Noise Exposure Assessment; Audiometric Testing Evaluation, and Records and Training in all Mines

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1219-0120 Final ROCIS.pdf Supporting Statement A	2009-01-07

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
14491	Noise Exposure Assessment; Audometric Testing Evaluation, and Records and Training in all Mines	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1219-0120	ICR Reference No: 200901-1219-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200511-1219-001
Agency/Subagency: DOL/MSHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Noise Exposure Assessment; Audiometric Testing Evaluation, and Records and Training in all Mines
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/10/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/29/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2012	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2009
Responses	764,753	0	848,081
Time Burden (Hours)	84,146	0	107,600
Cost Burden (Dollars)	5,472,049	0	4,355,000

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Abstract: Records of miner exposures to noise are necessary so that mine operators and MSHA can evaluate the need for and effectiveness of engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment to protect miners from harmful levels of noise exposure. Collection of such records is authorized under Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Pub. L. 91-173). 30 C.F.R. §§ 62.110, 62.130, 62.170, 62.171, 62.172, 62.173, 62.174, 62.175, 62.180, and 62.190 - Noise exposure assessment; audiometric testing, evaluation, and records and training in all mines, establishes uniform requirements and recordkeeping for the mining industry.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 91 - 173 103(h) Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 60357	10/10/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 5185	01/29/2009
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
Noise Exposure Assessment; Audometric Testing Evaluation, and Records and Training in all Mines

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	764,753	848,081	0	0	-83,328	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	84,146	107,600	0	0	-23,454	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	5,472,049	4,355,000	0	0	1,117,049	0

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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Due to an increase in the number of mines and subsequently the number of miners, there is an increase in the number of respondents. However, the decrease in the number of responses and, therefore, hours reflects an updated estimate in the number of instances that trigger the requirements of MSHA's relevant noise assessment standard. The increase in costs burden reflects the increase in the number of mines and miners as well as updated estimates.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,695

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: 01/29/2009

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