Requires underground coal mine operators to record and make available results of examinations of self-rescuers. The information is used to insure that the self-rescurers are in operable and useable condition in case of emergency.
The effect of the Self Contained Self Rescuer (SCSR) standard (30 C.F.R. § 75.1714-4) at least doubled the required number of SCSRs to be available, inspected and maintained at underground coal mines. The number of responses increased from 143,592 to 250,344 and the burden hours increased from 71,748 to 124,375. The burden cost remained at $0.
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.
1219-0044 ROCIS.pdf
Record of Results of Examinations of Self-Rescuers (Underground Coal Mines)