SECTION 507(B) P.L. 95-87 PROVIDES
THAT PERSO CONDUCTING COAL MINING ACTIVITIES SUBMIT TO THE
REGULATORY AUTHORITY A RELEVANT INFORMATION REGARDING OWNERSHIP AND
CONTROL OF THE PROPERTY T BE AFFECTED, THEIR COMPLIANCE STATUS AND
HISTORY. THIS INFORMATION IS USED TO ENSURE ALL LEGAL, FINANCIAL
AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS ARE SATISFIED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OR
DENIAL OF A PERMIT.
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.