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Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 59 / Tuesday, March 29, 2005 / Notices
Dated: March 21, 2005.
John R. Beverly,
Administrator, Office of National Programs.
[FR Doc. E5–1379 Filed 3–28–05; 8:45 am]
1. Webster County Coal, LLC
Virginia 25324–1233 has filed a petition
to modify the application of 30 CFR
75.901 (Protection of low- and mediumvoltage three-phase circuits used
underground) to its Highland Mine
(MSHA I.D. No. 15–02709) located in
Union County, Kentucky. The petitioner
proposes to use a 480-volt, three-phase
diesel-powered electric generator to
move equipment in the mine. The
petitioner has listed in this petition for
modification specific procedures that
would be followed when the proposed
alternative method is implemented. The
petitioner asserts that the proposed
alternative method would provide at
least the same measure of protection as
the existing standard.
[Docket No. M–2005–013–C]
3. Kennecott Energy Company
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Petitions for Modification
The following parties have filed
petitions to modify the application of
existing safety standards under section
101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and
Health Act of 1977.
Webster County Coal, LLC, 1586 Balls
Hill Road, Nebo, Kentucky 42441 has
filed a petition to modify the
application of 30 CFR 75.1101–1(b)
(Deluge-type water spray systems) to its
Dotiki Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 15–02132)
located in Hopkins County, Kentucky.
The petitioner requests a modification
of the existing standard to eliminate the
use of blow-off dust covers for the
nozzles of a deluge-type water spray
system. The petitioner proposes to train
a person in the testing procedures
specific to the deluge-type water spray
fire suppression systems used at each
belt drive to once a week conduct a
visual examination of each deluge-type
water spray fire suppression system; a
functional test of the deluge-type water
spray fire suppression systems by
actuating the system and observing its
performance; and finally, to record the
results of the examination and
functional test in a book maintained on
the surface that would be made
available to the authorized
representative of the Secretary. The
results of the examination and
functional test will be retained at the
mine for one year. The petitioner states
that if any malfunction or clogged
nozzle is detected as a result of the
weekly examination or functional test,
corrections will be made immediately.
The petitioner further states that the
procedure used to perform the
functional test will be posted at or near
each belt drive that uses a deluge-type
water spray fire suppression system.
The petitioner asserts that the proposed
alternative method would provide at
least the same measure of protection as
the existing standard.
2. Peabody Energy
[Docket No. M–2005–014–C]
Peabody Energy, 202 Laidley Tower,
P.O. Box 1233, Charleston, West
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[Docket No. M–2005–015–C]
Kennecott Energy Company, 505
South Gillette Avenue, P.O. Box 3009,
Gillette, Wyoming 82717–3009 has filed
a petition to modify the application of
30 CFR 77.802 (Protection of highvoltage circuits; neutral grounding
resistors; disconnecting devices) to its
Cordero-Rojo Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 48–
00992) and Jacobs Ranch Mine (I.D. No.
48–00997) located in Campbell County,
Wyoming; Antelope Mine (I.D. No. 48–
01337) located in Converse County,
Wyoming; Spring Creek Mine (I.D. No.
24–01457) located in Bighorn County,
Montana; and Colowyo Coal Mine (I.D.
No. 05–02962) located in Moffat County,
Colorado. The petitioner requests a
modification of the existing standard to
permit an alternative method of
compliance for continued use of highvoltage diesel-powered electric
generators. The petitioner proposes to
use a high-voltage portable dieselpowered electric generator to move and/
or operate electrical equipment for
temporary non-production functions
such as, but not limited to, shovel
relocations, maintenance outages,
building services during power outages
for the safety of the miners and the
mine. The petitioner states that when
using the generator to power mobile
equipment, only one piece of equipment
will be powered, and in certain
conditions, the generator may be used to
supply power to pump substations. The
petitioner has listed in this petition for
modification specific terms and
conditions that would be followed when
the proposed alternative method is
implemented. The petitioner asserts that
the proposed alternative method would
provide at least the same measure of
protection as the existing standard.
