Subsequent to the approval of the information collection requirements in the final 30 CFR 285 regulations, MMS developed five new forms that respondents will be required to submit certain information collection requirements in subpart D, Lease and Grant Administration, and subpart E, Payments and Financial Assurance Requirements. These forms entail no additional burden as they only clarify and facilitate the submission of the currently approved information collection requirements to which the forms pertain. This resubmitted information collection request (ICR) is revised only to reflect the inclusion of the new Forms MMS0002, MMS0003, MMS0004, MMS0005, and MMS0006.

We will protect information from respondents considered proprietary under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2) and under regulations at 30 CFR 285.113, How will data and information obtained by MMS under this part be disclosed to the public? No items of a sensitive nature are collected. Responses are mandatory or are required to obtain or retain a benefit.

Frequency: Varies depending upon the requirement, but usually on occasion or annual.

Description of Respondents: Primary respondents comprise Federal OCS companies that submit unsolicited proposals or responses to Federal Register notices; or are lessees, designated operators, and ROW or RUE grant holders. Other potential respondents are companies or State and local governments that submit information or comments relative to alternative energyrelated uses of the OCS; certified verification agents (CVAs); and surety or thirdparty guarantors.

Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The currently approved annual reporting burden for this collection is 31,124 hours. The following chart details the individual components and respective hour burden estimates of this ICR. In calculating the burdens, we assumed that respondents perform certain requirements in the normal course of their activities. We consider these to be usual and customary and took that into account in estimating the burden.
Hour burden Reporting and
Section(s) in 30 CFR 285 recordkeeping Nonhour cost requirement burdens Subpart AGeneral Provisions
102; 105; 110................. These sections contain general references to submitting comments, requests, applications, plans, notices, reports, and/or supplemental information for MMS approvalburdens covered under specific requirements. 102(e)........................ State and local 1.
governments enter
into task force or
joint planning or
coordination
agreement with MMS.
103; 904...................... Request general 2.
departures not
specifically covered
elsewhere in part 285.
105(c)........................ Make oral requests or 1.
notifications and
submit written follow
up within 3 business
days not specifically
covered elsewhere in
part 285.
106; 107; 212(f); 230(f); Submit evidence of 2.
302(a); 408(b)(7); 409(c); qualifications to
1005(c); 1007(c); 1013(b)(7). hold a lease or
grant, required
information and
supporting
information.
106(b)(1)..................... Request exception from 1.
exclusion or
disqualification from
participating in
transactions covered
by Federal non
procurement debarment
and suspension system.
106(b)(2), (3); 225; 527(c); Request Requirement not 705(b)(2); 1016. reconsideration and/ considered IC or hearing. under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(9). 108; 530(b)................... Notify MMS within 3 1.
business days after
learning of any
action filed alleging
respondent is
insolvent or bankrupt.
109........................... Notify MMS in writing Requirement not of merger, name considered IC change, or change of under 5 CFR business form no 1320.3(h)(1). later than 120 days
after earliest of
either the effective
date or filing date.
111........................... Within 30 days of .5. receiving bill, $4,000 per submit processing fee study. payments for MMS
document or study
preparation to
process applications
and requests.
111(b)(2), (3)................ Submit comments on 2.
proposed processing
fee or request
approval to perform
or directly pay
contractor for all or
part of any document,
study, or other
activity, to reduce
MMS processing costs.
111(b)(3)..................... Perform, conduct, 19,000. develop, etc., all or
part of any document,
study, or other
activity; and provide
results to MMS to
reduce MMS processing
fee.
111(b)(3)..................... Pay contractor for all $950,000 per or part of any payment. document, study, or
other activity, and
provide results to
MMS to reduce MMS
processing costs.
111(b)(7); 118(a); 436(c)..... Appeal MMS estimated Exempt under 5 processing costs, CFR decisions, or orders 1320.4(a)(2), pursuant to 30 CFR (c). 290.
113(b)........................ Respondents submit 4.
agreement to allow
MMS to disclose the
data and information
exempt from
disclosure under the
Freedom of
Information Act.
115(c)........................ Request approval to 1.
use later edition of
a document
incorporated by
reference or
alternative
compliance.
