THIS COLLECTION REQUIRES MINE
OPERATORS TO PREPARE A WRITTEN PLAN OF THE MINE'S VENTILATION
SYSTEM AND TO UPDATE THE PLAN ANNUALLY. THE PURPOSE IS TO INSURE
THAT EACH OPERATOR ROUTINELY PLANS, REVIEWS, AND UPDATES THE MINE'S
VENTILATION SYSTEM TO INSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF ACCURATE AND
CURRENT VENTILATION INFORMATION AND TO PROVIDE MSHA WITH THE
OPPORTUNITY TO ALERT THE MINE OPERATOR TO POTENTIAL
HAZARDS.
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.