This information
collection is approved pursuant to 5 CFR 1320. Upon the Department
of Interior's next request to extend this information collection,
the Agency shall describe the outcome of efforts currently underway
to accommodate the electronic submission of data and to what extent
those efforts have decreased burden.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2002
09/30/2002
09/30/1999
1,660
0
1,716
2,490
0
3,432
0
0
0
MMS uses the information to evaluate
the results of well tests to determine if reservoirs are being
depleted in a manner that will lead to the greatest ultimate
recovery of hydrocarbons. We also use the information to evaluate
and verify currently approved maximum production rates if assigned.
Respondents are Federal OCS lessees and operators.
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.