INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS ARE BASED ON STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING QUALIFICATIONS/ELIGIBILITY TO HOLD TITLE TO OR INTEREST IN FEDERAL MINERAL LEASES AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, AND QUALITY OF MINERAL(S) UNDER APPLICATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF PROPOSED OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES. AFFECTED PUBLIC CONSISTS OF ALL PROSPECTIVE HOLDERS
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.