116........................... The Director may 4.
occasionally request
information to
administer and carry
out the offshore
alternative energy
program via Federal
Register Notices.
118(c); 225(b)................ Within 15 days of bid Requirement not rejection, request considered IC reconsideration of under 5 CFR bid decision or 1320.3(h)(9). rejection.
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Subpart BIssuance of OCS Alternative Energy Leases 200; 224; 231; 235; 236; 238.. These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285. 210; 211(a), (b), (c); 213 Submit comments in 4.
thru 216. response to Federal
Register notices on
Request for Interest
in OCS Leasing, Call
for Information and
Nominations (Call),
Area Identification,
and the Proposed Sale
Notice.
211(d); 216; 220 thru 223; Submit bid, payments, 5.
231(c)(2). and required
information in
response to Federal
Register Final Sale
Notice.
224........................... Within 10 business 1.
days, execute 3
copies of lease form
and return to MMS
with required
payments, including
evidence that agent
is authorized to act
for bidder; if
applicable, submit
information to
support delay in
execution.
230; 231(a)................... Submit unsolicited 5.
request and
acquisition fee for a
commercial or limited
lease.
231(b)........................ Submit comments in 4.
response to Federal
Register notice re
interest of
unsolicited request
for a lease.
231(g), (h)................... Submit decision to 2.
accept or reject
terms and conditions
of noncompetitive
lease.
235(b); 236(b)................ Request additional 1.
time to extend
preliminary or site
assessment term of
commercial or limited
lease, including
revised schedule for
SAP, COP, or GAP
submission.
237(b)........................ Request lease be dated 1.
and effective 1st day
of month in which
signed.
Subpart CROW Grants and RUE Grants for Alternative Energy Activities 306; 309; 315; 316............ These sections contain references to information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285. 302(a); 305; 306.............. Submit 1 paper copy 5.
and 1 electronic
version of a request
for a new or modified
ROW or RUE and
required information,
including
qualifications to
hold a grant.
307; 308(a)(1)................ Submit comments on 4.
competitive interest
in response to
Federal Register
notice of proposed
ROW or RUE grant area
or comments on notice
of grant auction.
308(a)(2), (b); 315; 316...... Submit bid and 5.
payments in response
to Federal Register
notice of auction for
a ROW or RUE grant.
309........................... Submit decision to 2.
accept or reject
terms and conditions
of noncompetitive ROW
or RUE grant.
Subpart DLease and Grant Administration
400; 401; 402; 405; 409; 416, These sections contain references to 433. information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, payments, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285. 401(b)........................ Take measures directed 100. by MMS in cessation
order and submit
reports in order to
resume activities.
405(d)........................ Submit written notice Requirement not of change of address. considered IC under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1). 405(e); Form MMS0006......... If designated operator 1.
(DO) changes, notify
MMS and identify new
DO for MMS approval.
408 thru 411; Forms MMS0002 Within 90 days after 1 (30 minutes and MMS0003. last party executes a per form x 2 transfer agreement, forms = 1 submit 1 paper copy hour). and 1 electronic
version of a lease or
grant assignment
application,
including originals
of each instrument
creating or
transferring
ownership of record
title, eligibility
and other
qualifications; and
evidence that agent
is authorized to
execute assignment.
415(a)(1); 416; 420(a), (b); Submit request for 10. 428(b). suspension and
required information
no later than 90 days
prior to lease or
grant expiration.
417(b)........................ Conduct, and if 100. required pay for, $950,000 per sitespecific study study. to evaluate cause of
harm or damage; and
submit 1 paper copy
and 1 electronic
version of study and
results.
425 thru 428; 652(a).......... Request lease or grant 6.
renewal no later than
180 days before
termination date of
your limited lease or
grant, or no later
than 2 years before
termination date of
operations term of
commercial lease.
435; 658(c)(2);............... Submit 1 paper copy 1.
Form MMS0004................. and 1 electronic
version of
application to
relinquish lease or
grant.
436; 437...................... Provide information Requirement not for reconsideration considered IC of MMS decision to under 5 CFR contract or cancel 1320.3(h)(9). lease or grant area.
