In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. When renewing this package, BSEE should account for the source of the change in burden, if any, that it expects during the collection period.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2023
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2020
5,898
0
5,644
17,985
0
14,890
0
0
0
BSEE uses the information to analyze and evaluate the data collection to ensure that planned well-completion operations will protect personnel and natural resources. BSEE uses the analysis and evaluation results to approve, disapprove, or require modification to the proposed well-completion operations. Respondents are Outer Continental Shelf Federal and oil and gas or sulphur lessees and 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
The current OMB inventory for this collection is 14,890 burden hours. In this submission, we are requesting a total of 17,985 burden hours. This represents an adjustment increase of 3,095 hours. The adjustment increase is due to re-estimating the average number of annual responses and the amount of time required to respond based on industry outreach.
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.