Federal Register #2026-10859

MSHA Solicits Comments on Information Collection for Mine Safety Forms and Notifications

The Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is requesting public comments on its information collection requirements for mine operators and miners: - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection and reporting services related to mine safety and legal compliance - Use of specific MSHA forms: - MSHA Form 2000238: Designation of Representative of Miners - MSHA Form 20007: Notification of Legal Identity of Mine Operators - MSHA Form 700051: Mine Operator Identification Requests - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No physical products or OEMs are involved; this is a regulatory information collection - Forms are required for compliance with 30 CFR 40.2–40.5 (miner representation), 30 CFR 41.10–41.20 (legal identity), and for obtaining mine identification numbers - The collection supports proper identification, communication, and regulatory compliance for mine safety - Public feedback is sought on the necessity, burden, and clarity of these information requirements - Additional Context: - The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is also seeking comments on separate information collections related to digitizing archival holdings and military service records requests (not directly related to the MSHA forms)

Description

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection titled "Representative of Miners, Notification of Legal Identity, and Notification of Commencement of Operations and Closing of Mines." This collection involves forms and notifications related to the designation of miner representatives, legal identity reports of mine operators, requests for mine operator identification numbers, and notifications of commencement and closure of metal and nonmetal mines. The purpose is to ensure proper identification and communication between miners, operators, and MSHA to promote miner safety and health. Comments are requested to evaluate the necessity, burden, and clarity of the information collection.

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