SECTION 115(A) OF THE FEDERAL MINE
SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT OF 1977 STATES THAT "EACH OPERATOR OF A COAL
OR OTHER MINE SHALL HAVE A HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM WHICH SHALL BE
APPROVED BY THE SECRETARY." UPON APPROVAL, THESE PLANS WILL BE
RETURNED TO THE MINE OPERATOR FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF MINERS FO NEW,
NEWLY EMPLOYED, ANNUAL REFRESHER NEW TASK AND HAZARD
TRAINING.
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.