Mine Accident, Injury, and Illness Report and Quarterly Mine Employment and Coal Production Report
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
12/01/2020
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2021
112,414
118,417
131,631
162,326
2,946
2,847
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, increasing from 24,958 to 25,067. Cost burden to respondents or record keepers has increased from $2,847 to $2,946 due to the increase in respondents.
The numbers of responses and hours have decreased due to fewer accidents, illnesses, and injuries. Responses have decreased from 118,417 to 112,414. Hours have decreased from 162,326 to 131,631.
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.