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 Oil Spill
Financial Responsibility; and as a reference source for claims
associated with oil pollution from designated offshore facilities.
Respondents are holders of leases, permits, and rights of use and
easement in the OCS and in State coastal waters who will
appoint
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.