Because MMS performs the royalty
management functions for the Department of the Interior, MMS must
have some method for determining if lesses are complying with the
dual accounting requirement in Indian leases. A lessee must perform
dual accounting unless the lessee certifies on Form MMS-4410 the
justification for not performing dual accounting. A lessee must
also make an election on Form-4410 for performing actual or
alternative fual accounting.
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.