THIS PART ESTABLISHES THE MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGNATING AREAS AS UNSUITABLE FOR ALL OR CERTAIN
TYPES OF SURFACE COAL MINING OPERATIONS. THE INFORMATION REQUESTED
WI AID THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY IN THE DECISION PROCESS TO APPROVE
OR DISAPPROVE A REQUEST TO DESIGNATE OR TERMINATE AND AREA. THIS
INFORMATION WILL ALSO BE USED TO MAINTAIN THE DATA BASE AND
INVENTORY SYSTEM.
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.