MMS uses the information collected and
records maintained under subpart 1 to determine the structural
integrity of all offshore platforms and floating production
facilities and to ensure that such integrity will be maintained
throughout the useful life of these structures. The information is
necessary to determine that platforms and structures are sound and
safe for their intended purpose and the safety of personnel and
pollution prevention. Respondents are outer continental shelf
Federal oil and gas or sulphur lessees and operators and their
Certified Verification Agents.
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.