Approved. DOL
will transmit a memo to OMB by 12/11/98 with responses to the
attached questions.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2001
11/30/2001
09/30/2001
638,998
0
633,098
36,493
0
20,204
281,000
0
6,000
MSHA is publishing a final rule which
strengthens the training requirements for experienced miners,
requires training in four additional subjects, and revises the
definition of "miner."
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).
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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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.