This information collection requires records of specific tests and inspections of mine personnel hoisting systems, including wire ropes, to ensure that the system remains safe to operate while in use. Review of the record indicates whether deficiencies are developing in the equipment, and in particular the wire rope, so that corrective action may be taken before an accident occurs.
The increase of 9305 responses and $37,200 in annualized costs is attributed to an increase in the number of mining operations with personnel hoisting equipment. The burden hours estimate has decreased by 18 hours, because MSHA has re-evaluated its method of accounting for the burden hours for this collection to remove time spent in compliance with substantive requirements that are not directly attributable to the information collection requirements. For example, while the regulations require certain testing, only making a record of the test is an information collection. Prior submissions of this collection included the actual testing time when calculating burden time.
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.
1219-0034 Exams of Hoisting Equip (20110515) - clean.doc
Records of Tests and Examinations of Personnel Hoisting Equipment