In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2021
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2018
686
0
2,381,721
1,487,634
0
2,238,164
3,259,727
0
5,220,000
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.
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
The current OMB inventory for this collection includes 2,238,164 burden hours. In this submission, we are requesting a total of 1,487,634 hours. This represents an adjustment decrease of 750,530 hours. This adjustment decrease is a result of industry, specifically the respondents listed in A.8, supplying us with information that shows a reduced regulatory burden in terms of burden hours. For example as the BSEE SEMS requirements become well known, they become engrained in standard business practices that companies tell us have become customary and usual; reducing the regulator-imposed burden of SEMS.
The current OMB non-hour cost burden inventory is $5,220,000. In this submission, we are requesting a total of $3,259,727. This represents an adjustment decrease of $1,960,273. The decrease is due to two factors: a reduction in the number of companies subject to the SEMS regulation and therefore SEMS auditing, and the market for outside audit services remaining competitive keeping the per audit cost near their historic rates.
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.
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;
SEMS PRA Renewal 2018 Worksheet Revised August 2018 JSA to OMB.xlsx
1014-0017 30-day published [83 FR 45464] exp. 10-9-18.pdf
1014-0017-SS-SEMS Program-2018.docx
30 CFR 250.1920(e) - Submit/verify corrective actions of audit findings