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Dated: February 28, 2014. Jean Lin Pao, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research.
[FR Doc. 2014–05401 Filed 3–12–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4210–67–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR**

**Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement** 

**[Docket ID BSEE–2013–0008; EEEE500000 ET1SF0000.DAQ000; OMB Number 1014–**  **NEW]**

**Information Collection Activities: Application for Permit To Drill (APD,**  **Revised APD), Supplemental APD Information Sheet, and all Supporting**  **Documentation; Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB)**  **Review; Comment Request**

**ACTION :**  30-day notice.

**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) for approval of the paperwork requirements in the regulations under Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf pertaining to an Application for Permit to Drill (APD), a Revised APD, and all supporting documentation. This notice also provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the revised paperwork burden of these regulatory requirements. This ICR will separate out the hours and non-hour cost burdens associated with APDs from its currently approved IC into its own separate collection; it will also reflect more accurate burden estimates.

**DATES :**  You must submit comments by April 14, 2014.

**ADDRESSES :**  Submit comments by either fax (202) 395–5806 or email (OIRA

_ Submission@omb.eop.gov ) directly to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior (1014– NEW). Please provide a copy of your comments to Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) by any of the means below.

• Electronically: go to http:// www.regulations.gov. In the Search box, enter BSEE–2013–0008 then click search. Follow the instructions to submit public comments and view all related materials. We will post all
comments.

• Email cheryl.blundon@bsee.gov, fax (703) 787–1546, or mail or hand-carry comments to: Department of the Interior; BSEE; Regulations and Standards Branch; ATTN: Cheryl Blundon; 381 Elden Street, HE3313; Herndon, Virginia 20170–4817. Please reference 1014–NEW in your comment and include your name and return address.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Cheryl Blundon, Regulations and Standards Branch, (703) 787–1607, to request additional information about this ICR. 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, Application for Permit to Drill (APD, Revised APD), Supplemental APD Information Sheet, and all supporting documentation.

Form(s): BSEE–0123 and –0123S. OMB Control Number: 1014–NEW. Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act (OCSLA), 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 to administer leasing of 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. Section 1332(6) states that ‘‘operations in the Outer Continental Shelf should be conducted in a safe manner by well trained personnel using technology, precautions, and other techniques sufficient to prevent or minimize the likelihood of blowouts, loss of well control, fires, spillages, physical obstructions to other users of the waters or subsoil and seabed, or other occurrences which may cause damage to the environment or to property or endanger life or health.’’

In addition to the general authority of OCSLA, 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, 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. The Secretary has delegated some of the authority under FOGRMA to BSEE.

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, the BSEE is required to charge fees for services that provide special benefits or privileges to an identifiable non-Federal recipient above and beyond those which accrue to the public at large. Applications for Permit to Drill (APDs) are subject to cost recovery and BSEE regulations specify a service fee for this request.

This authority and responsibility are among those delegated to BSEE. The regulations at 30 CFR part 250 stipulate the various requirements that must be submitted with an APD, Revised APD, and the supplemental APD information sheet. The forms and the numerous submittals that are included and/or attached to the forms are the subject of this collection. Currently, this information is collected under 30 CFR part 250, Subpart D, 1014–0018(216,211 hour burdens/$2,225,286 nonhour cost burdens; expiration 10/21/ 2014); but this request will separate out the hours and non-hour cost burdens associated with APDs into its own separate collection so that both industry and BSEE have a better understanding of the complexities associated with all the information that is submitted with these forms throughout the various subparts; and will reflect more accurate burden estimates.

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.

This ICR includes forms, APD, BSEE– 0123 and Supplemental APD Information Sheet, BSEE–0123s. In this submission, we have included a


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certification statement on both forms to state that false submissions are subject to criminal penalties.

Also, we clarified some sections of Form BSEE–0123 (Form BSEE–0123s remains the same). This poses minor edits and they are as follows:

Question #17—facility name was added;

Question #25—revised the citations for accuracy;

Question #33—added a new question relating to digital BOP testing.

