Cleanup Program for Accumulations of Coal and Float Coal Dusts, Loose Coal, and Other Combustibles

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1219-0151 PUBLISHED 60 Day FRN v81 p14894 3-18-16.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-05-18
1219-0151 Supporting Statement 3-2016.docx Supporting Statement A	2016-05-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
203159	Program Updates (20 or more employees)	Modified
203158	Program Updates (1-19 employees)	Modified
203157	New Cleanup Programs (20 or more employees)	Modified
203106	New Cleanup Programs (1-19 employees)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1219-0151	ICR Reference No: 201605-1219-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201207-1219-001
Agency/Subagency: DOL/MSHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Cleanup Program for Accumulations of Coal and Float Coal Dusts, Loose Coal, and Other Combustibles
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: 09/22/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/15/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2019	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2016
Responses	290	0	337
Time Burden (Hours)	422	0	510
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The ICR pertains to a process that includes a written cleanup program for each mine that will be maintained in the underground mine file at the appropriate District Office. This cleanup program is used as a tool to help abate significant or persistent problems. This tool gives the Agency leverage in abating violations by including cleanup program revisions to address hazards detected in the mine. Mine operators will need to show compliance in order to abate violations.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 30 USC 811(a) Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
   US Code: 30 USC 813(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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 14894	03/18/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 54127	08/15/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
New Cleanup Programs (20 or more employees)
Program Updates (1-19 employees)
Program Updates (20 or more employees)
New Cleanup Programs (1-19 employees)

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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	290	337	0	0	-47	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	422	510	0	0	-88	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: Respondents: There has been a decrease of 53 respondents (from 375 to 322). This decrease is due to the reduction in the total active underground coal mines from the previous reporting period. Responses: There has been a decrease of 47 responses (from 337 to 290). This decrease is due to the reduction in the total active underground coal mines from the previous reporting period. Burden Hours: There has been a decrease of 88 burden hours (from 510 to 422). This decrease is due to the reduction in the total active underground coal mines from the previous reporting period. Cost: There cost remains at $0.

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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: 08/15/2016

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