Federal Register #OMB Control No. 1219-0152

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), under the Department of Labor, is requesting public comments on the extension of several information collections related to coal mine safety and miner health. - Government Buyer: - Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Department of Labor - Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances - Products/Services Requested: - Periodic Medical Surveillance Examinations for Coal Miners - Includes chest x-rays, spirometry, symptom assessment, and occupational history - Collection and posting of medical examination plans and miner rosters - Estimated quantity: 634 examinations - Application for Waiver of Surface Sanitary Facilities Requirements - Processing and documentation of waiver applications - Estimated quantity: 204 applications - Health Standards for Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure Training and Recordkeeping - Training miners on diesel particulate matter health risks - Maintaining training records and submitting diesel equipment inventories - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on minimizing respondent burden and improving data quality, including electronic submissions - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is an information collection and compliance activity, not a procurement of goods or services - Opportunity is open for public comment and feedback on necessity, accuracy, and burden of the collections - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Mine Safety and Health Administration, Office of Standards, Regulations and Variances, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room C3522, Washington, DC 20210

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is requesting public comments on the proposed extension of the information collection titled "Periodic Medical Surveillance Examinations for Coal Miners." This collection supports MSHA's mandate to protect miners' health by ensuring periodic medical examinations, including chest x-rays and spirometry, are provided to coal miners to detect and prevent progression of lung diseases caused by coal dust exposure. The information collected includes medical examination plans, miner rosters, and posting of approved plans. Comments are due by May 26, 2026.