Application for Permit to Drill, BSEE– 0123 and Supplemental APD Information Sheet, BSEE–0123S.

The BSEE uses the information from these forms to determine the conditions of a drilling site to avoid hazards inherent in drilling operations. Specifically, we use the information to evaluate the adequacy of a lessee’s or operator’s plan and equipment for drilling, sidetracking, or deepening operations. This includes the adequacy of the proposed casing design, casing setting depths, drilling fluid (mud) programs, cementing programs, and blowout preventer (BOP) systems to ascertain that the proposed operations will be conducted in an operationally safe manner that provides adequate protection for the environment. BSEE also reviews the information to ensure conformance with specific provisions of the lease. In addition, except for proprietary data, BSEE is required by the OCSLA to make available to the public certain information submitted on Forms BSEE–0123 and –0123S.

The forms use and information consist of the following:

BSEE–0123 Heading: BSEE uses the information to identify the type of proposed drilling activity for which approval is requested.

Well at Total Depth/Surface: Information utilized to identify the location (area, block, lease, latitude and longitude) of the proposed drilling activity.

Significant Markers Anticipated: Identification of significant geologic formations, structures and/or horizons that the lessee or operator expects to encounter. This information, in conjunction with seismic data, is needed to correlate with other wells drilled in the area to assess the risks and hazards inherent in drilling operations.

Question/Information: The information is used to ascertain the adequacy of the drilling fluids (mud) program to ensure control of the well, the adequacy of the surface casing compliance with EPA offshore pollutant discharge requirements and the shut in of adjacent wells to ensure safety while moving a rig on and off a drilling location, as well that the worst case discharge scenario information reflects the well and is updated if applicable. This information is also provided in the course of electronically requesting approval of drilling operations via eWell.

BSEE–0123S Heading: BSEE uses this information to identify the lease operator, rig name, rig elevation, water depth, type well (exploratory, development), and the presence of H2S and other data which is needed to assess operational risks and safety.

Well Design Information: This engineering data identifies casing size, pressure rating, setting depth and current volume, hole size, mud weight, BOP and well bore designs, formation and BOP test data, and other criteria. The information is utilized by BSEE engineers to verify operational safety and ensure well control to prevent blowouts and other hazards to personnel and the environment. This form accommodates requested data collection for successive sections of the borehole as drilling proceeds toward total depth below each intermediate casing point.

Regulations implementing these responsibilities are among those delegated to BSEE. Responses are mandatory or are required to obtain or retain a benefit. No questions of a sensitive nature are asked. The BSEE protects information considered proprietary under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and DOI’s implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2), and under regulations at 30 CFR 250.197, Data and information to be made available to the public or for limited inspection, 30 CFR Part 252, OCS Oil and Gas Information Program.

The information collected is used in our efforts to ensure safe drilling operations and to protect the human, marine, and coastal environment. Among other things, BSEE specifically uses the information to ensure: The drilling unit is fit for the intended purpose; the lessee or operator will not encounter geologic conditions that present a hazard to operations; equipment is maintained in a state of readiness and meets safety standards; each drilling crew is properly trainedand able to promptly perform wellcontrol activities at any time during well operations; compliance with safety standards; and the current regulations will provide for safe and proper field or reservoir development, resource evaluation, conservation, protection of correlative rights, safety, and environmental protection. We also review well records to ascertain whether drilling operations have encountered hydrocarbons or H2S and to ensure that H2S detection equipment, personnel protective equipment, and training of the crew are adequate for safe operations in zones known to contain H2S and zones where the presence of H2S is unknown.

Frequency: On occasion and as required by regulations.

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

Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The estimated annual hour burden for this information collection is a total of 20,312 hours. The following chart 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.

**BILLING CODE 4310–01–P**


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### [NOTE: In the Burden Table, a Revised APD hour burden is preceded by the letter R.]

