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Federal Register :: Outer Continental Shelf-Technical Corrections
A Rule by the Minerals Management Service on 09/14/2009
This rule is effective on September 14, 2009. The information collection requirements contained in the rulemaking (63 FR 42699, published August 11, 1998) for 30 CFR part 253, were approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on October 7, 1998, and the information collection requirements contained in the rulemaking (63 FR 2605, published January 16, 1998) for 30 CFR 203.61, were approved by OMB on May 30, 1998.
74 FR 46904
46904-46910 (7 pages)
Docket No. MMS-OMM-2009-0008
1010-AD52
E9-22027
PART 253—OIL SPILL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBLITY FOR OFFSHORE FACILITIES
PART 254—OIL SPILL RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES LOCATED SEAWARD OF THE COAST LINE
PART 291—OPEN AND NON-DISCRIMINATORY ACCESS TO OIL AND GAS PIPELINES UNDER THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/E9-22027 https://www.federalregister.gov/d/E9-22027
Final rule; technical corrections and announcement of effective dates.
This rule is effective on September 14, 2009. The information collection requirements contained in the rulemaking (63 FR 42699, published August 11, 1998) for 30 CFR part 253, were approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on October 7, 1998, and the information collection requirements contained in the Start Printed Page 46905rulemaking (63 FR 2605, published January 16, 1998) for 30 CFR 203.61, were approved by OMB on May 30, 1998.
Cheryl Blundon, Regulatory Specialist at (703) 787-1607, fax (703) 787-1546, or e-mail cheryl.blundon@mms.gov.
Changes to regulations: The technical corrections in this rule affect all parties who do business with MMS. This rulemaking does the following:
(1) Remove erroneous dates and make corrections;
(2) Revise and update the paperwork authority in § 203.5;
(3) Revise the MMS mail stop;
(4) Correct and remove Editorial Note in 30 CFR 203; and,
(5) Announce dates of effective information collections.
(1) In various subparts throughout the 30 CFR, there are dates that are no longer in effect. Therefore, this rulemaking removes the irrelevant dates and in the same date correction, where applicable, changes the words “shall” and “which”, to, “must” and “that”.
(2) Since initial rulemaking in January 2004 (69 FR 3509), the information collection requirements have been consolidated. The OMB, through a Notice of Action dated April 30, 2005, approved the information collection merge of 1010-0153 into the primary collection 1010-0071. This rulemaking updates the regulatory text to reflect this action.
(3) In 2008, MMS moved offices in the Main Interior Building in Washington, DC. As a result, the proper mail stop for inquiries related to regulations in the CFR changed from 4230 to 5438. The regulations in the various 30 CFR Parts need to be amended to reflect the official change of the mail stop.
(4) Due to final rulemaking on November 18, 2008 (73 FR 69513), 1010-AD33, Royalty Relief, had an editorial note added by the Federal Register due to MMS inadvertently leaving out the word “introductory” in the amendatory language for 30 CFR 203.45. This rulemaking corrects the amendatory language per the intention of the 1010-AD33 rulemaking.
(5) The MMS published the following two final rules in 1998. The rules were published before OMB approved the information collection requirements so the Federal Register added Effective Date Notes to these regulations. The OMB approved the information collection requirements but the Effective Date Notes were not removed. This rulemaking publication satisfies the statements that the MMS would publish a document announcing the effective dates of the rule changes requiring OMB approval.
(a) Effective February 17, 1998, (63 FR 2605) rulemaking established a new requirement pertaining to information required for a complete application for royalty relief. This rulemaking contained information collection requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 that were not effective until after approval by OMB. On May 30, 1998, OMB approved the collection of information requirements in 30 CFR part 203. This information collection was assigned OMB Control Number 1010-0071.
(b) On August 11, 1998, (63 FR 42699) rulemaking established new requirements for demonstrating oil spill financial responsibility for removal costs and damages caused by oil discharges and substantial threats of oil discharges from oil and gas exploration and production facilities and associated pipelines. The rule also implemented the authority of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. This rulemaking contained information collection requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 that were not effective until after approval by OMB. On October 7, 1998, OMB approved the collection of information requirements and MMS forms required for 30 CFR part 253. This information collection was assigned OMB Control Number 1010-0106.
