### 2859 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 11 / Thursday, January 16, 2014 / Notices

Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C.
552.

Dated: January 9, 2014. Richard U. Rodriguez, Director, Division of Technology Development and Transfer, Office of Technology Transfer, National Institutes of Health.
[FR Doc. 2014–00674 Filed 1–15–14; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR**

**Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE)** 

**[Docket ID BSEE–2013–0013; OMB Control Number 1014–0011; 134E1700D2**  **EEEE500000 ET1SF0000.DAQ000]**

**Information Collection Activities: Platforms and Structures; Proposed**  **Collection; Comment Request**

**ACTION :**  60-day notice.

**SUMMARY :**  To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), BSEE is inviting comments on a collection of information that we will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The information collection request (ICR) concerns a renewal to the paperwork requirements in the regulations under Subpart I, Platforms and Structures.

**DATES :**  You must submit comments by March 17, 2014.

**ADDRESSES :**  You may submit comments by either of the following methods listed below:

• Electronically: go to http:// www.regulations.gov. In the entry titled Enter Keyword or ID, enter BSEE–2013– 0013 then click search. Follow the instructions to submit public comments and view all related materials. We will post all comments.

• Email nicole.mason@bsee.gov. Mail or hand-carry comments to the Department of the Interior; Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement; Regulations and Standards Branch; ATTN: Nicole Mason; 381 Elden Street, HE3313; Herndon, Virginia 20170–4817. 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 at (703) 787–1605 to request additional information about this ICR.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Title: 30 CFR part 250, Subpart I, Platforms and Structures.

OMB Control Number: 1014–0011. 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 to prescribe rules and regulations necessary for the administration of the leasing provisions of the Act related to the 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 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 the full cost for services that provide special benefitsor privileges to an identifiable nonFederal recipient above and beyond those that accrue to the public at large. Several requests for approval required in Subpart I are subject to cost recovery, and BSEE regulations specify service fees for these requests.

Regulations implementing these responsibilities are among those delegated to BSEE 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, and the associated supplementary notices to lessees and operators (NTLs) intended to provide clarification, description, or explanation of these regulations.

We use the information 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.

We protect proprietary information according to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR 2), and under regulations at 30 CFR 250.197 and 30 CFR 252, which addresses disclosure of data and information to be made available to the public. No items of a sensitive nature are collected. Responses are mandatory or are required to obtain a benefit.

Frequency: On occasion, weekly, monthly, semi-annually, annually, and as a result of situations encountered depending upon the requirements.

Description of Respondents: Potential respondents comprise Federal oil, gas, or sulphur lessees and/or operators.


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Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The currently approved annual reporting burden for this collection is 116,341 hours. The following chart details the individual components and respective hour burden estimates of this ICR. 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.

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Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have identified four non-hour cost burdens for various platform applications/installations. The platform fees are as follows: $22,734 for installation under the Platform Verification Program; $3,256 for installation of fixed structures under the Platform Approval Program; $1,657 for installation of Caisson/Well Protectors; and $3,884 for modifications and/or repairs (see § 250.125). We have not identified any other non-hour cost burdens associated with this collection of information, and we estimate a total reporting non-hour cost burden of $316,967.

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: Before submitting an ICR to OMB, PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) 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.

Agencies must also estimate the nonhour paperwork cost burdens to respondents or recordkeepers resulting from the collection of information. Therefore, if you have other than hour burden costs to generate, maintain, and disclose this information, you should comment and provide your total capital and startup cost components or annual operation, maintenance, and purchase of service components. For further information on this burden, refer to 5 CFR 1320.3(b)(1) and (2), or contact the Bureau representative listed previously in this notice.

We will summarize written responses to this notice and address them in our submission for OMB approval. As a result of your comments, we will make any necessary adjustments to the burden in our submission to OMB.

Public Comment Procedures: 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.

BSEE Information Collection Clearance Officer: Cheryl Blundon (703)

787–1607.

Dated: January 9, 2014. Robert W. Middleton, Deputy Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
[FR Doc. 2014–00712 Filed 1–15–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4310–VH–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR** 

**Fish and Wildlife Service**

**[FWS–R1–R–2011–N152; 1265–0000–10137– S3]** 

**Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Klickitat County, WA; Draft**  **Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment** 

**AGENCY :**  Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

**ACTION :**  Notice of availability; request for comments.

**SUMMARY :**  We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of a draft comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) and environmental assessment (EA) for Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge (NWR or refuge) in Klickitat County, Washington. The draft CCP/EA describes our proposals for managing the refuge for the next 15 years.

**DATES :**  To ensure consideration, please send your written comments by February 18, 2014.

**ADDRESSES :**  Send your comments or requests for more information by any of the following methods:

• Email: mcriver@fws.gov . Include ‘‘Conboy Lake NWR CCP’’ in the subject line of the message.

• Fax: Attn: Conboy Lake NWR CCP, (509) 546–8303.

• U.S. Mail: Mid-Columbia River National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Conboy Lake NWR CCP, 64 Maple Street, Burbank, WA 99323.

• In-Person Drop-off: You may drop off comments during regular business hours at the above address.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Rich Albers, Refuge Manager, Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge, (509) 546– 8317; rich

_ albers@fws.gov

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