The collection of information is contained in a proposed rule to implement the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. The Minerals Management Service needs the information to confirm that applicants can pay for cleanup and damages from oil spill discharges of more than 1,000 barrels; to determine if the risk of a lesser amount of an oil spill discharge would warrant a showing of financial responsibility; to establish eligibility of applicants for a certification of financial responsibility (COFR); to prepare a COFR form; and as a reference source for claims associated with oil pollution from designated offshore facilities.
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.