Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
11/06/2020
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2021
386
462
3,281
3,927
1,930
2,310
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.
US Code:
30
USC 811 Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of
1977
US Code: 30
USC 813(h) Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of
1977
The burden decrease was due to
MSHA records reflecting fewer respondents (231 to 193). The number
of responses therefore also decreased (from 462 to 386) and well as
the burden hours (3,927 to 3,281). Burden costs also decreased from
$2,310 to $1,930 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.