MSHA has
requested a significant increase in burden hours due to the
inclusion of recording burden not identified in previous ICRs In
the future, MSHA should take great care to ensure that all
paperwork burden is identified and accounted for.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2005
03/31/2005
03/31/2002
276,032
0
99,032
136,038
0
34,460
209,000
0
0
Requires records of specific tests and
inspections of mine personnel hoisting systems, including wire
ropes, to ensure that the system remains safe to operate while in
use.
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.