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 policies about the two subjects
listed below through policy statements or rulemaking by May 15,
1986. 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. b)
Lessees may reference information from previously submitted
documents that are readily available to MMS and State reviewing
agencies in response to this request for information to avoid
duplication of the information. Information in the exploration plan
and the production and development 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
3,700
0
3,700
58,900
0
58,900
0
0
0
INFORMATION RELATIVE TO OFFSHORE
PIPELINES IS COLLECTED FROM OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS LESSEES. THE
INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO ENABLE THE MINERALS MANAGEMENT SERVICE TO
ASSURE THAT PIPELINES ARE PLANNED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED IN A
WAY TO ASSURE SAFETY PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT, AND PREVENTION
OF WASTE. 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.