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

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1219-0151 Sup Statement 9-2019_passback MSHA clean.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-01-23

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: 201905-1219-005
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201605-1219-002
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 with change	Conclusion Date: 03/12/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/30/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2023	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2020
Responses	183	0	290
Time Burden (Hours)	281	0	422
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:
	84 FR 31351	07/01/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 51636	09/30/2019
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	183	290	0	0	-107	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	281	422	0	0	-141	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 119 respondents (from 322 to 203). 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 107 responses (from 290 to 183). 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 141 burden hours (from 422 to 281). This decrease is due to the reduction in the total active underground coal mines from the previous reporting period. Cost: The 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

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: 09/30/2019

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