The information is being collected to
meet the requirements of sections 507, 508, 510, 515, 701 and 711
of P.L. 95-87, which require applicants for special types of mining
activities to provide descriptions, maps, plans and data of the
proposed activity. This information will be used by the regulatory
authority in determining if the applicant can meet the applicable
performance standards for the special type of mining
activity.
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.