Opportunity
Federal Register #1219-0127
MSHA Solicits Public Comments on Extension of Mine Personnel Certification Information Collection
Buyer
US DEPT OF LABOR - MINE SAFETY HE
Posted
September 29, 2026
Respond By
November 30, 2026
Identifier
1219-0127
NAICS
541611
This opportunity from the Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) focuses on extending information collection for certifying and qualifying mine personnel. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor - Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is an administrative information collection, not a product or service procurement. - Requested Services: - Certification and qualification of miners to perform specialized duties at coal mines - Includes examinations for hazardous conditions, methane and oxygen deficiency testing, air flow testing, and hoist operation - Requires submission of MSHA Form 5000-41 - Maintaining lists of certified and qualified persons - Developing training plans for mine personnel - Unique Requirements: - Solicitation is for public comments to improve the information collection process - Aims to reduce paperwork burden and enhance clarity and quality of collected information - No product or service line items, part numbers, or purchase quantities specified - No defined period of performance; this is an ongoing administrative process
Description
The Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting public comments on the proposed extension of the information collection titled "Certification and Qualification to Examine, Test, Operate Hoists and Perform Other Duties." This collection ensures that only qualified or certified persons perform specialized duties at coal mines, including examinations for hazardous conditions, methane and oxygen deficiency testing, air flow testing, and hoisting operations. The information collection involves submitting certification forms, maintaining lists of certified and qualified persons, and developing training plans. Comments are requested to help reduce paperwork burden and improve the quality and clarity of the information collected.