Opportunity
Federal Register #BSEE-2026-0166
BSEE Requests Public Comment on Renewal of Information Collection for Unitization Agreements
Buyer
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Posted
August 06, 2026
Respond By
October 05, 2026
Identifier
BSEE-2026-0166
This opportunity involves a request for public comment from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), part of the Department of the Interior, regarding the renewal of an information collection for unitization agreements on Federal Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) leases. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Department of the Interior - Purpose: - Seeking public input on the renewal of information collection requirements for unitization agreements under 30 CFR Part 250 Subpart M - Focuses on agreements among oil, gas, and sulfur lessees and operators to ensure efficient resource management and protection of government interests - Products/Services Requested: - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified - This is not a procurement of goods or services, but a regulatory information collection - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Public comments are requested on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - Suggestions for minimizing respondent burden through technology are encouraged - Estimated number of respondents, annual responses, and burden hours are provided, but no procurement details - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a product or service acquisition
Description
This notice announces the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement's (BSEE) proposal to renew an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. The information collection pertains to unitization agreements for operations under two or more leases on the Federal Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) involving oil, gas, and sulfur lessees and operators. The purpose is to ensure that unit agreements prevent waste, conserve natural resources, and protect correlative rights including government interests. Comments on the information collection are invited until October 5, 2026.