UNDER THE 1977 MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH
ACT, OPERATORS MUST SAMPLE MINE ATMOSPHERES USING SAMPLING
EQUIPMENT APPROVED BY THE SECRETARIES OF HHS AND LABOR. NIOSH
REQUIRED THE APPLICANT TO SUBMIT A QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN FOR
CERTIFICATION UNDER 30 CFR 74. ANY CHANG IN THE PRODUCT OR OA PLAN
REQUIRE AN EXTENSION OF CERTIFICATION. THE PLAN ASSURES THE
PRODUCTS SOLD PERFORM SAME AS THOSE EVALUATED FOR
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.