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OMB Control No:
1219-0119
ICR Reference No:
201410-1219-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201203-1219-004
Agency/Subagency:
DOL/MSHA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Diesel-Powered Equipment in Underground Coal Mines
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
10/21/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
08/04/2015
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
10/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2015
Responses
177,659
0
169,003
Time Burden (Hours)
14,422
0
14,364
Cost Burden (Dollars)
322,624
0
457,808
Abstract:
MSHA requires mine operators to provide important safety and health protections to underground coal miners who work on and around diesel-powered equipment. The engines powering diesel equipment are potential contributors to fires and explosion hazards in the confined environment of an underground coal mine where combustible coal dust and explosive methane gas are present. Diesel equipment operating in underground coal mines also can pose serious health risks to miners from exposure to diesel exhaust emissions, including diesel particulates, oxides of nitrogen, and carbon monoxide. Diesel exhaust is a lung carcinogen in animals. This information collection includes maintenance and use of diesel equipment; tests and maintenance of fire suppression systems on both the equipment and at fueling stations; and exhaust gas sampling. Records are required to document that essential testing and maintenance of diesel- powered equipment are conducted regularly by qualified persons; that corrective actions are taken; and the persons performing the maintenance, repairs, examinations, and tests are trained and qualified to perform such tasks. Safety requirements for diesel equipment include many of the proven features required in existing standards for electric-powered mobile equipment, such as cabs or canopies, methane monitors, brakes and lights. Sampling of diesel exhaust emissions is required to protect miners from overexposure to carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide contained in diesel exhaust. Information collection requirements are found in: section 75.1901(a), Diesel fuel requirements; section 75.1904(b)(4)(i), Underground diesel fuel tanks and safety cans; Section 75.1906(d), Transport of diesel fuel; section 75.1911(j), Fire suppression systems for diesel-powered equipment and fuel transportation units; section 75.1912(i), Fire suppression systems for permanent underground diesel fuel storage facilities; sections 75.1914(f)(2), (g), (h)(1), and (h)(2), Maintenance of diesel-powered equipment; sections 75.1915(b)(5), (c)(1), and (c)(2), Training and qualification of persons working on diesel-powered equipment.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
30 USC 811(a)
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
US Code:
30 USC 813(h)
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
80 FR 26952
05/11/2015
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
80 FR 46338
08/04/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Diesel-Powered Equipment in Underground Coal Mines
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
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
177,659
169,003
0
0
8,656
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
14,422
14,364
0
0
58
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
322,624
457,808
0
0
-135,184
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The number of respondents decreased due to a reduction in the total number of active underground coal mines which includes a reduction the number of active mines using diesel-powered equipment (from 223 mines to 151). The number of affected mines and the total pieces of diesel-powered equipment have decreased, but large mines are using more heavy duty and permissible diesel-powered equipment. The increase in the number of pieces of heavy duty and permissible diesel-powered equipment, which require weekly exhaust testing, results in an overall increase in the number of annual responses, and burden hours show a slight increase as well. Respondents: Decrease of 72 (from 223 to 151) Responses: Increase of 8,656 (from 169,003 to 177,659) Burden Hours: Increase of 58 (from 14,364 to 14,422) Cost: Decrease of $135,184 (from $457,808 to $322,624)
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]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Nicole Bouchet 202-693-0213 nicole.bouchet@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:
08/04/2015
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