The Department of the Interior (DOI)
established the net profit share lease (NPSL) bidding system to
balance a fair market return to the Federal Government for the
lease of its public lands with a fair profit to companies risking
their investment capital. ONRR collects this information to ensure
royalties or net profit share payments are accurately valued and
appropriately paid. ONRR also collects and uses this information to
determine all allowable direct and allocable joint costs and
credits during the lease term.
US Code:
30
USC 1923 Name of Law: Mineral Leasing Act of 1920
PL:
Pub.L. 104 - 185 000 Name of Law: Federal Oil and Gas Royalty
Simplication and Fairness Act of 1996
PL:
Pub.L. 97 - 451 000 Name of Law: Federal Oil and Gas Royalty
Management Act of 1982
PL:
Pub.L. 104 - 200 000 Name of Law: FOGRSFA
US Code: 43
USC 1353 Name of Law: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of
1953
There is a total adjustment
increase of 1,405 burden hours. ONRR analyzed their historical data
which currently shows 14 lessees (respondents) on six leases rather
than the previous reporting estimate of six lessees.
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.