THIS ANNUAL FORM COLLECTS INFORMATION
ON BITUMINOUS COAL AND LIGNITE PRODUCTION, MINE OPERATION
PRODUCTIVITY, AND STOCKS. THE DATA COLLECT WILL BE USED IN THE
COMPILATION OF AGGREGATED STATISTICAL REPORTS WHIC PROVIDE NEEDED
INFORMATION TO THE INTERESTED PUBLIC AND WHICH WILL ASSIST THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY IN MONITORING THE COAL INDUSTRY, PERFORMING
COAL RELATED ANALYSES AND DEVELOPING ENERGY POLICY.
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.