Training Plans, New Miner Training, Newly-hired Experienced Miner Training
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
05/20/2025
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2025
2,275,623
1,135,343
157,458
155,965
351,967
348,531
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 813(h)
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
US Code:
30 USC 101(a)
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
Respondents: The estimated annual number of respondents decreased from 10,996 to 10,872.
Responses: The estimated annual number of responses increased from 1,135,343 to 2,275,623 due to an increase in the number of large mines, which produce more records, and due to a change in methodology as it pertains to counting responses when multiple occupations carry out related activities. In past versions of this ICR, those activities were counted as a single response. In this ICR, they are counted as multiple responses.
Time Burden: The estimated annual time burden increased from 155,964 hours to 157,458 hours due to an increase in the number of large mines.
Burden Costs: The estimated annual burden costs increased from $6,886,193 to $7,777,962 due to an increase in the number of large mines and an increase in wages.
Other Burden Costs: The estimated annual other burden costs increased from $348,531 to $351,967.
Federal Hours: The estimated annual federal hours increased from 4,829 to 4,903 due to an increase in the number of large mines, which produce more records in need of review.
Federal Costs: The estimated annual federal costs increased from $308,955 to $373,438 due an increase in Federal wages.
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 Supporting Statement 2025.docx
1219-0131 60-Day FRN Published 11-12-2024.pdf
Training Plans, New Miner Training, Newly-hired Experienced Miner Training