30 CFR Part 251, Geological and Geophysical (G&G) Explorations of the OCS

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form MMS-327 30 CFR 251.4a-b; 5a-b, d; 6; 7, Form MMS-327 and application fee Form	Modified
0000-AD41-07-ss-1010-0048.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-06-11
Form 329 exp 7-09.doc Supplementary Document	2007-03-01
Form 328 exp 7-09.doc Supplementary Document	2007-03-01
30 CFR 251.doc Supplementary Document	2007-02-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
43747	30 CFR 251.4a-b; 5a-b, d; 6; 7, Form MMS-327 and application fee Form	Modified
178921	OMM 30 CFR 251.14b1-2, 5 - Extension	New
178711	30 CFR 251.8a; 13, permit form - Requests	New
178710	30 CFR 251.7, 7d; 8b-c; 11-12; 14a, c2 + c4 - Submissions	New
178709	30 CFR 251.4b; 5c-d; 6,b; 7b5,c; 9c; 10c; 1-14; permit form - General	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1010-0048	ICR Reference No: 200702-1010-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200608-1010-016
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BOEM	Agency Tracking No: OMM-1010-0048 re AD41
Title: 30 CFR Part 251, Geological and Geophysical (G&G) Explorations of the OCS
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 11/01/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/19/2007
Terms of Clearance: OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11( c ). This OMB action is not an approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This action has no effect on any current approvals. If OMB has assigned this ICR a new OMB Control Number, the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory. For future submissions of this information collection, reference the OMB Control Number provided. In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency should provide a summary of any comments related to the information collection and their response, including any changes made to the ICR as a result of comments. In addition, the agency must enter the correct burden estimates in the ROCIS system.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2009	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2009
Responses	599	0	599
Time Burden (Hours)	1,586	0	1,586
Cost Burden (Dollars)	209,000	0	209,000

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Abstract: The MMS uses the information to ensure there is no environmental degradation, personal harm, damage to historical or archaeological sites, or interference with other uses; to analyze and evaluate preliminary or planned drilling activities; to monitor progress and activities in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS); to acquire G&G data and information; and to determine eligibility for reimbursement.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 43 USC 1331; 1801; 1340; 1352 Name of Law: OCSLA
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1010-AD41	Proposed rulemaking	72 FR 33417	06/18/2007

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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: 5

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
OMM 30 CFR 251.14b1-2, 5 - Extension
30 CFR 251.4a-b; 5a-b, d; 6; 7, Form MMS-327 and application fee	MMS-327	Application for Permit to Conduct G&G Exploration
30 CFR 251.4b; 5c-d; 6,b; 7b5,c; 9c; 10c; 1-14; permit form - General
30 CFR 251.7, 7d; 8b-c; 11-12; 14a, c2 + c4 - Submissions
30 CFR 251.8a; 13, permit form - Requests

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The program increase of 3 hours is due to rulemaking (1010-AD41) adding a new requirement.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $78,815

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: 06/19/2007

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