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4. Kennecott Energy Company
[Docket No. M–2005–016–C]
Kennecott Energy Company, 505
South Gillette Avenue, P.O. Box 3009,
Gillette, Wyoming 82717–3009 has filed
a petition to modify the application of
30 CFR 77.811 (Movement of portable
substations and transformers) to its
Cordero-Rojo Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 48–
00992) and Jacobs Ranch Mine (I.D. No.
48–00997) located in Campbell County,
Wyoming; Antelope Mine (I.D. No. 48–
01337) located in Converse County,
Wyoming; Spring Creek Mine (I.D. No.
24–01457) located in Bighorn County,
Montana; and Colowyo Coal Mine (I.D.
No. 05–02962) located in Moffat County,
Colorado. The petitioner requests a
modification of the existing standard to
permit an alternative method of
compliance for prohibiting movement of
energized transformers that are a part of
a diesel-powered electric generator. The
petitioner proposes to use a portable
high-voltage diesel-powered electric
generator to move and/or operate
electrical equipment for temporary nonproduction functions such as, but not
limited to, shovel relocations,
maintenance outages, building services
during power outages for the safety of
the miners and the mine. The petitioner
states that when using the generator to
power mobile equipment, only one
piece of equipment will be powered,
and in certain conditions, the generator
may be used to supply power to pump
substations. The petitioner also states
that the transformers are an integral part
of, and trailer mounted with, the
portable diesel-powered electric
generator and can be safely moved as a
part of the system. The petitioner has
listed in this petition for modification
specific terms and conditions that
would be followed when the proposed
alternative method is implemented. The
petitioner asserts that the proposed
alternative method would provide at
least the same measure of protection as
the existing standard.
5. Ohio Valley Coal Company (The)
[Docket No. M–2005–017–C]
The Ohio Valley Coal Company,
56854 Pleasant Ridge Road, Alledonia,
Ohio 43902 has filed a petition to
modify the application of 30 CFR
75.350(b)(5) (Belt air course ventilation)
to its Powhatan No. 6 Mine (MSHA I.D.
No. 33–01159) located in Belmont
County, Ohio. Due to deteriorating roof
conditions in the Main North which
extends from the junction of A-West
Submain to the Portal of Hope, delivery
and installation of supplemental
supports will expose miners to
hazardous conditions. The petitioner
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proposes to mine and/or rehabilitate a
set of entries parallel to the existing
Main North entries to reduce the
miner’s exposure to injury by using the
specific terms and conditions listed in
this petition for modification. The
petitioner states that the majority of the
development will consist of
rehabilitation of existing entries and
crosscuts, and some extraction of coal in
areas between the existing gate sections.
The petitioner asserts that application of
the existing standard would result in a
diminution of safety to the miners and
the proposed alternative method would
provide at least the same measure of
protection as the existing standard.
6. Ohio Valley Coal Company (The)
[Docket No. M–2005–018–C]
The Ohio Valley Coal Company,
56854 Pleasant Ridge Road, Alledonia,
Ohio 43902 has filed a petition to
modify the application of 30 CFR
75.350(b)(6) (Belt air course ventilation)
to its Powhatan No. 6 Mine (MSHA I.D.
No. 33–01159) located in Belmont
County, Ohio. Due to deteriorating roof
conditions in the Main North which
extends from the junction of A-West
Submain to the Portal of Hope, delivery
and installation of supplemental
supports will expose miners to
hazardous conditions. The petitioner
proposes to mine and/or rehabilitate a
set of entries parallel to the existing
Main North entries to reduce the
miner’s exposure to injury by using the
specific terms and conditions listed in
this petition for modification. The
petitioner states that the majority of the
development will consist of
rehabilitation of existing entries and
crosscuts, and some extraction of coal in
areas between the existing gate sections.
The petitioner asserts that application of
the existing standard would result in a
diminution of safety to the miners and
the proposed alternative method would
provide at least the same measure of
protection as the existing standard.
