MSHA issues certifications,
qualifications and approvals (licenses)to the nation's miners to
conduct specific mine-related work. In an effort to reduce the use
of Social Security Numbers as identifiers, MSHA issues Individual
Identification Numbers, or MIIN, where identification is required
by MSHA for miners.
The MIIN program is now past
the introduction of the system and should remain at a constant
level in the coming years. The estimated burden costs have been
reduced accordingly.
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.