30 CFR 550, Subpart B, Plans and Information

Sections 11 and 25 of the amended OCS Lands Act require the holders of OCS oil and gas or sulfur leases to submit exploration plans or development and production plans to the Secretary for approval prior to commencing leasing activities. As a Federal agency, BOEM has a continuing affirmative duty to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, and the Marine Mammal Protection Act. This includes a substantive duty to carry out any agency action in a manner that is not likely to jeopardize protected species as well as a procedural duty to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries before engaging in a discretionary action that may affect a protected species. The regulations at 30 CFR 550, Subpart B, concern plans and information that must be submitted to conduct activities on a lease, right-of-use and easement, or unit and are the subject of this collection. BOEM and other Federal agencies (e.g., FWS, NOAA Fisheries) analyze and evaluate the information and data collected under Subpart B to ensure that planned operations are safe; will not adversely affect the marine, coastal, or human environment; and will conserve the resources of the OCS. BOEM uses the information to: (a) make an informed decision on whether to approve the proposed planning documents as submitted, or whether modifications are necessary without the analysis and evaluation of the required information.

The latest form for 30 CFR 550, Subpart B, Plans and Information expires 2027-10-31 and is listed under ICR 202303-1010-002.

200-209; 211-228; 231-285 - Contents of Exploration Plans (EP)

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