[NIOSH] X-Ray Classification Collection for Metal and Nonmetal Miners

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
X-ray classification submission for metal and non-metal miners	Form and Instruction	New	Available
Request to Access X-ray Classification Submission	Form and Instruction	New	Available
Privacy Act Determination.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-04-20	Available
Att 5 IRB Determination_MNMStars_NonResearchDetermination.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-04-20	Available
Att 2 60day_FRN_XRayClassCollectionMNM.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-04-20	Available
Att 1b Mine Safety and Health Act.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-04-20	Available
Att 1a 30 CFR 60.15.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-04-20	Available
supporting-statement-B_nh03262026_final.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2026-04-20	Available
Supporting Statement A_SSPOapproved_033126_final.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-04-20	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
280026	X-ray classification submission for metal and non-metal miners	Form and Instruction	New	X-ray classification submission for metal and non-metal miners
280025	Request to Access X-ray Classification Submission	Form and Instruction	New	Request to Access X-ray Classification Submission

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202604-0920-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CDC	Agency Tracking No: 0920-25-0170
Title: [NIOSH] X-Ray Classification Collection for Metal and Nonmetal Miners
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/28/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	13,858	0
Time Burden (Hours)	457	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This study aims to gather de-identified x-ray findings from medical providers to monitor respiratory health among miners in the metal/non-metal mining industry, focusing on the presence and severity of pneumoconiosis. Data will be submitted securely through REDCap, ensuring encryption and compliance with privacy standards, though no PII will be collected.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 30 USC 813 Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
  

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:
	90 FR 25298	06/16/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 22820	04/28/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Request to Access X-ray Classification Submission	n/a	Request to Access X-ray Classification Submission
X-ray classification submission for metal and non-metal miners	n/a	X-ray classification submission for metal and non-metal miners

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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	13,858	0	0	13,858	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	457	0	0	457	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a New Collection

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,234

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: 04/28/2026

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