We have approved
these information collection requirements for less th the maximum
period permitted by the PRA for the following reason: Publ comment
in response to this package indicates that these requirements may
be imposing undue burdens on the affected respondents. We will me
with MSHA in July 1992 to discuss the agency's use of this
information and to review other public comments related to these
requirements. If these burdens are found to be unnecessary, we may
request that MSHA consider opening the rulemaking record and/or
addressing these issues through changes in this paperwork
package.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1993
06/30/1993
06/30/1992
85,891
0
85,891
21,473
0
21,473
0
0
0
INFORMATION IS USED TO ESTABLISH FILES
OF EMPLOYMENT AND INJURY DATA I 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.