We have reinstated OMB approval of the information collection require ments included under this number. We have alos approved revisions to t existing information collection requirements which appear at 30 CFR Pa 75. Portions of 1219-0084 and 1219-0052 have been incorporated into this review package. Due to allowances for improved monitoring monitoring technology, and administrative changes, MSHA has decreased the information collection burden associated with these requirements by 1,242,678 hours. An additional decrease in total burd of 869,825 hours occurred due to a decline in the number of mines.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1995
04/30/1995
8,805
0
0
3,456,120
0
0
0
0
0
REQUIRES THAT RECORDS BE KEPT OF CERTAIN TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS WHICH ARE REQUIRED TO BE PERFORMED TO MONITOR THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES. THE INFORMATION IS USED TO INSURE THAT THE INTEGRITY OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IS BEING MAINTAINED AND THAT A SAF WORKING ENVIRONMENT IS BEING PROVIDED TO MINERS.
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.
VENTILATION TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES (30 CFR 75.300, 75.300-4, 75.303, 75.305, 75.306, AND 75.309-4)