MMS uses the information to determine
the conditions of a drilling site to avoid hazards inherent in
drilling operations. We use the information to evaluate the
adequacy respondents' drilling, well-completion, well-workover, and
well-adandonment plans and equipment to determine if the proposed
operations will be conducted in an operationally safe manner that
provides adequate protection for the environment, as well as to
ensure conformance with lease provisions. Respondents are Federal
OCS lessees and operations.
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.