THE SALE OF GOVERNMENT ROYALTY OIL IS
CONDUCTED FOR THE BENEFIT OF INDEPENDENT REFINERS WHO DEMONSTRATE A
NEED FOR CRUDE OIL. THE PROGRA IS VOLUNTARY. MMS WILL USE THE
INFORMATION COLLECTED TO DETERMINE THE ELIGIBILITY OF EACH REFINER
WHO APPLIES FOR THE PURCHASE OF ROYALTY OI AND TO VERIFY THE
ACCURACY OF MONTHLY STATEMENTS PROVIDED TO PURCHASING
REFINERS.
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.