THIS INFORMATION WILL BE USED BY MMS
DISTRICT SUPERVISORS TO EVALUATE AND APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE THE
ADEQUACY OF THE EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND/OR PROCEDURES WHICH THE
LESSEE PLANS TO USE DURING THE CONDUCT OF WELL ABANDONMENT
OPERATIONS INCLUDING TEMPORARY ABANDONMENTS WHERE THE WELL BORE
WILL BE REENTERED AND COMPLETED OR PERMANENTLY ABANDONED.
RESPONDENTS ARE OCS OIL AND GAS LESSEES.
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.