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Dated at Arlington, Virginia this 19th day
of September 2006.
Ria Moore Benedict,
Deputy Director, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances.
[FR Doc. 06–8247 Filed 9–25–06; 8:45 am]
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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 and 30 CFR part 44.
1. Excel Coal Company
[Docket No. M–2006–057–C]
Excel Coal Company, RD #2 Box 665,
Shamokin, Pennsylvania 17872 has filed
a petition to modify the application of
30 CFR 75.1400 (Hoisting equipment;
general) to its Three S. Slope Mine
(MSHA I.D. No. 36–09309) located in
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
The petitioner proposes to use the slope
(gunboat) to transport persons in shafts
and slopes using an increased rope
strength/safety factor and secondary
safety rope connection instead of using
safety catches or other no less effective
devices. The petitioner asserts that the
proposed alternative method would
provide at least the same measure of
protection as the existing standard.
2. Excel Coal Company
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[Docket No. M–2005–058–C]
Excel Coal Company, RD #2 Box 665,
Shamokin, Pennsylvania 17872 has filed
a petition to modify the application of
30 CFR 75.1100–2(a)(2) (Quantity and
location of firefighting equipment) to its
Three S. Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No.
36–09309) located in Northumberland
County, Pennsylvania. The petitioner
proposes to use portable fire
extinguishers only to replace existing
requirements where rock dust, water
cars, and other water storage equipped
with three, 10 quart pails is not
practical. The petitioner asserts that
equivalent fire protection will be
provided for the mine with two portable
fire extinguishers near the slope bottom
and an additional portable fire
extinguisher within 500 feet of the
working face and that the proposed
alternative method would provide at
least the same measure of protection as
the existing standard.
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3. Excel Coal Company
[Docket No. M–2006–059–C]
Excel Coal Company, RD #2 Box 665,
Shamokin, Pennsylvania 17872 has filed
a petition to modify the application of
30 CFR 75.1200(d) & (i) (Mine map) to
its Three S. Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No.
36–09309) located in Northumberland
County, Pennsylvania. The petitioner
proposes to use cross-sections instead of
contour lines through the intake slope at
locations of rock tunnel connections
between veins, and at 1,000 foot
intervals of advance from the intake
slope. In addition, the petitioner
proposes to limit the required mapping
of the mine workings above and below
to those present within 100 feet of the
vein being mined except when veins are
interconnected to other veins beyond
the 100-foot limit through rock tunnels.
The petitioner states that due to the
steep pitch encountered in mining
anthracite coal veins, contours provide
no useful information and their
presence would make portions of the
map illegible. The petitioner further
states that use of cross-sections in lieu
of contour lines has been practiced
since the late 1800’s and provides
critical information about the spacing
between veins and proximity to other
mine workings, which fluctuate
considerably. Additionally, they state
that the mine workings above and below
are usually inactive and abandoned, and
therefore, are not subject to changes
during the life of the mine. Petitioner
asserts that when evidence indicates
that prior mining was conducted on a
vein above or below and research
exhausts the availability of mine
mapping, the vein will be considered to
be mined and flooded and appropriate
precautions will be taken under 30 CFR
75.388, when possible. Thus, when
potential hazards exist and mine
drilling capabilities limit penetration,
petitioner will drill surface boreholes to
intercept the mine workings and will
analyze the results prior to mining in
the affected area. The petitioner asserts
that the proposed alternative method
would provide at least the same
measure of protection as the existing
standard.
4. Excel Coal Company
[Docket No. M–2006–060–C]
Excel Coal Company, RD #2 Box 665,
Shamokin, Pennsylvania 17872 has filed
a petition to modify the application of
30 CFR 49.2(b) (Availability of mine
rescue teams) to its Three S. Slope Mine
(MSHA I.D. No. 36–09309) located in
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
The petitioner requests a modification
of the existing standard to permit the
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reduction of two mine rescue teams
with five members and one alternate
each, to two mine rescue teams of three
members with one alternate for either
team. The petitioner states that the mine
is small and an attempt to utilize five or
more rescue team members in the
mine’s confined working places would
result in a diminution of safety to both
the miners at the mine and the members
of the rescue team. The petitioner
asserts that the proposed alternative
method would provide at least the same
measure of protection as the existing
standard.
