THE AGENCY HAS NOT YET ADDRESSED TWO OF THE CONCERNS RAISED IN OUR EARLIER CONDITIONS OF CLEARANCE DATED 9/19/84, AND REITERATED IN OUR CONDITIONS OF CLEARANCE 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 THESE CONDITIONS OF CLEARANCE IN THIS APPROVAL THROUGH 9/86, BY WHICH TIME THE AGENCY WILL HAVE COMPLETED FINAL 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
09/30/1986
09/30/1986
03/31/1986
1,474,666
0
1,474,666
122,839
0
122,839
0
0
0
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT OPERATORS TO MAK A VISUAL AND OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE VARIOUS PRIMARY OPERATING SYSTEM THAT AFFECT SAFETY, SUCH AS BRAKES, LIGHTS, TIRES, STEERING, AND RELAT ITEMS. ANY DEFECTS FOUND ARE VERBALLY REPORTED TO THE MINE OPERATOR WHO IS REQUIRED TO MAKE A RECORD 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 RECORDS OF SELF-PROPELLED EQUIPMENT (30 CFR 57.9001)