THIS SUBMISSION
IS APPROVED FOR SIX MONTHS. FOR OMB TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOLLOWING
THIS EXPIRATION DATE, MSHA SHOULD INVESTIGATE PROMULGATING A NEW
REGULATION MAKING THE NOISE MONITORING AND REPORT ING REQUIREMENTS
CONSISTENT WITH OSHA'S HEARING CONSERVATION ADMENDMEN
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1983
10/31/1983
175,000
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12,430
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REQUIRES COAL MINE OPERATORS TO REPORT
TO MSHA THE ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE LEVELS TO WHICH EACH MINER IS
EXPOSED. THE PURPOSE OF THESE REPORTS IS TO MONITOR THE NOISE
LEVELS MINERS ARE EXPOSED TO SO AS TO PREVENT A NOISE INDUCED
HEARING LOSS.
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.