We have cleared
this collection of information for three years, the maximum period
permitted by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This approval is
contingent on the continued application of the policy set down in
MSHA's Program Policy Manual dated July 1, 1988, which requires
operators to submit to MSHA nothing more than certifications of
compliance when noise levels are within the permissible limits.
Hence, the reporting requirements in 70.508(b) and 71.803(b) are
not approved. MSHA Form 2000-168 for reporting of noise levels over
permissible limits shall carry the expiration date of this
approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1992
12/31/1992
01/31/1990
304,908
0
304,908
56,513
0
56,513
0
0
0
COAL MINE OPERATORS ARE REQUIRED TO
REPORT TO MSHA WHEN NOISE EXPOSURE SURVEYS SHOW NONCOMPLIANCE WITH
PERMISSIBLE LEVELS. RECORDS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO BE KEPT AT THE
MINE OF WHEN AND BY WHOM NOISE DOSIMETERS AND ACOUSTICAL
CALIBRATORS ARE RECALIBRATED.
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.