MMS HAS AGREED
TO SUBMIT A REPORT ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ROYALTY REDUCTION
PROGRAM AFTER ONE YEAR OF OPERATION (I.E., ONE YEAR AFTER THE
NOTICE-TO-LESSEES IS ISSUED). THE REPORT SHOULD INCLUDE THE NUMBER
OF APPLICATIONS, THE NUMBER AND KIND OF REDUCTIONS GRANTED, AND THE
EFFECT ON FEDERAL REVENUES.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1989
11/30/1989
71
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18,880
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RESPONDENTS PROVIDE THE MINERALS
MANAGEMENT SERVICE (MMS) WITH INFORMATION THAT ENABLES MMS TO
DECIDE WHETHER TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE ANY ROYALTY OR NET PROFIT
SHARE ON AN ENTIRE LEASEHOLD, OR ANY DEPOSIT TRACT, OR PORTION
THEREOF THAT IS SEGREGATED FOR ROYALTY PURPOSES.
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.