The MMS performs the royalty
management functions for the Department of the Interior and as
such, MMS must have some process for timely notification of any
changes in royalty rates from those reflected in the lease
instrument. Operators of Federal stripper oil properties are
required to notify MMS using Form MMS-4377 when they take a royalty
rate reduction. MMS must know the correct royalty rate in order to
verify that the proper royalty amount has been paid on a particular
lease.
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.