Approved for 3 years with the understanding that a revised ICR will be submitted if MSHA proceeds with the Plan Verification proposed rule, or if a new rule is proposed adding personal dust monitoring technology.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2007
03/31/2007
03/31/2004
2,144,014
0
2,264,897
2,068,839
0
2,726,082
190,000
0
233,000
Requires that additional records be kept concerning the ventilation system, tests and examinations which are required. The information is used to ensure that the integrity of the ventilation system is being maintained and that a safe 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 Plans, Tests and Examinations in Underground Coal Mines