# Federal Register #2026-21158

BSEE seeks public comment on renewing offshore drilling permit information collection

**Buyer:** Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Department of the Interior
**Posted:** October 16, 2026
**Respond By:** November 16, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-21158

BSEE is seeking public comment on renewing its offshore drilling permit information collection, not soliciting products or services.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE).
- **Purpose and scope:** The information collection under 30 CFR part 250 covers Applications for Permit to Drill (APDs), revised APDs, Supplemental APD Information Sheets, supporting documentation, and related Notices to Lessees and Operators.
- **Forms:** BSEE-0123 and BSEE-0123S. BSEE uses the submitted information to review drilling plans, site conditions, equipment, well control, operational safety, and protection of human, marine, and coastal environments.
- **Estimated annual reporting burden:** Approximately 555 potential respondents, 10,820 responses, 49,446 burden hours, and $299,876 in non-hour costs.
- **Procurement status:** No products or services, quantities, part numbers, OEMs, vendors, or contract value are identified; this is a request for public comment on an information collection.

### Description

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement proposes to renew an information collection related to applications for permits to drill, revised applications, supplemental APD information sheets, and supporting documentation under 30 CFR part 250. The information is used to assess drilling-site conditions and plans, verify operational safety and well control, and protect human, marine, and coastal environments. The collection includes Forms BSEE-0123 and BSEE-0123S and related Notices to Lessees and Operators. This notice invites comments on the proposed collection by November 16, 2026.

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