30 CFR 840 - State Regulatory Authority: Inspection and Enforcement

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
1029-0051.30.2025.FR.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-06-03	Available
1029-0051.30.2025.FR.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-06-03	Repair queued
1029-0051.prt840.SS.2025.Final.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2025-06-03	Repair queued
1029-0051.prt840.SS.2025.Final.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2025-06-03	Repair queued
1029-0051.prt840.60.2025.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-04-17	Available
1029-0051.prt840.60.2025.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-04-17	Repair queued
Section 517.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2006-10-27	Repair queued
Section 517.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2006-10-27	Repair queued
Part 840.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2006-10-27	Repair queued
Part 840.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2006-10-27	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
45827	840.14 - Availability of records - SRA's		Unchanged
45826	840.11(h) - Alternate inspections on AML sites - SRAs		Modified
45825	840.11 - Partial inspections - SRA's		Modified
11310	840.11 - Complete inspections - SRA's		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1029-0051	ICR Reference No: 202411-1029-003
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202106-1029-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/OSMRE	Agency Tracking No: Part 840 - ext
Title: 30 CFR 840 - State Regulatory Authority: Inspection and Enforcement
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: 12/30/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 06/03/2025
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. OMB reminds the Agency, however, it should consult with up to 9 outside entities at least once every 3 years even if the collection of information has not changed. Further, in accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the Agency is reminded that an agency cannot collect information without a valid OMB control number.

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2028	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2025
Responses	53,015	0	54,515
Time Burden (Hours)	395,795	0	441,795
Cost Burden (Dollars)	700	0	625

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Abstract: This provision requires the regulatory authority to conduct periodic inspections of surface coal mining activities, and prepare and maintain inspection reports for public review. This information is necessary to meet the requirements of section 517 of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 and its public participation provisions. Public review ensures that the State is meeting the requirements of the Act and the approved State regulatory program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 30 USC 1201 et seq. Name of Law: The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation 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:
	89 FR 97066	12/06/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 23563	06/03/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
840.11 - Complete inspections - SRA's
840.11 - Partial inspections - SRA's
840.11(h) - Alternate inspections on AML sites - SRAs
840.14 - Availability of records - SRA's

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list 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	53,015	54,515	0	0	-1,500	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	395,795	441,795	0	0	-46,000	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	700	625	0	0	75	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,139,921

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: 06/03/2025

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