30 CFR Part 580, Prospecting for Minerals other than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur on the OCS and Authorizations of Noncommercial G&G Activities

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form BOEM-0134 30 CFR 580.10-13 - Subpart B Form and Instruction	Modified
2018-14046.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-06-29
4.6.18_60 day notice_2018-07004.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-04-06
CFR-2017-title30-vol2-part580.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-03-14
3.13.18_1010-0072 Supporting Statement.doc Supporting Statement A	2018-05-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
186827	30 CFR 580 + permits - General	Unchanged
186826	30 CFR 580.40-72 - Subpart D	Unchanged
186825	30 CFR 580.21-34 - Subpart C	Modified
10749	30 CFR 580.10-13 - Subpart B Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1010-0072	ICR Reference No: 201705-1010-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201503-1010-002
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BOEM	Agency Tracking No: 1010-0072
Title: 30 CFR Part 580, Prospecting for Minerals other than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur on the OCS and Authorizations of Noncommercial G&G Activities
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/28/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/29/2018
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2021	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2018
Responses	38	0	41
Time Burden (Hours)	485	0	488
Cost Burden (Dollars)	4,024	0	4,024

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Abstract: This information collection request (ICR) focuses on the regulations at 30 CFR Part 580, Prospecting for Minerals Other than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur on the OCS, as well as on authorizations of noncommercial G&G activities for marine minerals, as authorized by the OCSLA. BOEM uses the information to ensure there is no environmental degradation, personal harm or unsafe operations and conditions; ensure the activities do not damage historical or archaeological sites or interfere with other uses; analyze and evaluate preliminary or planned mining activities; monitor progress and activities in the OCS; acquire G&G data and information collected under a permit or authorization offshore; and determine eligibility for reimbursement from the Government for certain costs. In this renewal, BOEM is renewing the use of form BOEM-0134, which serves as the instrument to authorize entities to carry out noncommercial exploration of marine minerals.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 31 USC 9701 Name of Law: IOAA
   US Code: 43 USC 1331 and 1801 et seq. 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:
	83 FR 14884	04/06/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 30773	06/29/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
30 CFR 580 + permits - General
30 CFR 580.10-13 - Subpart B	BOEM-0134	App. for Permit/Authorization to Conduct G&G Prospecting/Exploration for Mineral Resources/Notice of Scientific Research on the OCS for Minerals other than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur
30 CFR 580.21-34 - Subpart C
30 CFR 580.40-72 - Subpart D

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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	38	41	0	0	-3	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	485	488	0	0	-3	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	4,024	4,024	0	0	0	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: The current OMB inventory includes 488 burden hours and the approved non-hour cost burden is $4,024. There is a program adjustments that decreases the burden hours by 3 hours. This adjustment includes burdens that fall under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(4) exception, so the hours are removed.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,534

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 06/29/2018

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