Request for Comments
Persons interested in these petitions
are encouraged to submit comments via
Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov; e-mail: zzMSHAComments@dol.gov; Fax: (202) 693–
9441; or Regular Mail/Hand Delivery/
Courier: Mine Safety and Health
Administration, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 1100
Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, Virginia 22209. All
comments must be postmarked or
received in that office on or before April
28, 2005. Copies of these petitions are
available for inspection at that address.
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17:01 Mar 28, 2005
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Dated at Arlington, Virginia this 22nd day
of March 2005.
Rebecca J. Smith,
Acting Director, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances.
[FR Doc. 05–6065 Filed 3–28–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Veterans’ Employment and Training
Service
Urban Homeless Veterans’
Reintegration Program (HVRP) Grants
for Program Year (PY) 2005
Announcement Type: Initial
Solicitation for Grant Applications
(SGA).
Funding Opportunity Number: SGA #
05–01.
Catalogue of Federal Domestic
Assistance #: 17–805.
Dates: Applications are due on April
28, 2005.
Period of Performance is PY 2005,
July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.
Executive Summary (Applicants For
Grant Funds Should Read This Notice
In Its Entirety): The U.S. Department of
Labor (USDOL), Veterans’ Employment
and Training Service (VETS), announces
a grant competition under 38 U.S.C.
Section 2021, as added by Section 5 of
Public Law 107–95, the Homeless
Veterans Comprehensive Assistance Act
of 2001 (HVCAA). Section 2021 requires
the Secretary of Labor to conduct,
directly or through grant or contract,
such programs as the Secretary
determines appropriate to expedite the
reintegration of homeless veterans into
the labor force.
Due to limited available funding and
the high concentration of homeless
veterans in the metropolitan areas of the
75 U.S. cities largest in population and
the metropolitan area of San Juan,
Puerto Rico, the only jurisdictions
eligible to be served through this urban
competition for HVRPs are those areas
listed in Appendix I.
HVRP grants are intended to address
two objectives: (1) To provide services
to assist in reintegrating homeless
veterans into meaningful employment
within the labor force, and (2) to
stimulate the development of effective
service delivery systems that will
address the complex problems facing
homeless veterans. Successful
applicants will design programs that
assist eligible veterans by providing job
placement services, job training,
counseling, supportive services, and
other assistance to expedite the
reintegration of homeless veterans into
the labor force. Successful programs
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will also be designed to be flexible in
addressing the universal as well as the
local or regional problems that have had
a negative impact on homeless veterans
reentering the workforce.
Under this solicitation covering Fiscal
Year (FY) 2005, VETS anticipates that
up to $2,000,000 will be available for
grant awards up to a maximum of
$300,000 for each grant award. VETS
expects to award approximately seven
(7) grants. This notice contains all of the
necessary information and forms to
apply for grant funding. The period of
performance for these PY 2005 grants
will be July 1, 2005 through June 30,
2006. Two (2) optional years of funding
may be available, depending upon
Congressional appropriations, the
agency’s decision to exercise the
optional year(s) of funding, and
satisfactory grantee performance.
I. Funding Opportunity Description
The U.S. Department of Labor
(USDOL), Veterans’ Employment and
Training Service (VETS), announces a
grant competition under 38 U.S.C.
Section 2021, as added by Section 5 of
Public Law 107–95, the Homeless
Veterans Comprehensive Assistance Act
of 2001 (HVCAA) . Section 2021
requires the Secretary of Labor to
conduct, directly or through grant or
contract, such programs as the Secretary
determines appropriate to provide job
training, counseling, and placement
services (including job readiness,
literacy training, and skills training) to
expedite the reintegration of homeless
veterans into the labor force.
1. Program Concept and Emphasis
HVRP grants are intended to address
two objectives: (a) To provide services
to assist in reintegrating homeless
veterans into meaningful employment
within the labor force, and (b) to
stimulate the development of effective
service delivery systems that will
address the complex problems facing
homeless veterans.
For this Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 grant
solicitation, VETS seeks applicants that
will provide direct services through a
case management approach that
networks with Federal, State, and local
resources for veteran support programs.
