The x-ray examination program is a
federally mandated program under the Federal Mine Safety and Health
Act of 1977, Public Law 95-164. The Act provides the regulatory
guidance for the National Coal Workers' X-Ray Surveillance Program
to protect the health and safety of underground coal miners. This
program requires the gathering of information from coal mine
operators, participating miners, and participating physicians.
NIOSH is charged with the administration of this program.
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.