THE INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE 30
CFR PART 211 ARE NECESSARY TO T MINERALS MANAGEMENT SERVICE FOR
REGULATING EXPLORATION FOR FEDERAL COA AND MINING OPERATIONS ON
FEDERAL COAL REGARDING PRODUCTION, DEVELOPMEN RESOURCE RECOVERY AND
PROTECTION, ROYALTIES, DILIGENT DEVELOPMENT, CONTINUED OPERATION,
AND MAXIMUM ECONOMIC RECOVERY UNDER THE MINERAL LEASING ACT OF
1920, AS AMENDED.
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.