30 CFR 250, Subpart P, Sulfur Operators

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
1014-0006 30-day published [FR 84 70209] exp. 1-21-20.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-12-20	Available
1014-0006 60-day published 7-23-19 [84 FR 35419] exp. 9-23-19.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-10-22	Available
1014-0006-SS-2019.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2019-10-22	Available
eCFR 1014-0006 Subpart P 2019.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-10-22	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
224239	250.1634(b) - Mishandling of Sulfur		Modified
224238	250.1633(b) - Method Production Measurement		Modified
224237	250.1631 - Safety Device Training		Modified
224236	250.1630(b) - Safety Device Records		Modified
224235	250.1630(a)(6) - Pre-Production Test		Modified
224234	250.1629(b)(3) - Approval of Firefighting Systems		Modified
224233	250.1629(b)(1)(ii) - Retain Pressure Recording Charts		Modified
224232	250.1628(b), (d) - Application for Design and Installation		Modified
224231	250.1628(b), (d) - Design and Installation		Modified
224230	250.1621 - Safety Meetings		Modified
224229	250.1619(c), (d), (e) - Copies of Records, Logs		Modified
224228	250.1619(a); 250.1623(c) - Records for Well Operations		Modified
224227	250.1615 - Exemption to Blind Shear Ram BOPs		Modified
224226	250.1613(d) - Pressure Test Diverter Sealing		Modified
224225	250.1612 - Exemption Requirements Well-Control Drills		Modified
224224	250.1611(f),(g); 250.1625(f), (g) - Tests of BOP Systems		Modified
224223	250.1611(f); 250.1625(f) - Recording Pressure Conditions BOP		Modified
224222	250.1611(d)(3); 250.1625(d)(3) - Driller's Report Record		Modified
224220	250.1611(b); 250.1625(b) - Exemption Water Rated Working Pressure BOP		Modified
224219	250.1610(d)(7), (8) - Exemption Ram BOP		Modified
224217	250.1609(a) - Pressure Test Casing		Modified
224216	250.1608(a), (c)		Modified
224214	250.1607 - Cancellation of Field Rules		Modified
224213	250.1605(e)(5) - Directional Survey		Modified
224212	250.1605(d) - Surveys and Borings		Modified
224210	250.1605(c) - Performance Data		Modified
224209	250.1604(f) - traveling block safety check		Modified
224207	1603(a) - Sulfur in paying quantities		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1014-0006	ICR Reference No: 201906-1014-007
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201608-1014-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BSEE	Agency Tracking No: 1014-0006 ext 19
Title: 30 CFR 250, Subpart P, Sulfur Operators
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: 02/12/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/20/2019
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2023	36 Months From Approved	02/29/2020
Responses	510	0	510
Time Burden (Hours)	897	0	897
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: BSEE uses the information collected to ascertain the condition of drilling sites for the purpose of preventing hazards inherent in sulfur drilling and production operations and to evaluate the adequacy of equipment and/or procedures to be used during the conduct of drilling, well-completion, well-workover, and production operations.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 30 USC 1751 Name of Law: Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act (FOGRMA)
   US Code: 43 USC 1334 Name of Law: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (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:
	84 FR 35419	07/23/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 70209	12/20/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 28

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
1603(a) - Sulfur in paying quantities
250.1604(f) - traveling block safety check
250.1605(c) - Performance Data
250.1605(d) - Surveys and Borings
250.1605(e)(5) - Directional Survey
250.1607 - Cancellation of Field Rules
250.1608(a), (c)
250.1609(a) - Pressure Test Casing
250.1610(d)(7), (8) - Exemption Ram BOP
250.1611(b); 250.1625(b) - Exemption Water Rated Working Pressure BOP
250.1611(d)(3); 250.1625(d)(3) - Driller's Report Record
250.1611(f); 250.1625(f) - Recording Pressure Conditions BOP
250.1611(f),(g); 250.1625(f), (g) - Tests of BOP Systems
250.1612 - Exemption Requirements Well-Control Drills
250.1613(d) - Pressure Test Diverter Sealing
250.1615 - Exemption to Blind Shear Ram BOPs
250.1619(a); 250.1623(c) - Records for Well Operations
250.1619(c), (d), (e) - Copies of Records, Logs
250.1621 - Safety Meetings
250.1628(b), (d) - Design and Installation
250.1628(b), (d) - Application for Design and Installation
250.1629(b)(1)(ii) - Retain Pressure Recording Charts
250.1629(b)(3) - Approval of Firefighting Systems
250.1630(a)(6) - Pre-Production Test
250.1630(b) - Safety Device Records
250.1631 - Safety Device Training
250.1633(b) - Method Production Measurement
250.1634(b) - Mishandling of Sulfur

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list 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	510	510	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	897	897	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $69,069

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: 12/20/2019

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