30 CFR Part 256, Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
06/05/2007
03/20/2007
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2010
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2007
7,878
0
13,042
17,058
0
21,080
603,125
0
537,000
MMS uses the information to determine if the applicant filing for a lease in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) is qualified to hold such a lease, to verify qualification of bidders and eligibility of joint bidders, and to verify lessees have adequate bonding coverage. Respondents are Federal OCS sulphur or oil and gas lessees and bidders on OCS lease sales.
The adjustment decrease in burden hours is a result of re-estimating the number of annual responses and burden hours based on consultations with respondents.
The adjustment increase in non-hour cost burdens is a result of the increase in the number of annual responses associated with fees.
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.