INFORMATION IS COLLECTED FROM OIL AND
GAS LESSEES IN THE OCS FOR PURPOSES OF ESTABLISHING WELL MAXIMUM
PRODUCTION RATES (MPR). THIS INFORMATION IS USED TO ESTABLISH THE
MAXIMUM DAILY RATE AT WHICH OIL AND GAS MAY BE PRODUCED FROM A
SPECIFIC WELL COMPLETION. RESPONDENTS ARE FEDERAL OCS LESSEES AND
OPERATORS.
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.