The X-Ray Examination Program was
developed as a surveillance program to protect the heatlh and
safety of the nation's underground coal miners. The data collected
will be used to detect and prevent coal workers' pneumoconiosis
(CWP). The program is further defined in 42 CFR Part 37.4 (a), (d),
and (e), "Specifications for Medical Examinations of Underground
Coal Miners". The Act specifies that all underground coal miners be
afforded the opportunity for a chest x-ray examination, at no cost
to the 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).
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.