30 CFR 550, Subpart B, Plans and Information

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 0141 281; 284 - Post-Approval Requirements for the EP, DPP, and DOCD Form and Instruction	Modified
Form 0139 241 thru 262; 266-285 - Contents of DPP and DOCD Form	Modified
3-2013 0151 Nonsub Just-Fee Change.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2013-02-20
1010-0151 30-day notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-09-30
0151 Nonsub change fees 2013.doc Supporting Statement A	2013-02-20
30 CFR 250 subpart B eCFR.doc Supplementary Document	2011-08-24
1010-0151 60-day exp 9-6-11.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-08-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
38226	509-585 - Contents of Exploration Plans (EP) Instruction	Modified
184180	287-289; 291; 292; 295-297 - Submit DWOPs and CIDs	Modified
184179	281; 284 - Post-Approval Requirements for the EP, DPP, and DOCD Form and Instruction	Modified
184178	267; 269 - Review and Decision Process for the DPP or DOCD	Modified
184177	241 thru 262; 266-285 - Contents of DPP and DOCD Form	Modified
184176	500-599 - Departure and/or alternative compliance requests	Modified
184172	508; 210 - Ancillary Activities	Modified
180433	NTL; 211 thru 228; 241 thru 262; Marine Trash and Debris Awareness/Elimination NTL Other-NTL	Unchanged
180431	NTL; 511 thru 528; 241 thru 562; Vessel Strike Avoidance and Injured/Protected Species Reporting NTL Other-NTL	Modified
180430	NTL; 211 thru 228; 241 thru 262; seismic survey mitigation measures and Protected Species Observer Program NTL Other-NTL	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1010-0151	ICR Reference No: 201302-1010-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201108-1010-003
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BOEM	Agency Tracking No: 1010-0151 Fees 2013
Title: 30 CFR 550, Subpart B, Plans and Information
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: 02/20/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/20/2013
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2014	12/31/2014	12/31/2014
Responses	4,343	0	4,343
Time Burden (Hours)	190,480	0	190,480
Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,713,665	0	3,597,157

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Abstract: Sections 11 and 25 of the amended OCS Lands Act require the holders of OCS oil and gas or sulphur leases to submit exploration plans (EPs) or development and production plans (DPPs) to the Secretary for approval prior to commencing these activities. As a Federal agency, we have a continuing affirmative duty to comply with the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This includes a substantive duty to carry out any agency action in a manner that is not likely to jeopardize protected species as well as a procedural duty to consult with the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries (NOAA Fisheries) before engaging in a discretionary action that may affect a protected species.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 31 USC 9701 Name of Law: OSCLA
   US Code: 43 USC 1331 and 1801 Name of Law: OSCLA
  

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:
	76 FR 39419	07/06/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 60856	09/30/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 10

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
241 thru 262; 266-285 - Contents of DPP and DOCD	0139	DOCD Air Quality Screening Checklist
509-585 - Contents of Exploration Plans (EP)	0138, 0142, 0137	EP Air Quality Screening Checklist ,   OCS Plan Information Form ,   Environmental Impact Analysis worksheet
508; 210 - Ancillary Activities
267; 269 - Review and Decision Process for the DPP or DOCD
NTL; 211 thru 228; 241 thru 262; seismic survey mitigation measures and Protected Species Observer Program NTL
NTL; 511 thru 528; 241 thru 562; Vessel Strike Avoidance and Injured/Protected Species Reporting NTL
NTL; 211 thru 228; 241 thru 262; Marine Trash and Debris Awareness/Elimination NTL
281; 284 - Post-Approval Requirements for the EP, DPP, and DOCD	0141	ROV Survey Report
287-289; 291; 292; 295-297 - Submit DWOPs and CIDs
500-599 - Departure and/or alternative compliance requests

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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	4,343	4,343	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	190,480	190,480	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,713,665	3,597,157	0	0	116,508	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,857,200

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: 02/20/2013

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