SECTION 522 OF THE ACT REQUIRES A
FEDERAL LANDS PROGRAM BE ESTABLISHED TO GOVERN SURFACE COAL MINING
AND RECLAMATION OPERATIONS ON FEDERAL LANDS. THE INFORMATION
REQUESTED IS NEEDED TO ASSIST THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY IN
DETERMINING THE ELIGIBILI OF THE APPLICANT AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT.
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.