PRODUCTION ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING
SYSTEM INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE DATA ON
PRODUCTION AND DISPOSITION OF OIL AND GA FROM FEDERAL ONSHORE AND
OFFSHORE AND INDIAN LEASES. THE DATA WILL BE USED TO MONITOR
PRODUCTION, TO CHECK REPORTED DISTRIBUTION AGAINST ROYALTY PAID,
AND FOR AUDITS. LEASE AND GAS PLANT OPERATORS AND PURCHASERS ARE
AFFECTED.
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.