Identification of the miner representative, notification of mine owner and operator legal identity and notification of commencement of operations and closing of mines provide information to help ensure the health and safety of mine workers by identifying responsibility for mining operations.
US Code:
30 USC 813(h)
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
Respondents increased from 10,196 to 10,481. The number of responses (reports and telephone and written responses) increased as well from 10,196 to 10,481. There was a decrease in the burden hours (2,029 to 2,026) due to the use of a four decimal calculation in the last submission. There was a decrease in updating current costs including removing costs for telephone calls ($2,419 to $842).
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.
1219-0042 Supporting Statement 2017.doc
1219-0042 PUBLISHED 60 Day FRN 3-7-17.pdf
Representative of Miners, Notification of Legal Identity, and Notification of Commencement of Operations and Closing of Mines