🏭Proposed Extension of Coal Mine Dust Sampling Regulations
Proposed Extension of Information Collection: Respirable Coal Mine Dust Sampling
Summary
The Department of Labor (DOL), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre- clearance consultation program for all information collections, to provide the public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection titled "Respirable Coal Mine Dust Sampling".
Agencies
- Labor Department
- Mine Safety and Health Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The document outlines regulatory information collection obligations for coal mine operators, directly impacting compliance and operational costs due to required dust sampling to ensure miner safety, as mandated by MSHA. This can lead to increased financial burdens and operational adjustments for businesses in the coal mining sector.