THE INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO ASCERTAIN
THE CONDITIONS OF A DRILLING SITE. THIS IS NECESSARY TO MITIGATE
THE HAZARDS INHERENT IN DRILLING OPERATIONS AND TO INCREASE THE
MARGIN OF SAFETY OF PERSONNEL AND THE ENVIRONMENT. RESPONDENTS ARE
FEDERAL OIL AND GAS LESSEES ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL
SHELF.
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.