Temporary
Approval of 60 days is being granted. To obtain a longer approval,
OSMRE must submit data from several states on the number of
dwellings within 1/2 mile of surface mines. Data for underground
mines only, while helpful, will not be sufficient. Any alterations
to this information collection that may occur when the regulations
are published as final rules must be submitted for approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1987
12/31/1987
60,965
0
0
301,280
0
0
0
0
0
SECTION 515 OF P.L. 95-87 PROVIDES
THAT PERMITTEES CONDUCTING SURFACE COAL MINING OPERATIONS SHA MEET
ALL APPLICABLE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS OF THE ACT. THIS INFORMATIO IS
USED BY REGULATORY AUTHORITY IN MONITORING AND INSPECTING SURFACE
MINING ACTIVITIES TO ENSRE THAT THEY ARE CONDUCTED IN A MANNER
WHICH PRESERVES AND ENHANCES ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER VALUES 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.