5. Big River Mining, LLC
[Docket No. M–2006–061–C]
Big River Mining, LLC, P.O. Box 186,
New Haven, West Virginia 25626 has
filed a petition to modify the
application of 30 CFR 75.900 (Low- and
medium-voltage circuits serving threephase alternating current equipment;
circuit breakers) to its Broad Run Mine
(MSHA I.D. No. 46–09136) located in
Mason County, West Virginia. The
petitioner proposes to use a contactor in
certain locations in series with the
circuit breaker. The petitioner states
that: (1) The contactors are designed and
rated for switching and will switch a
great number of times more than a
circuit breaker without failure and are
more reliable than circuit breakers for
switching when used within their
rating; (2) many of the installations use
a circuit breaker in series with a
contactor, but Big River Mining would
like to use the circuit breaker for short
circuit; (3) the contactor may be
equipped to provide undervoltage,
grounded phase protection, overload
protection, and other protective
functions normally provided by the
circuit breaker; and (4) the contactors
would provide undervoltage, grounded
phase, overload, and monitor the
grounding conductors for low- and
medium-voltage power circuits serving
three-phase alternating current
equipment using the following special
terms and conditions: (a) The nominal
voltage of the power circuits(s) will not
exceed 995 volts; (b) the nominal
voltage of the control circuit(s) and
audible alarms units will not exceed 120
volts; and (c) the contactor will be built
into the same enclosure as the circuit
breakers. Further details of the terms
and conditions are listed in the petition
for modification and are available upon
request. The petitioner further states
that the proposed alternative method
would not be implemented until all
qualified persons who perform work on
the equipment and the circuits have
received training in the safe
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maintenance procedures and terms and
conditions of the Proposed Decision and
Order. The petitioner asserts that the
proposed alternative method would
provide at least the same measure of
protection as the existing standard.
6. Round Mountain Gold Corporation
Round Mountain Gold Corporation,
P.O. Box 480, Round Mountain, Nevada
89045 has filed a petition to modify the
application of 30 CFR 56.6309(b) (Fuel
oil requirements for ANFO) to its Smoke
Valley Common Operation (MSHA I.D.
No. 26–00594) located in Nye County,
Nevada. The petitioner proposes to
install a commercially manufactured
system (a Doerschneider oil blender)
specifically engineered to blend
recycled oil with diesel fuel in the
manufacturing process for ANFO. The
resulting blend of recycled oils and
diesel fuel will be used to manufacture
ammonium nitrate-fuel oil (ANFO) for
blasting. Further details of the terms and
conditions are listed in the petition for
modification and are available upon
request. The petitioner asserts that the
proposed alternative method would
provide at least the same measure of
protection as the existing standard.
Request for Comments
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Persons interested in these petitions
are encouraged to submit comments via
e-mail to Standards-Petitions@dol.gov.
Include ‘‘petitions for modification’’ in
the subject line of the e-mail. Comments
can also be submitted by fax, regular
mail, or hand-delivery. If faxing your
comments, include ‘‘petitions for
modification’’ on the subject line of the
fax. Comments by regular mail or handdelivery should be submitted to the
Mine Safety and Health Administration,
Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard,
Room 2350, Arlington, Virginia 22209.
If hand-delivered, you are required to
stop by the 21st floor to check in with
the receptionist. All comments must be
postmarked or received by the Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances
on or before October 26, 2006. Copies of
the petitions are available for inspection
at that address.
Dated at Arlington, Virginia this 19th day
of September 2006.
Ria Moore Benedict,
Deputy Director, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances.
[FR Doc. 06–8248 Filed 9–25–06; 8:45 am]
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National Environmental Policy Act;
Advanced Radioisotope Power
Systems
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Notice of Availability of Final
Programmatic Environmental Impact
Statement (FPEIS) for the Development
of Advanced Radioisotope Power
Systems.
AGENCY:
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as
amended (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et
seq.), the Council on Environmental
Quality Regulations for Implementing
the Procedural Provisions of NEPA (40
CFR parts 1500–1508), and NASA
policy and procedures (14 CFR part
1216 subpart 1216.3), NASA has
prepared and issued an FPEIS for the
proposed development of two new types
of advanced Radioisotope Power
Systems (RPSs), the Multi-Mission
Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator
(MMRTG) and the Stirling Radioisotope
Generator (SRG).
The purpose of this Proposed Action
is to develop advanced power systems,
specifically the MMRTG and the SRG,
that would be able to function in the
environments encountered in space and
on the surfaces of planets, moons, and
other solar system bodies that have an
atmosphere thus enabling a broad range
of long-term space exploration missions.
Included in this Proposed Action are
NASA’s long-term research and
development (R&D) activities focused
on alternative radioisotope power
systems and power conversion
technologies. The long-term R&D
activities could include, but not
necessarily be limited to, improvements
to further increase the versatility of
future RPS designs, expanding their
capability and the environments in
which they can operate.
