REGULATIONS WITHIN PART 3100-3120 AND
3150 OF TITLE 43, CODE OF FEDERA REGULATIONS, CONTAIN PROCEDURES
FOR OBTAINING A LEASE TO EXPLORE FOR, DEVELOP, AND PRODUCE OIL AND
GAS RESOURCES ON FEDERAL LANDS. THE BURE OF LAND MANAGEMENT NEEDS
THE INFORMATION TO PROPERLY IMPLEMENT THE PROCEDURES FOR ISSUING
AND MONITORING OIL AND GAS LEASES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
LAW.
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.