Safety Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines and Underground Coal Mines

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
1219-0121 Supporting Statement 2025.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2025-04-09	Repair queued
1219-0121 Supporting Statement 2025.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-12-18	Repair queued
1219-0121 60-Day FRN Published 10-23-2024.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-11-19	Available
1219-0121 60-Day FRN Published 10-23-2024.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-11-19	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
14495	Safety Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines and Underground Coal Mines		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1219-0121	ICR Reference No: 202411-1219-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202111-1219-001
Agency/Subagency: DOL/MSHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Safety Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines and Underground Coal Mines
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: 07/09/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/20/2025
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2028	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2025
Responses	79,167	0	43,558
Time Burden (Hours)	740	0	420
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Accidents involving falls of roof, face, and rib in underground mines or falls of highwall in surface mines, historically, have been among the leading causes of injuries and deaths. Prevention or control of falls of roof, face, and rib is uniquely difficult because of the variety of conditions encountered in mines that can affect the stability of various types of strata and the changing nature of the forces affecting ground stability at any given operation and time. Roof and rock bolts and accessories are an integral part of ground control systems and are used to prevent the fall of roof, face, and rib. Advancements in technology of roof and rock bolts and accessories have aided in reducing the hazards associated with falls of roof, face, and rib.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 30 USC 811 Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety & Health Act of 1977
   US Code: 30 USC 813(h) 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:
	89 FR 84627	10/23/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 13203	03/20/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Safety Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines and Underground Coal Mines

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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	79,167	43,558	0	0	35,609	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	740	420	0	0	320	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: Number of Respondents: The estimated number of respondents increased from 345 to 484 due to an increase in the number of coal mines. Number of Responses: The estimated number of responses increased from 43,558 to 79,167 due to an increase in the number of respondents. The uptick in the number of respondents (coal and MNM mines) was due to the recovery from pandemic lows. The pandemic caused a lot of small mines to request a temporary closure status for health concerns. In 2023, many small underground mines, especially coal mines, came back online and was able to add miners to expand their production. Annual Time Burden: The estimated annual time burden increased from 420 to 740 hours due to an increase in the number of responses. The uptick in the number of respondents (coal and MNM mines) was due to the recovery from pandemic lows. The pandemic caused a lot of small mines to request a temporary closure status for health concerns. In 2023, many small underground mines, especially coal mines, came back online and was able to add miners to expand their production. Annual Burden Costs: The estimated annual burden costs increased from $32,818 to $65,387 due to an increase in the number of responses and an increase in wages. Annual Other Burden Costs: The estimated annual other burden cost remained unchanged at $0. Federal Hours: The estimated annual federal hours increased from 69 to 97 due to an increase in the number of coal mines. Federal Costs: The estimated annual federal costs increased from $4,244 to $7,285 due to an increase in the number of coal mines and an increase in wages.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $7,285

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: 03/20/2025

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