Regulations in 30 CFR part 243 allow
lessees, designees, or payors who can demonstrate that they are
financially solvent to stay the effectiveness of an MMS order or
decision without posting a surety instrument (Federal leases only).
For those who are not financially solvent or for appeals involving
Indian leases, MMS requires that a surety instrument be posted to
secure the financial interests of the public and Indian lessors
during the entire administrative or judicial appeal
process.
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.