Training Plans, New Miner Training, Newly-hired Experienced Miner Training

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Training Plans, New Miner Training, Newly-hired Experienced Miner Training Form	Modified
1219-0131 Supporting Statement 2025.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-01-14
1219-0131 60-Day FRN Published 11-12-2024.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-12-06

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
14513	Training Plans, New Miner Training, Newly-hired Experienced Miner Training Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1219-0131	ICR Reference No: 202411-1219-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202203-1219-006
Agency/Subagency: DOL/MSHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Training Plans, New Miner Training, Newly-hired Experienced Miner Training
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: 05/20/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2025
Responses	2,275,623	1,135,343
Time Burden (Hours)	157,458	155,965
Cost Burden (Dollars)	351,967	348,531

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Abstract: Training informs miners of safety and health hazards inherent in the workplace and enables them to identify and avoid such hazards. Training becomes even more important in light of certain conditions that can exist when production demands increase, such as: an influx of new and less experienced miners and mine operators; longer work hours to meet production demands; and increased demand for contractors who may be less familiar with the dangers on mine property. In addition, with respect to miner health and safety training, Section 115(c) of the Mine Act, 30 U.S.C. 825(c) provides that, upon completion of each training each operator shall certify that the miner has received the specified training in each subject area of the approved health and safety training plan (this information requirement is covered in control number 1205-0009) ; paragraphs (d) and (e) address the Secretary of Labor's rulemaking authority with respect to miner training. MSHA's objective in these existing health and safety training requirements is to ensure that all miners receive the required training, which would result in a decrease in accidents, injuries, and fatalities. MSHA enforces training requirements at approximately 11,657 surface nonmetal mines and contractors.

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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 101(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 89045	11/12/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 21512	05/20/2025
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
Training Plans, New Miner Training, Newly-hired Experienced Miner Training	NA, NA, NA, NA	MSHA Training Plan Advisor-Annual Refresher Training Program; Coal Surface Mines ,   MSHA Training plan Advisor-Part 48 Training Program for Coal - Underground Mines; Independent Contractors, Grantees, and Other Training Providers ,   MSHA Training Plan Advisor-Part 48 Training Program for Metal/NonMetal Surface Mines; Independent Contractors, Grantees, and Other Training Providers ,   MSHA Training Plan Advisor-Part 48 Training Program for Metal/NonMetal Underground Mines; Independent Contractors, Grantees, and Other Training Providers

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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	2,275,623	1,135,343	0	0	1,140,280	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	157,458	155,965	0	0	1,493	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	351,967	348,531	0	0	3,436	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: Respondents: The estimated annual number of respondents decreased from 10,996 to 10,872. Responses: The estimated annual number of responses increased from 1,135,343 to 2,275,623 due to an increase in the number of large mines, which produce more records, and due to a change in methodology as it pertains to counting responses when multiple occupations carry out related activities. In past versions of this ICR, those activities were counted as a single response. In this ICR, they are counted as multiple responses. Time Burden: The estimated annual time burden increased from 155,964 hours to 157,458 hours due to an increase in the number of large mines. Burden Costs: The estimated annual burden costs increased from $6,886,193 to $7,777,962 due to an increase in the number of large mines and an increase in wages. Other Burden Costs: The estimated annual other burden costs increased from $348,531 to $351,967. Federal Hours: The estimated annual federal hours increased from 4,829 to 4,903 due to an increase in the number of large mines, which produce more records in need of review. Federal Costs: The estimated annual federal costs increased from $308,955 to $373,438 due an increase in Federal wages.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $373,438

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: 05/20/2025

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