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

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 5000-46 Request for Individual Identification Number (MIIN)	Form	Modified	Available
Form 5000-46 Request for MSHA Individual Identification Number (MIIN)	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form 5000-46 Request for Individual Identification Number (MIIN)	Form	Modified	Available
Form 5000-46 Request for MSHA Individual Identification Number (MIIN)	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
1219-0143 Supporting Statement 2026.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-07-08	Available
1219-0143 60-day FRN Published 5-8-2026.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-07-07	Available
2016-09510 SORN.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-06-10	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

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

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1219-0143	ICR Reference No: 202601-1219-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202502-1219-009
Agency/Subagency: DOL/MSHA	Agency Tracking No: Exp 11-30-26
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: 09/21/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2026
Responses	9,000	6,000
Time Burden (Hours)	720	500
Cost Burden (Dollars)	180	72

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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: 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
   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:
	91 FR 25383	05/08/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 59800	09/21/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

table that charts list of burden

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

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	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	9,000	6,000	0	0	3,000	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	720	500	0	0	220	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	180	72	0	0	108	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 6,000 to 9,000 due to an increase in the number of individuals applying for MIINs. Number of Responses: The estimated number of responses increased from 6,000 to 9,000 due to the increase in respondents. Annual Time Burden: The estimated annual time burden increased from 500 to 720 due to the increase in respondents. Annual Recordkeeping Costs: The estimated annual recordkeeping costs increased from $72 to $180 due to the increase in respondents and an increase in the cost of supplies/postage.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $87,684

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: 09/21/2026

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