THIS PROVISION REQUIRES THE REGULATORY
AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT PERIODIC INSPECTIONS OF COAL MINING ACTIVITIES
AND PREPARE AND MAINTAIN INSPECTION REPORTS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW. THIS
INFORMATION IS NECESSARY T MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SURFACE
MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION AC OF 1977 AND ITS PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION PROVISIONS. PUBLIC REVIEW ASSURE THE PUBLIC THAT THE
STATE IS MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT AND APPROVED STATE
REGULATORY PROGRAM.
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.