DOL Seeks Comments on Roof Bolt Paperwork in Mines
Published Date: 3/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on how it collects info about safety rules for roof bolts in metal, nonmetal, and coal mines. These bolts help keep miners safe by preventing dangerous roof collapses. Comments are open until April 21, 2025, and the goal is to keep mining safer without adding extra paperwork or costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
ICR Burden on Mining Businesses
The Mine Safety and Health Administration is collecting information about roof-bolt safety from businesses. The collection lists 484 respondents, 79,167 total responses, 740 annual burden hours, and total estimated annual other costs of $0, and is submitted under OMB Control Number 1219-0121. The agency will accept written comments through April 21, 2025.
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