HOLDERS OF OIL AND GAS LEASES ON
FEDERAL AND INDIAN LANDS ARE REQUIRED TO SUPPLY DATA ESSENTIAL FOR
ROYALTY MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING QUANTITY AN QUALITY OF PRODUCT,
SELLING ARRANGEMENT, AND PRICE. DATA IS NECESSARY TO DETERMINE
CORRECT ROYALTY AMOUNT DUE, RECONCILE OR AUDIT DATA, DISTRIBUTE AND
CORRELATE PAYMENTS WITH APPROPRIATE ACCOUNTS.
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.