SECTION 507(G) OF P.L. 95-87 PROVIDES
THAT NO EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE REGULATORY AUTHORITY SHALL HAVE A
DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN ANY UNDERGROUND OR SURFACE
COAL MINING OPERATION. THIS INFORMATION IS USED BY OFFICIALS OF THE
STATE AGENCY TO DETERMINE WHETHER EACH STATE EMPLOYEE COMPLIES WITH
THE FINANCIAL INTEREST PROVISIONS OF P.L. 95-87.
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.