Approved for two years pursuant to DOL's 5/1/98 response to the public comment received 4/27/98.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2000
05/31/2000
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20,000
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Requires mine operators to use abatement samples to demonstrate to MSHA that they have corrected the condition or practice which resulted in the citation for exceeding the applicable respirable dust standard.
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.