We have approved
this collection of information through April 1989 in anticipation
of the NPRM that MSHA plans to publish on these recordkeeping
requirements. The NPRM should raise for comment the certification
alternative previously identified by OMB in our conditions of
clearance dated August 10, 1987.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1989
04/30/1989
800
0
0
24,000
0
0
0
0
0
REQUIRES THAT BREATHING APPARATUS AT
MINE RESCUE STATIONS BE INSPECTED AND TESTED ONCE EACH MONTH TO
ENSURE THAT IT WOULD BE OPERABLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. RECORDS
OF THE RESULTS OF THE INSPECTIONS AND TESTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE
MAINTAINED AT THE MINE RESCUE STATIONS.
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.