Ventilation Plans, Tests, and Examination in Underground Coal Mines

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No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
14456	Ventilation Plans, Tests, and Examination in Underground Coal Mines	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1219-0088	ICR Reference No: 200303-1219-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200101-1219-003
Agency/Subagency: DOL/MSHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Ventilation Plans, Tests, and Examination in Underground Coal Mines
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 04/08/2003
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/06/2003
Terms of Clearance: The paperwork requirements, and corresponding burden change, associated with the Plan Verification proposed rule are not approved at this time. MSHA is reviewing comments submitted on the proposed rule and will respond to any comments related to the paperwork requirements or burden estimate in the preamble to the final rule.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2004	10/31/2004	03/31/2004
Responses	2,262,566	0	2,262,566
Time Burden (Hours)	2,725,770	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	194,000	0	0

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Abstract: Underground coal mines usually present harsh and hostile working environments. The ventilation system is the most vital life vital life support system in underground mining and a properly operating ventilation system is essential for maintaining a safety and healtful working environment. Lack of adequate ventilation in underground mines has resulted in fatalities from asphyxiation and explosions. Records of tests and examinations are necessary to ensure that the ventilation system is being maintained and that changes which could adversely affect the integrity of the system or the safety of the miners...

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Ventilation Plans, Tests, and Examination in Underground Coal Mines

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 03/06/2003

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