UNDER THE MINERAL LEASING ACT OF 1920
(41 STAT. 437; 30 U.S.C. SEC 181) BLM HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE
LEASES FOR OIL AND GAS ON PUBLIC AND ACQUIRED LANDS IN ALASKA AND
THE CONTIGUOUS 48 STATES. THIS FORM IS NECESSARY TO DOCUMENT
QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANTS FOR THE SPECIAL BENEFITS AUTHORIZED
UNDER THE ACT OF 1920 AND TO SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED THE AREA
LEASED, TOGETHER WITH ANY SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS NECESSARY
FOR SAFE, ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND OPERATIONS UNDE
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.