We have approved
continued use of these recordkeeping requirements through April
1989. By letter dated July 14, 1988, the Department has assured us
that the agency will undertake a regulatory review of these
requirements and will publish a proposed rule by April 1989. This
action is consistent with the concerns that we have previously
raised on May 12, 1986 that a certification would appear to fulfill
the agency's mission while imposing less burden. In order to allow
us to extend approval these requirements past April 1989, the
agency must publish a proposed rule as stated in the Department's
letter.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1989
04/30/1989
07/31/1988
8,184
0
8,184
8,675
0
8,675
0
0
0
MINE SAFETY, SAFETY REGULATION, MINING
INDUSTRY, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANC REQUIRES UNDERGROUND COAL MINE
OPERATORS TO RECORD AND MAKE AVAILABLE RESULTS OF EXAMINERS OF
SELF-RESCUERS. THE INFORMATION IS USED TO INSURE THAT THE
SELF-RESCUERS ARE IN OPERABLE AND USABLE CONDITION IN CASE OF AN
EMERGENCY.
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.