ONRR uses the collected information to
ensure that royalties are reported timely and paid appropriately
and are based on correct product valuation. ONRR, as well as other
Federal Government, state, and tribal entities, uses the collected
information for audit purposes and for evaluation of the
reasonableness of product valuation or of allowance claims
submitted by lessees. The determination of the appropriate product
value or allowance rate directly affects the royalties due. Failure
to collect such data would prevent the Secretary from accomplishing
statutory and trust responsibilities.
We analyzed our established
data history of our compliance reviews and ongoing contact and
interaction with industry. We found an increase in the time that
industry takes to complete the requirements for (1) Form ONRR-4430
reporting and (2) valuation determinations of geothermal resources.
We also found a decrease in industry's time to complete
requirements for (1) Sales Summary and Facility Data reporting and
(2) contract revisions and amendments for geothermal
resources.
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.