WE HAVE APPROVED THIS SERIES OF INFORMATION COLLECTIONS THROUGH 8/86, BY WHICH TIME THE AGENCY WILL HAVE PUBLISHED A NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING ON ELECTRICAL STANDARDS IN COAL MINES. WHEN THESE INFORMATION COLLECTIONS ARE RESUBMITTED FOR OUR REVIEW AT THAT TIME, THEY SHOULD BE CONVERTED TO CERTIFICATIONS OR COMPLETELY JUSTIFIED IF ANYTHING IS REQUIRED BEYOND THAT DEFINED IN 5CFR1320.7(K)(1). INFORMATION COLLECTIONS CONVERTED TO CERTIFICATIONS SHOULD GO INTO EFFECT NO LATER THAN 1987, WHEN THE FINAL RULE IS PROMULGATED.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1986
08/31/1986
12/31/1985
1,149,918
0
1,439,216
1,815,605
0
2,245,098
0
0
0
REQUIRES COAL MINE OPERATORS TO FREQUENTLY EXAMINE, TEST AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN ALL ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT AND TO KEEP A RECORD OF THE RESULTS OF THE EXAMINATIONS AND TESTS.
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.
EXAMINATIONS & TESTS OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (30 CFR 75.313-1, 75.512, 75.703-3(D)(11), 75.800-4, 75.900-4, 75.1001-1, 77.502, 77.800-2, 77.900-2)