Training Plans, New Miner Training, Newly-hired Experienced Miner Training
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
05/27/2022
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2022
1,135,343
1,157,241
155,965
155,240
348,531
356,004
Training informs miners of safety and health hazards inherent in the workplace and enables them to identify and avoid such hazards. Training becomes even more important in light of certain conditions that can exist when production demands increase, such as: an influx of new and less experienced miners and mine operators; longer work hours to meet production demands; and increased demand for contractors who may be less familiar with the dangers on mine property.
In addition, with respect to miner health and safety training, Section 115(c) of the Mine Act, 30 U.S.C. 825(c) provides that, upon completion of each training each operator shall certify that the miner has received the specified training in each subject area of the approved health and safety training plan (this information requirement is covered in control number 1205-0009) ; paragraphs (d) and (e) address the Secretary of Labor's rulemaking authority with respect to miner training.
MSHA's objective in these existing health and safety training requirements is to ensure that all miners receive the required training, which would result in a decrease in accidents, injuries, and fatalities. MSHA enforces training requirements at approximately 11,657 surface nonmetal mines and contractors.
US Code:
30 USC 101(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 are no program changes. While respondents and responses decreased, hours increased due to an increase in the number of mines with 20 or more employees, which have heavier hours burden, on average. Costs also decreased due to a decrease in respondents/number of mines.
Respondents: Decrease (from 11,657 to 10,996)
Responses: Decrease (from 1,157,241 to 1,135,343)
Hours: Increase (from 155,240 to 155,965)
Costs: Decrease (from $356,004 to $348,531)
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.
Training Plans, New Miner Training, Newly-hired Experienced Miner Training
1219-0131 PUBLISHED 60 Day FRN 2022.pdf
1219-0131 Sup Statement 2021 5_20_22.docx
Training Plans, New Miner Training, Newly-hired Experienced Miner Training