SECTION 515 OF P.L. 95-87 PROVIDES
THAT PERMITTERS CONDUCTING SURFACE COAL MINING OPERATIONS SHALL
MEET ALL APPLICABLE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS OF THE ACT. THIS
INFORMATION IS USED BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY IN MONITORING AND
INSPECTING SURFACE MINING ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE
CONDUCTED IN A MANNER WHICH PRESERVES AND ENHANCES ENVIROMENTAL AND
OTHER VALUES OF 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.