SECTIONS 515 AND 516 OF PUBLIC LAW
95-87 PROVIDE THAT PERMITTEES CONDUCTING SURFACE MINING OPERATIONS
WITH UNDERGROUND MINE ACTIVITIES SHALL MEET APPLICABLE PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS OF THE ACT. THE INFORMATION IS USED BY THE REGULATORY
AUTHORITY IN MONITORING AND INSPECTING THE OPERATIONS FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE 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.