This is a
provisional clearance only. A complete justification package is
expected before submission of the final revised coal management
rules, or March 31, 1982, whichever comes first.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1982
03/31/1982
846
0
0
12,468
0
0
0
0
0
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS ARE LOCATED
WITHIN SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THIS RULEMAKING. THE STATUTES UNDER
WHICH FEDERAL COAL IS MANAGED REQUIRE DETERMINATION THAT APPLICANTS
FOR FEDERAL COAL LEASE, SURFACE OWNERS I SPLIT ESTATE LAND AND
APPLICANTS FOR LEASE EXCHANGES AND TRANSFERS MEET SPECIFIC
REQUIREMENTS. INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS OF THESE RULES
ARE CONSISTENT WITH THAT NEED.
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.