WE HAVE APPROVED
THIS COLLECTION OF INFORMATION THROUGH 9/88, BY WHICH TIME THE
AGENCY PLANS TO PUBLISH A FINAL RULE WHICH MAY REVISE THESE
PAPERWORK REQUIREMENTS. IN THE PROPOSED RULE, THE AGENCY SHALL
JUSTIFY THE NEED FOR AND PRACTICAL UTILITY OF EACH REQUIRED ELEMENT
OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM AND METHANE DUST CONTROL PLAN. WE WILL
REVIEW THESE REQUIREMENTS UPON PUBLICATION OF THE PROPOSED RUL
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1988
09/30/1988
03/31/1987
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REQUIRES UNDERGROU COAL MINE OPERATORS
TO SUBMIT A DETAILED VENTILATION SYSTEM AND METHAN AND DUST CONTROL
PLAN, INCLUDING AN UP-TO-DATE MAP OF THE MINE, TO MSH FOR APPROVAL.
THE INFORMATION IS USED TO INSURE THAT A SYSTEM IS DEVELOPED AND
USED THAT WILL EFFECTIVELY VENTILATE THE MINE.
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.