CM-908 IS USED BY RESPONSIBLE COAL
MINE OPERATOR OR INSURANCE CARRIERS TO NOTIFY CLAIMANTS AND THE DOL
OF A CHANGE IN BENEFITS PAYMENTS UNDER THE BLACK LUNG BENEFITS
REFORM ACT OF 1977. CM-906 IS USED BY RESPONSIBLE MINE OPERATORS OR
THEIR INSURANCE CARRIERS TO GIVE NOTICE OF FIRST PAYMENT OF
BENEFITS UNDER THE ACT.
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.