Records of Tests and Examinations of Mine Personnel Hoisting Equipment

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1219-0034 Supporting Statement 1-2014.docx Supporting Statement A	2014-04-30
1219-0034 PUBLISHED 60-Day FRN 2-27-14 v79 p11127.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-04-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
14391	Records of Tests and Examinations of Personnel Hoisting Equipment	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1219-0034	ICR Reference No: 201403-1219-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201101-1219-009
Agency/Subagency: DOL/MSHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Records of Tests and Examinations of Mine Personnel Hoisting Equipment
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: 08/29/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/17/2014
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2017	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2014
Responses	74,715	0	85,550
Time Burden (Hours)	5,989	0	6,855
Cost Burden (Dollars)	300,000	0	343,200

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Abstract: This information collection requires records of specific tests and inspections of mine personnel hoisting systems, including wire ropes, to ensure that the system remains safe to operate while in use. Review of the record indicates whether deficiencies are developing in the equipment, and in particular the wire rope, so that corrective action may be taken before an accident occurs.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 91 - 173 101(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:
	79 FR 11127	02/27/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 34554	06/17/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Records of Tests and Examinations of Personnel Hoisting Equipment

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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	74,715	85,550	0	0	-10,835	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,989	6,855	0	0	-866	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	300,000	343,200	0	0	-43,200	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: The burden hours have decreased by 866 hours from (6,855 to 5,989). The decrease is attributed to a decrease in the number of mining operations with personnel hoisting equipment. There was a decrease in responses (from 85,550 to 74,715) and in annualized costs (from $343,200 to $300,000) as well due to the decrease in the number of mining operations with personnel hoisting equipment.

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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: 06/17/2014

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