This ICR concerns the responsibility
that was given to MMS regarding the Coastal Impact Assistance
Program (CIAP) which was included in the Energy Policy Act of 2005
through amendment of Section 31 of the Outer Continental Shelf
Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1356a). The CIAP legislation appropriates
money for eligible states and their coastal subdivisions that are
impacted by OCS oil and gas activities. These states and their
relevant subdivisions apply for the money through a grants
program.
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.