Main Fan Operation and Inspection (I-A, II-A, III, and V-A mines)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1219-0030 Supporting Statement 2025.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-02-26
1219-0030 60-Day FRN Published on 12-27-2024.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-12-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
204162	Main Fan Operation and Inspection Supervisor Countersigning	Modified
14388	Main Fan Operation and Inspection Examination and Recording	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1219-0030	ICR Reference No: 202412-1219-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202203-1219-004
Agency/Subagency: DOL/MSHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Main Fan Operation and Inspection (I-A, II-A, III, and V-A mines)
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: 05/23/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2025
Responses	3,960	5,940
Time Burden (Hours)	2,112	2,046
Cost Burden (Dollars)	6,000	6,000

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Abstract: Main fans for all underground metal and nonmetal gassy mines must have pressure-recording systems. The fans are required to be examined daily while operating if persons are underground. The pressure-recording systems indicate whether the fans are in good operating condition. The pressure recordings are required to be kept one year.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 30 USC 813(h) Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
   US Code: 30 USC 811(a) 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:
	89 FR 105632	12/27/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 22117	05/23/2025
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
Main Fan Operation and Inspection Examination and Recording
Main Fan Operation and Inspection Supervisor Countersigning

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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	3,960	5,940	0	0	-1,980	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,112	2,046	0	0	66	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	6,000	6,000	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 remains unchanged at 6. This is due to all previously classified mines remaining active, and no mines added. Number of Responses: The estimated number of responses decreased from 5,940 to 3,960 (by 1,980) due to a methodology change. Annual Time Burden: The estimated annual time burden increased from 2,046 to 2,112 (by 66) due to a methodology change. Annual Burden Costs: The estimated annual other burden cost increased from $90,130 to $90,733 (by $603) due to a methodology change of the estimated annual time burden. Annual Other Burden Costs: The estimated annual burden costs remain unchanged at $6,000. Federal Hours: The estimated annual federal hours remain unchanged at 0. Federal Costs: The estimated annual federal costs remain unchanged 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: 05/23/2025

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