THESE REGULATIONS WERE PROMULGATED TO
IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THE MINERAL LEASING ACT OF 1920, AS
AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED. THE REPORTI REQUIREMENTS (INFORMATION
COLLECTION) ARE FOR THE PURPOSE OF VERIFYING THE APPLICANT'S
QUALIFICATIONS TO HOLD FEDERAL MINERAL LEASES FOR SOLI MINERALS
OTHER THAN COAL AND OIL SHALE. REVISIONS IN THE PROPOSED
REGULATIONS CLARIFY THE PROCESS TO APPLICANTS, THEREBY REDUCING THE
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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.