Coal mine operators are required to conduct inspections of slope and shaft areas of hazardous conditions, including tests for methane and oxygen deficiency, before and during each shift and before and after blasting. Records of the results of the inspections are required to be kept.
US Code:
30 USC 813(h)
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
Respondents: Decreased from 35 to 27 due to a decrease in the number of slope and shaft development operations
Responses: Increased from 11,858 to 11,880 due to an increase in the average number of shifts worked at operating mines.
Hours: Increased from 14,823 to 14,850 due to an increase in the average number of shifts worked at operating mines.
Cost: Remains at $0.
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).
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(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
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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.
1219-0082 60 Day FRN PUBLISHED 9-19-12 p58172 Vol 77 No 182.pdf
1219-0082 Supporting Statement Final 11-27-12.doc
Records of Preshift and Onshift Inspections of Slope and Shaft Areas. (Pertains to slope and shaft sinking operations at coal mines)