SECTION 515 AND 711 OF P.L. 95-87
REQUIRES APPLICANTS FOR SPECIAL TYPE OF MINING ACTIVITIES TO
PROVIDE THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY WITH SPECIFIC INFORMATION OF PLANS
FOR THE ACTIVITY. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE USED THE REGULATORY
AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE IF THE PROPOSED MINE AND RECLAMATION PLAN
COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS OF THE REGULATORY PROGRAM AND THE
LAW.
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.