Citation 

### 30 CFR250; Application
for Permit

to 

### llrJII (APD) 

### BURDEN TABLE

Reporting orRecordkeeping Requirement**f--"-'-'-"'~--+-~-"'--"-'-'---------'** 

### Apply for permit to drill, sidetrack, bypass, or Subparts 

### A,
D,E,H,P deepen a well submitted via Forms BSEE-0123 (APD) and BSEE-0123S (Supplemental APD). (This burden represents only the filling out ofthe fom1s, the requirements are listed separately Average
No. of

# Non'::~**~ou** n 

# J



# ura"40

# J

f--

__

## ----'--'Ca-"-"-'l~ic'_"a---"tions 

## .1 $2,113 fee x 408 $862,104 I

I

# f···S·'-u·'·b···p-·'-art'·'··s·--D'·"-'-+··:::O·::'::b-t~ac.i:n'~La"p-p--r-o'v""a-I"'t"o"'-r"'e'-v'-i'-s'e"'y""o"-u-'r""d"-r"i"l""l'i'-ng"'p-'l'-a"-n-o'-r-'-+"--"-""-""-'T" '-6-6-"-2""-""---'-'

# r"-'-6-6~ and E change major drilling equipment by submitting a submittals I 

### Revised APD and Supplemental APD [no cost I



### represents only the filling out ofthe forms, the recovery fee for Revised APDs]. (This burden

"II

f--

____**~requ~em~~tsarelistedsepMatelybelow).** 

### ___**L~_~~~~**__**~~~~~** 

### Subtotal 

### 1,070 1,070

S b A

u 'part 125 I 

### Submit evidence ofyour fee for services receipt.

197 Written confidentiality agreement.

Subpart D

i 

### 409 Request departure approval from the drilling requirements specified in this subpart; identify

I 

### and discuss.

41O(d) Submit to the District Manager:
An original and two complete copies ofAPD and Supplemental APD; separate public information

copy of forms per § 250.186.

I 

### 411; 412 Submit plat showing location ofthe proposed

I 

### well and all the plat requirements associated with
this section. 411;413; Submit design criteria used and all description 414; 415;

_,**Eequi~em.ents;_**

### .. _______ ... __ . __.... ____........

-**-~--"~.-** 

### drilling prognosis with description ofthe**~~~-cl.!!!:.~.y.Q~-willQl.!l.Qw;.~l"l.d** ..**c<ls~ng** 

### and**cementingprog~am r.~guirements.**  

### 411;416 Submit diverter and BOP systems descriptions
and all the regulatory requirements associated
with this section. 411; 417 Provide information for using a MODU and all
the regulatory requirements associated with this
section. res onses hours 

### $862,104 non-hour

cost burdens

Exempt under 5 CFR 

# o I I 

### 1320.3(h)(1). I 

### Exempt under 5 CFR 0

I 

### 1320.5(d2(2).

I I 

### 1 367 367 approvals

0.5 380 190
submittals
R- 0.5 380 190

I 

### submittals
2 380 760 I I 

### submittals I



### 11.5 707 8,131
submittals

3 380 1,140
submittals



### 10 682 6,820
submittals

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### cltauon. 

