Sections 507 and 510 of SMCRA set
forth requirements pertaining to, among other things, information
required from permit applicants, permit eligibility, and permit
denial. Among other things, regulatory authorities use the
information obtained from applicants in making permitting
decisions. Our regulations at 30 CFR Part 773 implement, in part,
these statutory provisions.
OSM is conducting rulemaking as
a result of a settlement agreement. We view this rulemaking
initiative as an opportunity to ensure we and our State
counterparts have the tools we need to enforce SMCRA, clarify
ambiguous provisions in our regulations, and reduce reporting
burdens on the coal mining industry and regulatory authorities. We
are hopeful that any final rule resulting from this proposal will
introduce a measure of regulatory stability to areas that have been
in flux since at least 1988.
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.
773.19(e) - Permit issuance and right of entry - Industry