This provision requires the regulatory
authority to conduct periodic inspections of surface coal mining
activities and prepare and maintain inspection reports for public
review. This information is necessary to meet the requirements of
the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 and its
public participation provisions. Public review assures the public
that the State is meeting the requirements of the Act and the
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.