30 CFR 251, Request Geophysical Extension

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
AD41-SS - 7-28-09.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-07-28
30 CFR part 251.doc Supplementary Document	2009-03-23

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
188458	30 CFR 251.14(b)1-3 -- Request Geophysical Extension	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1010-0179	ICR Reference No: 200903-1010-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BOEM	Agency Tracking No: OMM 1010-AD41 new
Title: 30 CFR 251, Request Geophysical Extension
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: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 08/03/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/09/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2012	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: This request is for the new requirement added through rulemaking to 30 CFR 251. The requirement allows permittees to apply for an extension to the proprietary term of certain reprocessed geophysical information submitted to MMS under a permit.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 31 USC 9701 Name of Law: Independent Offices Appropriations Act
   US Code: 43 USC 1331; 1801; 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	Final or interim final rulemaking	72 FR 33417	06/18/2007

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
30 CFR 251.14(b)1-3 -- Request Geophysical Extension

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	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	0	3	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3	0	0	3	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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 increase of 3 burden hours is due to rulemaking. The 30 CFR part 251.14(b)allows for permittees to extend the 25-year proprietary term for geophysical information reprocessed 20 or more years after MMS issued the germane permit. The extension request must be submitted within 90 days after completion of the reprocessing.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $585

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)? No

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: 07/09/2009

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