Mine Rescue Teams, Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance, and Arrangements for Transportation for Injured Persons

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 5000-3 Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance; and Arrangements for Transportation for Injured Persons Form and Instruction	Modified
1219-0078 Supporting Statement 2019 Final.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-07-29
1219-0078 60-Day FRN 2019.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-07-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
14446	Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance; and Arrangements for Transportation for Injured Persons Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1219-0078	ICR Reference No: 201905-1219-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201508-1219-004
Agency/Subagency: DOL/MSHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Mine Rescue Teams, Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance, and Arrangements for Transportation for Injured Persons
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 with change	Conclusion Date: 10/07/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/30/2019
Terms of Clearance: Approved with the understanding that this ICR will be combined with 1219-0144 and discontinued after 1219-0044 is approved.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/29/2020	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2019
Responses	19,973	0	20,041
Time Burden (Hours)	9,941	0	10,109
Cost Burden (Dollars)	309,068	0	309,067

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Abstract: Paperwork requirements supporting 30 CFR 49 regarding the availability of mine rescue teams; alternate mine rescue capability for small and remote mines and mines with special mining conditions; inspection and maintenance records of mine rescue equipment and apparatus; physical requirements for team members and alternates; and experience and training requirements for team members and alternates are contained in this information collection.

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Authorizing Statute(s): 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
  

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:
	84 FR 19126	05/03/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 36958	07/30/2019
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
Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance; and Arrangements for Transportation for Injured Persons	5000-3	Certificate of Physical Qualification for Mine Rescue Work

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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	19,973	20,041	0	0	-68	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9,941	10,109	0	0	-168	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	309,068	309,067	0	0	1	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 was a decrease of 13 respondents (from 215 to 202) due to a decrease in the number of underground MNM mines. Responses: There was a decrease of 68 (from 20,041 to 19,973) due to due to a decrease in the number of underground MNM mines. Burden Hours: There was a decrease of 168 burden hours (10,109 to 9,941) due to a decrease in the number of underground MNM mines. Cost Burden to Respondents or Record Keepers: There was an increase of $1. Costs increased from ($309,067 to $309,068) due to an increase in postage.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,021

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 07/30/2019

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