The information is collected in the form of supporting documentation for license applications to export petroleum (crude oil) and is used by licensing officers to determine the exporter's compliance with the 5 statutes governing this collection.
US Code:
30 USC 185(u)
Name of Law: Mineral Lands Leasing Act
US Code:
42 USC 6212(b),
Name of Law: Energy Policy and Conservation Act
US Code:
43 USC 1354(d)
Name of Law: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act
US Code:
10 USC 7430(3),
Name of Law: Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act
PL:
Pub.L. 96 - 72 7
Name of Law: Export Administration Act of 1979 (EAA)
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.