In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2021
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2018
3,273
0
3,279
137,940
0
137,955
0
0
0
BSEE collects the information to ensure that operations on the OCS are inspected daily for the prevention of pollution; any problems observed are corrected. Respondents are Outer Continental Shelf Federal oil and gas and sulphur lessees and/or operators.
US Code:
30 USC 1751
Name of Law: Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act
US Code:
43 USC 1334
Name of Law: Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act
US Code:
33 USC 1321
Name of Law: Federal Water Pollution Control Act
The current OMB inventory for this collection includes 137,955 burden hours. In this submission, we are requesting a total of 137,940 hours. This represents an adjustment decrease of 15 hours due to the hours being currently located and approved in 30 CFR 250, subpart A (1014-0022).
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.