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OMB Control No:
1219-0145
ICR Reference No:
200811-1219-002
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
200806-1219-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOL/MSHA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Safety Standards Regarding Technical Study Panel Recommendations on the Utilization of Belt Air and the Composition and Fire Retardant Properties of Belt Materials in Underground Coal Mining
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Preapproved
Conclusion Date:
01/08/2009
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
11/13/2008
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
01/31/2012
36 Months From Approved
Responses
148,692
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
3,875
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
133,366
0
0
Abstract:
Proposed new standards for: conveyor belt flammability; qualifying Atmospheric Monitoring System (AMS) operators; levels of respirable dust in belt entries; airlocks between air courses; minimum and maximum air velocities; approval for the use of air from the belt entry to ventilate working sections; monitoring and remotely closing point-feed regulators; smoke sensors; standardized tactile signals on lifelines; replacing point-type heat sensors with carbon monoxide sensors; and belt conveyor and belt entry maintenance.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 109 - 136 11
Name of Law: Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 161 112(a)
Name of Law: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
1219-AB59
Final or interim final rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Technical Safety Panel
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Request
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
148,692
0
0
148,692
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
3,875
0
0
3,875
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
133,366
0
0
133,366
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
MSHA proposed new standards for conveyor belts, and ventilation of underground coal mines. The final rule is consistent with recommendations made by the Technical Study Panel (TSP) for improved safety and health for the mine industry. Since this is a new Information Collection Request for MSHA, the burden is considered an increase.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Debra Ferraro 202-693-9821 Ferraro.debra@dol.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
11/13/2008
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