we had raised three major concerns with the agency in our clearance dated 9/19/84, two of which have not been addressed at all in this request for clearance of the proposed recordkeeping requirements dated 11/21/84. First, the need and purpose of the record for safety defect records are not clear in this submission. Other approaches, such as a certification would seem to meet the agency's needs and would impose a lesser burden on the public. Second, the need and practical utility of inspections of equipment on each shift is not clear. We have, therefore, retained the clearance for the recordkeeping requirements in the existing rule through 12/85 at which time the agency will have completed rulemaking. With the submission of the final rule, we will review the agency's response to these concerns as provided in 5 CFR 1320.13 (e) and (g).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1985
12/31/1985
09/30/1985
1,474,666
0
1,377,805
122,839
0
2,433,156
0
0
0
REQUIRES EQUIPMENT OPERATORS TO MAKE A VISUAL AND OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE VARIOUS PRIMARY OPERATING SYSTEMS THAT AFFECT SAFETY, SUCH AS BRAK LIGHTS, TIRES, STEERING, AND RELATED ITEMS. ANY DEFECTS FOUND ARE VERBALLY REPORTED TO THE MINE OPERATOR WHO IS REQUIRED TO MAKE A RECOR OF THE DEFECTS. THE RECORD MUST BE RETAINED UNTIL THE DEFECT IS CORRECTED.
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.
SAFETY DEFECT RECORD OF SELF-PROPELLED EQUIPMENT (55/56/57.9-1)