The agency should submit to OMB a revised burden estimate which accounts for the cost to respondents of filing electronically, specifically, the cost of installing, maintaining, and operating the computer systems necessary to take advantage of the electronic filing option. This revised estimate should be submitted via an 83-C with supporting documentation within 120 days.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2001
08/31/2001
07/31/2000
356,668
0
356,660
81,938
0
53,038
0
0
0
The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for the collection of royalties from lessees who produce minerals from leased Federal and Indian lands. The Secretary is authorized to manage lands, to collect royalties due, and to distribute royalty funds. The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is responsible for the royalty management functions assigned to the Secretary and has developed the Production Accounting and Auditing System (PAAS) as a part of an overall effort to improve management of the Nation's resources.
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.