In accordance
with the Government Paperwork Elimination Act, the form will be
electronically interactive by October 2003.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2004
11/30/2004
11/30/2001
500
0
1,000
350
0
700
0
0
0
The purpose of the CM-972 is to
collect pertinent data to determine if the representative's
services and the amounts charged can be paid under the Black Lung
Benefits 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.