MINE OPERATOR DUST DATA CARD (30 CFR 70.209, 71.209 AND 90.209)

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IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
123000	MINE OPERATOR DUST DATA CARD (30 CFR 70.209, 71.209 AND 90.209)	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1219-0011	ICR Reference No: 199001-1219-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 198901-1219-003
Agency/Subagency: DOL/MSHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: MINE OPERATOR DUST DATA CARD (30 CFR 70.209, 71.209 AND 90.209)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/24/1990
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/25/1990
Terms of Clearance: We have approved this collection of information for one year to allow MSHA time to complete its evaluation of the Respirable Dust Sampling Program. Currently, MSHA is reviewing how it can reduce the sampling burden on the MSHA inspectors within mines (inspectors as well as mine operators must sample the dust levels in mines). Some ways of reducing the sampling burden on inspectors may be applicable to reducing the sampling burden on mine operators. For example, MSHA is assessing whether there is new sampling methodology and/or technology available which could reduce the burden. (At this time, five dust samples must be taken in order to get one statistically accurate reading of dust exposure levels.) After completing its evaluation of dust sampling for its inspectors, MSHA will use the results to re-examine this information collection requirement.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/1991	04/30/1991	04/30/1990
Responses	91,000	0	95,000
Time Burden (Hours)	92,456	0	96,520
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: COAL MINE OPERATORS ARE REQUIRED TO COLLECT AND SUBMIT RESPIRABLE DUST SAMPLES TO MSHA FOR ANALYSIS. PERTINENT INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH IDENTIFYING AND ANALYZING THESE SAMPLES IS SUBMITTED ON THE DUST DATA CARDS THAT ACCOMPANIES THE SAMPLES.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
MINE OPERATOR DUST DATA CARD (30 CFR 70.209, 71.209 AND 90.209)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	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	91,000	95,000	0	0	-4,000	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	92,456	96,520	0	0	-4,064	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 01/25/1990

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