National Survey of the Mining Population

OMB Control No: 0920-0754	ICR Reference No: 200705-0920-009
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CDC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Survey of the Mining Population
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/25/2007
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 05/23/2007
Terms of Clearance: Approved consistent with CDC response to OMB questions and comments.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,648	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	3,296	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this project is to improve NIOSH's surveillance capability related to the occupational risks in mining by conducting a national survey of mines and mine employees. The major objectives of this survey are to : (1) collect basic information about mining operations; (2) establish demographic and occupational characteristics of mine operator employees within each major mining sector (i.e., coal, metal, nonmetal, stone, and sand and gravel); and (3) determine the number and occupational characteristics of independent contractor employees within mines.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 30 USC 501 Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 16787	04/04/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 20849	04/26/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name National Survey of the Mining Population None National Survey of the Mining Population Questionnaire

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,648	0	0	1,648	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,296	0	0	3,296	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new data collection to improve NIOSH's surveillance capability related to the occupational risks in mining.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $254,884

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Saleda Perryman

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(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;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date: 05/23/2007

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