ABOUT 90 ROYALTY PAYORS ON INDIAN
MINERAL LEASES WILL BE ASKED TO CERTIFY THAT, SINCE MARCH 1, 1988,
THEIR COMPANIES WERE OR WERE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH DUAL ACCOUNTING
REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN INDIAN LEASES. THE MMS WILL CONDUCT THIS
INQUIRY AS PART OF ITS TRUST RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE ADMINISTRATION
OF INDIAN MINERAL LEASES.
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.