This emergency information collection request is approved for a period of six
months after which time the agency must submit for OMB review an information collection request for this OMB control number under the normal notice and comment clearance process.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2011
6 Months From Approved
517
0
0
7,755
0
0
0
0
0
An Emergency IC request for OMB approval. The MMS will use the information to assess what changes may be needed to MMS program requirements and to review data submitted to analyze future activities under EPs, DPPs, and DOCDs.
The subject of this information collection request is an NTL relating to the Increased Safety Measures for Energy Development on the Outer Continental Shelf Report submitted to the President of the United States, from the Secretary of the Interior as a result of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, April 20, 2010. This incident resulted in the deaths of 11 people, is now an environmental event of national significance, and as of this date, the well is not yet under control.
This information collection request is a new submission to obtain information. The reporting hour burden for this new collection constitutes a program increase of 7,755 burden hours.
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.