Mine Accident, Injury, and Illness Report and Quarterly Mine Employment and Coal Production Report

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 7000-1 Mine Accident, Injury & Illness Report and Quarterly Mine Employment and Coal Production Report Form	Modified
1219-0007 Supporting Statement 2023.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-11-21
AccidentInjuryIllness EGOV Complete Instruction Guidev2.doc Supplementary Document	2014-07-10
EGOV New User Registration.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-07-10
EGOV Online Filing 7000-2 Form.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-07-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
14347	Mine Accident, Injury & Illness Report and Quarterly Mine Employment and Coal Production Report Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1219-0007	ICR Reference No: 202309-1219-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202004-1219-002
Agency/Subagency: DOL/MSHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Mine Accident, Injury, and Illness Report and Quarterly Mine Employment and Coal Production Report
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/22/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2024
Responses	98,389	112,414
Time Burden (Hours)	117,903	131,631
Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,009	2,946

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Abstract: The reporting and recordkeeping provisions in 30 CFR 50, Notification, Investigation, Reports and Records of Accidents, Injuries and Illnesses, Employment and Coal Production in Mines, are essential elements in MSHA’s statutory mandate to reduce work-related injuries and illnesses among the nation’s miners (30 U.S.C. 801). Part 50 applies to operators of coal, metal, and nonmetal mines. It requires operators to immediately notify MSHA of accidents, investigate accidents and restrict disturbance of accident-related areas. This part also requires operators to file reports with MSHA pertaining to accidents, occupational injuries, and occupational illnesses, as well as employment and coal production data, and requires operators to maintain copies of reports at mine offices. Section 103(d) of the Mine Act, 30 U.S.C. 813(d), mandates that each accident be investigated by the operator to determine the cause and means of preventing a recurrence. Section 103(h) of the Mine Act, 30 U.S.C. 813(h), requires operators to keep any records and make any reports that are reasonably necessary for MSHA to perform its duties under the Mine Act. Operators must keep records of such accidents and investigations and make them available to the Secretary or the Secretary’s authorized representative and the appropriate State agency. Section 103(j) of the Mine Act, 30 U.S.C. 813(j), requires operators to notify MSHA of the occurrence of an accident and to take appropriate measures to preserve any evidence that would assist in the investigation into the causes of the accident.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 30 USC 813(h) Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
   US Code: 30 USC 811 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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 65196	09/21/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 88661	12/22/2023
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
Mine Accident, Injury & Illness Report and Quarterly Mine Employment and Coal Production Report	7000-2, 7000-1, 7000-1, 7000-2	Mine Accident, Injury and Illness Report ,   Quarterly Mine Employment and Coal Production Report ,   Mine Accident Injury and Illness Report ,   Quarterly Mine Employment and Coal Production

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	98,389	112,414	0	0	-14,025	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	117,903	131,631	0	0	-13,728	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,009	2,946	0	0	63	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: Respondents: The number of respondents decreased from 22,182 to 20,953 in mining operations. Responses: The number of responses decreased from 112,414 to 98,389 due to a decrease in the number of respondents. Burden Hours: The number of burden hours decreased from 131,631 to 117,903 due to a decrease in the number of respondents. Respondents or Recordkeeping Costs: The annual recordkeeping costs increased from $2,946 to $3,009 due to increased postage costs.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $659,500

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.     Yes

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.     Yes

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

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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: 12/22/2023

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