CONSISTENT WITH REQUIREMENTS OF OMB
CIRCULAR A-102 AND SECTIONS 502 (E)(4) AND 712 OF P.L. 95-87, THIS
INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO ASSIST THE STATES IN MEETING THE INCREASED
COSTS OF ADMINISTERING THE INITIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND TO
ENCOURAGE THEM TO BUILD STRONG RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAMS. THE INFORMATION IS USED BY THE DIRECTOR AND REGIONAL
DIRECTORS OF OSM IN REVIEWING AND APPOVING GRANT
APPLICATIONS.
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.