Paperwork requirements supporting 30 CFR 49 regarding the availability of mine rescue teams; alternate mine rescue capability for small and remote mines and mines with special mining conditions; inspection and maintenance records of mine rescue equipment and apparatus; physical requirements for team members and alternates; and experience and training requirements for team members and alternates are contained in this information collection.
US Code:
30 USC 813(h)
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
US Code:
30 USC 811(a)
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
US Code:
30 USC 825(e)
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
Respondents: There was a decrease of 39 respondents (from 254 to 215) due to a decrease in the number of underground M/NM mines.
Responses: There was a decrease of 2 (from 20,043 to 20,041) due to due to a decrease in the number of underground M/NM mines.
Burden Hours: There was a decrease of 2 burden hours (10,111 to 10,109) due to due to a decrease in the number of underground M/NM mines.
Cost Burden to Respondents or Record Keepers: There was no change. Costs remained at $309,067.
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;
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