The MMS uses the information collected and records maintained under Subpart I to determine the structural integrity of all offshore platforms and floating production facilities and to ensure that such integrity will be maintained throughout the useful life of these structures.
The currently approved OMB inventory includes 42,500 burden hours for this collection. This submission requests 60,260 burden hours. The adjustment increase of 17,760 hours is due to re-estimating the average annual responses and the amount of time required to respond based on consultations. The currently approved OMB non-hour cost inventory includes $752,606. This submission requests $926,150. The adjustment increase of $173,544 is a result of recalculated distribution of 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.