OSM and State regulatory authorities
use the information collected under 30 CFR part 800 to ensure that
persons conducting or planning to conduct surface coal mining and
reclamation operations post and maintain (1) an appropriate
liability insurance policy and (2) a performance bond in a form and
amount adequate to guarantee fulfillment of all reclamation
obligations. This part also establishes bond release application
requirements and bond forfeiture procedures.
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.