States and Tribes, who wish to perform royalty audits and other delegated activities in cooperation with MMS, must submit a request to be considered for a delegation/cooperative agreement to the MMS Director.
US Code:
30 USC 1923
Name of Law: Mineral Leasing Act of 1920
US Code:
43 USC 1353
Name of Law: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of 1953
US Code:
25 USC 2103
Name of Law: Indian Mineral Development Act of 1920
PL:
Pub.L. 97 - 451 202, 205
Name of Law: Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982
PL:
Pub.L. 104 - 185 3, 4, 8
Name of Law: Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act of 1996
US Code:
30 USC 1001, 1002
Name of Law: Geothermal Steam Act of 1970
PL:
Pub.L. 102 - 154 I
Name of Law: Appropriations Act of 1992
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.