THE PURPOSE OF THIS SURVEY IS TO
UPDATE THE FRAME FOR FORM EIA-23, "ANNUAL SURVEY OF DOMESTIC OIL
AND GAS RESERVES." DATA WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE STATUS AND
APPROXIMATE LEVEL OF PRODUCTION FOR DOMESTIC OIL AND GAS WELLS.
THIS ACTION IS INTENDED TO REDUCE THE SAMPLE SIZE AND SAMPLING
ERRORS OF FUTURE EIA-23 SURVEYS.
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.