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:: MMS Information Collection Activity: 1010-0176, Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf Forms, Extension of a Collection; Comment Request
48588-48595
E9-22834
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/E9-22834
Notice of extension of an information collection (1010-0176).
Improve safety and environmental protection on the OCS through collection and analysis of accident reports to ascertain the cause of the accidents and to determine ways to prevent recurrences.Start Printed Page 48589
Subsequent to the approval of the information collection requirements in the final 30 CFR 285 regulations, MMS developed five new forms that respondents will be required to submit certain information collection requirements in subpart D, Lease and Grant Administration, and subpart E, Payments and Financial Assurance Requirements. These forms entail no additional burden as they only clarify and facilitate the submission of the currently approved information collection requirements to which the forms pertain. This resubmitted information collection request (ICR) is revised only to reflect the inclusion of the new Forms MMS-0002, MMS-0003, MMS-0004, MMS-0005, and MMS-0006.
Section(s) in 30 CFR 285Reporting and recordkeeping requirementHour burdenNon-hour cost burdensSubpart A—General Provisions102; 105; 110These sections contain general references to submitting comments, requests, applications, plans, notices, reports, and/or supplemental information for MMS approval—burdens covered under specific requirements.102(e)State and local governments enter into task force or joint planning or coordination agreement with MMS1.103; 904Request general departures not specifically covered elsewhere in part 2852.105(c)Make oral requests or notifications and submit written follow up within 3 business days not specifically covered elsewhere in part 2851.106; 107; 212(f); 230(f); 302(a); 408(b)(7); 409(c); 1005(c); 1007(c); 1013(b)(7)Submit evidence of qualifications to hold a lease or grant, required information and supporting information2.106(b)(1)Request exception from exclusion or disqualification from participating in transactions covered by Federal non-procurement debarment and suspension system1.106(b)(2), (3); 225; 527(c); 705(b)(2); 1016Request reconsideration and/or hearingRequirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9).108; 530(b)Notify MMS within 3-business days after learning of any action filed alleging respondent is insolvent or bankrupt1.109Notify MMS in writing of merger, name change, or change of business form no later than 120 days after earliest of either the effective date or filing dateRequirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1).111Within 30 days of receiving bill, submit processing fee payments for MMS document or study preparation to process applications and requests.5. $4,000 per study.111(b)(2), (3)Submit comments on proposed processing fee or request approval to perform or directly pay contractor for all or part of any document, study, or other activity, to reduce MMS processing costs2.111(b)(3)Perform, conduct, develop, etc., all or part of any document, study, or other activity; and provide results to MMS to reduce MMS processing fee19,000.111(b)(3)Pay contractor for all or part of any document, study, or other activity, and provide results to MMS to reduce MMS processing costs$950,000 per payment.111(b)(7); 118(a); 436(c)Appeal MMS estimated processing costs, decisions, or orders pursuant to 30 CFR 290Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c).113(b)Respondents submit agreement to allow MMS to disclose the data and information exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act4.115(c)Request approval to use later edition of a document incorporated by reference or alternative compliance1.116The Director may occasionally request information to administer and carry out the offshore alternative energy program via Federal Register Notices4.118(c); 225(b)Within 15 days of bid rejection, request reconsideration of bid decision or rejectionRequirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9).Start Printed Page 48590Subpart B—Issuance of OCS Alternative Energy Leases200; 224; 231; 235; 236; 238These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285.210; 211(a), (b), (c); 213 thru 216Submit comments in response to Federal Register notices on Request for Interest in OCS Leasing, Call for Information and Nominations (Call), Area Identification, and the Proposed Sale Notice4.211(d); 216; 220 thru 223; 231(c)(2)Submit bid, payments, and required information in response to Federal Register Final Sale Notice5.224Within 10 business days, execute 3 copies of lease form and return to MMS with required payments, including evidence that agent is authorized to act for bidder; if applicable, submit information to support delay in execution1.230; 231(a)Submit unsolicited request and acquisition fee for a commercial or limited lease5.231(b)Submit