Prior to
resubmission DOL will examine the utility of collecting information
on miners' educational attainment and of the existing related
regulations. DOL will also evaluate alternative information
collections that may prove more useful.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2005
08/31/2005
08/31/2002
20,200
0
20,200
9,116
0
9,116
4,000
0
4,000
CM-911 is the standard application
form filed by the miner for benefits under the Black Lung Benefits
Act. CM-911a lists the coal miner's work history and is completed
by all applicants, miners and survivors. CM-915 is used by the
miner or survivor for requesting reimbursement of medical expenses
incurred and paid by a miner beneficiary.
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.