The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issues solid mineral leases. Lessees or the mine operators report to BLM on the status of the leases, and when the mine begins production, the lessee, mine operator, or BLM notifies MMS. The MMS then contacts the lessee/ mine operator by mail or phone with instructions, contained in the PAAS Reporter Handbook, on how to begin production reporting on PAAS under this information collection authority.
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.