Qualification/Certification Program Request for MSHA Individual Identification Number (MIIN)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 5000-46 Qualification/ Certification Program Request for MSHA Individual Identification Number (MIIN)-Certified Instructors Form and Instruction	Modified
Form 5000-46 Qualification/Certification Program Request for MSHA Individual Identification Number (MIIN)-Individuals Form and Instruction	Modified
1219-0143 60-day FRN 05312023.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-09-08
1219-0143 Supporting Statement 2023.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-07-31
2016-09510 SORN.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
210355	Qualification/ Certification Program Request for MSHA Individual Identification Number (MIIN)-Certified Instructors Form and Instruction	Modified
181962	Qualification/Certification Program Request for MSHA Individual Identification Number (MIIN)-Individuals Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1219-0143	ICR Reference No: 202305-1219-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202003-1219-004
Agency/Subagency: DOL/MSHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Qualification/Certification Program Request for MSHA Individual Identification Number (MIIN)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/17/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2023
Responses	6,000	7,500
Time Burden (Hours)	500	625
Cost Burden (Dollars)	72	75

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Abstract: MSHA issues certifications, qualifications and approvals to the nation's miners to conduct specific work within the mines. Miners requiring qualification or certification from MSHA will register for an "MSHA Individual Identification Number" (MIIN). MSHA uses this unique number in place of individual SSNs for all MSHA collections. The MIIN identifier fulfills Executive Order 13402, Strengthening Federal Efforts Against Identity Theft, which requires Federal agencies to better secure government held data.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 30 USC 813(h) Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety & Health Act of 1977
   US Code: 31 USC 7701(c)(2)(B) Name of Law: Taxpayer Identifying Number
   US Code: 30 USC 811 Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety & 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:
	88 FR 104	05/31/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 71608	10/17/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Qualification/ Certification Program Request for MSHA Individual Identification Number (MIIN)-Certified Instructors	5000-46, 5000-46	Request for MSHA Individual Identification Number (MIIN) ,   Request for Individual Identification Number (MIIN)
Qualification/Certification Program Request for MSHA Individual Identification Number (MIIN)-Individuals	5000-46, 5000-46	Request for MSHA Individual Identification Number (MIIN) ,   Request for Individual Identification Number (MIIN)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	6,000	7,500	0	-1,500	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	500	625	0	-125	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	72	75	0	-3	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Burden hours and costs decreased due to fewer MIIN applicants. The reduced number of new miners in the coal industry as the industry shrinks coupled with most of the long serving miners in the mining industry already getting MIIN numbers in previous years.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $81,445

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.     Yes

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.     Yes

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: 10/17/2023

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