Regulations at 30 CFR 243 allow lessees, designees, or payors who can demonstrate that they are financially solvent to stay the effectiveness of an MMS order or decision without posting a surety instrument (Federal leases only). For those who are not financially solvent or for appeals involving Indian leases, MMS requires that a surety instrument be posted to secure the financial interests of the public and Indian lessors during the entire administrative or judicial appeal process.
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 of Act of 1953
PL:
Pub.L. 97 - 382 000
Name of Law: Indian Mineral Development Act of 1982
We are requesting an adjustment burden decrease of 160 hours for §§243.4(a)(1) and 243.200(a) and (b), based on current data analysis and an adjustment increase in the non-hour cost burden of $250.
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.