comments in response to Federal Register notice re interest of unsolicited request for a lease4.231(g), (h)Submit decision to accept or reject terms and conditions of noncompetitive lease2.235(b); 236(b)Request additional time to extend preliminary or site assessment term of commercial or limited lease, including revised schedule for SAP, COP, or GAP submission1.237(b)Request lease be dated and effective 1st day of month in which signed1.Subpart C—ROW Grants and RUE Grants for Alternative Energy Activities306; 309; 315; 316These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285.302(a); 305; 306Submit 1 paper copy and 1 electronic version of a request for a new or modified ROW or RUE and required information, including qualifications to hold a grant5.307; 308(a)(1)Submit comments on competitive interest in response to Federal Register notice of proposed ROW or RUE grant area or comments on notice of grant auction4.308(a)(2), (b); 315; 316Submit bid and payments in response to Federal Register notice of auction for a ROW or RUE grant5.309Submit decision to accept or reject terms and conditions of noncompetitive ROW or RUE grant2.Subpart D—Lease and Grant Administration400; 401; 402; 405; 409; 416, 433These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285.401(b)Take measures directed by MMS in cessation order and submit reports in order to resume activities100.405(d)Submit written notice of change of addressRequirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1).405(e); Form MMS-0006If designated operator (DO) changes, notify MMS and identify new DO for MMS approval1.408 thru 411; Forms MMS-0002 and MMS-0003Within 90 days after last party executes a transfer agreement, submit 1 paper copy and 1 electronic version of a lease or grant assignment application, including originals of each instrument creating or transferring ownership of record title, eligibility and other qualifications; and evidence that agent is authorized to execute assignment1 (30 minutes per form × 2 forms = 1 hour).415(a)(1); 416; 420(a), (b); 428(b)Submit request for suspension and required information no later than 90 days prior to lease or grant expiration10.417(b)Conduct, and if required pay for, site-specific study to evaluate cause of harm or damage; and submit 1 paper copy and 1 electronic version of study and results100. $950,000 per study.425 thru 428; 652(a)Request lease or grant renewal no later than 180 days before termination date of your limited lease or grant, or no later than 2 years before termination date of operations term of commercial lease6.435; 658(c)(2); Form MMS-0004Submit 1 paper copy and 1 electronic version of application to relinquish lease or grant1.436; 437Provide information for reconsideration of MMS decision to contract or cancel lease or grant areaRequirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9).Start Printed Page 48591Subpart E—Payments and Financial Assurance RequirementsAn * indicates the primary cites for providing bonds or other financial assurance, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 285 to furnish, replace, or provide additional bonds, securities, or financial assurance. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285.500 thru 509; 1011Submit payor information, payments and payment information, and maintain auditable records according to subchapter A regulations or guidanceBurdens covered by information collections approved for 30 CFR Subchapter A.506(c)(4)Submit documentation of the gross annual generation of electricity produced by the generating facility on the lease—use same form as authorized by the EIA. (Burden covered under DOE/EIA OMB Control Number 1905-0129 to gather info and fill out form. MMS's burden is for submitting a copy.)10 min.510Submit application and required information for waiver or reduction of rental or other payment1.* 515; 516(a)(1), (b); 525(a) thru (f)Execute and provide $100,000 minimum lease-specific bond or other approved security; or increase bond level if required1.* 516(a)(2), (3), (b), (c); 517; 525(a) thru (f)Execute and provide commercial lease supplemental bonds in amounts determined by MMS1.516(a)(4); 521(c)Execute and provide decommissioning bond or other financial assurance; schedule for providing the appropriate amount1.517(c)(1)Submit comments on proposed adjustment to bond amounts1.517(c)(2)Request bond reduction and submit evidence to justify5.* 520; 521; 525(a) thru (f); Form MMS-0005Execute and provide $300,000 minimum limited lease or grant-specific bond or increase financial assurance if required1.525(g)Surety notice to lessee or ROW/RUE grant holder and MMS within 5-business days after initiating insolvency or bankruptcy proceeding, or Treasury decertifies surety1.* 526In lieu of surety bond, pledge other types of securities, including authority for MMS to sell and use proceeds2.526(c)Provide annual certified statements describing the nature and market value, including brokerage firm statements/reports1.