We have cleared this collection of information for three years, the maximum period permitted by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This approval is contingent on the continued application of the policy set down in MSHA's Program Policy Manual dated July 1, 1988, which requires operators to submit to MSHA nothing more than certifications of compliance when noise levels are within the permissible limits. Hence, the reporting requirements in 70.508(b) and 71.803(b) are not approved. MSHA Form 2000-168 for reporting of noise levels over permissible limits shall carry the expiration date of this approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1992
12/31/1992
01/31/1990
304,908
0
304,908
56,513
0
56,513
0
0
0
COAL MINE OPERATORS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT TO MSHA WHEN NOISE EXPOSURE SURVEYS SHOW NONCOMPLIANCE WITH PERMISSIBLE LEVELS. RECORDS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO BE KEPT AT THE MINE OF WHEN AND BY WHOM NOISE DOSIMETERS AND ACOUSTICAL CALIBRATORS ARE RECALIBRATED.
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.
NOISE DATA REPORT FORM AND CALIBRATION RECORDS (30 CFR 70.506, 70.507, 70.508, 70.509, 71.801, 71.802, 71.802, 71.803 AND 71.804)