THE PRODUCTION ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING
SYSTEM IS A COMPUTER SYSTEM TRACKING PRODUCTION AND DISPOSITION OF
MINERALS FROM FEDERAL AND INDIAN LANDS. IT IS USED IN CONJUNCTION
WIT AUDITING AND FINANCIAL SYSTEM REPORTS OF MINERAL PAYMENTS AND
SALES, IN ORDER TO VERIFY THAT PROPER ROYALTIES ARE RECEIVED FROM
MINERAL LEASE OPERATORS.
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.