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.