Federal Register #2026-16899

Information Collection Request: Medical Surveillance Examinations for Coal Miners

The Department of Labor (DOL), through the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), is seeking public input on an information collection request regarding periodic medical surveillance examinations for coal miners. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL) - Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) - Services Requested: - Periodic medical surveillance examinations for coal miners - Chest x-rays - Spirometry (lung function testing) - Symptom assessment - Occupational history - Examinations must be provided at no cost to miners - Required at least every five years for all miners - Unique Requirements: - Mine operators must develop and submit examination plans to NIOSH - Operators must maintain rosters of miners and post approved plans on mine bulletin boards - Focus is on regulatory compliance and information collection - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or purchase quantities are mentioned in the notice - Opportunity is for information collection and compliance, not direct procurement of products

Description

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting an information collection request (ICR) sponsored by the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR concerns periodic medical surveillance examinations for coal miners, including chest x-rays, spirometry, symptom assessment, and occupational history, which must be provided at no cost to miners at least every 5 years. The notice invites public comments on the information collection, its necessity, burden, and ways to improve it. Comments must be received by September 18, 2026.

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