WE HAVE APPROVED CONTINUED USE OF THESE RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS THROUGH MARCH 1989, IN LIGHT OF THE AGENCY'S SIGNIFICANT EFFORTS TO REVIEW AND REDUCE REGULATORY PAPERWORK BURDENS IN OTHER, HIGHER PRIORITY AREAS. IN ORDER TO ENABLE US TO EXTEND APPROVAL OF THESE RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS PAST THAT DATE, HOWEVER, THE AGENCY MUST SCHEDULE A REGULATORY REVIEW OF THESE REQUIREMENTS IN THE 1989 REGULATORY PROGRAM OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. THE SCHEDULE SHOULD INCLUDE DATES FOR PROPOSED AND FINAL RULES, SHOULD THE REVIEW CONCLUDE THAT CERTIFICATIONS, AS DEFINED IN 5CFR1320.7(K), WOULD ENABL THE AGENCY TO PROPERLY FULFILL ITS FUNCTIONS, I.E., DETERMINE COMPLIAN AT A LESSER BURDEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1989
03/31/1989
04/30/1987
2,007
0
2,007
40,882
0
40,882
0
0
0
MINE SAFETY, MINING LEGISLATION, SAFETY STANDARDS, OCCUPATIONAL SAFET REQUIRES UNDERGROUND COAL MINE OPERATORS TO SUBMIT TO MSHA FOR APPROVA A PLAN FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF MINERS IN FIREFIGHTING AND EVACUATION REQUIRES FIRE DRILLS TO BE CONDUCTED QUARTERLY TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN A THAT A RECORD BE KEPT OF THE FIRE DRILLS.
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.
RECORDS OF FIRE DRILLS AND PROGRAMS TO INSTRUCT AND TRAIN MINERS IN THE LOCATION AND USE OF FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT (30 CFR 75 1101-23)