WE HAVE EXTENDED CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF THIS SERIES OF INFORMATION COLLECTIONS THROUGH 3/88, BY WHICH TIME THE AGENCY WILL HAVE COMPLETED RULEMAKING REVISING ITS ELECTRICAL STANDARDS FOR COAL MINES. WHEN THESE INFORMATION COLLECTIONS ARE SUBMITTED FOR OUR REVIEW UPON PUBLICATION OF THE PROPOSED RULE, THEY SHOULD BE CONVERTED TO CERTIFICATIONS OR COMPLETELY JUSTIFIED IF ANYTHING IS REQUIRED BEYOND THAT DEFINED IN 5CF1320.7(K)(1). IF ANYTHING BEYOND A CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED IN THE FINAL RULE, THE AGENCY SHALL SUBMIT EVIDENCE FROM THE PUBLIC RECORD TO SUPPORT SUCH REQUIREMENTS. INFORMATION COLLECTIO CONVERTED TO CERTIFICATIONS SHOULD GO INTO EFFECT NO LATER THAN 1988, WHEN THE FINAL RULE IS PROMULGATED.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1988
03/31/1988
08/31/1986
1,149,918
0
1,149,918
1,815,605
0
1,815,605
0
0
0
REQUIRES COAL MINE OPERATORS TO FREQUENTLY EXAMINE, TEST, AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN ALL ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT AND TO KEEP RECORDS 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)