THE FORM WILL BE USED TO COLLECT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL EFFECT ON NATURAL GAS CONTRACT
PRICES IN THE EVENT OF DEREGULATION OF GAS PRICES. THE SURVEY WILL
BE TARGETED TOWARD ON-SHORE CONTRACTS SIGN AFTER THE NATURAL GAS
POLICY ACT OF 1978. THE SURVEY WILL BEGIN IN NOVEMBER 1981 AND END
IN JANUARY 1982.
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.