UNDER THE 1977 MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH
ACT, OPERATORS MUST SAMPLE MINE ATMOSPHERES USING SAMPLING
EQUIPMENT APPROVED BY THE SECRETARIES OF HH AND LABOR. NIOSH
REQUIRES THE APPLICANTS TO SUBMIT A QUALITY ASSURANC PLAN FOR
CERTIFICATION UNDER 30 CFR 74. ANY CHANGES IN THE PRODUCT OR QA
PLAN REQUIRE AN EXTENSION OF CERTIFICATION. THE QA PLAN ASSURES TH
PRODUCTS SOLD PERFORM SAME AS THOSE EVALUATED FOR
CERTIFICATION.
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.