STATES AND INDIAN TRIBES PARTICIPATING
IN THE ABANDONED MINED LANDS RECLAMATION PROGRAM ARE REQUIRED TO
ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ANNUAL SUBMISSION OF PROJECTS BY
PROVIDING THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY SECTION 405(F) OF TH SURFACE
MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION ACT. THIS INFORMATION IS USED IN THE
PREPARATION OF REQUESTS FOR APPROPRIATE OF MONIES FOR STATE
RECLAMATION GRANTS.
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.