INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS ARE BASED ON
STATUTES REQUIRING THAT PROSPECTIVE COAL LESSEES, SURFACE OWNERS ON
SPLIT ESTATE LANDS, AND APPLICANTS FOR COAL LEASE EXHANGES MEET
CERTAIN SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS. AFFECTED PUBLIC IS STATE AND LOCA
GOVERNMENT, THE COAL MINING INDUSTRY, AND PUBLIC BODIES.
INFORMATION COLLECTED IS USED TO MANAGE THE COAL LEASING PROGRAM OF
THE DEPARTMENT IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.
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.