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.
US Code:
30 USC 813(h)
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
US Code:
30 USC 811
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
MSHA has made no program changes. There was a small change in the estimated number of respondents, decreasing from 27,910 to 24,958. The number of responses and hours have decreased as well:
⢠Responses have decreased from 132,179 to 118,417.
⢠Hours have decreased from 180,535 to 162,326.
⢠Cost burden to respondents or record keepers has decreased from $5,706 to $2,847.
The number of mines decreased, and there were less accidents, illnesses, and injuries. Response times remained the same, but the number of accidents, illnesses, and injuries reported decreased since last submission.
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.