WE HAVE APPROVED
THESE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS THROUGH AUGUST 1988 TO ALLOW THE
AGENCY SUFFICIENT TIME TO COMPLETE RULEMAKING REVISING THESE
REQUIREMENTS. THE MSHA FORMS SHALL SHOW THE CURRENT OMB EXPIRATION
DATE.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1988
08/31/1988
05/31/1987
8,300
0
7,800
1,366
0
1,293
0
0
0
PROVIDES PROVISIONS WHEREBY PERSONS
MAY BE TEMPORARILY QUALIFIED OR CERTIFIED TO PERFORM TESTS OR
EXAMINATIONS AT COAL MINES WHICH ARE RELATED TO MINER SAFETY AND
HEALT AND WHICH REQUIRE SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE.
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.