In accordance with 5 CFR 1320 the information collection is approved. MSHA should continue to clarify in the instructions to the form and any other appropriate publicly available materials that the ILO classification currently in use (ILO 1/0) is being utilized as a threshold for reporting, rather than as an indication that a definitive diagnosis of a specific occupational illness or injury."
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2014
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2011
144,450
0
139,903
210,976
0
270,666
5,832
0
31,993
The reporting and recordkeeping provisions in 30 CFR part 50, Notification, Investigation, Reports and Records of Accidents, Injuries and Illnesses, Employment and Coal Production in Mines, are essential elements in MSHA's Congressional mandate to reduce work-related injuries and illnesses among the nation's miners.
MSHA has made no program changes that would affect the burden estimates. MSHA has revised form formatting. All burden changes result from revised agency estimates as more respondents take advantage of electronic options previously set in place.
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.