We have once
again extended approval of this series of information collections
through August 1989, on the condition that the agency complete a
proposed rule on these requirements by May 1988 and a final rule by
July 1989. In our paperwork approvals dated October 1, 1985, and
August 14, 1986, we have previously stated concerns that these
requirements do not meet the criteria of the Paperwork Reduction
Act. In our approval in 1986, the agency agreed to complete
rulemaking by March 1988 to review and eliminate these requirements
if appropriate. Yet the agency has not yet issued a proposal, nor
has it submitted any new information that would justify continued
approval. In the most recent ICB, the agency committed to a May
1988 publication date for the proposal. Hence, we have decided not
to disapprove these requirements at this time, but, pursuant to 5
CFR 1320.14 (f) and (g), to approve, contingent on the agency
proceeding with a rulemaking according to the above schedule.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1989
08/31/1989
04/30/1988
1,244,754
0
1,244,754
1,966,190
0
1,966,190
0
0
0
REQUIRES COAL MINE OPERATORS TO
FREQUENTLY EXAMINE, TEST, AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN ALL ELECTRIC
EQUIPMENT AND TO KEEP RECORDS OF THE RESULTS OF THE EXAMINATIONS
AND TESTS.
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.