WE HAVE APPROVED
THIS SERIES OF INFORMATION COLLECTIONS THROUGH 8/86, BY WHICH TIME
THE AGENCY WILL HAVE PUBLISHED A NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING ON
ELECTRICAL STANDARDS IN COAL MINES. WHEN THESE INFORMATION
COLLECTIONS ARE RESUBMITTED FOR OUR REVIEW AT THAT TIME, THEY
SHOULD BE CONVERTED TO CERTIFICATIONS OR COMPLETELY JUSTIFIED IF
ANYTHING IS REQUIRED BEYOND THAT DEFINED IN 5CFR1320.7(K)(1).
INFORMATION COLLECTIONS CONVERTED TO CERTIFICATIONS SHOULD GO INTO
EFFECT NO LATER THAN 1987, WHEN THE FINAL RULE IS PROMULGATED.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1986
08/31/1986
12/31/1985
1,149,918
0
1,439,216
1,815,605
0
2,245,098
0
0
0
REQUIRES COAL MINE OPERATORS TO
FREQUENTLY EXAMINE, TEST AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN ALL ELECTRIC
EQUIPMENT AND TO KEEP A RECORD OF THE RESULTS OF THE EXAMINATIONS
AND 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.