# I

, ,', 

### Annual

t 

### Hour Average Burden

t 

### Burden No.of "
I 

### 3'0 CFR250; Resp9n ses Hours i 

### Application Reporting or RecC)rdkeeping .' (R.ounded)

f i 

### for Permit Requirelllent 

# I to Drill Non..,Hour CostBurden (APD) I

r
i 

### 411; 418 Additional information required when providing 19 380 7,220



### I an APD include, but not limited to, rated submittals

I 

### capacities ofdrilling rig and equipment ifnot

I I 

### already on file; quantities of fluids, including

I I I 

### weight materials; directional plot; H2S; welding i I 

### I plan; and information we may require per**~-~---"** 

### requirements, etc.

I 

### 420(a)(6) 

### I (i) Include signed registered professional 3 1,034 3,102

i 

### engineer certification and related information. certificatio 

### I I n I I 

### 423(b)(3) 

### I Submit for approval casing pressure test 3 527 1,581 I I 

### i I 

### procedures and criteria. On casing seal assembly procedure


### I I ensure proper installation of casing or line s&

I dsubsea BOP's only). criteria



### I 423(c)(3) I Submit test procedures and criteria for a 2.5 355 888



### I successful negative pressure test for approval. If submittals

i 

### any change, submit changes for approval. R-4 1 change 4 

### r---"

- ------------"-- 1---"-- 

### ; 432 I 

### Request departure from diverter requirements; 5 53 265

----T 

### with discussion and**rec~i~~(lpproval. r~quests_**  

### 447(c) Indicate which casing strings and liners meet the 1 355 casing 355
criteria of this section. / liner info

"""--"""



### 448(b) Request approval oftest pressures (RAM BOPs). 2 353 706**~uests** 

### I 448(c) Request approval ofpressure test (annular 1 380 380

I 

### BOPs). requests I 

### 449(j) Submit test procedures, including how you will 2 507 1,014

test each ROY intervention function, for submittals approval (subsea BOPs only).
I 

### 449(k) You must submit test procedures (autoshear and 2.5 507 1,268 

# L

deooman 

## 'y"=l fm 

### "Ppwvm. Ind"de submittals documentation ofthe controls / circuitry system used for each test; describe how the ROY will be
+-l!!iEzed**duJil"lgJ:Qis_~eration.** 

### ___"

____ -----" -_._. 

### I 456(j) 

### i Request approval to displace kill-weight fluid; 4.5 518 2,331 I include reasons why along with step-by-step approval 

### I procedures. requests
-" 

### 460(a) Include your projected plans ifwell testing along 12 2 plans 24 with the required information. 490(c)(2 thru (2) Request to classify an area for the presence 3 91 273 4) ofH2S. requests (3) Support request with available information 3 73 219
such as G&G data, well logs, formation tests, submittals

cores and analysis offormation fluids. (4) Submit a request for reclassification ofa zone 1 4 requests 4
when a different classification is needed.

-- --- ----"-----"- ---_._--



### Alaska Due to the difficulties ofdrilling in Alaska, 2,800 1 request 2,800 Region along with the shortened time window allowed

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**BILLING CODE 4310–VH–C**

Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: We have identified one non-hour cost burden associated with this collection of information. When respondents submit an APD (BSEE–0123), they submit a $2,113 fee for initial applications only (there is no fee for a revision). We have


### Citation. 

# I

... 

### Annual Hour Average Burden Burden No.of

.. 30CFR250; Resp9 nses Hours Application Reporting or RecC)rdkeeping

.. (R.ounded) 

### forPermit

... Requirelllent



### to Drill Non..,Hour CostBurden (APD)

... 410; 412 thru for drilling, Alaska hours are done here as stand 418; 420; alone requirement. Also, note that these specific 442; 444;

I hours are based on the first APD in Alaska in 449; 456; more than 10 years. 

### Subpart D subtotal 8,417 40,032 i 

### responses hours I I 

### SubpartE

513 (a) Obtain approval to begin well completion 3 288 864 I operations. Ifcompletion is planned and the data requests I

are available you may submit on forms. R-6 1 request 6 b) Submit description ofwell-completion, 16.5 295 4,868 I schematics, logs, any H2S; on form. submittals I R-26 I 26

i submittal I i 516(a) Submit well-control procedure indicating how 3 295 885
the annular preventer will be utilized and the procedure

I pressure limitations that will be applied during s

I each mode ofQressure control. 

