WE HAVE CLEARED
THIS COLLECTION OF INFORMATION THROUGH 5/87, BY WHICH TIME THE
AGENCY SHALL HAVE COMPLETELY JUSTIFIED THE NEED FOR AND PRACTICAL
UTILITY OF ANY INFORMATION BEYOND THAT CONTAINED IN A
CERTIFICATION, AS DEFINED IN 5CFR1320.7(K)(1), OR SHALL HAVE
INITIATED REGULATORY ACTION TO CHANGE THIS REQUIREMENT TO A
CERTIFICATION.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1987
05/31/1987
05/31/1986
1,900
0
2,075
8,056
0
8,798
0
0
0
MINE SAFETY, SAFETY REGULATION, MINING
INDUSTRY, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANC REQUIRES UNDERGROUND COAL MINE
OPERATORS TO RECORD AND MAKE AVAILABLE RESULTS OF EXAMINERS OF
SELF-RESCUERS. THE INFORMATION IS USED TO INSURE THAT THE
SELF-RESCUERS ARE IN OPERABLE AND USABLE CONDITION IN CASE OF AN
EMERGENCY.
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.