The authority for this program is 42
CFR Part 37. Through delegation of authority, NIOSH is authorized
to provide this service to the next-of-kin of the deceased miner.
The Consent, Release, and History form is used to obtain written
authorization to perform an autopsy on the deceased miner. Because
a basic reason for the post-mortem examination is research (both
epidemiological and clinical), a minimum number of questions are
essential regarding the miner, his/her occupational history, and
smoking history - latter because of the strong association between
chronic lung disease and smoking.
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.