THE REGULATIONS WITHIN PART 3100 OF
TITLE 43 OF CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATION CONTAIN PROCEDURES FOR
OBTAINING A LEASE TO EXPLORE FOR, DEVELOP AND PRODUCE OIL AND GAS
RESOURCES LOCATED ON FEDERAL LANDS. THE JUSTIFICATION IS FOR TWO
FORMS TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THOS REGULATIONS.
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.