this information
package is tied to the MMS proposed rulemaking that would
consolidate and revise the oil and gas outer continental shelf
regulations and orders. to avoid creating inaccurate burden
estimates and because the proposed revisions are global,
controversial and tentative in nature, any potential program
changes resulting in increases or decreases in the information
burden will not be assessed until the final rules are issued and
take effect.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1989
01/31/1989
08/31/1986
8,830
0
8,830
10,000
0
10,000
0
0
0
SHELF DEVELOPMENT'. THE INFORMATION IS
COLLECTED FROM OIL AND GAS LESSEES ON THE FEDERAL OUTER CONTINENTAL
SHELF IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE RESERVOIR MAXIMUM EFFICIENT
RATE (MER) REQUESTED BY THE LESSEE IS PROPER AND VALID.
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.