30 CFR Part 250, Subpart S, Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form Form BSEE-0131 30 CFR 250.1914(e); 1928(d), (e); 1929 - Form BSEE-0131; maintain contractor employee injury/illness log retain for 2 yrs, make available to BSEE; inform re hazards; Form	Modified
1014-0017 30-day FRN published 10-31-24 [89 FR 86835] exp. 12-30-24.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-31
1014-0017 60-day FRN published 7.16.24 [89 FR 57939] exp. 9.16.24.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-17
eCFR __ 30 CFR Part 250 Subpart S -- Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS).pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-17
1014-0017-SS-SEMS Program-2024.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-10-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
232299	30 CFR 250.1920(e) - Submit/verify corrective actions of audit findings	Modified
232298	30 CFR 250.1920 - Submit info during ASP SEMS Audit	Modified
202776	250.1920(a), (b); 1921; - ASP audit cost for high, medium, & low operator	Modified
202735	250.1922(b) Available upon request to BSEE; conflict of interest procedures	Modified
202732	250.1922(a) Labor hours for AB	Modified
202730	250.1933(c) Post Notice for reporting unsafe practices	Modified
202728	250.1930(c) Document decision to resume SWA	Modified
194773	30 CFR 250.1924(b) - Make available to BSEE evaulation documentation and supporting information	Modified
194772	30 CFR 250.1920(d); 1925(b) - Submit copy of audit plan including correction schedule etc.	Modified
192993	30 CFR 250.1920(c); 1925(a) - Submit audit report with findings/conclusions/deficiencies	Modified
192876	30 CFR 250.1911(b) - Immediate supervisor conducts, signs and ensure everyone involved signs the JSA.	Modified
192875	30 CFR 250.1928 - Documentation and recordkeeping	Modified
192874	30 CFR 250.1925(a); - pay for all costs associated with your BSEE directed audit	Modified
186875	30 CFR 250.1914(e); 1928(d), (e); 1929 - Form BSEE-0131; maintain contractor employee injury/illness log retain for 2 yrs, make available to BSEE; inform re hazards; Form	Modified
186874	30 CFR 250.1920(b) - notify BSEE with audit schedule 30 days in advance	Modified
186872	30 CFR 250.1924 - Submit SEMS doc. in response to site visit/inspection findings	Modified
186871	30 CFR 250.1900-1933 - Low Activity Operator-maintain	Modified
186870	30 CFR 250.1900-1933 - Moderate Activity Operator-maintain	Modified
186869	30 CFR 250.1900-1933 - High Activity Operator-maintain	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1014-0017	ICR Reference No: 202410-1014-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202007-1014-006
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BSEE	Agency Tracking No: 1014-0017 SEMS ext '24
Title: 30 CFR Part 250, Subpart S, Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS)
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: 10/31/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2025
Responses	686	686
Time Burden (Hours)	1,487,634	1,487,634
Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,259,727	3,259,727

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Abstract: Subpart S requires the operator (et al) to integrate a comprehensive SEMS program into the management of their OCS operations, providing for the prevention of waste and conservation of natural resources on the OCS. These regulations hold the operator accountable for the overall safety of the offshore facility; ensuring all contractors and subcontractors have safety policies/procedures in place that support the implementation of the operator's SEMS program and align with the principles of managing safety.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 30 USC 1751 Name of Law: Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act
   US Code: 43 USC 1334 Name of Law: Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) 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:
	89 FR 57939	07/16/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 86835	10/31/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 19

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
250.1920(a), (b); 1921; - ASP audit cost for high, medium, & low operator
250.1922(a) Labor hours for AB
250.1922(b) Available upon request to BSEE; conflict of interest procedures
250.1930(c) Document decision to resume SWA
250.1933(c) Post Notice for reporting unsafe practices
30 CFR 250.1900-1933 - High Activity Operator-maintain
30 CFR 250.1900-1933 - Low Activity Operator-maintain
30 CFR 250.1900-1933 - Moderate Activity Operator-maintain
30 CFR 250.1911(b) - Immediate supervisor conducts, signs and ensure everyone involved signs the JSA.
30 CFR 250.1914(e); 1928(d), (e); 1929 - Form BSEE-0131; maintain contractor employee injury/illness log retain for 2 yrs, make available to BSEE; inform re hazards;	Form BSEE-0131	Performance Measures Data
30 CFR 250.1920 - Submit info during ASP SEMS Audit
30 CFR 250.1920(b) - notify BSEE with audit schedule 30 days in advance
30 CFR 250.1920(c); 1925(a) - Submit audit report with findings/conclusions/deficiencies
30 CFR 250.1920(d); 1925(b) - Submit copy of audit plan including correction schedule etc.
30 CFR 250.1920(e) - Submit/verify corrective actions of audit findings
30 CFR 250.1924 - Submit SEMS doc. in response to site visit/inspection findings
30 CFR 250.1924(b) - Make available to BSEE evaulation documentation and supporting information
30 CFR 250.1925(a); - pay for all costs associated with your BSEE directed audit
30 CFR 250.1928 - Documentation and recordkeeping

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ICR Summary 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	686	686	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,487,634	1,487,634	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,259,727	3,259,727	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: $1,045,080

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: 10/31/2024

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