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Subpart EPayments and Financial Assurance Requirements An * indicates the primary cites for providing bonds or other financial assurance, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 285 to furnish, replace, or provide additional bonds, securities, or financial assurance. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285.
500 thru 509; 1011............ Submit payor Burdens covered information, payments by information and payment collections information, and approved for 30 maintain auditable CFR Subchapter records according to A. subchapter A
regulations or
guidance.
506(c)(4)..................... Submit documentation 10 min. of the gross annual
generation of
electricity produced
by the generating
facility on the
leaseuse same form
as authorized by the
EIA. (Burden covered
under DOE/EIA OMB
Control Number 1905
0129 to gather info
and fill out form.
MMS's burden is for
submitting a copy.)
510........................... Submit application and 1.
required information
for waiver or
reduction of rental
or other payment.
* 515; 516(a)(1), (b); 525(a) Execute and provide 1.
thru (f). $100,000 minimum
leasespecific bond
or other approved
security; or increase
bond level if
required.
* 516(a)(2), (3), (b), (c); Execute and provide 1.
517; 525(a) thru (f). commercial lease
supplemental bonds in
amounts determined by
MMS.
516(a)(4); 521(c)............. Execute and provide 1.
decommissioning bond
or other financial
assurance; schedule
for providing the
appropriate amount.
517(c)(1)..................... Submit comments on 1.
proposed adjustment
to bond amounts.
517(c)(2)..................... Request bond reduction 5.
and submit evidence
to justify.
* 520; 521; 525(a) thru (f);.. Execute and provide 1.
Form MMS0005................. $300,000 minimum
limited lease or
grantspecific bond
or increase financial
assurance if required.
525(g)........................ Surety notice to 1.
lessee or ROW/RUE
grant holder and MMS
within 5business
days after initiating
insolvency or
bankruptcy
proceeding, or
Treasury decertifies
surety.
* 526......................... In lieu of surety 2.
bond, pledge other
types of securities,
including authority
for MMS to sell and
use proceeds.
526(c)........................ Provide annual 1.
certified statements
describing the nature
and market value,
including brokerage
firm statements/
reports.
* 527......................... Demonstrate financial 10. worth/ability to
carry out present and
future financial
obligations, annual
updates, and related
or subsequent actions/
records/reports, etc.
528........................... Provide thirdparty 10.
indemnity; financial
information/
statements;
additional bond info;
executed guarantor
agreement and
supporting
information/
documentation.
528(c)(6); 532(b)............. Guarantor/Surety 1.
requests MMS
terminate period of
liability and
notifies lessee or
ROW/RUE grant holder,
etc.
* 529......................... In lieu of surety 2.
bond, request
authorization to
establish
decommissioning
account, including
written
authorizations and
approvals associated
with account.
530........................... Notify MMS promptly of 1.
lapse in bond or
other security/action
filed alleging
lessee, surety or
guarantor et al. is
insolvent or bankrupt.
533(a)(2)(ii), (iii).......... Provide agreement from 3.
surety issuing new
bond to assume all or
portion of
outstanding
liabilities.
536(b)........................ Within 10 business 16. days following MMS
notice, lessee, grant
holder, or surety
agrees to and
demonstrates to MMS
that lease will be
brought into
compliance.
Subpart FPlans and Information Requirements
Two ** indicate the primary cites for Site Assessment Plans (SAPs), Construction and Operations Plans (COPs), and General Activities Plans (GAPs); and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 285 to submission and approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285.
** 600(a); 601(a), (b), (c); Within 6 months after 240. 605 thru 613. issuance of a
competitive lease or
grant, or within 60
days after
determination of no
competitive interest,
submit 1 paper copy
and 1 electronic
version of a SAP,
including information
to assist MMS to
comply with NEPA such
as hazard info, air
quality, and all
required information,
certifications, etc.
** 600(b); 601(c), (d)(1); If requesting an 1,000. 606(b); 618; 620 thru 629; operations term for
633. commercial lease, at
least 6 months before
the end of site
assessment term,
submit 1 paper copy
and 1 electronic
version of a COP, or
FERC license
application,
including information
to assist MMS to
comply with NEPA such
as hazard info, air
quality, and all
required information,
surveys and/or their
results, reports,
certifications,
project easements,
supporting data and
information, etc.
