase, including notices to BOEMRE and operator/lessee of fabrication procedure changes or design specification modifications.150 10 reports 1,500 

918(c) Submit interim and final CVA reports and recommendations on installation phase.130 10 reports 1,300 

Subtotal 37 responses 6,070 hours 

Inspection, Maintenance, and Assessment of Platforms 

919(a) Develop in-service 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.

130 130 lessees 16,900 

919(b) 

NTL 

After an environmental event, submit to Regional Supervisor initial report followed by updates and supporting information.25 

(initial) 

15 (update) 

150 reports 

90 reports 

3,750 

1,350 

919(c) 

NTL 

Submit results of inspections ..................................................................... 150 200 results 30,000 

920(a) Demonstrate platform is able to withstand environmental loadings for 

appropriate exposure category.

30 400 occurrences 12,000 

920(c) Submit application and obtain approval from the Regional Supervisor for 

mitigation actions (includes operational procedures).

40 200 submittals 8,000 

920(e) Submit a list of all platforms you operate, and appropriate supporting 

data, every 5 years or as directed by the Regional Supervisor.

100 130 operators/5 

years = 26 per 

year 

2,600 

920(f) Obtain approval from the Regional Supervisor for any change in the 

platform.

50 2 100 


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Citation 

30 CFR 250 

Subpart I and 

related NTLs 

Reporting and/or recordkeeping 

requirement 

Non-Hour cost burdens* 

Hour 

burden 

Average No. of annual reponses Annual 

burden hours 

Subtotal 1,198 responses 74,700 hours 

General Departure 

900 thru 921 General departure and alternative compliance requests not specifically 

covered elsewhere in Subpart I regulations.

10 hours 10 requests 100 hours 

1,975 Responses 116,341 

Hours 

TOTAL BURDEN $331,079 Non-Hour Cost Burdens 

* The non-hour cost burdens associated with this ICR relate to cost recovery fees. These fees are based on actual monies received in FY2010 

thru the Pay.gov system. 

Estimated Reporting and 

Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: 

We have identified four paperwork nonhour cost burdens associated with the 

collection of information. The costs are 

specifically broken out in the burden 

table. The non-hour costs are for: 

installation under the Platform 

Verification Program; installation of 

fixed structures under the Platform 

Approval Program; installation of 

Caisson/Well Protectors; and 

modifications and/or repairs. We have 

not identified any other non-hour cost 

burdens associated with this collection 

of information. We estimate a total 

reporting non-hour cost burden of 

$331,079. 

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 

proposed collection of information is 

necessary for the agency to perform its 

duties, including whether the 

information is useful; (b) evaluate the 

accuracy of the agency’s estimate 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 

automated collection techniques or 

other forms of information technology. 

To comply with the public 

consultation process, on November 9, 

2010, we published a Federal Register 

notice (75 FR 68814) announcing that 

we would submit this ICR to OMB for 

approval. The notice provided the 

required 60-day comment period. In 

addition, § 250.199 provides the OMB 

control number for the information 

collection requirements imposed by the 

30 CFR part 250 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 have received one 

comment in response to these efforts. 

The comment received was from 

another government agency, and it did 

not affect the paperwork burden, but 

was in support of the collection of such 

information. 

If you wish to comment in response 

to this notice, you may send your 

comments to the offices listed under the 

ADDRESSES section of this notice. The 

OMB has up to 60 days to approve or 

disapprove the information collection 

but may respond after 30 days. 

Therefore, to ensure maximum 

consideration, OMB should receive 

public comments by April 28, 2011. 

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. 

BOEMRE Information Collection 

Clearance Officer: Arlene Bajusz, (703) 

787–1025. 

Dated: February 15, 2011. 

Doug Slitor, 

Acting Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory 

Programs. 

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BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Fish and Wildlife Service 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration 

RIN 0648–XA020 

Receipt of Application for an 

Endangered Species Act Incidental 

Take Permit 

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, 

Interior; National Marine Fisheries 

Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 

Commerce. 

ACTION: Notice of receipt of submissions 

of applications for incidental take 

permits; availability of a draft habitat 

conservation plan, a preliminary draft 

environmental impact statement 

prepared by the Applicant, and a draft 

implementation agreement. 

SUMMARY: The Lewis County, 

Washington, Board of Commissioners 

(Applicant) has submitted applications 

to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 

(FWS) and the National Marine 

Fisheries Service (NMFS) (together, the 

Services) for incidental take permits 

(ITPs) under the Endangered Species 

Act of 1973, as amended (ESA). The 

Applicant requests ITPs to cover the 

take of 7 listed and 70 other covered 

species under the Services’ jurisdictions 

in conjunction with forest management 

activities on a class of private lands in 

Lewis County, Washington. The ITP 


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