The information collection requirements associated with this proposed rule are not approved at this time. MSHA will consider public comments received and resubmit this collection for approval at the final rule stage.
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Prolonged exposure to excessive amounts of respirable coal mine dust can cause pulmonary illness, ranging from mild impairment of lung function, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pneumoconioses, such as coal workers pneumoconiosis (CWP) and progressive massive fibrosis (PMF). MSHA is publishing a proposed rule to that would significantly improve health protections for coal miners by reducing their exposure to respirable coal mine dust and lowering the risk that they will suffer material impairment of health or functional capacity over their
working lives. This proposed rule includes new information collection requirements.
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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Lowering Miners' Exposure to Coal Mine Dust