USED BY ERA TO DETERMINE THE NATIONAL
SUPPLY OF DOMESTIC (OLD AND UPPER TIER) OIL AND EACH REFINER'S
RATIO OF THE NATIONAL SUPPLY. WITH THIS DATA ERA COMPUTES AND
ISSUES MONTLY ENTITLEMENTS. THE PROCESS HELPS EQUALIZE THE PRICE
DIFFERENCES OF IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CRUDE OILS.
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.