WE HAVE APPROVED
THIS INFORMATION COLLECTION THROUGH 3/87, BY WHICH TIME THE AGENCY
WILL HAVE PUBLISHED A FINAL RULE ON ROOF SUPPORT IN UNDERGROUND
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, UNLESS THE
RULEMAKING PRODUCES EVIDENCE THAT COMPLETELY JUSTIFIES THIS
RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENT.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1987
03/31/1987
07/31/1986
2,100
0
2,100
124,950
0
124,950
0
0
0
REQUIRES UNDERGROUND COAL MINE
OPERATORS TO SPOT-CHECK ROOF BOLTS, ON A 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.