Information Collection Provisions in 30 CFR 74, Specifications and Tests for Approval of Coal Mine Dust Personal Sampler Units Used in Coal Mines and Mining
ICR 199608-0920-002
OMB: 0920-0148
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Information Collection
Provisions in 30 CFR 74, Specifications and Tests for Approval of
Coal Mine Dust Personal Sampler Units Used in Coal Mines and
Mining
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Under the Federal Mine Safety and
Health Act, mine operators must periodically sample mine
atmospheres and submit samples to MSHA. The sampling equipment used
must be approved by DHHS and DOL. Concurrent permissibility
approval for electrical intrinsic safety is provided by MSHA when
NIOSH certifies the performance under title 30 CFR part 74. Under
this regulation, certification applicants are required to submit
detailed parts lists, drawings, and inspection instructions along
with the personal sampler unit to be tested.
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.