Successful applicants will have clear
strategies for employment and retention
of employment for homeless veterans.
Successful applicants will design
programs that assist eligible veterans by
providing job placement services, job
training, counseling, mentoring,
supportive services, and other
assistance to expedite the reintegration
of homeless veterans into the labor
force. Successful applicants will also
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Petitions for Modification
The following parties have filed petitions to modify the
application of existing safety standards under section 101(c) of the
Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.
1. Webster County Coal, LLC
[Docket No. M-2005-013-C]
Webster County Coal, LLC, 1586 Balls Hill Road, Nebo, Kentucky
42441 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.1101-
1(b) (Deluge-type water spray systems) to its Dotiki Mine (MSHA I.D.
No. 15-02132) located in Hopkins County, Kentucky. The petitioner
requests a modification of the existing standard to eliminate the use
of blow-off dust covers for the nozzles of a deluge-type water spray
system. The petitioner proposes to train a person in the testing
procedures specific to the deluge-type water spray fire suppression
systems used at each belt drive to once a week conduct a visual
examination of each deluge-type water spray fire suppression system; a
functional test of the deluge-type water spray fire suppression systems
by actuating the system and observing its performance; and finally, to
record the results of the examination and functional test in a book
maintained on the surface that would be made available to the
authorized representative of the Secretary. The results of the
examination and functional test will be retained at the mine for one
year. The petitioner states that if any malfunction or clogged nozzle
is detected as a result of the weekly examination or functional test,
corrections will be made immediately. The petitioner further states
that the procedure used to perform the functional test will be posted
at or near each belt drive that uses a deluge-type water spray fire
suppression system. The petitioner asserts that the proposed
alternative method would provide at least the same measure of
protection as the existing standard.
2. Peabody Energy
[Docket No. M-2005-014-C]
Peabody Energy, 202 Laidley Tower, P.O. Box 1233, Charleston, West
Virginia 25324-1233 has filed a petition to modify the application of
30 CFR 75.901 (Protection of low- and medium-voltage three-phase
circuits used underground) to its Highland Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 15-
02709) located in Union County, Kentucky. The petitioner proposes to
use a 480-volt, three-phase diesel-powered electric generator to move
equipment in the mine. The petitioner has listed in this petition for
modification specific procedures that would be followed when the
proposed alternative method is implemented. The petitioner asserts that
the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure
of protection as the existing standard.
3. Kennecott Energy Company
[Docket No. M-2005-015-C]
Kennecott Energy Company, 505 South Gillette Avenue, P.O. Box 3009,
Gillette, Wyoming 82717-3009 has filed a petition to modify the
application of 30 CFR 77.802 (Protection of high-voltage circuits;
neutral grounding resistors; disconnecting devices) to its Cordero-Rojo
Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 48-00992) and Jacobs Ranch Mine (I.D. No. 48-00997)
located in Campbell County, Wyoming; Antelope Mine (I.D. No. 48-01337)
located in Converse County, Wyoming; Spring Creek Mine (I.D. No. 24-
01457) located in Bighorn County, Montana; and Colowyo Coal Mine (I.D.
No. 05-02962) located in Moffat County, Colorado. The petitioner
requests a modification of the existing standard to permit an
alternative method of compliance for continued use of high-voltage
diesel-powered electric generators. The petitioner proposes to use a
high-voltage portable diesel-powered electric generator to move and/or
operate electrical equipment for temporary non-production functions
such as, but not limited to, shovel relocations, maintenance outages,
building services during power outages for the safety of the miners and
the mine. The petitioner states that when using the generator to power
mobile equipment, only one piece of equipment will be powered, and in
certain conditions, the generator may be used to supply power to pump
substations. The petitioner has listed in this petition for
modification specific terms and conditions that would be followed when
the proposed alternative method is implemented. The petitioner asserts
that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same
measure of protection as the existing standard.
