Pertains to certification of certain persons to perform specific exams and tests. Also contains procedures under which coal mine operators are required to maintain a list of certified and qualified persons, and to develop an approved training plan for hosting engineers or host men.
The decrease in burden hours (from 17,567 to 15,355) is due to a decrease in the number of respondents (from 1,989 to 1,721). This is due to a decrease in the number of coal mines. The increase in costs results from increased postage fees.
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.