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** 600(c); 601(a), (b); 640 Within 6 months after 240. thru 648. issuance of a
competitive lease or
grant, or within 60
days after
determination of no
competitive interest,
submit 1 paper copy
and 1 electronic
version of a GAP,
including information
to assist MMS to
comply with NEPA such
as hazard info, air
quality, and all
required information,
surveys and reports,
certifications,
project easements,
etc.
** 601(d)(2); 622; 628(f); Submit revised or 50. 632(b); 634. modified COPs,
including project
easements, and all
required additional
information.
602 \1\....................... Until MMS releases 2.
financial assurance,
respondents must
maintain, and provide
to MMS if requested,
all data and
information related
to compliance with
required terms and
conditions of SAP,
COP, or GAP.
** 613(d), (e); 616........... Submit revised or 50. modified SAPs and
required additional
information.
612(b); 647(b)................ Noncompetitive leases 1.
must submit copy of
SAP or GAP
consistency
certification and
supporting
documentation.
614(a)........................ Notify MMS in writing 1.
within 30 days of
completion of
construction and
installation
activities under SAP.
614(b)........................ Submit annual report 30. summarizing findings
from site assessment
activities.
614(c)........................ Submit annual, or at 40. other time periods as
MMS determines, SAP
compliance
certification,
effectiveness
statement,
recommendations,
reports, supporting
documentation, etc.
617(a)........................ Notify MMS in writing 10. before conducting any
activities not
approved, or provided
for, in SAP; provide
additional
information if
requested.
627(c)........................ Include oil spill Burden covered response plan as 30 CFR part required by part 254.. 254, 10100091. 631........................... Request deviation from 2.
approved COP schedule.
633(b)........................ Submit annual, or at 80. other time periods as
MMS determines, COP
compliance
certification,
effectiveness
statement,
recommendations,
reports, supporting
documentation, etc.
634(a)........................ Notify MMS in writing 10. before conducting any
activities not
approved or provided
for in COP, and
provide additional
information if
requested.
635........................... Notify MMS any time 1.
commercial operations
cease without an
approved suspension.
636(a)........................ Notify MMS in writing 1.
no later than 30 days
after commencing
activities associated
with placement of
facilities on lease
area.
636(b)........................ Notify MMS in writing 1.
no later than 30 days
after completion of
construction and
installation
activities.
636(c)........................ Notify MMS in writing 1.
at least 7 days
before commencing
commercial operations.
** 642(b); 648(e); 655; Submit revised or 50. 658(c)(3). modified GAPs and
required additional
information.
651........................... Before beginning 30. construction of OCS
facility described in
GAP, complete survey
activities identified
in GAP and submit
initial findings.
This only includes
the time involved in
submitting the
findings; it does not
include the survey
time as these surveys
would be conducted as
good business
practice.
653(a)........................ Notify MMS in writing 1.
within 30 days of
completing
installation
activities under the
GAP.
653(b)........................ Submit annual report 30. summarizing findings
from activities
conducted under
approved GAP.
653(c)........................ Submit annual, or at 40. other time periods as
MMS determines, GAP
compliance
certification,
recommendations,
reports, etc.
655(a)........................ Notify MMS in writing 10. before conducting any
activities not
approved or provided
for in GAP, and
provide additional
information if
requested.
656........................... Notify MMS if at any 1.
time approved GAP
activities cease
without an approved
suspension.
658(c)(1)..................... If after construction, 3.
cable or pipeline
deviate from approved
COP or GAP, notify
affected lease
operators and ROW/RUE
grant holders of
deviation and provide
MMS evidence of such
notices.
659........................... Determine appropriate 70. air quality modeling
protocol, conduct air
quality modeling, and
submit 3 copies of
air quality modeling
report and 3 sets of
digital files as
supporting
information to plans.
Subpart GFacility Design, Fabrication, and Installation Three *** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 285 to submitting and obtaining approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285.
