COAL EXPLORATION REQUIREMENTS IN
SECTION 512 OF P.L. 95-87 PROVIDE THA PERSONS CONDUCTING COAL
EXPLORATION SHALL COMPLY WITH EXPLORATION REGULATIONS ISSUED BY THE
REGULATORY AUTHORITY. INFORMATION COLLECTIO IS NEEDED TO DETERMINE
WHETHER THERE WILL BE SUBSTANTIAL DISTURBANCE SUBJECT TO
RECLAMATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROVISIONS PURSUAN TO THE
ACT.
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.