In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved. However, since the agency sought comment on the changes associated with the regulation and not the entire collection, the expiration date for the collection will not be extended.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2021
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2021
63,367
0
63,347
83,528
0
83,488
16,000
0
0
The BSEE uses the information to ensure safe drilling operations and to protect the human, marine, and coastal environment. Among other things, BSEE specifically uses the information to ensure: the drilling unit is fit for the intended purpose; the lessee or operator will not encounter geologic conditions that present a hazard to operations; equipment is maintained in a state of readiness and meets safety standards; each drilling crew is properly trained and able to promptly perform well-control activities at any time during well operations; compliance with safety standards; and the current regulations will provide for safe and proper field or reservoir development, resource evaluation, conservation, protection of correlative rights, safety, and environmental protection. We also review well records to ascertain whether drilling operations have encountered hydrocarbons or H2S and to ensure that H2S detection equipment, personnel protective equipment, and training of the crew are adequate for safe operations in zones known to contain H2S and zones where the presence of H2S is unknown.
US Code:
43 USC 1334
Name of Law: OCS Lands Act
US Code:
43 USC 1751
Name of Law: Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act
US Code:
33 USC 1321
Name of Law: Federal Water Pollution Control Act
The current OMB inventory includes 83,488 burden hours. In this submission, we are requesting a total of 83,528 hours. This represents a program increase of 40 hours due to this final rulemaking, 1014-AA39, Blowout Preventer Systems and Well Control Revisions.
BSEE is also requesting a program increase of $16,000 in non-hour costs burdens for Independent Third Party costs due to this final rulemaking, 1014-AA39, Blowout Preventer Systems and Well Control Revisions.
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.
Form BSEE-0133S 250.428(c)(3); 428(k); ref in A, D, G - Daily Drilling Reports/Pacific & Alaska
0018-SS-WCR-Sub D.docx
1014-AA39 Published PR [83 FR 22128] exp. 7-10-18.pdf
250.427(b) - Proposed remedial actions