The Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) issues certifications, qualifications and
approvals to the nation's miners to conduct specific work within
the mines. Miners requiring qualification or certification from
MSHA will register for an "MSHA Individual Identification Number"
(MIIN). This unique number is used in place of individual Social
Security numbers (SSNs) for all MSHA collections. The MIIN
identifier fulfills Executive Order 13402, Strengthening Federal
Efforts Against Identity Theft, which requires Federal agencies to
better secure government held data.
Burden hours and costs
increased due to the following adjustments/increases in respondents
and responses. Previous Submission Current Submission Responses:
11,000 Responses: 16,000 Respondents: 11,000 Respondents: 16,000
Hours: 916 Hours: 1,333 Cost: $517 Cost: $752
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.