30 C.F.R. § 585.645

Current through May 31, 2024

Section 585.645 - [Effective 7/15/2024] What must I include in my GAP?

(a) Project information may be provided using a PDE. When you provide a range of parameters using a PDE, BOEM reserves the right to determine what range of values for any given parameter is acceptable. Your GAP must include the following project-specific information, as applicable:

Project information:	Including:
(1) Contact information	The name, address, email address, and phone number of an authorized representative.
(2) Designation of operator, if applicable	As provided in § 585.405 .
(3) Your proposed construction, activities, and conceptual decommissioning plans, and/or technology testing concept	A discussion of the objectives; description of the proposed activities, including the technology you will use; and proposed schedule from start to completion.
(4) ROW or RUE grant, or limited lease stipulations, if known	A description of the measures you took, or will take, to satisfy the conditions of any grant or lease stipulations related to your proposed activities.
(5) A location plat, or indicative layout	The range of surface locations and associated water depths for proposed structures, facilities, and appurtenances located both offshore and onshore, including all anchor and mooring data; and the location and associated water depths of all existing structures.
(6) General structural and project design, fabrication, and installation	Preliminary design information for each facility associated with your project.
(7) Deployment activities	A description of the safety, prevention, and environmental protection features or measures that you will use.
(8) Your proposed measures for avoiding, minimizing, reducing, eliminating, and monitoring environmental impacts	A description of the measures you will use to avoid or minimize adverse effects and any potential incidental take before you conduct activities on your lease, and how you will mitigate environmental impacts from your proposed activities, including a description of the measures you will use as required by §§ 585.701 through 585.703 .
(9) A list of solid and liquid wastes generated	Disposal methods and locations.
(10) A listing of chemical products used (if stored volume exceeds EPA reportable quantities)	A list of chemical products used; the volume stored on location; their treatment, discharge, or disposal methods used; and the name and location of the onshore waste receiving, treatment, and/or disposal facility. A description of how these products would be brought onsite, the number of transfers that may take place, and the quantity that will be transferred each time.
(11) A description of any vessels, vehicles, and aircraft you will use to support your activities	An estimate of the frequency and duration of vessel, vehicle, and aircraft traffic.
(12) Reference information	A bibliographic list of any document or published source that you cite as part of your plan. You may reference information and data discussed in other plans you previously submitted or that are otherwise readily available to BOEM.
(13) Decommissioning and site clearance procedures	A discussion of general concepts and methodologies.
(14) Air quality information	As described in § 585.700 .
(15) A listing of all Federal, State, and local authorizations or approvals required to conduct activities on your grant or limited lease	A statement indicating whether you have applied for or obtained such authorization or approval from the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and any other applicable Federal, State, or local authorizers pertaining to your activities.
(16) A list of agencies and persons with whom you have communicated, or with whom you will communicate, regarding potential impacts associated with your proposed activities	Contact information and issues discussed.
(17) Financial assurance information	Statements attesting that the activities and facilities proposed in your GAP are, or an explanation of how they will be, covered by an appropriate bond or other approved security, as required in §§ 585.520 and 585.521 .
(18) Project verification strategy	You must describe your strategy for compliance with 30 CFR 285.705 through 285.714 .
(19) Information you incorporate by reference	A list of the documents you have incorporated by reference and where they may be publicly accessed; for confidential information, you may reference information and data discussed in other plans previously submitted or that are otherwise readily available to BOEM.
(20) Other information	Additional information as required by BOEM.

(b) You must include reports that document the results of surveys and investigations that characterize and model the site of your proposed activities. Your reports must cover the following topics:

Topic:	Purpose of report:	Including:
(1) Geological and geotechnical	To define the baseline geological conditions of the seabed and provide sufficient data to develop a geologic model, assess geologic hazards, and determine the feasibility of the proposed facility	(i) Desktop studies to collect available data from published sources and nearby sites. (ii) Geophysical surveys of the proposed area with sufficient areal coverage, depth penetration, and resolution to define the geological conditions of the seabed at the site that could impact, or be impacted by, the proposed project. (iii) Geotechnical investigations of sufficient scope and detail to: ground truth the geophysical surveys; support development of a geological model; assess potential geological hazards that could impact the proposed development; and provide geotechnical data for preliminary design of the facility, including type and approximate dimensions of the foundation. (iv) An overall site characterization report for your facility that integrates the findings of your studies, surveys, and investigations; describes the geological model; contains supporting data and findings; and states your recommendations.
(2) Biological	To determine the presence of biological features and marine resources	A description of the results of biological surveys used to determine the presence of live bottoms, hard bottoms, topographic features, and other marine resources, including migratory populations, such as fish, marine mammals, sea turtles, and sea birds.
(3) Archaeological resources and other historic properties	To provide BOEM with required information to conduct review of the GAP under NHPA	Archaeological resource and other historic property identification surveys with supporting data.
(4) Meteorological and oceanographic (metocean)	To provide an overall understanding of the meteorological and oceanographic conditions at the site of the proposed facility, and to identify conditions that may pose a significant risk to the facility	Desktop studies to collect available data from hindcast or re-analysis models and field measurements in sufficient detail to support preliminary design of the facility and support the analysis of wake effects, sediment mobility and scour, and navigation risks.

(c) If you are applying for a project easement, or constructing a facility or a combination of facilities deemed by BOEM to be complex or significant, you must provide the following additional information and comply with the requirements of 30 CFR part 285, subpart G:

Project information:	Including:
(1) The construction and operation concept	A discussion of the objectives, description of the proposed activities, and tentative schedule from start to completion.
(2) All cables and pipelines, including cables on project easements	The location, design, installation methods, testing, maintenance, repair, safety devices, exterior corrosion protection, inspections, and decommissioning.
(3) A general description of the operating procedures and systems	(i) Under normal conditions. (ii) In the case of accidents or emergencies, including those that are natural or manmade.
(4) Construction schedule	A reasonable schedule of construction activity showing significant milestones including the commencement of activities consistent with the requirements of 30 CFR part 285, subpart G.
(5) Other information	Additional information as requested by BOEM.

(d) BOEM will withhold trade secrets and commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential from public disclosure in accordance with the terms of § 585.114 .

30 C.F.R. §585.645

88 FR 6430, 1/31/2023; 89 FR 42748, 7/15/2024