THE INFORMATION COLLECTED ON THIS FORM
IS USED TO DETERMINE THE STUDENT STATUS OF CHILDREN OF COAL MINERS
OR THEIR WIDOWS, AND CERTAIN BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF DECEASED COAL
MINERS. THE FORM IS SENT TO THE BENEFICIARIES 6 MONTHS BEFORE THEIR
18TH BIRTHDAY IN ORDER TO DETERMIN IF THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS
FOR CONTINUED PAYMENT OF BENEFITS BEYOND AGE 18.
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.