THE MINERALS MANAGEMENT SERVICE IS
AMENDING 30 CFR 230 ADDING NEW REGULATIONS CODIFYING PROCEDURES FOR
OBTAINING REFUNDS AND CREDITS OF EXCESS ROYALTY PAYMENTS MADE UNDER
OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LEASES SUBJECT TO SECTION 10 OF THE OUTER
CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT. INFORMATION WILL BE COLLECTED FROM
SMALL BUSINESS, AS WELL AS LARGE OI AND GAS COMPANIES.
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.