MSHA's regulations at 30 C.F.R. Part
46 set forth health and safety training and related recordkeeping
requirements for shell dredging, sand, gravel, surface stone,
surface clay, colloidal phosphate, or surface limestone mines. The
records allow operators to show that miners have received the
required training. MSHA inspectors use the records to determine
that training required by the regulations has been provided. The
purpose of these requirements is to decrease accidents, injuries,
and fatalities in mining environments.
The number of mines and
contractors affected by the traning requirements of 30 C.F.R. Part
46 decreased over the last 3 years, reducing the hour and cost
burden.
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.