### Subpart E subtotal 880 6,649

responses hours 

# C

____..__. ..,.__.._ ..____.._ ........_.___ §.u.!J.p_art H

___ .. __ . 807(a) Submit detailed information that demonstrates 3.75 

### 1 4
the SSSVs and related equipment are capable of submittal performing in HPHT.

I 

### Subpart H subtotal 1 4 hours I 

### response Subpart P I 

### Note that for Sulphur Operations, while there may be 45 burden hours listed, we have not had I 

### any sulphur leases for numerous years, therefore, we have submitted minimal burden. ! 1605(b)(3) Submit information on the fitness ofthe drilling 4 I 4
unit. submittal -_._-"-_._--_

..._---- 1 1617 (a) Request approval before drilling a well. 1 I

I submittal

(b) Include rated capacities ofthe proposed 3 1 3 drilling unit and ofmajor drilling equiQment. submittal

i (c) Include a fully completed Form BSEE-0123 34 1 34

and the requirements ofthis section. submittal
1622(b) Submit description ofwell-completion or 3 1 3

I workover procedures, schematic, and ifH2S is submittal

nrl'''l'nt

I 

### Subpart P subtotal 5 

### 45

responses hours 10,373 47,800 Response Hours Total Burden s**-------.".-~.-------.-** 

### $862,104 Non Hour Cost Burden

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not identified any other non-hour cost burdens associated with this collection of information.

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 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.

To comply with the public consultation process, on December 3, 2013, we published a Federal Register notice (78 FR 72688) 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 regulations and forms. 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 received no comments in response to the Federal Register or any unsolicited comments.

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.

Dated: February 19, 2014. Robert W. Middleton, Deputy Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
[FR Doc. 2014–05550 Filed 3–12–14; 8:45 am]

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

**Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement** 

**[Docket ID BSEE–2013–0009; OMB Control Number 1014–NEW; 14XE1700DX**  **EEEE500000 EX1SF0000.DAQ000]**

**Information Collection Activities: Application for Permit To Modify (APM)**  **and Supporting Documentation; Submitted for Office of Management**  **and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request** 

**ACTION :**  30-day notice.

**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) for approval of the paperwork requirements in the regulations under Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf pertaining to an Application for Permit to Modify (APM) and supporting documentation. This notice also provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the revised paperwork burden of these regulatory requirements. This ICR will separate out the hours and non-hour cost burdens associated with APMs from its currently approved IC into its own separate collection; it will also reflect more accurate burden estimates.

**DATES :**  You must submit comments by April 14, 2014.

**ADDRESSES :**  Submit comments by either fax (202) 395–5806 or email (OIRA

_ Submission@omb.eop.gov ) directly to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior (1014– NEW). Please provide a copy of your comments to Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) by any of the means below.

• Electronically: go to http:// www.regulations.gov. In the Search box, enter BSEE–2013–0009 then click search. Follow the instructions to submit public comments and view all related materials. We will post all
comments.

• Email cheryl.blundon@bsee.gov, fax (703) 787–1546, or mail or hand-carry comments to: Department of the Interior; BSEE; Regulations and Standards Branch; ATTN: Cheryl Blundon; 381 Elden Street, HE3313; Herndon, Virginia 20170–4817. Please reference 1014–NEW in your comment and include your name and return address.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Cheryl Blundon, Regulations and Standards Branch, (703) 787–1607, to request additional information about this ICR. 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, Application for Permit to Modify (APM) and all supporting documentation.

Form(s): BSEE–0124. OMB Control Number: 1014—NEW. 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 to administer leasing of mineral resources on the OCS. Such rules and regulations will apply to all operations conductedunder a lease, right-of-way, or a right-ofuse 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. Section 1332(6) states that ‘‘operations in the Outer Continental Shelf should be conducted in a safe manner by well trained personnel using technology, precautions, and other techniques sufficient to prevent or minimize the likelihood of blowouts, loss of well control, fires, spillages, physical obstructions to other users of the waters or subsoil and seabed, or other occurrences which may cause damage to the environment or to property or endanger life or health.’’

In addition to the general authority of OCSLA, 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