We have approved
this collection of information for one year, during which time MSHA
and OMB will continue to examine the requirements for sampling
frequency in order to determine if a more performance oriented
approach could yield equivalent or better protection with less or
equal burden on the public, in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.4(b)
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1990
04/30/1990
02/28/1989
95,000
0
92,000
96,520
0
93,470
0
0
0
COAL MINE OPERATORS ARE REQUIRED TO
COLLECT AND SUBMIT RESPIRABLE DUST SAMPLES TO MSHA FOR ANALYSIS.
PERTINENT INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH IDENTIFYING AND ANALYZING
THESE SAMPLES IS SUBMITTED ON THE DUST DATA CARDS THAT ACCOMPANIES
THE SAMPLES.
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.