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*** 700(a)(1), (b), (c); 701.. Submit Facility Design 200. Report, including 1
paper copy and 1
electronic copy of
the cover letter,
certification
statement, and all
required information
(13 paper or
electronic copies as
specified).
*** 700(a)(2); (b), (c); 702.. Submit 1 paper copy 160. and 1 electronic copy
of a Fabrication and
Installation Report,
certification
statement and all
required information.
705(a)(3); 707; 712........... Certified Verification 100. Agent (CVA) conducts 100. independent
assessment of the
facility design and
submits reports to
lessee or grant
holder and MMS
interim reports if
required, and 1
electronic copy and 1
paper copy of the
final report.
705(a)(3); 708; 709; 710; 712. CVA conducts 100. independent 100. assessments on the
fabrication and
installation
activities, informs
lessee or grant
holder if procedures
are changed or design
specifications are
modified; and submits
reports to lessee or
grant holder and MMS
interim reports if
required, and 1
electronic copy and 1
paper copy of the
final report.
705(a)(3); *** 711; 712....... CVA/project engineer 20. monitors major 15. project modifications
and repairs and
submits reports to
lessee or grant
holder and MMS
interim reports if
required, and 1
electronic copy and 1
paper copy of the
final report.
705(b)........................ Request waiver of CVA 40. requirement in
writing; lessee must
demonstrate standard
design and best
practices.
706........................... Submit for approval 16. with SAP, COP, or
GAP, initial
nominations for a CVA
or new replacement
CVA nomination, and
required information.
708(b)(2)..................... Lessee or grant holder 1.
notify MMS if
modifications
identified by CVA/
project engineer are
accepted.
709(a)(14); 710(a)(2), (e) \1\ Make fabrication 1.
quality control,
installation towing,
and other records
available to CVA/
project engineer for
review (retention
required by Sec.
285.714).
713(a)........................ Notify MMS within 10 1.
business days after
commencing commercial
operations.
714 \1\....................... Until MMS releases 100. financial assurance,
compile, retain, and
make available to MMS
and/or CVA the as
built drawings,
design assumptions/
analyses, summary of
fabrication and
installation
examination records,
inspection results,
and records of
repairs not covered
in inspection report.
Record original and
relevant material
test results of all
primary structural
materials; retain
records during all
stages of

construction.

Subpart HEnvironmental and Safety Management, Inspections, and Facility Assessments for Activities Conducted Under SAPs, COPs, and GAPs 801(c), (d)................... Notify MMS if 1.
endangered or
threatened species,
or their designated
critical habitat, may
be in the vicinity of
the lease or grant or
may be affected by
lease or grant
activities.
801(e), (f)................... Submit information to 6.
ensure proposed
activities will be
conducted in
compliance with the
Endangered Species
Act (ESA) and Marine
Mammal Protection Act
(MMPA); including,
agreements and
mitigating measures
designed to avoid or
minimize adverse
effects and
incidental take of
endangered species or
critical habitat.
802; 902(e)................... Notify MMS of 3.
archaeological
resource within 72
hours of discovery.
802(b)........................ If requested, conduct 10. further
archaeological
investigations and
submit report.
803(d)........................ If applicable, submit .5. payment for MMS costs
in carrying out
National Historic
Preservation Act
responsibilities.
804(b), (c)................... If required, conduct 15. additional surveys to
define boundaries and
avoidance distances
and submit report.
810........................... Submit safety 35. management system
description with the
SAP, COP, or GAP.
813(b)(1)..................... Report within 24 hours .5. when any required
safety equipment
taken out of service
for more than 12
hours; provide
written confirmation
if oral report.
813(b)(2)..................... Submit written 1.
confirmation when
equipment removed
from service for
greater than 60 days.
813(b)(3)..................... Notify MMS when .5. equipment returned to
service; provide
written confirmation
if oral notice.
815(c)........................ When required, analyze 1.5. cable, P/L, or
facility damage or
failures to determine
cause and as soon as
available submit
comprehensive written
report.
816........................... Submit plan of 2.
corrective action
report on observed
detrimental effects
on cable, P/L, or
facility within 30
days of discovery;
take remedial action
and submit report of
remedial action
within 30 days after
completion.
