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GOVERNMENT TO EVALUATE APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO CONDUCT PRELEASE
EXPLORATION OFFSHORE AND TO MONITOR THE ACTIVITIES OF SCIENTIFIC
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TO ASSURE THAT THERE IS N EVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION, PERSONNEL HARM,
DAMAGE TO HISTORICAL OR CULTURAL SITES, OR INTERFERENCE WITH OTHER
USERS.
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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.