The authority for this program is
title 42 CFR, chapter 1, subchapter C, part 37. Through delegation
of authority, NIOSH is authorized to make the necessary
arrangements for proving this service to next-of-kin of the
deceased miner. Because a basic reason for the post-mortem
examination is research (both epidemiological and clinical), a
minimum number of questions are essential information regarding the
deceased miner, his occupational history, and smoking history. The
latter because of the strong association between chronic lung
disease and smoking.
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.