* 527Demonstrate financial worth/ability to carry out present and future financial obligations, annual updates, and related or subsequent actions/records/reports, etc10.528Provide third-party indemnity; financial information/statements; additional bond info; executed guarantor agreement and supporting information/documentation10.528(c)(6); 532(b)Guarantor/Surety requests MMS terminate period of liability and notifies lessee or ROW/RUE grant holder, etc1.* 529In lieu of surety bond, request authorization to establish decommissioning account, including written authorizations and approvals associated with account2.530Notify MMS promptly of lapse in bond or other security/action filed alleging lessee, surety or guarantor et al. is insolvent or bankrupt1.533(a)(2)(ii), (iii)Provide agreement from surety issuing new bond to assume all or portion of outstanding liabilities3.536(b)Within 10 business days following MMS notice, lessee, grant holder, or surety agrees to and demonstrates to MMS that lease will be brought into compliance16.Subpart F—Plans and Information RequirementsTwo ** indicate the primary cites for Site Assessment Plans (SAPs), Construction and Operations Plans (COPs), and General Activities Plans (GAPs); and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 285 to submission and approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285.** 600(a); 601(a), (b), (c); 605 thru 613Within 6 months after issuance of a competitive lease or grant, or within 60 days after determination of no competitive interest, submit 1 paper copy and 1 electronic version of a SAP, including information to assist MMS to comply with NEPA such as hazard info, air quality, and all required information, certifications, etc240.** 600(b); 601(c), (d)(1); 606(b); 618; 620 thru 629; 633If requesting an operations term for commercial lease, at least 6 months before the end of site assessment term, submit 1 paper copy and 1 electronic version of a COP, or FERC license application, including information to assist MMS to comply with NEPA such as hazard info, air quality, and all required information, surveys and/or their results, reports, certifications, project easements, supporting data and information, etc1,000.Start Printed Page 48592** 600(c); 601(a), (b); 640 thru 648Within 6 months after issuance of a competitive lease or grant, or within 60 days after determination of no competitive interest, submit 1 paper copy and 1 electronic version of a GAP, including information to assist MMS to comply with NEPA such as hazard info, air quality, and all required information, surveys and reports, certifications, project easements, etc240.** 601(d)(2); 622; 628(f); 632(b); 634Submit revised or modified COPs, including project easements, and all required additional information50.602 1Until MMS releases financial assurance, respondents must maintain, and provide to MMS if requested, all data and information related to compliance with required terms and conditions of SAP, COP, or GAP2.** 613(d), (e); 616Submit revised or modified SAPs and required additional information50.612(b); 647(b)Noncompetitive leases must submit copy of SAP or GAP consistency certification and supporting documentation1.614(a)Notify MMS in writing within 30 days of completion of construction and installation activities under SAP1.614(b)Submit annual report summarizing findings from site assessment activities30.614(c)Submit annual, or at other time periods as MMS determines, SAP compliance certification, effectiveness statement, recommendations, reports, supporting documentation, etc40.617(a)Notify MMS in writing before conducting any activities not approved, or provided for, in SAP; provide additional information if requested10.627(c)Include oil spill response plan as required by part 254.Burden covered 30 CFR part 254, 1010-0091.631Request deviation from approved COP schedule2.633(b)Submit annual, or at other time periods as MMS determines, COP compliance certification, effectiveness statement, recommendations, reports, supporting documentation, etc80.634(a)Notify MMS in writing before conducting any activities not approved or provided for in COP, and provide additional information if requested10.635Notify MMS any time commercial operations cease without an approved suspension1.636(a)Notify MMS in writing no later than 30 days after commencing activities associated with placement of facilities on lease area1.636(b)Notify MMS in writing no later than 30 days after completion of construction and installation activities1.636(c)Notify MMS in writing at least 7 days before commencing commercial operations1.