Approved for two years. DOL is developing an electronic version of the 7000-1 form as part of the Part 50 MSIS phase. This phase is scheduled to be completed in 2004.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2004
12/31/2004
11/30/2002
58,224
0
70,344
49,823
0
69,930
13,000
0
19,000
Used 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 industry activity and distribution.
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.