This document corrects regulations in 30 CFR parts 203, 210, 250, 251, 253, 254, 256, 280, and 291 to reflect these technical changes. Because this rule makes no substantive regulatory changes, MMS for good cause finds that notice and public comment are impracticable and unnecessary pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B). For the same reason, MMS finds good cause to waive the delay in effectiveness pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d). The rule does not require any regulated party to adjust their conduct, but only makes technical corrections.
The following table shows the current regulation and what changes were made.
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: at the end of § 203.61 Removed.
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: at the end of the Subpart F (table of contents and before § 253.1 Removed.
§ 203.5 Revised to reflect correct OMB control number.
Editorial Note: at the end of § 203.45 Removed.
§ 203.45(e) Added correct language from 73 FR 69513 that did not get codified (public had opportunity to comment in both proposed and final rulemaking).
§ 203.82(d) Amended the phrase “Mail Stop 4230” to “Mail Stop 5438”.
§ 210.20 Amended the phrase “Mail Stop 4230” to “Mail Stop 5438”.
§ 250.108(b), Removed the date no longer in effect.
§ 250.199(d) Amended the phrase “Mail Stop 4230” to “Mail Stop 5438”.
§ 250.233(b)(2) In the second column of the table, removed the word “notify” and added the word “other” in its place.
§ 250.441(b) Removed the date no longer in effect.
§ 250.510 Removed the date no longer in effect. Changed the word “shall” to “must”, and the word “which” to “that”.
§ 250.511 Removed the date no longer in effect. Changed the word “shall” to “must”, and the word “which” to “that”.
§ 250.515(b) Removed the words, “blind or”, in (b)(1-3). Removed (b)(5) since removing the words in (b)(1-3) corrected the regulation.
§ 250.515(c), (c)(1) Removed the date no longer in effect. Changed the word “shall” to “must”.
§ 250.615(b) Removed the words, “blind or”, in (b)(1-3). Removed (b)(5) since removing the words in (b)(1-3) corrected the regulation.
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§ 250.615(c), (c)(1) Removed the date no longer in effect. Changed the word “shall” to “must”.
§ 250.803(b)(5)(ii) Removed the date no longer in effect. Changed the word “shall” to “must”, and the word “which” to “that”.
§ 250.1604(f) Removed the date no longer in effect. Changed the word “shall” to “must”.
§ 250.1605(h) Removed the date no longer in effect. Changed the word “shall” to “must”.
§ 250.1610(d)(1) Removed the date no longer in effect. Changed the word “shall” to “must”, and the word “which” to “that”.
§ 250.1613(b), (c), (d), (e) Removed paragraph (b) and the following undesignated paragraph no longer in effect. Redesignated paragraphs (c), (d), and (e) as paragraphs (b), (c), and (d).
§ 251.15(e) Amended the phrase “Mail Stop 4230” to “Mail Stop 5438”.
§ 253.5(d) Amended the phrase “Mail Stop 4230” to “Mail Stop 5438”.
§ 253.44 Removed the section since the dates are no longer in effect. [RESERVED] the section number for future use.
§ 254.9(d) Amended the phrase “Mail Stop 4230” to “Mail Stop 5438”.
§ 256.0(d) Amended the phrase “Mail Stop 4230” to “Mail Stop 5438”.
§ 256.64(a)(9) Removed the section since the date is no longer in effect.
§ 280.13(1) Changed the Alaska Region address.
§ 280.80(e) Amended the phrase “Mail Stop 4230” to “Mail Stop 5438”.
§ 291.1(e); 103; 106(a); 107(a) Amended the phrase “Mail Stop 4230” to “Mail Stop 5438”.
(1) This rule will not have an annual effect of $100 million or more on the economy because it only makes technical changes to existing regulations. It will not adversely affect in a material way the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or Tribal governments or communities.
The Department of the Interior certifies that this rule would not have a significant economic effect on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) because it only makes technical changes to existing regulations.
