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.
US Code:
30
USC 813(h) Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of
1977
US Code: 30
USC 811 Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of
1977
MSHA has made no program
changes. There was a small change in the estimated number of
respondents, decreasing from 27,910 to 24,958. The number of
responses and hours have decreased as well: • Responses have
decreased from 132,179 to 118,417. • Hours have decreased from
180,535 to 162,326. • Cost burden to respondents or record keepers
has decreased from $5,706 to $2,847. The number of mines decreased,
and there were less accidents, illnesses, and injuries. Response
times remained the same, but the number of accidents, illnesses,
and injuries reported decreased since last submission.
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.