MSHA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INSPECTION,
TESTING, APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATIONAND QUALITY CONTROL OF MINE
EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS, MATERIAL, INSTRUMENTS, AND EXPLOSIVES
USED BY THE MINING INDUSTRY. TITLE 30 CFR PARTS 11 THROUGH 36
CONTAIN PROCEDURES BY WHICH MANUFACTURERS MAY APPLYFOR AND HAVE
EQUIPMENT APPROVED AS PERMISSIBLE FOR USE IN MINES.
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.