Information Collection: Qualification/Certification Program Request for MSHA Individual Identification Number (MIIN)

MSHA issues certifications, qualifications, and approvals to the nation’s miners and approved instructors to conduct specific work and training within coal and metal and nonmetal mines. Under 31 U.S.C. 7701, Federal agencies are required to obtain a taxpayer identifying number from each person doing business with that agency. If a person has a Social Security Number (SSN) or is eligible for one, then the person’s taxpayer identification number will be their SSN. A person is considered to be doing business with a Federal agency if the person is an applicant for, or recipient of, a Federal license, permit, right-of-way, grant, or benefit payment administered by the agency or insurance administered by the agency (31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(2)(B)). Individuals who have MSHA qualifications or certifications, or are updating or applying for MSHA qualifications or certifications will register for an “MSHA Individual Identification Number” (MIIN).