30 CFR 550, Subpart A, General, and Subpart K, Oil and Gas Production Requirements
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved with change
05/09/2023
11/28/2022
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2026
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2023
5,621
0
5,302
27,849
0
18,323
165,492
0
165,492
This information collection request concerns the paperwork requirements in the regulations in 30 CFR part 550, Subparts A and K, which deal with regulatory requirements of oil, gas, and sulphur operations on the OCS. This request also covers the related Notice to Lessees and Operators (NTLs) that BOEM issues to clarify and provide guidance on some aspect of our regulations, and forms BOEM-0127, BOEM-0140, BOEM-1123, and BOEM-1832.
The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq. and 43 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to prescribe rules and regulations to administer leasing of the OCS. Such rules and regulations will apply to all operations conducted under a lease. Operations in the OCS must preserve, protect, and develop oil and natural gas resources in a manner that is consistent with the need to make such resources available to meet the Nationâs energy needs as rapidly as possible; to balance orderly energy resources development with protection of human, marine and coastal environments; to ensure the public a fair and equitable return on the resources of the OCS; and to preserve and maintain free enterprise competition. Section 1332(6) states that âoperations in the [O]uter Continental Shelf should be conducted in a safe manner by well-trained personnel using technology, precautions, and techniques sufficient to prevent or minimize the likelihood of blowouts, loss of well controlâ¦physical obstruction to other users of the waters or subsoil and seabed, or other occurrences which may cause damage to the environment or to property, or endanger life or health.â
The BOEM will collect the information to ensure that operations in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) are carried out safely and in an environmentally sound manner, do not interfere with the rights of other users in the OCS, and balance the protection and development of OCS resources. Respondents are Outer Continental Shelf Federal and State oil, gas or sulphur lessees.
The current annual burden for this collection is 18,323 hours and 5,302 responses. BOEM proposes to increase the annual burden to 27,849 hours and 5,621 responses. BOEM conducted public outreach where industry recommended increasing the numbers for static bottomhole pressure surveys and sensitive reservoir information reports. Based on industry recommendations, BOEM is asking OMB for approval of an additional 9,526 annual burden hours and 319 responses.
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.
550.115-116; 119 - Performance Standards