The long-term R&D activities are also
expected to include activities to develop
RPS designs with smaller electrical
outputs and efforts to reduce the mass
of power conversion systems to further
improve specific power (watts of
electrical power per unit of mass). Such
long-term R&D activities do not involve
the use of radioactive material.
The only alternative to the Proposed
Action considered in detail is the No
Action Alternative, where NASA would
discontinue development efforts for the
production of the MMRTG and the SRG
and would continue to consider the use
of currently available RPSs, such as the
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General Purpose Heat Source—
Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator
(GPHS–RTG), for future exploration
missions. As with the Proposed Action,
NASA’s long-term R&D activities on
alternative radioisotope power systems
and power conversion technologies
would continue. The Proposed Action is
NASA’s preferred alternative.
DATES: NASA will take no final action
on the proposed development of
advanced RPSs on or before October 30,
2006, or 30 days from the date of
publication in the Federal Register of
the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) notice of availability
(NOA) of the FPEIS for the Development
of Advanced Radioisotope Power
Systems, whichever is later.
ADDRESSES: The FPEIS may be viewed
at the following locations:
(a) NASA Headquarters, Library,
Room 1J20, 300 E Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20546.
(b) NASA, NASA Information Center,
Glenn Research Center, 21000
Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135
after contacting the Freedom of
Information Officer (866–404–3642).
(c) Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Visitors
Lobby, Building 249, 4800 Oak Grove
Drive, Pasadena, CA 91109.
In addition, hard copies of the FPEIS
may be examined at other NASA
Centers (see SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION below).
Limited hard copies of the FPEIS are
available for distribution by contacting
Mr. David Lavery at the address,
telephone number, or electronic mail
address indicated below. The FPEIS also
is available in Acrobat portable
document format at
https://spacescience.nasa.gov/admin/
pubs/rps/. NASA’s Record of Decision
(ROD) will also be placed on that Web
site when it is issued.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
David Lavery, Planetary Science
Division, Science Mission Directorate,
Mail Suite 3T82, NASA Headquarters,
300 E Street SW., Washington, DC
20546–0001, telephone 202–358–4800,
or electronic mail rpseis@nasa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NASA, in
cooperation with the U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE), proposes to:
(1) Develop in the near-term and
qualify for flight two advanced RPSs,
the MMRTG and the SRG. The MMRTG
and the SRG would be able to satisfy a
broader range of future space
exploration missions than are currently
possible with existing radioisotope
power technologies specifically, the
GPHS–RTG used on the Galileo,
Ulysses, Cassini, and New Horizons
missions. The GPHS–RTG generates
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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 and 30 CFR part 44.
1. Excel Coal Company
[Docket No. M-2006-057-C]
Excel Coal Company, RD 2 Box 665, Shamokin, Pennsylvania
17872 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.1400
(Hoisting equipment; general) to its Three S. Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No.
36-09309) located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. The
petitioner proposes to use the slope (gunboat) to transport persons in
shafts and slopes using an increased rope strength/safety factor and
secondary safety rope connection instead of using safety catches or
other no less effective devices. The petitioner asserts that the
proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of
protection as the existing standard.
2. Excel Coal Company
[Docket No. M-2005-058-C]
Excel Coal Company, RD 2 Box 665, Shamokin, Pennsylvania
17872 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.1100-
2(a)(2) (Quantity and location of firefighting equipment) to its Three
S. Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36-09309) located in Northumberland
County, Pennsylvania. The petitioner proposes to use portable fire
extinguishers only to replace existing requirements where rock dust,
water cars, and other water storage equipped with three, 10 quart pails
is not practical. The petitioner asserts that equivalent fire
protection will be provided for the mine with two portable fire
extinguishers near the slope bottom and an additional portable fire
extinguisher within 500 feet of the working face and that the proposed
alternative method would provide at least the same measure of
protection as the existing standard.
3. Excel Coal Company
[Docket No. M-2006-059-C]
Excel Coal Company, RD 2 Box 665, Shamokin, Pennsylvania
17872 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR
75.1200(d) & (i) (Mine map) to its Three S. Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No.
36-09309) located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. The
petitioner proposes to use cross-sections instead of contour lines
through the intake slope at locations of rock tunnel connections
between veins, and at 1,000 foot intervals of advance from the intake
slope. In addition, the petitioner proposes to limit the required
mapping of the mine workings above and below to those present within
100 feet of the vein being mined except when veins are interconnected
to other veins beyond the 100-foot limit through rock tunnels. The
petitioner states that due to the steep pitch encountered in mining
anthracite coal veins, contours provide no useful information and their
presence would make portions of the map illegible. The petitioner
further states that use of cross-sections in lieu of contour lines has
been practiced since the late 1800's and provides critical information
about the spacing between veins and proximity to other mine workings,
which fluctuate considerably. Additionally, they state that the mine
workings above and below are usually inactive and abandoned, and
therefore, are not subject to changes during the life of the mine.
