The MMS uses the information to obtain
missing data for wellbores that are not assigned API numbers, to
identify other data missing from our records, to geologically map
existing MMS data to the correct wellbore/location, and to evaluate
resources for lease sales for fair market value.
The current OMB inventory
includes 15,000 burden hours for this collection of information.
This submission requests 11,250 hours. The difference is an
adjustment decrease of 3,750 hours due to the reduction in the
number of wells yet to be reported.
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.