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

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
1219-0151 Supporting Statement 2022.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2022-11-01	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
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: 202208-1219-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201905-1219-005
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: 03/06/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 01/31/2023
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2026	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2023
Responses	176	0	183
Time Burden (Hours)	243	0	281
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:
	87 FR 53504	08/31/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 6313	01/31/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	176	183	0	0	-7	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	243	281	0	0	-38	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 8 respondents (from 203 to 195). This decrease is due to the reduction in the number of active underground coal mines from the previous reporting period. Responses: There has been a decrease of 7 responses (from 183 to 176). This decrease is due to the reduction in the number of active underground coal mines from the previous reporting period. Burden Hours: There has been a decrease of 38 burden hours (from 281 to 243). This decrease is due to the reduction in the number of active underground coal mines from the previous reporting period. Respondent or Recordkeeping 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? No

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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: 01/31/2023

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