We have approved
this collection of information for one year from the date of
submission. Although MSHA has withdrawn its Part 50 rulemaking
initiative, MSHA has agreed to investigate the option of allowing
mine operators to submit this form electronically. While electronic
filing would not affect the data elements on the form, it may
reduce the burden associated with maintaining and transmitting this
information to MSHA. MSHA shall report its finding regarding the
electronic filing of the 7000-1 when it next submits this package
for OMB review. In addition, since the OSHA/BLS redesign of its
injury and illness database is likely to affect MSHA's database
(and therefore this collection), MSHA should work with OSHA and BLS
to ensure that its concerns, such as the definition of illnesses,
are taken into consideration. To facilitate this discussion, OMB
plans to hold an interagency meeting with BLS, OSHA, and MSHA in
September.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1992
03/31/1992
05/31/1991
59,477
0
59,477
29,738
0
29,738
0
0
0
NEED TO ESTABLISH FILES OF INJURY AND
EMPLOYMENT 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 ANALYSES OF MINE
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.