REQUIRES UNDERGROUND COAL MINE
OPERATORS TO SUBMIT TO MSHA FOR APPROVA A PLAN FOR THE INSTRUCTION
OF MINERS IN FIREFIGHTING AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED
IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. THE STANDARD ALSO REQUIRES FIRE DRILLS TO
BE CONDUCTED QUARTERLY TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN AND THAT A RECORD BE
KEPT OF THE FIRE DRILLS.
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.