** 642(b); 648(e); 655; 658(c)(3)Submit revised or modified GAPs and required additional information50.651Before beginning construction of OCS facility described in GAP, complete survey activities identified in GAP and submit initial findings. This only includes the time involved in submitting the findings; it does not include the survey time as these surveys would be conducted as good business practice30.653(a)Notify MMS in writing within 30 days of completing installation activities under the GAP1.653(b)Submit annual report summarizing findings from activities conducted under approved GAP30.653(c)Submit annual, or at other time periods as MMS determines, GAP compliance certification, recommendations, reports, etc40.655(a)Notify MMS in writing before conducting any activities not approved or provided for in GAP, and provide additional information if requested10.656Notify MMS if at any time approved GAP activities cease without an approved suspension1.658(c)(1)If after construction, cable or pipeline deviate from approved COP or GAP, notify affected lease operators and ROW/RUE grant holders of deviation and provide MMS evidence of such notices3.659Determine appropriate air quality modeling protocol, conduct air quality modeling, and submit 3 copies of air quality modeling report and 3 sets of digital files as supporting information to plans70.Subpart G—Facility Design, Fabrication, and InstallationThree *** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 285 to submitting and obtaining approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285.Start Printed Page 48593*** 700(a)(1), (b), (c); 701Submit Facility Design Report, including 1 paper copy and 1 electronic copy of the cover letter, certification statement, and all required information (1-3 paper or electronic copies as specified)200.*** 700(a)(2); (b), (c); 702Submit 1 paper copy and 1 electronic copy of a Fabrication and Installation Report, certification statement and all required information160.705(a)(3); 707; 712Certified Verification Agent (CVA) conducts independent assessment of the facility design and submits reports to lessee or grant holder and MMS—interim reports if required, and 1 electronic copy and 1 paper copy of the final report100. 100.705(a)(3); 708; 709; 710; 712CVA conducts independent assessments on the fabrication and installation activities, informs lessee or grant holder if procedures are changed or design specifications are modified; and submits reports to lessee or grant holder and MMS—interim reports if required, and 1 electronic copy and 1 paper copy of the final report100. 100.705(a)(3); *** 711; 712CVA/project engineer monitors major project modifications and repairs and submits reports to lessee or grant holder and MMS—interim reports if required, and 1 electronic copy and 1 paper copy of the final report20. 15.705(b)Request waiver of CVA requirement in writing; lessee must demonstrate standard design and best practices40.706Submit for approval with SAP, COP, or GAP, initial nominations for a CVA or new replacement CVA nomination, and required information16.708(b)(2)Lessee or grant holder notify MMS if modifications identified by CVA/project engineer are accepted1.709(a)(14); 710(a)(2), (e) 1Make fabrication quality control, installation towing, and other records available to CVA/project engineer for review (retention required by § 285.714)1.713(a)Notify MMS within 10 business days after commencing commercial operations1.714 1Until MMS releases financial assurance, compile, retain, and make available to MMS and/or CVA the as-built drawings, design assumptions/analyses, summary of fabrication and installation examination records, inspection results, and records of repairs not covered in inspection report. Record original and relevant material test results of all primary structural materials; retain records during all stages of construction100.Subpart H—Environmental and Safety Management, Inspections, and Facility Assessments for Activities Conducted Under SAPs, COPs, and GAPs801(c), (d)Notify MMS if endangered or threatened species, or their designated critical habitat, may be in the vicinity of the lease or grant or may be affected by lease or grant activities1.801(e), (f)Submit information to ensure proposed activities will be conducted in compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA); including, agreements and mitigating measures designed to avoid or minimize adverse effects and incidental take of endangered species or critical habitat6.802; 902(e)Notify MMS of archaeological resource within 72 hours of discovery3.802(b)If requested, conduct further archaeological investigations and submit report10.803(d)If applicable, submit payment for MMS costs in carrying out National Historic Preservation Act responsibilities.5.804(b), (c)If required, conduct additional surveys to define boundaries and avoidance distances and submit report15.810Submit safety management system description with the SAP, COP, or GAP35.813(b)(1)Report within 24 hours when any required safety equipment taken out of service for more than 12 hours; provide written confirmation if oral report.5.813(b)(2)Submit written confirmation when equipment removed from service for greater than 60 days1.813(b)(3)Notify MMS when equipment returned to service; provide written confirmation if oral notice.5.815(c)When required, analyze cable, P/L, or facility damage or failures to determine cause and as soon as available submit comprehensive written report1.5.816Submit