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OMB Control No:
1010-0048
ICR Reference No:
200702-1010-002
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
200608-1010-016
Agency/Subagency:
DOI/BOEM
Agency Tracking No:
OMM-1010-0048 re AD41
Title:
30 CFR Part 251, Geological and Geophysical (G&G) Explorations of the OCS
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Comment filed on proposed rule and continue
Conclusion Date:
11/01/2007
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/19/2007
Terms of Clearance:
OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11( c ). This OMB action is not an approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This action has no effect on any current approvals. If OMB has assigned this ICR a new OMB Control Number, the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory. For future submissions of this information collection, reference the OMB Control Number provided. In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency should provide a summary of any comments related to the information collection and their response, including any changes made to the ICR as a result of comments. In addition, the agency must enter the correct burden estimates in the ROCIS system.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
07/31/2009
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2009
Responses
599
0
599
Time Burden (Hours)
1,586
0
1,586
Cost Burden (Dollars)
209,000
0
209,000
Abstract:
The MMS uses the information to ensure there is no environmental degradation, personal harm, damage to historical or archaeological sites, or interference with other uses; to analyze and evaluate preliminary or planned drilling activities; to monitor progress and activities in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS); to acquire G&G data and information; and to determine eligibility for reimbursement.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
43 USC 1331; 1801; 1340; 1352
Name of Law: OCSLA
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
1010-AD41
Proposed rulemaking
72 FR 33417
06/18/2007
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
5
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
30 CFR 251.8a; 13, permit form - Requests
30 CFR 251.4a-b; 5a-b, d; 6; 7, Form MMS-327 and application fee
MMS-327
Application for Permit to Conduct G&G Exploration
30 CFR 251.4b; 5c-d; 6,b; 7b5,c; 9c; 10c; 1-14; permit form - General
30 CFR 251.7, 7d; 8b-c; 11-12; 14a, c2 + c4 - Submissions
OMM 30 CFR 251.14b1-2, 5 - Extension
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The program increase of 3 hours is due to rulemaking (1010-AD41) adding a new requirement.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$78,815
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Cheryl Blundon 703-787-1607 Cheryl.Blundon@mms.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
06/19/2007
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