The reporting and recordkeeping provisions in 30 CFR part 50, Notification, Investigation, Reports and Records of Accidents, Injuries and Illnesses, Employment and Coal Production in Mines, are essential elements in MSHA's Congressional mandate to reduce work-related injuries and illnesses among the nation's miners.
MSHA has made no program changes. There was a small change in the estimated number of respondents, increasing from 27,193 to 27,910. The number of responses and hours have decreased:
⢠Responses have decreased from 144,450 to 132,179.
⢠Hours have decreased from 210,976 to 180,535 hours.
⢠Cost burden to respondents or record keepers has decreased from $5,832 to $5,706.
All burden changes result from revised agency estimates as more respondents take advantage of electronic options.
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.