The MMS requires the information to
ensure compliance with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA). the MMS
uses the information to determine effectiveness of spill-response
capability, to verify that state meet the minimum OPA requirements,
to oversee spill-response efforts; to assess efforts to prevent oil
spills or substantial threats of such, etc. Respondents are
primarily owners or operators of facilities located in both State
and Federal waters seaward of the coast line.
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.