MMS uses the information to confirm
that applicants can pay for cleanup and damages from oil spill
discharge of more than 1,000 barrels; to determin if the risk of a
lesser amount of an oil spill discharge would warrant a showing of
financial respon- sibility; to establish eligibility of applicants
for a Certifi- cation of Oil Spill Financial Responsibility; and as
a reference source for claims associated with oil pollution from
designated offshore facilities. Responsibilities are holders of
leases, permits, and rights of use and easement in the OCS and in
state coastal waters who will appoint designated
applicants.
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.