Proximity Detection Systems for Continuous Mining Machines in Underground Coal Mines

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
1219-0148 Supporting Statement PDS CMMs and Mobile Machines 9-2015 ROCIS.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2015-09-02	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
198096	Proximity Detection Systems for UG Coal Mines		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1219-0148	ICR Reference No: 201507-1219-009
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201504-1219-002
Agency/Subagency: DOL/MSHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Proximity Detection Systems for Continuous Mining Machines in Underground Coal Mines
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 12/15/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/02/2015
Terms of Clearance: OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency should provide a summary of any comments related to the information collection and their response, including any changes made to the ICR as a result of comments. In addition, the agency must enter the correct burden estimates.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2018	04/30/2018	06/30/2018
Responses	315,315	0	315,315
Time Burden (Hours)	993	0	993
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This proposed information collection requires mine operators to install proximity detection systems on continuous mining machines. More specifically, the proposal causes information to be collected regarding: approval of mining products; training of miners; and the checking and examination of mining equipment.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 91 - 173 101, 103, 318(c), and 318 (h) 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:
1219-AB78	Proposed rulemaking	80 FR 53070	09/02/2015

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Proximity Detection Systems for UG Coal Mines

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The increases in responses and burden hours are due to the additional provisions added, Section 75.1733(d)(2) Record, Miner-Wearable components and Section 75.1733(d)(3) Record, Installation and Maintenance Training due to the proposed rule, RIN 1219-AB78, Proximity Detection Systems for Mobile Machines in Underground Mines.

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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: 09/02/2015

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