PERMANENT REGULATORY PROGRAM - SMALL OPERATOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - 30 CFR 795

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IC ID	Document Title	Status
118389	PERMANENT REGULATORY PROGRAM - SMALL OPERATOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - 30 CFR 795 Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1029-0061	ICR Reference No: 199003-1029-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 198904-1029-007
Agency/Subagency: DOI/OSMRE	Agency Tracking No:
Title: PERMANENT REGULATORY PROGRAM - SMALL OPERATOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - 30 CFR 795
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/16/1990
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/07/1990
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved for use through November, 1991. Before OSMRE resubmits this collection for subsequent OMB review, the bureau should examine, and explain what actions, if any, it has taken to minimize the burden on SOAP applicants of providing information on the "probable hydrological consequences of the surface mining and reclamation operations..." in 48 FR 44777 (30 CFR 795.9(b)(1)) cross referenced to 30 CFR 780.21(f) and 784.14(e). Where OSMRE contracts t obtain this data for SOAP applicants or supplies it directly to applicants, OSMRE should examine the possibility of using automated data processing or other advanced technology to make general hydrological information directly available to applicants in a more timely manner.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/1991	11/30/1991	04/30/1990
Responses	160	0	412
Time Burden (Hours)	10,572	0	27,184
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: THIS INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUIREMENT IS NEEDED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED SMALL MINE OPERATORS UNDER SECTION 507(C) OF P.L. 95-87. THE INFORMATION REQUEST WILL PROVIDE THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY WITH DATA TO DETERMINE THE ELIGIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE CAPABILITY AND EXPERTISE OF LABORATORIES TO PERFORM REQUIRED TASKS.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
PERMANENT REGULATORY PROGRAM - SMALL OPERATOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - 30 CFR 795	FS-6

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	160	412	0	-253	1	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	10,572	27,184	0	-16,692	80	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 03/07/1990

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