Application for a Permit to Fire More than 20 Boreholes and for the Use of Nonpermissible Blasting Units, Explosives, and Shot-firing Units; Posting Notices of Misfires

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1219-0025 60-Day FRN Published 7-3-2025.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-09-03
1219-0025 Supporting Statement 2025.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-09-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
208457	30 CFR 75.1327	Modified
14382	30 CFR 75.1321 and 30 CFR 77.1909-1	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1219-0025	ICR Reference No: 202502-1219-013
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202208-1219-006
Agency/Subagency: DOL/MSHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application for a Permit to Fire More than 20 Boreholes and for the Use of Nonpermissible Blasting Units, Explosives, and Shot-firing Units; Posting Notices of Misfires
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: 09/15/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2025
Responses	34	42
Time Burden (Hours)	33	41
Cost Burden (Dollars)	170	150

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Abstract: Coal mine operators may apply for and be granted a permit to use nonpermissible explosives and nonpermissible shot-firing units. Applications contain the safeguards the mine operator is going to employ to protect the miners while using nonpermissible blasting items.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 30 USC 313 Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety & Health Act of 1977
   US Code: 30 USC 813(h) Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety & Health Act of 1977
   US Code: 30 USC 811 Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety & 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:
	90 FR 29575	07/03/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 44397	09/15/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
30 CFR 75.1321 and 30 CFR 77.1909-1
30 CFR 75.1327

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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	34	42	0	0	-8	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	33	41	0	0	-8	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	170	150	0	0	20	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: Number of Respondents: The estimated number of respondents decreased from 41 to 33 due to a decline in the number of permit applications. Number of Responses: The estimated number of responses decreased from 42 to 34 due to a decline in the number of permit applications. Annual Time Burden: The estimated annual time burden decreased from 41 to 33 hours due to a decline in the number of permit applications. Annual Burden Costs: The estimated annual burden costs decreased from $2,937 to $2,589 due to a decline in the number of permit applications. Annual Other Burden Costs: The estimated annual other burden cost increased from $150 to $170 due to an increase in copying and mailing costs. Federal Hours: The estimated annual federal hours decreased from 164 to 132 due to a decline in the number of permit applications. Federal Costs: The estimated annual federal costs decreased from $10,659 to $9,954 due to a decline in the number of permit applications.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $9,954

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: 09/15/2025

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