Emergency Mine Evacuation

OMB Control No: 1219-0141	ICR Reference No: 202507-1219-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202502-1219-008
Agency/Subagency: DOL/MSHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Emergency Mine Evacuation
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/15/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 09/29/2025
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2028	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2025
Responses	979,804	0	867,338
Time Burden (Hours)	422,930	0	372,761
Cost Burden (Dollars)	37,352	0	62,186

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Abstract: In support of 30 CFR Parts 48 and 75 to improve the emergency evacuation and rescue in underground coal mines, these regulations include requirements for immediate accident notification applicable to all mines. In addition, they contain reporting and record keeping requirements for new and expanded training, including evacuation drills; self-contained self-rescuer (SCSR) storage, training, and use; and the installation and maintenance of lifelines in underground coal mines.

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Authorizing Statute(s): 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

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 29582	07/03/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 46636	09/29/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Emergency Mine Evacuation MSHA Form 2000-222 SCSR Inventory & Report

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	979,804	867,338	0	0	112,466	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	422,930	372,761	0	0	50,169	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	37,352	62,186	0	0	-24,834	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Number of Respondents: The estimated number of respondents decreased from 155 to 150 due to a decline in the number of active underground coal mines. Number of Responses: The estimated number of responses increased from 867,338 to 979,804 due to an increase in the number of underground coal miners. Annual Time Burden: The estimated annual time burden increased from 372,761 to 420,930 due to an increase in the number of underground coal miners. Annual Burden Costs: The estimated annual burden costs increased from $34,207,366 to $39,623,634 due to an increase in wages and number of underground coal miners. Annual Other Burden Costs: The estimated annual other burden cost decreased from $62,186 to $37,352 due to a decrease in the number of escapeway maps to be posted. Federal Hours: The estimated annual federal hours increased from 84 to 113 hours due to an increase in the number of plans reviewed. Federal Costs: The estimated annual federal costs increased from $4,708 to $7,310 due to an increase in wages.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $7,310

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

Agency Contact: Joanna Moore 202 693-9825 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(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;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date: 09/29/2025

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