Your comments are important to us. The Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and 10 Regional Fairness Boards were established to receive comments from small business about Federal agency enforcement actions. The Ombudsman will annually evaluate the enforcement activities and rate each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to comment on the actions of MMS, call 1-888-734-3247. You may comment to the Small Business Administration without fear of retaliation. Allegations of discrimination/retaliation filed with the Small Business Administration will be investigated for appropriate action.
The rule is not a major rule under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.). This rule:
Under the criteria in E.O. 13175, we have evaluated this proposed rule and determined that it has no substantial Start Printed Page 46907effects on Federally recognized Indian Tribes. There are no Indian or Tribal lands in the OCS.
The rule does not contain any new information collection requirements subject to the PRA; therefore, it does not require a submittal to OMB for review and approval under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq). Any information collection burdens referenced in this rulemaking are already approved under various OMB Control Numbers. The PRA 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 and assigns a control number, you are not required to respond.
This rule does not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. A detailed statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 is not required because the rule is covered by a categorical exclusion. This rule is excluded from the requirement to prepare a detailed statement because it qualifies as a regulation of an administrative nature (for further information see 43 CFR 46.210(i)). We have also determined that the rule does not involve any of the extraordinary circumstances listed in 43 CFR 46.215 that would require further analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act.
Authority: 25 U.S.C. 396 et seq.; 25 U.S.C. 396a et seq.; 25 U.S.C. 2101 et seq.; 30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.; 30 U.S.C. 351 et seq.; 30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.; 30 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 42 U.S.C. 15903-15906; 43 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.; 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.; and 43 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
2. Revise § 203.5 to read as follows:
(a) The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements in this part under 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., and assigned OMB Control Number 1010-0071. The title of this information collection is “30 CFR part 203, Relief or Reduction in Royalty Rates.”
(b) The MMS collects this information to make decisions on the economic viability of leases requesting a suspension or elimination of royalty or net profit share. Responses are required to obtain a benefit or are mandatory according to 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq. The MMS will protect information considered proprietary under applicable law and under regulations at 30 CFR 203.63, “How do I assess my chances for getting relief?” and 250.197, “Data and information to be made available to the public or for limited inspection.”
(c) 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.
(d) Send comments regarding any aspect of the collection of information under this part, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to the Information Collection Clearance Officer, Minerals Management Service, Mail Stop 5438, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240.
3. Revise § 203.45(e), introductory text, to read as follows:
4. In § 203.82(d), remove the words “Mail Stop 4230,” and add, in their place, “Mail Stop 5438,”.
6. In § 210.20, remove the words “Mail Stop 4230,” and add, in their place, “Mail Stop 5438,”.
7. The authority citation for part 250 continues to read as follows:
8. Revise § 250.108(b) to read as follows:
9. In § 250.199(d), remove the words “Mail Stop 4230,” and add, in their place, “Mail Stop 5438,”.
10. In § 250.233(b)(2), in the second column of the table remove the word “notify”, and add, in its place, the word “other”.
11. Revise § 250.441(b) to read as follows:
(b) Your surface BOP stack must include at least four remote-controlled, hydraulically operated BOPs consisting of an annular BOP, two BOPs equipped with pipe rams, and one BOP equipped with blind-shear rams. The blind-shear rams must be capable of shearing the drill pipe that is in the hole.
12. Revise § 250.510 to read as follows:
§ 250.510
13. Revise § 250.511 to read as follows:
§ 250.511
14. Amend § 250.515 by:
(a) Revising the table in paragraph (b);
(b) Revising the introductory text of paragraph (c); and
(c) Revising paragraph (c)(1) to read as follows:
The minimum BOP stack must include
(4) You use a tapered drill string, At least one set of pipe rams that are capable of sealing around each size of drill string. If the expected pressure is greater than 5,000 psi, then you must have at least two sets of pipe rams that are capable of sealing around the larger size drill string. You may substitute one set of variable bore rams for two sets of pipe rams.
