Proximity Detection Systems for Continuous Mining Machines in Underground Coal Mines

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement for PDS Proposed Rule for 201106-1219-001ss(20110831).doc Supporting Statement A	2011-08-31

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
198096	Proximity Detection Systems for UG Coal Mines	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1219-0148	ICR Reference No: 201106-1219-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOL/MSHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Proximity Detection Systems for Continuous Mining Machines in Underground Coal Mines
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 02/14/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/31/2011
Terms of Clearance: The information collection requirements contained in this proposed rule are not approved at this time. DOL/MSHA will review public comment in connection to these requirements and resubmit the collection at the final rule stage.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This proposed information collection requires mine operators to install proximity detection systems on continuous mining machines. More specifically, the proposal causes information to be collected regarding: approval of mining products; training of miners; and the checking and examination of mining equipment.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 91 - 173 318(c) and 318 (i) Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and 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:
1219-AB65	Proposed rulemaking	76 FR 54163	08/31/2011

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Proximity Detection Systems for UG Coal Mines

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This would be a new collection of information.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? 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? Uncollected

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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: 08/31/2011

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