The Agency is to
address comments received on this information co llection in the
preamble of the final rule regarding Federal Oil Valuation. In
particular, the Agency shall explain that the burd en associated
with the computation of transportation allowances i s captured
under another approved information collection (1010-00 22).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2003
05/31/2003
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The information collection associated
with this rulemaking effort will allow a decreased reliance on oil
posted prices, develop valuation rules that better reflect market
value, and add more certainty to valuing oil produced from Federal
lands.
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.