MMS is reminded to consult with persons outside the agency regarding its burden estimate and other aspects of the information collection.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2006
08/31/2006
08/31/2003
310,400
0
360,400
76,630
0
89,129
0
0
1,533,000
The production reports provide MMS with ongoing information on lease, unit, or communitization agreement (lease/agreement) and facility production, sales volumes, and inventories. Data collected are used as a method of cross-checking reporting pro- duction with reported sales. Respondents are industry 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.