A BLACK LUNG CLAIMANT MAY ARRANGE TO
HAVE AN ATTORNEY REPRESENT HIS/HER INTEREST DURING THE CLAIMS
PROCESS. THE PURPOSE OF FORM CM-972 IS TO COLLECT PERTINENT
INFORMATION TO DETERMINE IF THE SERVICES RENDERED AND THE AMOUNTS
CHARGED CAN BE PAID UNDER THE BLACK LUNG BENEFITS 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.