4. Kennecott Energy Company
[Docket No. M-2005-016-C]
Kennecott Energy Company, 505 South Gillette Avenue, P.O. Box 3009,
Gillette, Wyoming 82717-3009 has filed a petition to modify the
application of 30 CFR 77.811 (Movement of portable substations and
transformers) to its Cordero-Rojo Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 48-00992) and
Jacobs Ranch Mine (I.D. No. 48-00997) located in Campbell County,
Wyoming; Antelope Mine (I.D. No. 48-01337) located in Converse County,
Wyoming; Spring Creek Mine (I.D. No. 24-01457) located in Bighorn
County, Montana; and Colowyo Coal Mine (I.D. No. 05-02962) located in
Moffat County, Colorado. The petitioner requests a modification of the
existing standard to permit an alternative method of compliance for
prohibiting movement of energized transformers that are a part of a
diesel-powered electric generator. The petitioner proposes to use a
portable high-voltage diesel-powered electric generator to move and/or
operate electrical equipment for temporary non-production functions
such as, but not limited to, shovel relocations, maintenance outages,
building services during power outages for the safety of the miners and
the mine. The petitioner states that when using the generator to power
mobile equipment, only one piece of equipment will be powered, and in
certain conditions, the generator may be used to supply power to pump
substations. The petitioner also states that the transformers are an
integral part of, and trailer mounted with, the portable diesel-powered
electric generator and can be safely moved as a part of the system. The
petitioner has listed in this petition for modification specific terms
and conditions that would be followed when the proposed alternative
method is implemented. The petitioner asserts that the proposed
alternative method would provide at least the same measure of
protection as the existing standard.
5. Ohio Valley Coal Company (The)
[Docket No. M-2005-017-C]
The Ohio Valley Coal Company, 56854 Pleasant Ridge Road, Alledonia,
Ohio 43902 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR
75.350(b)(5) (Belt air course ventilation) to its Powhatan No. 6 Mine
(MSHA I.D. No. 33-01159) located in Belmont County, Ohio. Due to
deteriorating roof conditions in the Main North which extends from the
junction of A-West Submain to the Portal of Hope, delivery and
installation of supplemental supports will expose miners to hazardous
conditions. The petitioner
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proposes to mine and/or rehabilitate a set of entries parallel to the
existing Main North entries to reduce the miner's exposure to injury by
using the specific terms and conditions listed in this petition for
modification. The petitioner states that the majority of the
development will consist of rehabilitation of existing entries and
crosscuts, and some extraction of coal in areas between the existing
gate sections. The petitioner asserts that application of the existing
standard would result in a diminution of safety to the miners and the
proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of
protection as the existing standard.
6. Ohio Valley Coal Company (The)
[Docket No. M-2005-018-C]
The Ohio Valley Coal Company, 56854 Pleasant Ridge Road, Alledonia,
Ohio 43902 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR
75.350(b)(6) (Belt air course ventilation) to its Powhatan No. 6 Mine
(MSHA I.D. No. 33-01159) located in Belmont County, Ohio. Due to
deteriorating roof conditions in the Main North which extends from the
junction of A-West Submain to the Portal of Hope, delivery and
installation of supplemental supports will expose miners to hazardous
conditions. The petitioner proposes to mine and/or rehabilitate a set
of entries parallel to the existing Main North entries to reduce the
miner's exposure to injury by using the specific terms and conditions
listed in this petition for modification. The petitioner states that
the majority of the development will consist of rehabilitation of
existing entries and crosscuts, and some extraction of coal in areas
between the existing gate sections. The petitioner asserts that
application of the existing standard would result in a diminution of
safety to the miners and the proposed alternative method would provide
at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard.
Request for Comments
Persons interested in these petitions are encouraged to submit
comments via Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov; e-
mail: zzMSHA-Comments@dol.gov; Fax: (202) 693-9441; or Regular Mail/
Hand Delivery/Courier: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room
2350, Arlington, Virginia 22209. All comments must be postmarked or
received in that office on or before April 28, 2005. Copies of these
petitions are available for inspection at that address.
Dated at Arlington, Virginia this 22nd day of March 2005.
Rebecca J. Smith,
Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
[FR Doc. 05-6065 Filed 3-28-05; 8:45 am]
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