Applications for surface and
underground coal mining permits are required to provide adequate
descriptions of the environmental resources that may be affected by
proposed surface mining activities.
OSM is consolidating the
collection requirements of 30 CFR Parts 779 and 783 into one
collection, 1029-0035. Upon OMB approval, OSM will discontinue the
collection authority for 1029-0038. The 3,115 responses are
comprised of the 314 applications with multiple sections submitted
and the appropriate reviews by the 24 State regulatory authorities.
The increase in burden hours is due, in part, to a program change
associated with combining the two collections.
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.
779&783.30.09.pdf
779&783.mod.09.doc
779/783.25 - Cross Sections, Maps, and Plans. (SRAs)