The EIA estimates a reduction of 8,500 burden hours annually on this population. In order to better serve the mining community, and to reduce the paperwork burden, MSHA provides for and encourages mine operators and mining contractors to submit Form 7000-2 electronically. MSHA is developing the methodology to allow electronic submission of the Form 7000-1 as well. MSHA is establishing the capability to allow mine operators and mining contractors to fax the completed Form 7000-2 in lieu of sending the form by mail. MSHA also is developing procedures for transmitting the required data via the Internet.
Statistical compilations based on submitted information are already available on the Internet.
For more information on this capability, refer to the person listed in the contact section of this notice. Businesses or other for-profit. MSHA Form 7000-2. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request. They will also become a matter of public record.