In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320, this information collection request is approved for use through March 31, 1992. OMB has approved this information collection for 18 months to provide the agency with adequate time to assess the recommendations of the 1989 OSM Information Collection Task Force and make appropriate regulatory changes to 30 CFR 778.16(a), 778.17(a) and 778.21 to reduce the burden of this information collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1992
03/31/1992
10/31/1990
1,037
0
2,420
41,198
0
95,752
0
0
0
COAL MINING, LICENSES, SECTION 507(B) P.L. 95-87 PROVIDES THAT PERSON CONDUCTING COAL MINING ACTIVITIES SUBMIT TO THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY A RELEVANT INFORMATION REGARDING OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL OF THE PROPERTY T USED TO ENSURE ALL LEGAL, FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS ARE SATISFIED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OR DENIAL OF A PERMIT. ISSUANCE OR DENIAL OF A PERMIT.
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.