The information is being collected to
meet the requirements of sections 507, 508, 510, 515, 701 and 711
of P.L. 95-97, which require applicants for special types of mining
activities to provide descriptions, maps, plans and data of the
proposed activ- ity. This information will be used by the
regulatory authority in determining if the applicant can meet the
applicable perfor- mance 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.