This collection pertains to safety requirements and safety standards for the maintenance and use of diesel equipment in underground metal and nonmetal mines to protect miners. The Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) rule establishes a permissible exposure limit to total carbon, which is a surrogate for measuring a minerÂs exposure to DPM.
The previous submission accounted for many start-up or one time items. With the slight decrease in respondents, and the elimination of many start-up items, the overall burden has decreased for this submission.
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.
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Health Standards for Diesel Particulates (Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines)