VENTILATION PLAN SUBMISSION AND UPDATE
ASSURES A CONTINUING UNDERSTANDING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AREAS
OF AN UNDERGROUND MINE TO THE DISTRICT MANAGER OF MSHA. THE
DISTRICT PERSONNEL WILL, THEREFORE, BE ABLE TO RECOMMEND
ALTERATIONS TO THE SYSTEM IN RECOGNITION OF A HAZARD, AND WILL BE
BETTER ABLE TO RESPOND TO AN EMERGENCY AT THE MINE.
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.