• Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;
• Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
• Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
• Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses.

Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Title: Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance; and Arrangements for Transportation for Injured Persons.
OMB Number: 1219-0078.
Recordkeeping: Section 49.6 states that rescue apparatus and equipment shall be maintained and that a person trained in the use and care of breathing apparatus shall inspect and test the apparatus at lease every 30 days and shall certify by signature and date that the inspections and tests were done. The certification and the record of corrective action taken, if any, shall be maintained at the mine rescue station for a period of one year. Section 49.7 requires that each team member and alternate be examined within 60 days of the beginning of the initial training, and annually thereafter by a physician who shall certify the physical fitness of the team member to perform mine rescue and recovery work for prolonged periods under strenuous conditions. The operator shall have MSHA Form 5000-3 on file for each team member. These forms shall be kept on file at either the mine or the mine rescue station for a period of one year. Section 49.8 requires that prior to serving on a mine rescue team, each member must complete an initial 20- hour course of instruction and all team members are required to receive 40 hours of refresher training annually. A record of the training received by each mine rescue team member is required to be on file at the mine rescue station for a period of one year.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Average Time Per Respondent: 33 minutes.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $561K.

            Summary of Estimated Burden Hours and Burden Cost
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                                                                 Hour
              Standard                  Annual       Hour       burden
                                       responses    burden       cost
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49.2:
    Coal............................         117         117      $6,426
    MNM.............................          31          31       1,393
49.3 and 49.4:
    Coal............................           2           4         220
    MNM.............................          11          22         988
49.6:
    Coal............................      14,868       4,510     187,165
    MNM.............................      14,904       4,521     146,345
49.7:
    Coal............................         826       3,511     148,484
    MNM.............................         828       3,519     116,510
49.8:
    Coal............................       7,694       4,226     232,092
    MNM.............................       7,756       4,631     208,071
49.9:
    Coal............................         117         233      12,796
    MNM.............................          31          62       2,786
75.1713-1...........................         117         233      12,796
77.1702.............................         166         332      18,233
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    Totals..........................      47,468      25,952  $1,094,305
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