30 CFR 203, Royalty Relief--Ultra-Deep Gas Wells and Deep Gas Wells on OCS Oil and Gas Leases; Extension of Royalty Relief Provisions to OCS Leases Offshore of Alaska.

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
New SS AD33 11-30-06.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-01-19
30 CFR 203.doc Supplementary Document	2006-10-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
45013	203.31(d) Request refund for ultra-deep wells	New
179002	203.35(d); 44(e) Request to extend deadline for beginning production	New
179001	203.41(e) Request a refund from wells between 200-400 meters	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1010-0173	ICR Reference No: 200608-1010-027
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BOEM	Agency Tracking No: OMM 1010-New AD33
Title: 30 CFR 203, Royalty Relief--Ultra-Deep Gas Wells and Deep Gas Wells on OCS Oil and Gas Leases; Extension of Royalty Relief Provisions to OCS Leases Offshore of Alaska.
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Preapproved	Conclusion Date: 08/03/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/21/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	3	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	3	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Respondents provide MMS with information requesting a refund of or to recoup royalties paid on production from qualified wells located in water to incorporate statutory changes enacted in section 344 of the EPAct of 2005.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 43 USC 1332-1335 Name of Law: OCSLA
   PL: Pub.L. 109 - 58 344 Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 2005
   US Code: 43 USC 1802 Name of Law: OCSLA
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 109 - 58 334 Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 2005

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1010-AD33	Proposed rulemaking	72 FR 28396	05/18/2007

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
203.31(d) Request refund for ultra-deep wells
203.41(e) Request a refund from wells between 200-400 meters
203.35(d); 44(e) Request to extend deadline for beginning production

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	3	0	3	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3	0	3	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new information collection; therefore, we are requesting a program increase.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $150

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 05/21/2007

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