Part 46 Training, Plans, and Records

OMB Control No: 1219-0131	ICR Reference No: 200901-1219-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200601-1219-001
Agency/Subagency: DOL/MSHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Part 46 Training, Plans, and Records
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/10/2009
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 01/29/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2012	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2009
Responses	1,077,296	0	1,097,794
Time Burden (Hours)	295,779	0	299,419
Cost Burden (Dollars)	493,634	0	497,000

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Abstract: MSHA's regulations at 30 C.F.R. Part 46 set forth health and safety training and related recordkeeping requirements for shell dredging, sand, gravel, surface stone, surface clay, colloidal phosphate, or surface limestone mines. The records allow operators to show that miners have received the required training. MSHA inspectors use the records to determine that training required by the regulations has been provided. The purpose of these requirements is to decrease accidents, injuries, and fatalities in mining environments.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 91 - 173 103(h) 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:
	73 FR 63209	10/23/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 5185	01/29/2009
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 Part 46 Training, Plans, and Records

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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	1,077,296	1,097,794	0	0	-20,498	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	295,779	299,419	0	0	-3,640	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	493,634	497,000	0	0	-3,366	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The number of mines and contractors affected by the traning requirements of 30 C.F.R. Part 46 decreased over the last 3 years, reducing the hour and cost burden.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $79,756

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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: Debra Ferraro 202-693-9821 [email protected]

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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: 01/29/2009

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