STATES AND TRIBES WITH PRODUCING OIL
AND GAS LEASES ON FEDERALLY SUPERVISED LANDS ARE AUTHORIZED TO
ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH BLM TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN OIL
AND GAS INSPECTION ACTIVITES. THE INFORMATION COLLECTION
REQUIREMENT IN THESE REGULATIONS, AT 43 CFR 3192.1-2(D)(E) IS
NEEDED TO IDENTIFY WHICH ACTIVITIES STATES AND TRIBE ARE PROPOSING
TO CONDUCT.
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.