Safety Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines and Underground Coal Mines

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1219-0121 PUBLISHED 60 Day FRN V 80 p 31923 June 4 2015.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-08-24
1219-0121 Supporting Statement 10-2015.doc Supporting Statement A	2015-10-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
14495	Safety Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines and Underground Coal Mines	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1219-0121	ICR Reference No: 201507-1219-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201206-1219-001
Agency/Subagency: DOL/MSHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Safety Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines and Underground Coal 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: 12/15/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/22/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2018	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2015
Responses	87,674	0	129,060
Time Burden (Hours)	537	0	785
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Accidents involving falls of roof, face, and rib in underground mines or falls of highwall in surface mines, historically, have been among the leading causes of injuries and deaths. Prevention or control of falls of roof, face, and rib is uniquely difficult because of the variety of conditions encountered in mines that can affect the stability of various types of strata and the changing nature of the forces affecting ground stability at any given operation and time. Roof and rock bolts and accessories are an integral part of ground control systems and are used to prevent the fall of roof, face, and rib. Advancements in technology of roof and rock bolts and accessories have aided in reducing the hazards associated with falls of roof, face, and rib.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 30 USC 811(a) Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety & Health Act of 1977
   US Code: 30 USC 813(h) Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety & 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:
	80 FR 31923	06/04/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 64017	10/22/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Safety Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines and Underground Coal Mines

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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	87,674	129,060	0	0	-41,386	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	537	785	0	0	-248	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	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 reason for the decreases is directly related to the decrease in the number of active underground coal mines. Responses: There was a decrease of 41,386 responses (from 129,060 to 87,674). Respondents: There was a decrease of 371 respondents (from 1,215 to 844). Burden Hours: There was a decrease of 248 burden hours (from 785 to 537). Costs: The cost of $0 remains unchanged.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $5,955

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: 10/22/2015

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