SECTION 302(B) OF FLPMA REQUIRES THAT
IN MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC LANDS, ACTION TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY AND
UNDUE DEGRADATION WILL BE UNDERTAKEN 43 CFR 3809 REGULATES SURFACE
DISTURBANCE AND ENSURES RECLAMATION ON MINING CLAIMS AND SITES
LOCATED UNDER THE MINING LAWS ON LANDS ADMINISTERED BY THE BLM BY
REQUIRING A MINE OPERATOR TO FILE A NOTICE PLAN OF OPERATIONS. THE
RESPONDENT MAY BE AN INDIVIDUAL OR A MULTI-NATIONAL
CORPORATION.
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.