Records of Preshift and Onshift Inspections of Slope and Shaft Areas of Slope and Shaft Areas of Slope and Shaft Sinking Operations at 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
6,600
8,360
8,250
10,450
0
0
Coal mine operators are required to conduct inspections of slope and shaft areas of hazardous conditions, including tests for methane and oxygen deficiency, before and during each shift and before and after blasting. Records of the results of the inspections are required to be kept.
US Code:
30 USC 811(a)
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
US Code:
30 USC 813(h)
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
There has been a decrease in respondents which has in turn resulted in a decrease in responses and hours.
Respondents: Decreased from 19 to 15, primarily due to the closing of coal mines.
Responses: Decreased from 8,360 to 6,600, primarily due to the decline in respondents.
Hours: Decreased from 10,450 to 8,250, primarily due to the decline in respondents.
Cost: Remained at $0.
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