Main Fan Operation and Inspection (I-A, II-A, III, and V-A Mines)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1219-0030 60 Day FRN 7-17-12.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-06
1219-0030 Supporting Statement Final 9-19-12.doc Supporting Statement A	2012-09-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
204162	Main Fan Operation and Inspection Supervisor Countersigning	New
14388	Main Fan Operation and Inspection Examination and Recording	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1219-0030	ICR Reference No: 201208-1219-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200910-1219-003
Agency/Subagency: DOL/MSHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Main Fan Operation and Inspection (I-A, II-A, III, and V-A 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: 12/31/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/15/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2015	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2013
Responses	6,930	0	3,960
Time Burden (Hours)	2,386	0	1,980
Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,800	0	1,200

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Abstract: Main fans for all underground metal and nonmetal gassy mines must have pressure-recording systems. The fans are required to be examined daily while operating if persons are underground. The pressure-recording systems indicate whether the fans are in good operating condition. The pressure recordings are required to be kept one year.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 91 - 173 103(a) 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:
	77 FR 42004	07/17/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 68151	11/15/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Main Fan Operation and Inspection Examination and Recording
Main Fan Operation and Inspection Supervisor Countersigning

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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	6,930	3,960	0	0	2,970	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,386	1,980	0	0	406	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,800	1,200	0	0	1,600	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: Respondents: There has been an increase of 1 respondent (from 6 to 7). This is due to an increase in the Agency estimate of the number of mines affected. Responses: There has been an increase of 2,970 responses (from 3,960 to 6,930). This is due to an increase in the Agency estimate of the number of mines affected and the addition of the burden for a supervisor to certify the inspection by countersigning. Burden Hours: There has been a increase of 406 burden hours (from 1,980 to 2,386). This is due to the addition of the burden for a supervisor to certify the inspection by countersigning. Cost: There has been an increase in annual costs of $1,600 (from $1,200 to $2,800). This is due to an increase in the Agency estimate of the number of mines affected as well as the addition of annual replacement costs for the pressure recording devices. Even though the cost to replace the pressure recording devices had not been previously included, MSHA has determined that they are necessary to perform the collection of information and therefore the cost should be included.

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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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 11/15/2012

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