30 CFR 874.16 requires that every
successful bidder for an AML contract must be eligible under 30 CFR
773.15(b)(1) at the time of contract award to recieve a permit or
conditional permit to conduct surface coal mining operations.
Further the regulation requires the eligibility to be confirmed by
OSM's automated Applicant/Violator System (AVS) and the contractor
must be eligible under the regulations implementing Section 510(c)
of the Surface Mining Act to receive permits to conduct mining
operations. This form provides a tool for OSM and the States/
Indian tribes to help them prevent persons with
outstanding
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.