Escape and Evacuation Plans for Surface Coal Mines, Surface Facilities and Surface Work Areas of Underground Coal Mines
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
04/12/2022
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2022
35
35
150
150
0
0
Requires operators of surface coal mines, including surface facilities and surface work areas of underground coal mines, to establish and keep current a specific escape and evacuation plan to be followed in the event of a fire. The plan is used to instruct employees in the proper method of exiting work areas in the event of a fire.
US Code:
30 USC 813(h)
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety & Health Act of 1977
US Code:
30 USC 811(a)
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety & Health Act of 1977
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.
1219-0051 PUBLISHED 86 December 10 2021 70537.pdf
1219-0051 Sup Statement 2021.docx
Escape and Evacuation Plan (Pertains to Surface Coal Mines & Surface Work Areas of Underground Coal Mines)