(c) The BOP systems for well completions must be equipped with the following:
(1) A hydraulic-actuating system that provides sufficient accumulator capacity to supply 1.5 times the volume necessary to close all BOP equipment units with a minimum pressure of 200 psi above the precharge pressure without assistance from a charging system. Accumulator regulators supplied by rig air and without a secondary source of pneumatic supply, must be equipped with manual overrides, or alternately, other devices provided to ensure capability of hydraulic operations if rig air is lost.
15. Amend § 250.615 by:
(c) The BOP systems for well-workover operations with the tree removed must be equipped with the following:
(1) A hydraulic-actuating system that provides sufficient accumulator capacity to supply 1.5 times the volume Start Printed Page 46909necessary to close all BOP equipment units with a minimum pressure of 200 psi above the precharge pressure without assistance from a charging system. Accumulator regulators supplied by rig air and without a secondary source of pneumatic supply, must be equipped with manual overrides, or alternately, other devices provided to ensure capability of hydraulic operations if rig air is lost;
16. Revise § 250.803(b)(5)(ii) to read as follows:
(ii) Diesel engine air intake. All diesel engine air intakes must be equipped with a device to shutdown the diesel engine in the event of runaway. Diesel engines that are continuously attended must be equipped with either remote operated manual or automatic shutdown devices. Diesel engines that are not continuously attended must be equipped with automatic shutdown devices.
17. Revise § 250.1604(f) to read as follows:
§ 250.1604
18. Revise § 250.1605(h) to read as follows:
19. Revise § 250.1610(d)(1) to read as follows:
§ 250.1610
Blowout preventer systems and system components.
§ 250.1613
20. In § 250.1613, remove paragraph (b) and the undesignated paragraph which follows it; and redesignate paragraphs (c), (d), and (e) as paragraphs (b), (c), and (d).
22. In § 251.15(e), remove the words “Mail Stop 4230,” and add, in their place, “Mail Stop 5438,”.
23. The authority citation for part 253 is revised to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 2716, 28 U.S.C. 2461.
24. In § 253.5(d), remove the words “Mail Stop 4230,” and add, in their place, “Mail Stop 5438,”.
§ 253.44
25. Remove and reserve § 253.44.
26. The authority citation for part 254 continues to read as follows:
27. In § 254.9(d), remove the words “Mail Stop 4230,” and add, in their place, “Mail Stop 5438,”.
28. The authority citation for part 256 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701, 42 U.S.C. 6213, and 43 U.S.C. 1334.
§ 256.0
29. In § 256.0(d), remove the words “Mail Stop 4230,” and add, in their place, “Mail Stop 5438,”.
30. In § 256.64, remove paragraph (a)(9).
31. The authority citation for part 280 continues to read as follows:
32. Revise the table in § 280.13 to read as follows:
(a) State of Alaska Regional Supervisor for Resource Evaluation, Minerals Management Service, Alaska OCS Region, 3801 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 500, Anchorage, AK 99503.
(b) Atlantic Coast, Gulf of Mexico, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territories in the Caribbean Sea Regional Supervisor for Resource Evaluation, Minerals Management Service, Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70123.
(c) States of California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, or U.S. territories in the Pacific Ocean Regional Supervisor for Resource Evaluation, Minerals Management Service, Pacific OCS Region, 770 Paseo Camarillo, Camarillo, CA 93010.
33. In § 280.80(e), remove the words “Mail Stop 4230,” and add, in their place, “Mail Stop 5438,”.
34. The authority citation for part 291 is revised to read as follows:
35. In § 291.1(e), remove the words “Mail Stop 4230,” and add, in their place, “Mail Stop 5438,”.
§ 291.103
36. In § 291.103 introductory text, remove the words “Mail Stop 4230,” and add, in their place, “Mail Stop 5438,”.
§ 291.106
37. In § 291.106(a), remove the words “Mail Stop 4230,” and add, in their place, “Mail Stop 5438,”.
38. In § 291.107(a), remove the words “Mail Stop 4230,” and add, in their place, “Mail Stop 5438,”.
[FR Doc. E9-22027 Filed 9-11-09; 8:45 am]