The information is used to identify and evaluate the training courses requested by students to enhance their job performance, to calculate the type and number of classes and instructors needed to complete OSM's technical training mission, and to estimate costs for our annual budget.
US Code:
30 USC 1201
Name of Law: Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
OSMRE is seeking OMB approval for this information collection request which will reduce the approved burden by 22 hours due to a reduction in use. Per-respondent burden does not change.
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.