The information
collection provisions associated with the NPRM for the Plan
Verification program are not approved at this time. DOL is
examining public comment in response to this NPRM. The preamble to
the final rule will address how the agency has addressed comments
related to minimizing the burden of this collection while
maximizing its utility.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2001
08/31/2003
03/31/2001
2,262,566
0
2,262,566
2,723,592
0
0
194,000
0
0
Requires that additional records to
kept concerning the ventilation system, tests and examinations
which are required. The information is used to insure that the
integrity of the ventilation system is being maintained and that a
safe working environment is being provided to miners.
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.