• Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of MSHA's functions, including whether the information has practical utility;
• Evaluate the accuracy of MSHA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
• Suggest methods to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
• Address 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) to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond.

Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Title: Examinations & Testing of Electrical Equipment Including Exam, Testing, and Maintenance of High Voltage Longwalls.
OMB Number: 1219-0116.
Frequency: Annually; Monthly; Weekly; On occasion.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.

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                                                                      Total       Response time
            Cite/reference                     Frequency            responses        (hours)       Burden hours
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18.53(h).............................  Annual..................               3           1.1                3.3
75.820(b) and (e)....................  Annual..................          17,500            .083          1,453
78.821(d)............................  Annual..................           2,500           1.5            3,750
75.512 and 75.703 3(d)(11)...........  Weekly..................         760,100           0.5          380,050
77.502...............................  Monthly.................         271,272           1.25         339,090
75.800--3 & 4 and 77.800--1 & 2......  Monthly.................          31,188           0.75          23,391
75.900--3 & 4........................  Monthly.................          65,760           1.5           98,640
77.900--1 & 2........................  Monthly.................          18,084           0.75          13,563
75.1001--1(b) & (c)..................  6 Months................           1,836           1.5            2,754
75.351...............................  Monthly.................           7,128           1.25           8,910
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    Total............................  ........................       1,175,371  ..............        871,604.3
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Respondents: 1,600.
Responses: 1,175,371.
Total Burden Hours: 871,604.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $0.