30 CFR Part 291, Open and Nondiscriminatory Access to Oil and Gas Pipelines under the OCS Lands Act

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
1014-0012 30-day FRN 2023 6-16-23 [88 FR 39469] exp. 7-17-23.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-06-16	Repair queued
1014-0012-SS-2023.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2023-06-05	Repair queued
1014-0012 60-day FRN published 8-4-22 [87 FR 47786] exp. 10-3-22.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-06-05	Repair queued
30 CFR Part 291 (up to date as of 6-01-2023).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-06-05	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
44588	30 CFR 291.105-6, 108-9, 111 Submit complaint; request confidential treatment		Modified
178994	30 CFR 291.106(b), 109 Request waiver or reduction of fee		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1014-0012	ICR Reference No: 202208-1014-005
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201911-1014-004
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BSEE	Agency Tracking No: 1014-0012 ext '23
Title: 30 CFR Part 291, Open and Nondiscriminatory Access to Oil and Gas Pipelines under the OCS Lands Act
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: 07/30/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 06/16/2023
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. OMB reminds the Agency, however, it should consult with up to 9 outside entities at least once every 3 years even if the collection of information has not changed.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2026	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2023
Responses	2	0	2
Time Burden (Hours)	51	0	51
Cost Burden (Dollars)	7,500	0	7,500

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Abstract: Any party who believes they have been denied pipeline access or believes they have been discriminated against regarding pipeline access can submit a complaint to BSEE. The BSEE uses the information submitted to review, research, and reach a resolution on the complaint.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 31 USC 9701 Name of Law: Independent Offices Appropriations Act
   US Code: 43 USC 1334 Name of Law: OCS Lands Act
   PL: Pub.L. 114 - 74 701 Name of Law: Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015
  

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 47786	08/04/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 39469	06/16/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
30 CFR 291.105-6, 108-9, 111 Submit complaint; request confidential treatment
30 CFR 291.106(b), 109 Request waiver or reduction of fee

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	2	2	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	51	51	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	7,500	7,500	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: $17,064

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: 06/16/2023

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