Petitioner asserts that when evidence indicates that prior mining was
conducted on a vein above or below and research exhausts the
availability of mine mapping, the vein will be considered to be mined
and flooded and appropriate precautions will be taken under 30 CFR
75.388, when possible. Thus, when potential hazards exist and mine
drilling capabilities limit penetration, petitioner will drill surface
boreholes to intercept the mine workings and will analyze the results
prior to mining in the affected area. The petitioner asserts that the
proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of
protection as the existing standard.
4. Excel Coal Company
[Docket No. M-2006-060-C]
Excel Coal Company, RD 2 Box 665, Shamokin, Pennsylvania
17872 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 49.2(b)
(Availability of mine rescue teams) to its Three S. Slope Mine (MSHA
I.D. No. 36-09309) located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. The
petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit
the reduction of two mine rescue teams with five members and one
alternate each, to two mine rescue teams of three members with one
alternate for either team. The petitioner states that the mine is small
and an attempt to utilize five or more rescue team members in the
mine's confined working places would result in a diminution of safety
to both the miners at the mine and the members of the rescue team. The
petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide
at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard.
5. Big River Mining, LLC
[Docket No. M-2006-061-C]
Big River Mining, LLC, P.O. Box 186, New Haven, West Virginia 25626
has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.900 (Low-
and medium-voltage circuits serving three-phase alternating current
equipment; circuit breakers) to its Broad Run Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 46-
09136) located in Mason County, West Virginia. The petitioner proposes
to use a contactor in certain locations in series with the circuit
breaker. The petitioner states that: (1) The contactors are designed
and rated for switching and will switch a great number of times more
than a circuit breaker without failure and are more reliable than
circuit breakers for switching when used within their rating; (2) many
of the installations use a circuit breaker in series with a contactor,
but Big River Mining would like to use the circuit breaker for short
circuit; (3) the contactor may be equipped to provide undervoltage,
grounded phase protection, overload protection, and other protective
functions normally provided by the circuit breaker; and (4) the
contactors would provide undervoltage, grounded phase, overload, and
monitor the grounding conductors for low- and medium-voltage power
circuits serving three-phase alternating current equipment using the
following special terms and conditions: (a) The nominal voltage of the
power circuits(s) will not exceed 995 volts; (b) the nominal voltage of
the control circuit(s) and audible alarms units will not exceed 120
volts; and (c) the contactor will be built into the same enclosure as
the circuit breakers. Further details of the terms and conditions are
listed in the petition for modification and are available upon request.
The petitioner further states that the proposed alternative method
would not be implemented until all qualified persons who perform work
on the equipment and the circuits have received training in the safe
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maintenance procedures and terms and conditions of the Proposed
Decision and Order. The petitioner asserts that the proposed
alternative method would provide at least the same measure of
protection as the existing standard.
6. Round Mountain Gold Corporation
[Docket No. M-2006-005-M]
Round Mountain Gold Corporation, P.O. Box 480, Round Mountain,
Nevada 89045 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR
56.6309(b) (Fuel oil requirements for ANFO) to its Smoke Valley Common
Operation (MSHA I.D. No. 26-00594) located in Nye County, Nevada. The
petitioner proposes to install a commercially manufactured system (a
Doerschneider oil blender) specifically engineered to blend recycled
oil with diesel fuel in the manufacturing process for ANFO. The
resulting blend of recycled oils and diesel fuel will be used to
manufacture ammonium nitrate-fuel oil (ANFO) for blasting. Further
details of the terms and conditions are listed in the petition for
modification and are available upon request. The petitioner asserts
that 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 e-mail to Standards-Petitions@dol.gov. Include ``petitions
for modification'' in the subject line of the e-mail. Comments can also
be submitted by fax, regular mail, or hand-delivery. If faxing your
comments, include ``petitions for modification'' on the subject line of
the fax. Comments by regular mail or hand-delivery should be submitted
to the Mine Safety and Health Administration, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, Virginia 22209. If hand-delivered, you are required to stop
by the 21st floor to check in with the receptionist. All comments must
be postmarked or received by the Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances on or before October 26, 2006. Copies of the petitions are
available for inspection at that address.
Dated at Arlington, Virginia this 19th day of September 2006.
Ria Moore Benedict,
Deputy Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
[FR Doc. 06-8248 Filed 9-25-06; 8:45 am]
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