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to withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we
cannot guarantee that we will be able to
do so.
(Authority: 43 CFR 1864.2(a))
Christopher B. DeWitt,
Acting Chief, Branch of Lands and Mineral
Resources.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Minerals Management Service
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submitted for Office of
Management and Budget (OMB)
Review; Comment Request
Minerals Management Service
(MMS), Interior.
ACTION: Notice of extension of an
information collection (1010–0149).

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AGENCY:

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) to
renew approval of the paperwork
requirements in the regulations under
30 CFR 250, subpart I, Platforms and
Structures. This notice also provides the
public a second opportunity to
comment on the paperwork burden of
these regulatory requirements.
DATES: Submit written comments by
March 28, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
either by fax (202) 395–6566 or e-mail
([email protected]) directly
to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention:
Desk Officer for the Department of the
Interior (1010–0149). Mail or hand carry
a copy of your comments to the
Department of the Interior/Minerals
Management Service, Attention: Cheryl
Blundon, Mail Stop 4024, 381 Elden
Street, Herndon, Virginia 20170–4817. If
you wish to e-mail your comments to
MMS, the address is:
[email protected]. Reference
Information Collection 1010–0149 in
your subject line and mark your
message for return receipt. Include your
name and return address in your
message text.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cheryl Blundon, Regulations and
Standards Branch, (703) 787–1607. You
may also contact Cheryl Blundon to
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regulations that require the subject
collection of information.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: 30 CFR 250, subpart I, Platforms
and Structures.
OMB Control Number: 1010–0149.
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
(Secretary) to prescribe rules and
regulations to administer leasing of the
OCS. Such rules and regulations will
apply to all operations conducted under
a lease. 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 43 U.S.C. 1356 requires the
issuance of ‘‘* * * regulations which
require that any vessel, rig, platform, or
other vehicle or structure * * * (2)
which is used for activities pursuant to
this subchapter, comply * * * with
such minimum standards of design,
construction, alteration, and repair as
the Secretary * * * establishes * * *’’
Section 43 U.S.C. 1332(6) also states,
‘‘operations in the [O]uter Continental
Shelf should be conducted in a safe
manner * * * to prevent or minimize
the likelihood of * * * physical
obstruction to other users of the water
or subsoil and seabed, or other
occurrences which may cause damage to
the environment or to property, or
endanger life or health.’’ These
authorities and responsibilities are
among those delegated to the Minerals
Management Service (MMS) to ensure
that operations in the OCS will meet
statutory requirements; provide for
safety and protection of the
environment; and result in diligent
exploration, development, and
production of OCS leases. This
information collection request addresses
the regulations at 30 CFR part 250,
subpart I, Platforms and Structures, and
the associated supplementary notices to
lessees and operators (NTLs) intended
to provide clarification, description, or
explanation of these regulations.
Responses are mandatory or are
required to obtain or retain a benefit. No
questions of a ‘‘sensitive’’ nature are
asked. The MMS will protect

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proprietary information according to the
Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C.
552) and its implementing regulations
(43 CFR 2), 30 CFR 250.197 (Data and
information to be made available to the
public or for limited inspection), and 30
CFR part 252 (OCS Oil and Gas
Information Program).
The MMS OCS Regions use the
information submitted under subpart I
to determine the structural integrity of
all offshore structures and ensure that
such integrity will be maintained
throughout the useful life of these
structures. We use the information to
ascertain, on a case-by-case basis, that
the platforms and structures are
structurally sound and safe for their
intended use to ensure safety of
personnel and pollution prevention.
The information is also necessary to
assure that abandonment and site
clearance are properly performed. More
specifically, we use the information to:
• Review data concerning damage to
a platform to assess the adequacy of
proposed repairs.
• Review plans for platform
construction (construction is divided
into three phases—design, fabrication,
and installation) to ensure the structural
integrity of the platform.
• Review verification plans and
reports for unique platforms to ensure
that all nonstandard situations are given
proper consideration during the design,
fabrication, and installation phases of
platform construction.
• Review platform design, fabrication,
and installation records to ensure that
the platform is constructed according to
approved plans.
• Review inspection reports to ensure
that platform integrity is maintained for
the life of the platform.
Frequency: The frequency varies by
section, but is generally ‘‘on occasion’’
or annual.
Estimated Number and Description of
Respondents: Approximately 130
Federal OCS oil and gas or sulphur
lessees.
Estimated ‘‘Hour’’ Burden: The
estimated annual ‘‘hour’’ burden for this
information collection is a total of
60,260 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.

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BURDEN BREAKDOWN
Fee(s)

Citation 30 CFR 250
Subpart I and related NTLs

Reporting and/or recordkeeping requirement
Hour burden

Average No. of
annual reponses

Annual burden
hours

General Requirements for Platforms
900(b), (c), (e); 901(b), (c);
902; 903; 905; 906; 909;
910(c), (d); 911(c), (f);
912; 913.

Submit application, along with reports/surveys and relevant data, to install new platform or floating production facility or conversion of existing platform for new
purpose or significant changes to approved applications, including use of alternative codes, rules, or
standards; and Platform Verification Program (PVP)
plan for design, fabrication and installation of new,
fixed, bottom-founded, pile-supported, or concretegravity platforms and new floating platforms. Consult
as required with MMS and/or USCG. Re/Submit application for major modification(s)/repairs to any platform
and related requirements.

