The reporting and recordkeeping
provisions in 30 CFR part 50, Notification, Investigation, Reports
and Records of Accidents, Injuries and Illnesses, Employment and
Coal Production in Mines, are essential elements in MSHA's
Congressional mandate to reduce work-related injuries and illnesses
among the nation's miners.
MSHA has made no program
changes. There was a small change in the estimated number of
respondents, increasing from 27,193 to 27,910. The number of
responses and hours have decreased: • Responses have decreased from
144,450 to 132,179. • Hours have decreased from 210,976 to 180,535
hours. • Cost burden to respondents or record keepers has decreased
from $5,832 to $5,706. All burden changes result from revised
agency estimates as more respondents take advantage of electronic
options.
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.