In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2021
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2018
2,961
0
3,031
34,560
0
36,564
1,379,369
0
1,508,968
BSEE uses the information to ensure that pipelines are planned, installed, operated, and maintained in a manner that is safe, protects the environment, and prevents waste.
US Code:
43 USC 1334
Name of Law: Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act at
US Code:
30 USC 1751
Name of Law: Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act
US Code:
31 USC 9701
Name of Law: Independent Offices Appropriations Act
The currently approved annual hour burdens are 36,564 hours. This submission requests 34,560 hours. This is an adjustment decrease of 2,004 hours. Over the past 3-year cycle, we have received less submittals. The currently approved non-hour cost burden is $1,508,968. This submission requests $1,379,369. This represents an adjustment decrease of $129,599 due to re-estimating the number of annual responses times its non-hour cost burden. Over the past 3-year cycle, less applications have been received that have an applied cost recovery fee.
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:
(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;
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.