The Agency shall review public comments provided to it regarding the format and scope of the form and respond back to the commentor as well as to OMB in its next request for OMB approval regarding any changes it is making as a result of the comments.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2006
04/30/2006
01/31/2005
60,000
0
60,000
30,000
0
30,000
1,505,000
0
3,000,000
Forms 3000-3 and 3000-3a are used by individuals, corporations, and small businesses to transfer interest in oil and gas or geothermal leases by assignment of record title or transfer of operating rights (sublease) under the terms of mineral leasing laws.
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.