Approval is subject to the following agreement by MMS: 1) Proposed rules revising applicable OCS orders and regulations to reduce duplicate information requirements and the information collection burden will be published in the Federal Register by November 15, 1985. 2) MMS will clarify information collection polici about the two subjects listed below through policy statements or rulemaking by 5/15/86. a) Lessees may provide the manufacturers name, the model number, and the model year of standardized equipment in lieu of specifications and descriptions for such standardized items. a) Lessees may reference information from previously submitted documents that are readily available in the MMS and State reviewing agencies in response to this request for information to avoid duplication of the information. Information in the exploration plans and the development and production plans may offer substantial opportunities for these references.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1987
03/31/1987
03/31/1985
2,368
0
2,368
23,422
0
23,422
0
0
0
THIS INFORMATION WILL BE USED BY THE MINERALS MANAGEMENT SERVICE DISTRICT SUPERVISORS TO EVALUATE AND APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE THE ADEQUAC OF EQUIPMENT AND/OR PROCEDURES TO BE USED DURING DRILLING OPERATIONS OFFSHORE. RESPONDENTS ARE FEDERAL OIL AND GAS LESSEES.
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.