Records of Tests and of Examinations of Personnel Hoisting Equipment
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
10/29/2026
table that charts list comparision
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2026
105,563
61,265
8,916
5,117
348,920
270,000
This information collection requires records of specific tests and inspections of mine personnel hoisting systems, including wire ropes, to ensure that the system remains safe to operate while in use. Review of the record indicates whether deficiencies are developing in the equipment, and in particular the wire rope, so that corrective action may be taken before an accident occurs.
US Code:
30 USC 813(h)
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
US Code:
30 USC 811
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
Number of Respondents: The estimated number of respondents increases from 225 to 393. The increase in respondents is due to an increase in the number of personnel hoisting equipment in both MNM and coal mines.
Number of Responses: The estimated number of responses increases from 61,265 to 105,563 due to an increase in the number of personnel hoisting equipment in MNM and coal mines.
Annual Time Burden: The estimated number of annual time burden increases from 5,117 hours to 8,916 hours due to an increase in the number of responses.
Annual Recordkeeping Costs: The estimated annual recordkeeping costs increases from $270,000 to $348,920 due to an increase in the number of responses.
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:
(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;
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.