The authority for this program is
Title 42 CFR, Ch 1, Subchapter C, part 37. Through delegation of
authority, NIOSH is authorized to make the necessary arrangements
for providing this service to next-of-kin of the deceased miner.
the Consent, Release and History form is used to obtain written
authorization to perform an autopsy on 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 regarding the miner, his/her occupational history, and
smoking history - the latter because of the strong...
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.