THE SECRETARY HAS THE AUTHORITY TO
ACCEPT OIL RATHER THAN MONEY AS ROYALTY, AND TO SELL ROYALTY OIL TO
REFINERS WHO DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO ADEQUATE OIL SUPPLIES. TWO FORMS
ARE USED TO GATHER INFORMATION FR REFINERS AND LEASE OPERATORS
INVOLVED IN THE ROYALTY-IN-KIND PROGRAM.
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.