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

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form MMS-327 Permit Form (MMS-327) Form and Instruction	Modified
0179-83C re AD41 - 9-2009.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2009-09-15
1010-0048-09-30day FR.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-06-08
0048-09-ss.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-04-28
30 CFR part 251.doc Supplementary Document	2009-04-16
1010-0048 60-day exp 6-1-09.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-04-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
43747	Permit Form (MMS-327) Form and Instruction	Modified
188829	Extension for permit form and recordkeeping	Unchanged
188828	30 CFR 251.14	Modified
188827	30 CFR 251.10 through 251.13	Unchanged
188826	30 CFR 251.7 through 251.9	Unchanged
188824	30 CFR 251.1-251.6	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1010-0048	ICR Reference No: 200908-1010-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200904-1010-004
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BOEM	Agency Tracking No: OMM-1010-0048-09-ext
Title: 30 CFR Part 251, Geological and Geophysical (G&G) Explorations of the OCS
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/19/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/05/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2012	08/31/2012	08/31/2012
Responses	634	0	631
Time Burden (Hours)	1,246	0	1,243
Cost Burden (Dollars)	289,728	0	289,728

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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 et seq, and 1801 Name of Law: OCSLA
   US Code: 31 USC 9701 Name of Law: Independent Offices Appropriations Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 14576	03/31/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 27163	06/08/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Permit Form (MMS-327)	MMS-327	Aplication for Permit to Conduct G&G Exploration
30 CFR 251.1-251.6
Extension for permit form and recordkeeping
30 CFR 251.10 through 251.13
30 CFR 251.7 through 251.9
30 CFR 251.14

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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	634	631	0	3	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,246	1,243	0	3	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	289,728	289,728	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: This submission requests a program change. As of September 14, 2009, the final rule for 30 CFR 251 (1010-AD41) became effective (74 FR 40726). The collection of information associated with the rule (1010-0179, expiration August 31, 2012) consists of 3 burden hours relating to this part. The MMS is, therefore, consolidating the burden hours into the primary collection for 30 CFR 251, OMB Control Number 1010-0048 (expiration August 31, 2012). After OMB approves the consolidation, MMS will discontinue 1010-0179. Also, this submission makes changes by clarifying language to form MMS-327, Application for Permit to Conduct G&G Exploration, which will better illustrate items included in the permit.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $63,714

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: 10/05/2009

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