SECTION 523(C) OF THE SURFACE MINING
CONTROL AND RECLAMATION ACT OF 19 REQUIRES THAT MINING PLANS BE
APPROVED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIO APPROVAL OF MINING PLANS
IS AN ACTION THAT REQUIRES COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER LAWS AND
REGULATIONS. INFORMATION REQUIRED WOULD ASSIST IN COMPLIANCE WITH
OTHER LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
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.