60

304 applications ....

18,240

$19,900 × 5 PVP = $99,500
$2,850 × 44 fixed structure = $125,400
$1,450 × 85 Caisson/Well Protector = $123,250
$3,400 × 170 modifications = $578,000
900(b)(5) ..............................

Submit application for conversion of the use of an existing mobile offshore drilling unit.

24

2 applications ........

48

900(c) ...................................

Notify MMS within 24 hours of damage and emergency
repairs and request approval of repairs.

16

12 notices/requests

192

901(a)(6), (a)(7), (a)(8);
NTLs.

Submit CVA documentation under API RP 2RD, API RP
2SK, and API RP 2SM.

100

15 submissions ......

1,500

901(a)(10); NTLs ..................

Submit hazards analysis documentation under API RP
14J.

600

8 submissions ........

4,800

903 * .....................................

Record original and relevant material test results of all
primary structural materials; retain records during all
stages of construction. Compile, retain, and provide location/make available to MMS for the functional life of
platform, the as-built drawings, design assumptions/
analyses, summary of nondestructive examination
records, inspection results, and records of repair not
covered elsewhere.

100

130 lessees ...........

13,000

Subtotal .........................

...........................................................................................

........................

471 .........................

37,780
$926,150

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Platform Verification Program
911(d); 914 ...........................

Submit nomination and qualification statement for CVA ..

16

5 nominations ........

80

916(c) ...................................

Submit interim and final CVA reports and recommendations on design phase.

200

15 reports ..............

3,000

917(a), (c) ............................

Submit interim and final CVA reports and recommendations on fabrication phase, including notice of fabrication procedure changes or design specification modifications.

100

15 reports ..............

1,500

918(c) ...................................

Submit interim and final CVA reports and recommendations on installation phase.

60

15 reports ..............

900

Subtotal .........................

...........................................................................................

........................

50 ...........................

5,480

130 lessees ...........

6,500

Inspection, Maintenance, and Assessment of Platforms
919(a) ...................................

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BURDEN BREAKDOWN—Continued
Fee(s)
Citation 30 CFR 250
Subpart I and related NTLs

Reporting and/or recordkeeping requirement

919(b) ...................................

Submit annual (November 1 of each year) report on inspection of platforms or floating production facilities,
including summary of testing results.

80

130 lessees ...........

10,400

Subtotal .........................

...........................................................................................

........................

260 .........................

16,900

Hour burden

Average No. of
annual reponses

Annual burden
hours

General Departure
900 thru 921 .........................

General departure and alternative compliance requests
not specifically covered elsewhere in Subpart I regulations.

10

10 requests ............

100

Subtotal .........................

...........................................................................................

........................

791 Responses .....

60,260
$926,150 Fees

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* The records required to be retained are such that respondents would keep them as usual and customary business practice. The burden
would be to make them available to MMS for review.

Estimated Reporting and
Recordkeeping ‘‘Non-Hour Cost’’
Burden: We have identified four nonhour cost burdens (see Burden
Breakdown). Section 250.905(k) requires
four specific fees for various platform
applications/installations. One fee is for
installation under the Platform
Verification Program; one fee is for
installation of fixed structures under the
Platform Approval Program; one fee is
for installation of Caisson/Well
Protectors; and one fee is for
modifications and/or repairs. We have
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
proposed collection of information is
necessary for the agency to perform its
duties, including whether the
information is useful; (b) evaluate the
accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of
information; (c) enhance the quality,
usefulness, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d)
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automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
To comply with the public
consultation process, on June 25, 2007,
we published a Federal Register notice
(72 FR 34717) 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
30 CFR 250 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 have received no
comments in response to these efforts.
If you wish to comment in response
to this notice, you may send your
comments to the offices listed under the
ADDRESSES section of this notice. The
OMB has up to 60 days to approve or
disapprove the information collection
but may respond after 30 days.
Therefore, to ensure maximum
consideration, OMB should receive
public comments by March 28, 2008.
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.
MMS Information Collection
Clearance Officer: Arlene Bajusz, (202)
208–7744.

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Dated: December 20, 2007.
E.P. Danenberger,
Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
Stehekin River Corridor
Implementation Plan: North Cascades
National Park Service Complex, Lake
Chelan National Recreation Area,
Chelan County, WA; Notice of Intent To
Prepare an Enviornmental Impact
Statement
Summary: In accord with § 102(2)(C)
of the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321, et seq.) and
the Council on Environmental Quality
regulations (40 CFR parts 1500–1508),
the National Park Service (in
cooperation with the Western Federal
Lands Division of Federal Highway
Administration) is undertaking a
conservation planning and
environmental impact analysis process
to determine future management of
public and inter-mingled private lands
in the lower Stehekin River Valley
within Lake Chelan National Recreation
Area. An Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) will be prepared for a
Stehekin River Corridor Implementation
Plan, in conjunction with revising the
current Land Protection Plan, which
will guide land protection and Stehekin
River management within Lake Chelan
NRA.
Background: The National Park
Service (NPS) collectively manages
North Cascades National Park, Lake

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