THE PETROLEUM SUPPLY REPORTING SYSTEM COLLECTS INFORMATION NEEDED FOR DETERMINING THE SUPPLY AND DISPOSITION OF CRUDE PETROLEUM, PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, AND NATURAL GAS LIQUIDS. THESE DATA ARE PUBLISHED BY THE EI RESPONDENTS ARE OPERATORS OF PETROLEUM REFINING FACILITIES, BLENDING PLANTS, BULK TERMINALS, CRUDE OIL AND PRODUCT PIPELINES, NATURAL GAS PLANT FACILITIES, AND TANKERS AND BARGES.
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.