A STATE OR INDIAN TRIBE WISHING TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE MINERALS MANAGEMENT
SERVICE TO DO ROYALTY AUDITS MUST FIRST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION
DETAILING A WORK PLAN, BUDGET ESTIMATE, AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE
PERSONNEL WHO WILL BE INVOLVED. QUARTERLY REIMBURSEMENT VOUCHERS
AND ANNUAL RENEWAL PLANS MUST ALSO BE FILED.
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.