[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 120 (Wednesday, June 23, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33505-33506]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-15933]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Notice of Proposed Information Collection
AGENCY: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is
announcing its intention to request approval for the collection of
information for 30 CFR part 800, Bond and insurance requirements for
surface coal mining and reclamation operations under regulatory
programs.
DATES: Comments on the proposed information collection must be received
by August 23, 1999, to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to John A. Trelease, Office of
Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Ave, NW,
Room 210--SIB, Washington, DC 20240. Comments may also be submitted
electronically to jtrelease@osmre.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request a copy of the information
collection request, explanatory information and related forms, contact
John A. Trelease, at (202) 208-2783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
regulations at 5 CFR part 1320, which implementing provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), require that
interested members of the public and affected agencies have an
opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping
activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8 (d)). This notice identifies an
information collection activity that OSM will be submitting to OMB for
extension. This collection is contained in 30 CFR part 800, Bond and
insurance requirements for surface coal mining and reclamation
operations under regulatory programs.
OSM has revised burden estimates, where appropriate, to reflect
current reporting levels or adjustments based on reestimates of burden
on respondents. OSM will request a 3-year term of approval for this
information collection activity.
Comments are invited to: (1) The need for the collection of
information for the performance of the functions of the agency; (2) the
accuracy of the agency's burden estimates; (3) ways to enhance the
quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4)
ways to minimize the information collection burden on respondents, such
as use of automated means of collection of the information. A summary
of the public comments will accompany OSM's submission of the
information collection request to OMB.
This notice provides the public with 60 days in which to comment on
the following information collection activity:
Title: Bond and Insurance Requirements for Surface Coal Mining and
Reclamation Operations Under Regulatory Programs--30 CFR 800.
OMB Control Number: 1029-0043.
Summary: The regulations at 30 CFR part 800 primarily implement
section 509 of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
(SMCRA or the Act), which requires that persons planning to conduct
surface coal mining operations first post a performance bond to
guarantee fulfillment of all reclamation obligations under the approved
permit. The regulations also establish bond release requirements and
procedures consistent with section 519 of the Act, liability insurance
requirements pursuant to section 507(f) of the Act, and procedures for
bond forfeiture should the permittee default on reclamation
obligations.
Bureau Form Number: None.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
Description of Respondents: Surface coal mining and reclamation
permittees and State regulatory authorities.
Total Annual Responses: 16,974.
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Total Annual Burden Hours: 188,736 hours.
Dated: June 17, 1999.
Richard G. Bryson,
Chief, Division of Regulatory Support.
[FR Doc. 99-15933 Filed 6-22-99; 8:45 am]
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