Requires mine operators to prepare a
written plan of the mine's ventilation system and to update the
plan annually. The purposes are to insure that each operator
routinely plans, reviews, and updates the mine's ventilation
system; to insure the avail- ability of accurate and current
ventilation information; and to provide MSHA with the opportunit 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.