Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine
Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), 30 U.S.C. 813, authorizes
MSHA to collect information necessary to carry out its duty in
protecting the safety and health of miners. Title 30 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (30 CFR) § 57.11053 requires the development of
an escape and evacuation plan specifically addressing the unique
conditions of each underground metal and nonmetal mine. Section
57.11053 also requires that revisions be made as mining progresses.
The plan must be available to representatives of the Mine Safety
and Health Administration (MSHA) and conspicuously posted at
locations convenient to all persons on the surface and underground.
The mine operator and MSHA are required to jointly review the plan
at least once every six months.
The burden decrease was due to
fewer respondents (251 previous to 231 current). The number of
responses also decreased (from 502 to 462) and the burden hours
reflect the decrease (4,267 to 3,927). Burden costs also decreased
from $2,510 to $2,310 also due to a decrease in active underground
metal and nonmetal mines.
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.