Information collected in part 710 is
used to ensure States are conducting minesite inspections under the
initial regulatory program established by the Surface Mining
Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). Information requested
is also used to bring pre-existing, nonconforming structures into
compliance during the phase-in of the initial regulatory program
under SMCRA and to grant small operators exemptions from some of
the initial regulatory program requirements.
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.