The information collection addressed by this notice is intended to help ensure the protection of miners by assuring that automatic fire sensor and warning device systems are maintained and calibrated in order to function properly at all times. Technical advances have made it practicable to automatically detect fires in mines and to warn miners when fires are detected. When these systems function as designed, they can prevent fatal or serious injuries to miners when a fire occurs. MSHA requires mine operators to record tests to ensure they function and to calibrate the systems, ensuring they operate reliably and warn miners of the presence of fires.
Burden estimates have decreased, because mine operators have absorbed the first and second year costs initially imposed by this collection. Consistent with the allocation plan described in the 2009 Supporting Statement, several provisions were subsumed into existing Information Collection Requirements (ICRs) as those packages were renewed, and the integration will continue, as appropriate. The package has been renamed Automatic Fire Sensor and Warning Device Systems; Examination and Test 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.
1219-0145 SS Automatic fire sensor (2012 01 30).doc
76 FR 58301 9 20 2011.pdf
Automatic Fire Sensor and Warning Devices Systems;