We have approved continued use of this collection of information through December, 1990 at which time MSHA expects to have completed the rulemaking revising this form. MSHA expects to publish an NPRM by October, 1989. On or before the date of publication of the NPRM, the agency will request OMB review of the proposed forms under 5 CFR 1320.13. We will examine each data element on the proposed forms using the criteris set forth in 5 CFR 1320.4. The public will have an opportunity to comment at that time.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1990
12/31/1990
06/30/1989
39,590
0
54,929
19,795
0
27,464
0
0
0
NEED TO ESTABLISH FILES OF INJURY AND EMPLOYMENT DATA IN ORDER TO MEASURE THE LEVELS OF INJURY EXPERIENCE AND IDENTIFY THOSE AREAS MOST IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT. THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES, EMPLOYEE HOURS, AND COAL MINE PRODUCTION (ALONG WITH INJURY DATA) ARE USED FOR COMPUTATION OF INJURY RATES, AS WELL AS FOR ANALYSES OF MINE
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.