Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
10/08/2020
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2021
22,294
22,163
102,221
99,866
246,268
222,915
The BSEE uses the information collected under the subpart A regulations to ensure that operations on the OCS are carried out in a safe and pollution-free manner, do not interfere with the rights of other users on the OCS, and balance the protection and development of OCS resources.
US Code:
43 USC 1334
Name of Law: Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act
US Code:
33 USC 1331
Name of Law: Federal Water Pollution Control Act
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
(a) The current OMB inventory for this collection includes 99,866 burden hours. In this submission, we are requesting 102,221 hours. The is an adjustment increase of 2,355 and is due to changes in the annual responses BSEE receives.
(b) The current OMB non-hour cost burden inventory is $222,915. In this submission, we are requesting $246,268. This represents an adjustment increase of $23,353 and is also due to the annual response increasing under § 250.171 having a cost recovery fee associated.
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.