30 CFR § 585.645
What must I include in my GAP?
July 29, 2020
(a) You must provide the following results of geophysical and geological surveys, hazards surveys, archaeological surveys (if required), and baseline collection studies (e.g., biological) with the supporting data in your GAP:
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| Information: | Report contents: | Including: |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Geotechnical | The results from the geotechnical survey with supporting data | A description of all relevant seabed and engineering data and information to allow for the design of the foundation for that facility. You must provide data and information to depths below which the underlying conditions will not influence the integrity or performance of the structure. This could include a series of sampling locations (borings and in situ tests) as well as laboratory testing of soil samples, but may consist of a minimum of one deep boring with samples. |
| (2) Shallow hazards | The results from the shallow hazards survey with supporting data | A description of information sufficient to determine the presence of the following features and their likely effects on your proposed facility, including: |
| (i) Shallow faults; | ||
| (ii) Gas seeps or shallow gas; | ||
| (iii) Slump blocks or slump sediments; | ||
| (iv) Hydrates; or | ||
| (v) Ice scour of seabed sediments. | ||
| (3) Archaeological resources | The results from the archaeological survey with supporting data, if required | (i) A description of the results and data from the archaeological survey; |
| (ii) A description of the historic and prehistoric archaeological resources, as required by NHPA (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.), as amended. | ||
| (4) Geological survey | The results from the geological survey with supporting data | A report that describes the results of a geological survey that includes descriptions of: |
| (i) Seismic activity at your proposed site; | ||
| (ii) Fault zones; | ||
| (iii) The possibility and effects of seabed subsidence; and | ||
| (iv) The extent and geometry of faulting attenuation effects of geologic conditions near your site. | ||
| (5) Biological survey | The results from the biological survey with supporting data | A description of the results of a biological survey, including the presence of live bottoms, hard bottoms, and topographic features, and surveys of other marine resources such as fish populations (including migratory populations), marine mammals, sea turtles, and sea birds. |
(b) For all activities you propose to conduct under your GAP, you must provide the following information:
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| Project information: | Including: |
|---|---|
| (1) Contact information | The name, address, e-mail address, and phone number of an authorized representative. |
| (2) The site assessment 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. |
| (3) Designation of operator, if applicable | As provided in §585.405. |
| (4) ROW, RUE or limited lease grant stipulations, if known | A description of the measures you took, or will take, to satisfy the conditions of any lease stipulations related to your proposed activities. |
| (5) A location plat | The surface location and water depth for all proposed and existing structures, facilities, and appurtenances located both offshore and onshore. |
| (6) General structural and project design, fabrication, and installation | Information for each type of 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) A list of solid and liquid wastes generated | Disposal methods and locations. |
| (9) A listing of chemical products used (only if stored volume exceeds USEPA 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. |
| (10) Reference information | A 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. |
| (11) Decommissioning and site clearance procedures | A discussion of methodologies. |
| (12) Air quality information | As described in §585.659 of this section. |
| (13) A listing of all Federal, State, and local authorizations or approvals required to conduct site assessment activities on your lease | A statement indicating whether such authorization or approval has been applied for or obtained. |
| (14) 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. |
| (15) Financial assurance information | Statements attesting that the activities and facilities proposed in your GAP are or will be covered by an appropriate bond or other approved security, as required in §§585.520 and 585.521. |
| (16) Other information | Additional information as requested by BOEM. |
(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 information in addition to what is required in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section and comply with the requirements of subpart G of this part:
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| 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 description of the deployment activities | Safety, prevention, and environmental protection features or measures that you will use. |
| (4) 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. |
| (5) CVA nominations for reports required in subpart G of this part | CVA nominations for reports in subpart G of this part, as required by §585.706, or a request for a waiver under §585.705(c). |
| (6) Construction schedule | A reasonable schedule of construction activity showing significant milestones leading to the commencement of activities. |
| (7) Other information | Additional information as required by the 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 §585.113.
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