This provision requires the regulatory authority to conduct periodic inspections of surface coal mining activities, and prepare and maintain inspection reports for public review. This information is necessary to meet the requirements of section 517 of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 and its public participation provisions. Public review ensures that the State is meeting the requirements of the Act and the approved State regulatory program.
This information collection request increases the estimated burden due to an adjustment in the number of inspections conducted annually, and an adjustment in non-wage costs due to an increase in the costs to print newspaper notices.
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.