NTL - GOMR - Global Positioning System (GPS) for Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
1010-0177 30-day FR2-exp 10-26-09.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-09-25	Available
0177-SS-09-GPS.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2009-09-21	Available
1010-0177-60-day-09 exp 8-7-09.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-08-26	Available
NTL Just Letter.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-05-07	Available
30 CFR 250 subpart A as of 4-30-09.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-04-30	Available
4100039.JPG	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-04-30	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
189017	notify hurricane response team (hrt) once rig moved off location		Unchanged
189016	future tracking/locator data access+ purchase of devices for new MODUs/repair	Other-NTL	Modified
189015	Initial tracking/locator data access		Removed
189014	future purchase of tracking/locator devices for new, replace etc		Removed
189013	Initial purchase and installation of tracking/locator devices	Other-null	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1010-0177	ICR Reference No: 200908-1010-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200904-1010-006
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BOEM	Agency Tracking No: OMM - NTL-GPS-09
Title: NTL - GOMR - Global Positioning System (GPS) for Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/04/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/28/2009
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2013	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2009
Responses	36	0	666
Time Burden (Hours)	9	0	84
Cost Burden (Dollars)	150,000	0	1,650,000

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Abstract: The subject of this information collection (IC) request is an NTL (Notice to Lessees), GPS (Global Positioning System) for MODUs (Mobile Offshore Drilling Units). This NTL requires MODUs to be equipped with multiple tracking/location devices so that during a storm event the respondent, as well as MMS, will have the capability to monitor its location. This NTL also provides for notifications and grants MMS real-time location data access as necessary to the Hurricane Response Team (HRT).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 43 USC 1331 et seq and 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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 27166	06/08/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 49006	09/25/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
future purchase of tracking/locator devices for new, replace etc
future tracking/locator data access+ purchase of devices for new MODUs/repair
notify hurricane response team (hrt) once rig moved off location
Initial purchase and installation of tracking/locator devices
Initial tracking/locator data access

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	36	666	0	-630	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9	84	0	-75	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	150,000	1,650,000	0	-1,650,000	150,000	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: (a)The currently approved annual hour burden is 84 hours.This submission requests 9 hours.The difference is a program decrease of 75 hours and is a result of eliminating the initial start up tracking device notification requirements.(b)The currently approved annual reporting and recordkeeping non-hour cost burden is $1,650,000.This submission requests $150,000 and is a program decrease of $1,500,000.The decrease is a result of eliminating the initial purchase and installation of tracking/locator devices.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,150

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)? 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: 09/28/2009

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