WE HAVE APPROVED
THIS INFORMATION COLLECTION THROUGH 7/86, BY WHICH TIME THE AGENCY
WILL HAVE PUBLISHED A FINAL RULE ON ROOF SUPPORT IN COAL MINES.
SINCE THE AGENCY ANNOUNCED ITS INTENTION IN THE NOTICE OF PROPOSED
RULEMAKING TO CONVERT THIS COLLECTION TO A CERTIFICATION AS DEFINED
IN 5CFR1320.7(K)(1), WE WILL EXPECT THIS COLLECTION TO EXPIRE WHEN
THE FINAL RULE IS PROMULGATED.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1986
07/31/1986
2,100
0
0
124,950
0
0
0
0
0
REQUIRES UNDERGROUND COAL MINE
OPERATORS TO SPOT-CHECK ROOF BOLTS, ON DAILY BASIS, AND TO KEEP A
RECORD OF THE RESULTS OF THE TESTS.
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.