Approved
consistent with clarification in DOL memo of 11-26-01. MSHA is
advised to take care in making burden estimates to ensure that
corrections of this magnitude are not necessary in other
collections.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2004
11/30/2004
11/30/2001
236,632
0
4,000
118,268
0
2,000
0
0
86,000
Requires operators of underground coal
mines to record and make available, results of examinations of
self-rescuers. The information is used to insure that the
self-rescuers are in operable and usable condition in case of
emergency.
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.