THE NATURAL GAS DIVISION COLLECTS DATA
ON NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION, VALUE, NUMBER OF PRODUCING WELLS,
CONSUMPTION, AND UNDERGROUND STORAGE ANALYSES ARE PUBLISHED THAT
EXAMINE CRITICAL ASPECTS OF NATURAL GAS MARKETS, SOURCES AND SUPPLY
ISSUES. RESPONDENTS ARE NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC GAS PRODUCERS,
PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, PIPELINES, OPERATORS OF INTRASTATE
UNDERGROUND NATURAL GAS STORAGE, AND STATE AGENCIES.
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.