REQUIRES MINE OPERATORS TO PREPARE A
WRITTEN PLAN OF THE MINE'S VENTILATION SYSTEM AND TO UPDATE THE
PLAN ANNUALLY. THE PURPOSES ARE INSURE THAT EACH OPERATOR ROUTINELY
PLANS, REVIEWS, AND UPDATES THE MINE'S VENTILATION SYSTEM, TO
INSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF ACCURATE AND CURRENT VENTILATION
INFORMATION, AND TO PROVIDE MSHA WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO ALERT THE
MINE OPERATOR TO POTENTIAL HAZARDS.
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.