IN ACCORDANCE WITH 509(A) OF P.L.
95-87, THIS INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO ASSURE THAT SURFACE COAL
MINING AND RECLAMATION OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED WITHIN THE LIMITS
OF THE PERMIT AREA AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE ACT.
THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED WILL BE USED BY THE AUTHORIZED OFFICE, IN
DETERMINING THE APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF THE RELEASE OF THE
BOND.
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.