OMB approves
this package noting that MSHA violated the Paperwork Reduction Act
by continuing to collect this information after the expiration of
OMB approval in July 1996. OMB expects MSHA to ensure that
additional collections do not expire and to work expeditiously to
reinstate all of its expired, but used, collections.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2000
04/30/2000
2,070
0
0
259
0
0
1,000
0
0
Requires operators of metal and
nonmetal mines to notify MSHA of mine openings and
closings.
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.