THIS FORM IS USED TO DETERMINE THE
AMOUNTS OF ROYALTIES PAYABLE TO THE UNITED STATES UNDER FEDERAL OIL
AND GAS LEASES, AND DESIGNATE THE PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL PRODUCTION TO
BE ALLOCATED TO EACH FEDERAL LEASE COMMITTED TO AND INCLUDED IN A
UNIT PARTICIPATING AREA OR COMMUNITIZATION AGREEMENT.
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.