THE 3809 REGULATIONS PROVIDE
PROCEDURES WHEREBY CLAIMANTS EXERCISE THE RIGHTS GRANTED BY THE
MINING LAWS, AND ALSO ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY
OR UNDUE DEGRADATION OF THE FEDERAL LANDS WHICH MA RESULT FROM
OPERATIONS AUTHORIZED BY THE MINING LAWS. THIS RULEMAKING CONTAINS
AN INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUIREMENT. INFORMATION IS REQUIR FROM
THE APPLICANT/CLAIMANT IN THE FORM OF A NOTICE OR PLAN OF
OPERATIONS.
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.