THIS INFORMATION
COLLECTION REQUEST IS DISAPPROVED BECAUSE THE DEPARTMENT OF THE
INTERIOR HAS FAILED TO SUPPLY INFORMATION DEMONSTRATING THAT THIS
COLLECTION IS THE LEAST BURDENSOME NECESSARY TO MEET THE AGENCY'S
OBJECTIVES. SPECIFICALLY, ON JUNE 4 THE DEPARTMENT STATED IT WOULD
SUPPLY INFORMATION SUPPORTING A 10% THRESHOLD FOR REPORTING PART
OWNERSHIP (SEE SECTION A(5) OF THE JUSTIFICATION STATEMENT). TO
DATE WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED THIS INFORMATION DESPITE REMINDERS TO THE
AGENCY. REVIEW OF THIS REQUEST CAN BE COMPLETED WHEN THIS
INFORMATION IS RECEIVED.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1987
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SECTION 507(B) P.L. 95-87 PROVIDES
THAT PERSONS CONDUCTING COAL MINING ACTIVITIES SUBMIT TO THE
REGULATORY AUTHORITY ALL REVELANT INFORMATION REGARDING OWNERSHIP
AND CONTROL OF THE PROPERTY TO BE AFFECTED, THEIR COMPLIANCE STATUS
AND HISTORY. THIS INFORMATION IS USED TO ENSURE ALL LEGAL,
FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS ARE SATISFIED PRIOR TO
ISSUANCE OR DENIAL OF A PERMIT.
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.