30 CFR 250, Increased Safety Measures for Energy Development on the Outer Continental Shelf.

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
xxxx-FR-SS-3-28-12 [AA02].doc Supporting Statement A	2012-03-28
AD 68 FED REG. published 10-14-10.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-02-06

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
201019	30 CFR 250, subpart Q	New
201018	30 CFR 250, subpart F	New
201017	30 CFR 250, subpart E	New
201016	30 CFR 250, subpart D	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1014-0020	ICR Reference No: 201210-1014-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201202-1014-003
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BSEE	Agency Tracking No: AA02
Title: 30 CFR 250, Increased Safety Measures for Energy Development on the Outer Continental Shelf.
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 without change	Conclusion Date: 10/22/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/22/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2015	36 Months From Approved
Responses	2,663	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	5,347	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This final rulemaking is a revision to various sections of the 30 CFR 250 regulations that will amend drilling regulations in subparts D, E, F, and Q. This includes requirements that will implement various safety measures that pertain to drilling, well-completion, well-workovers, and abandoning / decommissioning operations. The information collected will ensure sufficient redundancy in the BOPs; promote the integrity of the well and enhance well control; and facilitate a culture of safety through operational and personnel management. This Final Rule will promote human safety and environmental protection.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 43 USC 1334 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:
1014-AA02	Final or interim final rulemaking	77 FR 50856	08/22/2012

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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: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
30 CFR 250, subpart D
30 CFR 250, subpart E
30 CFR 250, subpart F
30 CFR 250, subpart Q

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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	2,663	0	0	2,663	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,347	0	0	5,347	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: This submission requests a program increase of 5,347 burden hours as a new information collection associated with new regulations.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $163,114

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: 04/10/2012

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