30 CFR 250, Subpart L, Oil and Gas Production Measurement, Surface Commingling, and Security

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
1014-0002 30-Day FRN published [87 FR 56978] exp. 10-17-22.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-09-16	Missing upstream
1014-0002 60-day FRN published 3.29.22 [87 FR 18036] exp. 5.31.22.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-09-02	Missing upstream
eCFR __ 30 CFR Part 250 Subpart L -- Oil and Gas Production Measurement, Surface Commingling, and Security.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-09-02	Repair queued
1014-0002-SS-2022.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2022-09-02	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
221640	250.1205(b)(3), (4) Seal Records - M&R		Modified
221639	250.1204(b)(3) Well Test Data - M&R		Modified
221638	250.1203(f)(4) Measurement Records - M&R		Modified
221637	250.1202(k)(5) Meter Proving Reports - M&R		Modified
221636	250.1202(e)(6) Master Meter Calibration Report - M&R		Modified
221635	250.1205(a)(4) Report Security Problems - SC		Modified
221634	250.1205(a)(2) Post Signs at Tanks - SC		Modified
221633	250.1204(a)(2) Production Volume/Fractional Analysis - SC		Modified
221632	250.1203(f)(5) Measuring Records - GM		Modified
221631	250.1203(e)(1) Gas Processing Plant Records- GM		Modified
221630	250.1203(c)(4),(5) Retention of Gas Meter Calibration Reports - GM		Modified
221629	250.1203(c)(4),(5) Submittals of Gas Meter Calibration Reports - GM		Modified
221628	250.1203(c)(1) - Gas Calibration Schedule - GM		Modified
221625	250.1203(b)(6), (8), (9) Gas Quality & Volume Statement - GM		Modified
221619	250.1202(i)(3) Retention of Inventory Tank Calibration Chart - LHM		Modified
221616	250.1202(i)(3) Submittal of Inventory Tank Calibration Chart - LHM		Modified
221615	250.1202(i)(2) - Royalty Tank Calibration Chart - LHM		Modified
221613	250.1202(f)(2) - Mechanical-displacement & Tank Prover Calibration Report - LHM		Modified
221612	250.1202(d)(5) - Royalty Meter Proving Report - LHM		Modified
221611	250.1202(d)(1),(d)(4),(k)(9);1204(b)(1) Well Testing Request - LHM		Modified
221609	250.1202(d)(1),(d)(4).(k)(9); 1204(b)(1) Proving Request - LHM		Modified
221608	250.1202(c)(4) - Run Ticket - LHM		Modified
221607	250.1202(a)(4) - Pipeline Condensate Volumes - LHM		Modified
221606	250.1202 - Meter Status - LHM		Modified
221605	250.1202-1204 Complex Application - LHM		Modified
221604	250.1202-1204 Simple Application - LHM		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1014-0002	ICR Reference No: 202201-1014-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201906-1014-003
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BSEE	Agency Tracking No: 1014-0002 ext 22
Title: 30 CFR 250, Subpart L, Oil and Gas Production Measurement, Surface Commingling, and Security
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/16/2022

table that charts list comparision

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2023
Responses	104,291	104,291
Time Burden (Hours)	38,986	38,986
Cost Burden (Dollars)	255,643	219,765

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Abstract: The BSEE uses the information collected under subpart L to ensure that the volumes of hydrocarbons produced are measured accurately, and royalties are paid on the proper volumes. Specifically, BSEE needs the information to: 1. determine if measurement equipment is properly installed, provides accurate measurement of production on which royalty is due, and is operating properly; 2. obtain rates of production measured at royalty meters, which can be examined during field inspections; 3. ascertain if all removals of oil and condensate from the lease are reported; 4. ensure that the sales location is secure and production cannot be removed without the volumes being recorded; 5. Review proving reports to verify that data on run tickets are calculated and reported accurately; and 6. review gas volume statements and compare them with the Oil and Gas Operations Reports to verify accuracy.

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Authorizing Statute(s): 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
   US Code: 43 USC 1331, 1334, and 1801 Name of Law: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act
  

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:
	87 FR 18036	03/29/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 56978	09/16/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 26

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
250.1202 - Meter Status - LHM
250.1202(a)(4) - Pipeline Condensate Volumes - LHM
250.1202(c)(4) - Run Ticket - LHM
250.1202(d)(1),(d)(4),(k)(9);1204(b)(1) Well Testing Request - LHM
250.1202(d)(1),(d)(4).(k)(9); 1204(b)(1) Proving Request - LHM
250.1202(d)(5) - Royalty Meter Proving Report - LHM
250.1202(e)(6) Master Meter Calibration Report - M&R
250.1202(f)(2) - Mechanical-displacement & Tank Prover Calibration Report - LHM
250.1202(i)(2) - Royalty Tank Calibration Chart - LHM
250.1202(i)(3) Submittal of Inventory Tank Calibration Chart - LHM
250.1202(i)(3) Retention of Inventory Tank Calibration Chart - LHM
250.1202(k)(5) Meter Proving Reports - M&R
250.1202-1204 Complex Application - LHM
250.1202-1204 Simple Application - LHM
250.1203(b)(6), (8), (9) Gas Quality & Volume Statement - GM
250.1203(c)(1) - Gas Calibration Schedule - GM
250.1203(c)(4),(5) Retention of Gas Meter Calibration Reports - GM
250.1203(c)(4),(5) Submittals of Gas Meter Calibration Reports - GM
250.1203(e)(1) Gas Processing Plant Records- GM
250.1203(f)(4) Measurement Records - M&R
250.1203(f)(5) Measuring Records - GM
250.1204(a)(2) Production Volume/Fractional Analysis - SC
250.1204(b)(3) Well Test Data - M&R
250.1205(a)(2) Post Signs at Tanks - SC
250.1205(a)(4) Report Security Problems - SC
250.1205(b)(3), (4) Seal Records - M&R

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list of burden

	Total Request	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	104,291	104,291	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	38,986	38,986	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	255,643	219,765	0	35,878	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: $3,157,866

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? No

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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: 09/16/2022

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