It is noted that
MSHA allowed this clearance to expire in August, 1996. MSHA must
institute better management in tracking these collections in order
to ensure that this will not happen again.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2000
07/31/2000
1,207
0
0
161
0
0
0
0
0
Provides that independent contractors
may voluntarily obtain a permanent MSHA identification number by
submitting to MSHA their trade name and business address, a
telephone number, estimate of the annual hours worked on mine
property for the previous calendar year, and the address of record
for service of documents upon the contractor.
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.