The purpose of the survey is to collect monthly data on the production of natural gas in seven geographical areas as follows: Texas (including State offshore), Louisiana (including State offshore), Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Federal Gulf of Mexico offshore and Other States (defined as all remaining states, excluding Alaska, in which the operator produced natural gas during the report month). Data will be used to monitor natural gas supplies. Survey respondents would be a sample of well operators.
PL:
Pub.L. 93 - 275 13(b)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
US Code:
15 USC 790a
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act
US Code:
15 USC 764(a)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act
US Code:
15 USC 772(b)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
The decrease in burden is due to a decrease in respondents from 350 (currently) to 220 respondents (350-220=130). 130x12x3=4,680 hours (adjustment). Since this is no longer a new survey, there is a decrease in hours because no startup hours are needed: 350x25/3=2,917 hours (program change). The total burden decreased by 7,597 hours (4,680+2,917).
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.