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822(a)(2)(iii), (b); 824(a) Until MMS releases 1.
\1\. financial assurance,
maintain records of
design, construction,
operation,
maintenance, repairs,
investigation on or
related to lease or
ROW/RUE area, and
make available to MMS
for inspection.
823........................... Request reimbursement 2.
within 90 days for
food, quarters, and
transportation
provided to MMS reps
during inspection.
824(a)........................ Develop annual self 24. inspection plan
covering all
facilities; retain
with records, and
make available to MMS
upon request.
824(b)........................ Conduct annual self 36. inspection and submit
report by November 1.
825........................... Based on API RP 2A 60.
WSD, perform
assessment of
structures, initiate
mitigation actions
for structures that
do not pass
assessment process,
retain information,
and make available to
MMS upon request.
830(a), (b), (c); 831 thru 833 Immediately report Oral.5. incidents to MMS via Written4. oral communications,
submit written follow
up report within 15
business days after
the incident, and
submit any required
additional
information.
830(d)........................ Report oil spills as Burden covered required by part 254.. by 10100091, 30 CFR part 254. Subpart IDecommissioning
Four **** indicate the primary cites for the reports discussed in this subpart, and the burdens include any previous or subsequent references throughout part 285 to submitting and obtaining approval. This subpart contains references to other information submissions, approvals, requests, applications, plans, etc., the burdens for which are covered elsewhere in part 285.
**** 902(b), (c), (d), (f); Submit for approval 1 20. 905, 906; 907; 908(c); 909. paper copy and 1
electronic copy of
the SAP, COP, or GAP
decommissioning
application and site
clearance plan at
least 2 years before
decommissioning
activities begin, 90
days after completion
of activities, or 90
days after
cancellation,
relinquishment, or
other termination of
lease or grant.
Include documentation
of coordination
efforts w/States,
local of tribal
governments, requests
that certain
facilities remain in
place for other
activities, be
converted to an
artificial reef, or
be toppled in place.
Submit additional
information requested
or modify and
resubmit application.
902(d); 908................... Notify MMS at least 60 1.
days before
commencing
decommissioning
activities.
910........................... Within 60 days after 1.
removing a facility,
verify to MMS that
site is cleared.
912........................... Within 60 days after 8.
removing a facility,
cable, or pipeline,
submit a written
report.
We don't anticipate decommissioning activities for at least 5 years so the requirements have been given a minimal burden.
Subpart JRUEs for Energy and MarineRelated Activities Using Existing OCS Facilities
1004, 1005, 1006.............. Contact owner of 1.
existing facility and/
or lessee of the area
to reach preliminary
agreement to use
facility and obtain
concurring
signatures; submit
request to MMS for an
alternative use RUE,
including all
required information/
modifications.
1007(a), (b), (c)............. Submit indication of 4.
competitive interest
in response to
Federal Register
notice.
1007(c)....................... Submit description of 5.
proposed activities
and required
information in
response to Federal
Register notice of
competitive offering.
1007(f)....................... Lessee or owner of 1.
facility submits
decision to accept or
reject proposals
deemed acceptable by
MMS.
1010(c)....................... Request renewal of 6.
Alternate Use RUE.
1012; 1016(b)................. Provide financial 1.
assurance as MMS
determines in
approving RUE for an
existing facility,
including additional
security if required.
1013.......................... Submit request for 1.
assignment of an
alternative use RUE
for an existing
facility, including
all required
information.
1015.......................... Request relinquishment 1.
of RUE for an
existing facility.
30 CFR Parts 250 & 290 Proposed Revisions
250.1730...................... Request departure from Burden covered requirement to remove by 10100142, a platform or other 30 CFR 250, facility. subpart Q. 250.1731(c)................... Request deferral of 1.
facility removal
subject to RUE issued
under this subpart.
250.290.2..................... Request Requirement not reconsideration of an considered IC MMS decision under 5 CFR concerning a lease 1320.3(h)(9). bid.
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Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping NonHour Cost Burden: There are three nonhour cost burdens to industry. They are as follows:

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