Regulations 30 CFR Section 75.1702 prohibits persons from smoking or carrying smoking materials underground or in places where there is a fire or explosion hazard. Section 75.1702-1 requires a mine operator to submit a smoking prevention plan to MSHA for approval.
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 increased from 20 to 24 due to an increase in number of underground coal mines with new or revised smoking prevention programs.
Number of Responses: The estimated number of responses increased from 20 to 25 due to an increase in the number of respondents.
Annual Time Burden: The estimated annual time burden increased from 10 hours to 13 hours due to an increase in the number of responses.
Annual Costs to Respondents or Recordkeepers: The estimated annual burden cost to respondents or recordkeepers remains 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.
1219-0041 Supporting Statement 2026.docx
1219-0041 60-Day FRN Published 9-25-2025.pdf
Program to Prevent Smoking in Hazardous Areas