Application for a Permit to Fire More than 20 Boreholes and for the Use of Nonpermissible Blasting Units, Explosives, and Shot-firing Units; Posting Notices of Misfires
ICR 202502-1219-013 · OMB 1219-0025 · Received in OIRA
Application for a Permit to Fire More than 20 Boreholes and for the Use of Nonpermissible Blasting Units, Explosives, and Shot-firing Units; Posting Notices of Misfires
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
09/15/2025
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2025
34
42
33
41
170
150
Coal mine operators may apply for and be granted a permit to use nonpermissible explosives and nonpermissible shot-firing units. Applications contain the safeguards the mine operator is going to employ to protect the miners while using nonpermissible blasting items.
US Code:
30 USC 313
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety & Health Act of 1977
US Code:
30 USC 813(h)
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety & Health Act of 1977
US Code:
30 USC 811
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety & Health Act of 1977
Number of Respondents: The estimated number of respondents decreased from 41 to 33 due to a decline in the number of permit applications.
Number of Responses: The estimated number of responses decreased from 42 to 34 due to a decline in the number of permit applications.
Annual Time Burden: The estimated annual time burden decreased from 41 to 33 hours due to a decline in the number of permit applications.
Annual Burden Costs: The estimated annual burden costs decreased from $2,937 to $2,589 due to a decline in the number of permit applications.
Annual Other Burden Costs: The estimated annual other burden cost increased from $150 to $170 due to an increase in copying and mailing costs.
Federal Hours: The estimated annual federal hours decreased from 164 to 132 due to a decline in the number of permit applications.
Federal Costs: The estimated annual federal costs decreased from $10,659 to $9,954 due to a decline in the number of permit applications.
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.
1219-0025 60-Day FRN Published 7-3-2025.pdf
1219-0025 Supporting Statement 2025.docx
30 CFR 75.1327