High-Voltage Continuous Mining Machines Standards for Underground Coal Mines
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
11/17/2025
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2026
4,070
4,092
124
125
0
0
This information collection maintains the safe use of high-voltage continuous mining machines in underground coal mines by requiring testing, examination and maintenance on machines to reduce fire, electrical shock, ignition and operation hazards.
US Code:
30 USC 811(a)
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
Number of Respondents: The estimated number of respondents remains unchanged at 3.
Number of Responses: The estimated number of responses decreased slightly from 4,092 to 4,070 due to a minor adjustment in the methodology. Different occupations work together to correct the same corrective action record.
Annual Time Burden: The estimated annual time burden decreased slightly from 125 to 124 hours due to rounding.
Annual Burden Costs: The estimated annual burden costs increased from $6,939 to $7,571 due to an increase in wage rates.
Annual Other Burden Costs: The estimated annual other burden cost remains unchanged at $0.
Federal Hours: The estimated annual Federal hours remain unchanged at 0 hours.
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.
1219-0140 60-Day FRN Published 7-3-2025.pdf
1219-0140 Supporting Statement 2026.docx
High-Voltage Continuous Mining Machine Standards for Underground Coal Mines