plan of corrective action report on observed detrimental effects on cable, P/L, or facility within 30 days of discovery; take remedial action and submit report of remedial action within 30 days after completion2.Start Printed Page 48594822(a)(2)(iii), (b); 824(a) 1Until MMS releases financial assurance, maintain records of design, construction, operation, maintenance, repairs, investigation on or related to lease or ROW/RUE area, and make available to MMS for inspection1.823Request reimbursement within 90 days for food, quarters, and transportation provided to MMS reps during inspection2.824(a)Develop annual self inspection plan covering all facilities; retain with records, and make available to MMS upon request24.824(b)Conduct annual self inspection and submit report by November 136.825Based on API RP 2A-WSD, perform assessment of structures, initiate mitigation actions for structures that do not pass assessment process, retain information, and make available to MMS upon request60.830(a), (b), (c); 831 thru 833Immediately report incidents to MMS via oral communications, submit written follow-up report within 15 business days after the incident, and submit any required additional informationOral—.5. Written—4.830(d)Report oil spills as required by part 254.Burden covered by 1010-0091, 30 CFR part 254.Subpart I—DecommissioningFour **** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 285 to submitting and obtaining approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285.**** 902(b), (c), (d), (f); 905, 906; 907; 908(c); 909Submit for approval 1 paper copy and 1 electronic copy of the SAP, COP, or GAP decommissioning application and site clearance plan at least 2 years before decommissioning activities begin, 90 days after completion of activities, or 90 days after cancellation, relinquishment, or other termination of lease or grant. Include documentation of coordination efforts w/States, local of tribal governments, requests that certain facilities remain in place for other activities, be converted to an artificial reef, or be toppled in place. Submit additional information requested or modify and resubmit application20.902(d); 908Notify MMS at least 60 days before commencing decommissioning activities1.910Within 60 days after removing a facility, verify to MMS that site is cleared1.912Within 60 days after removing a facility, cable, or pipeline, submit a written report8.We don't anticipate decommissioning activities for at least 5 years so the requirements have been given a minimal burden.Subpart J—RUEs for Energy and Marine-Related Activities Using Existing OCS Facilities1004, 1005, 1006Contact owner of existing facility and/or lessee of the area to reach preliminary agreement to use facility and obtain concurring signatures; submit request to MMS for an alternative use RUE, including all required information/modifications1.1007(a), (b), (c)Submit indication of competitive interest in response to Federal Register notice4.1007(c)Submit description of proposed activities and required information in response to Federal Register notice of competitive offering5.1007(f)Lessee or owner of facility submits decision to accept or reject proposals deemed acceptable by MMS1.1010(c)Request renewal of Alternate Use RUE6.1012; 1016(b)Provide financial assurance as MMS determines in approving RUE for an existing facility, including additional security if required1.1013Submit request for assignment of an alternative use RUE for an existing facility, including all required information1.1015Request relinquishment of RUE for an existing facility1.30 CFR Parts 250 & 290 Proposed Revisions250.1730Request departure from requirement to remove a platform or other facilityBurden covered by 1010-0142, 30 CFR 250, subpart Q.250.1731(c)Request deferral of facility removal subject to RUE issued under this subpart1.250.290.2Request reconsideration of an MMS decision concerning a lease bidRequirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9).1 Retention of these records is usual and customary business practice; the burden is primarily to make them available to MMS and CVAs.
§ 285.111—$4,000: This section requires respondents to pay a processing fee of $4,000 for MMS document or study preparation when necessary for MMS processing of applications and requests.
§ 285.111(b)(3)—$950,000: This section allows respondents to pay a contractor instead of MMS for all or part of any document, study, or other activity, and provide the results to MMS to reduce MMS processing costs. We estimate the non-hour cost burden of this payment could range from $100,000 to $2,000,000; therefore, we are estimating the cost at $950,000.
§ 285.417(b)—$950,000: This section requires respondents to pay for a site-specific study to evaluate the cause of harm or damage to natural resources, and submit a report to MMS. We estimate the non-hour cost burden of this study could range from $100,000 to $2,000,000, depending on the nature of the study; therefore, we are estimating the cost at $950,000.