Because MMS performs the royalty
management functions for the Department of the Interior, MMS must
have some process for timely notification of any changes in royalty
rates from those reflected in the lease instrument. Operators of
Federal stripper oil properties are required to notify MMS using
Form MMS-4377 when they take a reduced royalty rate. MMS must know
the correct royalty rate in order to verify that the proper royalty
amount has been paid on a particular lease.
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.