AS PART OF A STUDY ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE
IN THE MINING INDUSTRY, MSHA PLA TO CONDUCT A SURVEY OF RANDOMLY
SELECTED MINING COMPANIES TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT THE EXTENT
AND EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE, THE SUBSTANCES BEING ABUSED, AND
POLICIES AND PROGRAMS BEING USED TO DETEC AND TREAT SUBSTANCE
ABUSE.
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.