We raised a concern with the agency in our clearance dated 4/17/84, which has not been addressed at all in this request for clearance of the recordkeeping requirements dated 11/21/84. We are concerned that the need and purpose of these records are not clear. Other approaches, such as a certification, would seem to meet the agency's needs and would impose a lesser burden on the public. We have, therefore, retained the clearance for the recordkeeping requirements in the existing rules through 4/86 at which time the agency will have completed a notice of proposed rulemaking. With the submission of the notice of proposed rulemaking, we will review the agency's response to these concerns.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1986
04/30/1986
01/31/1985
5,923,544
0
4,173,698
5,835,464
0
5,691,586
0
0
0
REQUIRES THAT RECORDS BE KEPT OF CERTAIN TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS WHICH ARE REQUIRED TO BE PERFORMED TO MONITOR THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES. THE INFORMATION IS USED TO INSURE THAT THE INTEGRITY OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IS BEING MAINTAINED AND THAT A SAF WORKING ENVIRONMENT IS BEING PROVIDED THE 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.
VENTILATION TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES (30 CFR 75.300, 75.303, 75.305, 75.306, AND 75.309)