New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
Approved without change
10/29/2024
09/03/2024
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. Since this is a new collection, when the Agency submits a request for renewal, it must include evidence of consultation with respondents to ensure the supporting statement's accuracy on availability of data, frequency of collection, clarity of instructions, accuracy of burden estimate, relevance of data elements, and similar PRA matters.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2027
36 Months From Approved
374
0
0
36,168
0
0
4,978,612
0
0
BSEE analyzes and evaluates the DeepWater Operations (DWOPs) and Conceptual Plans under 30 CFR 250, Subpart B to ensure that all planned operations are safe; will not adversely affect the marine, coastal, or human environment; and will conserve the resources of the OCS.
US Code:
43 USC 1334
Name of Law: Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands 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
This final rulemaking is a complete rewrite of 30 CFR Part 250, subpart B and is requesting a total hour burden of 36,168, a program increase of 13,710 from current 1014-0024 burden hours due to new requirements being added.
The current OMB inventory for 1014-0024 (30 CFR Part 250, subpart B â Plans and Information) information collection includes 22,458 burden hours; furthermore, we are in the middle of the renewal cycle. We are not making any changes to current 1014-0024 this cycle. Once this final rulemaking becomes effective, we will discontinue OMB control number 1014-0024.
BSEE is requesting a total of $4,978,612 in non-hour costs burdens, a program increase of 4,946,221 from current 1014-0024 non-hour costs burdens. Once this final rulemaking becomes effective, we will discontinue OMB control number 1014-0024.
The current OMB non-hour cost burden inventory for 1014-0024 is $32,391; furthermore, we are in the middle of the renewal cycle. We are not requesting any changes to current 1014-0024 this cycle. This final rulemaking is adding 13 new non-hour costs burdens as shown in 13(c).
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.