We have approved
continued use of this collection of information through December,
1990 at which time MSHA expects to have completed the rulemaking
revising this form. MSHA expects to publish an NPRM by October,
1989. On or before the date of publication the agency will request
OMB review of the proposed forms under 5 CFR 1320.13. We will
examine each data element on the proposed forms using the criteria
set forth in 5 CFR 1320.4. The public will have an opportunity to
comment at that time.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1990
12/31/1990
06/30/1989
83,498
0
81,592
20,872
0
20,398
0
0
0
INFORMATION IS USED TO ESTABLISH FILES
OF EMPLOYMENT AND INJURY DATA IN ORDER TO MEASURE THE LEVELS OF
INJURY EXPERIENCE AND IDENTIFY THOSE AREAS MOST IN NEED OF
IMPROVEMENT. THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES, EMPLOYEE-HOURS, AND COAL MINE
PRODUCTION (ALONG WITH INJURY DATA) ARE USED FOR COMPUTATION OF
INJURY RATES, AS WELL AS FOR ANALYSIS OF MINE INDUSTRY ACTIVITY AND
DISTRIBUTION.
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.