OSM and State regulatory authorities
use the information collected under 30 CFR Part 772 to maintain
knowledge of coal exploration activities, evaluate the need for an
exploration permit, and ensure that exploration activities comply
with the environmental protection and reclamation requirements of
30 CFR Parts 772 and 815 and section 512 of SMCRA (30 USC
1262).
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.