THE SURVEY WILL COLLECT DATA FROM THE
MINING INDUSTRY & PRODUCE INFORM ON THE POPULATION
CHARACTERISTICS (E.G., JOB EXPERIENCE, JOB TRAINING, EDUCATION) OF
THE NATION'S MINE WORKERS. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE USE TO IMPROVE
ACCIDENT DATA ANALYSIS, TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND MINE HEALTH A SAFETY
RESEARCH. AND TO CUSTOMIZE TRAINING AND SAFETY PROGRAMS FOR
SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED DEMOGRAPHIC SECTORS OF THE MINING INDUSTRY
POPULATION.
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.