Main Fan Operation and Inspection (I-A, II-A, III, and V-A mines)
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
05/23/2025
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2025
3,960
5,940
2,112
2,046
6,000
6,000
Main fans for all underground metal and nonmetal gassy mines must have pressure-recording systems. The fans are required to be examined daily while operating if persons are underground. The pressure-recording systems indicate whether the fans are in good operating condition. The pressure recordings are required to be kept one year.
US Code:
30 USC 813(h)
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
US Code:
30 USC 811(a)
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
Number of Respondents: The estimated number of respondents remains unchanged at 6. This is due to all previously classified mines remaining active, and no mines added.
Number of Responses: The estimated number of responses decreased from 5,940 to 3,960 (by 1,980) due to a methodology change.
Annual Time Burden: The estimated annual time burden increased from 2,046 to 2,112 (by 66) due to a methodology change.
Annual Burden Costs: The estimated annual other burden cost increased from $90,130 to $90,733 (by $603) due to a methodology change of the estimated annual time burden.
Annual Other Burden Costs: The estimated annual burden costs remain unchanged at $6,000.
Federal Hours: The estimated annual federal hours remain unchanged at 0.
Federal Costs: The estimated annual federal costs remain unchanged at $0.
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.
1219-0030 Supporting Statement 2025.docx
1219-0030 60-Day FRN Published on 12-27-2024.pdf
Main Fan Operation and Inspection Supervisor Countersigning