Independent Contractor Registration and Identification

OMB Control No: 1219-0040	ICR Reference No: 201111-1219-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200901-1219-003
Agency/Subagency: DOL/MSHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Independent Contractor Registration and Identification
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/07/2012
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 06/28/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2015	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2012
Responses	101,702	0	96,109
Time Burden (Hours)	9,245	0	20,549
Cost Burden (Dollars)	545	0	520

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Abstract: Title 30 CFR part 45, Independent Contractors, sets forth information requirements and procedures for independent contractors to obtain a Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) identification number and procedures for service of documents upon independent contractors. The information collections associated with OMB Control Number 1219-0040 support the appropriate assessment of fines for violations by independent contractors and the deterrent effect of MSHA enforcement actions on independent contractors.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 91 - 173 103(h) Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety & Health Act of 1977

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 17098	03/23/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 38660	06/28/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title Form No. Form Name Mine Operator Contractor Registry Independent Contractor Registration Request 7000-52 Contractor Identification (ID) Request Independent Contractor Registry Submission to Mine Operator

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	101,702	96,109	0	0	5,593	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9,245	20,549	0	0	-11,304	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	545	520	0	0	25	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Discretionary changes simple amount to disaggregating burden according to obligation to respond. Respondents: There has been a decrease in respondents of 1,536 (from 17,145 to 15,609). This is due to a decrease in the number of coal and Metal/Non-Metal mines and a decrease in the number of contractors requesting an ID. Responses: There has been an increase in responses of 5,539 (from 96,109 to 101,702). While, there was a decrease in the number of IDs issued due to the decrease in respondents, MSHA has separately counted responses under § 45.4, in order to present a more accurate reflect ion of the information collection activity. Hours: There has been an decrease of 11,304 hours (20,549 to 9,245). The decrease is due largely to the correction of a calculation error in § 45.4(b) from the previous update. Previously MSHA had calculated that each record received by the mine operator would take 8 minutes to maintain instead of a total of 8 minutes to maintain all records received under §45.4(b). Costs: There has been an increase of $25 (from $ 520 to $ 545). This increase is due to a slight increase in the cost of postage.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Debra Janes 202 693-9450 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(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;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date: 06/28/2012

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