In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320, this information request has been approved through 01/31/91. Should the Minerals Management Service (MMS) resubmit this information request to OMB for approval, MMS should address the following issues: (1) Explain how the Secretary of Interior specifically uses the information collected to "balance such development (of OCS minerals other than oil, gas, sulphur) with protection of the human, marine, and coastal environments (justification statement p.1)," (2) Contact individuals required to submit the information included in this collection to ascertain if there is a manner in which the same information could be collected in a less burdensome manner. The names and telephone numbers of these individuals should be submitted to OMB as part of the justification statement, (3) Explain exactly how MMS uses the information requested under section 280.6(a)(10) and any other information requested, to determine "whether a permit can be issued under section 11 of the OCSLA and for compliance with NEPA (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq)" (justification statement p.8), (4) Explain specifically how MMS uses information requested in section 280.8(a)(4) "to make the determinatio required by the OCSLA that activities not jeapardize aquatic life or archaeological resources, result in pollution, creat hazardous or unsafe conditions, or interfere with other uses of the area (page 10
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1991
01/31/1991
12/31/1989
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THIS INFORMATION IS NECESSARY FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO EVALUATE PERMIT APPLICATIONS AND PROSPECTING PLANS AND TO MONITOR ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PERMITS. MONITORING AND EVALUATING ARE NEEDED TO ENSURE THERE ARE NOT ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION, PERSONNEL HARM, DAMAGE TO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES, OR UNREASONABLE INTERFERENCE WITH OTHER USES. RESPONDENTS ARE FEDERAL
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.