Petitions for Modification, 7323-7324 [E8-2229]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 26 / Thursday, February 7, 2008 / Notices there has been no error or misinterpretation of the law or of the facts which would justify reconsideration of the Department of Labor’s prior decision. Accordingly, the application is denied. Signed in Washington, DC, this 30th day of January, 2008. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–2238 Filed 2–6–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–62,668] Conrad Forest Products, Conrad Forest Products, North Bend, OR; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on January 11, 2008 in response to a worker petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at Conrad Forest Products, North Bend, Oregon. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC this 29th day of January 2008. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–2232 Filed 2–6–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice of petitions for modification of existing mandatory safety standards. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and 30 CFR Part 44 govern the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification. This notice is a summary of petitions for modification filed by the parties listed below to modify the application of existing mandatory safety standards published in Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations. DATES: All comments on the petitions must be received by the Office of 17:02 Feb 06, 2008 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edward Sexauer, Chief, Regulatory Development Division at 202–693–9444 (Voice), sexauer.edward@dol.gov (Email), or 202–693–9441 (Telefax), or contact Barbara Barron at 202–693–9447 (Voice), barron.barbara@dol.gov (Email), or 202–693–9441 (Telefax). [These are not toll-free numbers.] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Petitions for Modification VerDate Aug<31>2005 Standards, Regulations, and Variances on or before March 10, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments, identified by ‘‘docket number’’ on the subject line, by any of the following methods: 1. Electronic Mail: StandardsPetitions@dol.gov. 2. Facsimile: 1–202–693–9441. 3. Regular Mail: MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2349, Arlington, Virginia 22209, Attention: Patricia W. Silvey, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. 4. Hand-Delivery or Courier: MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2349, Arlington, Virginia 22209, Attention: Patricia W. Silvey, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. We will consider only comments postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service or proof of delivery from another delivery service such as UPS or Federal Express on or before the deadline for comments. Individuals who submit comments by hand-delivery are required to check in at the receptionist desk on the 21st floor. Individuals may inspect copies of the petitions and comments during normal business hours at the address listed above. Jkt 214001 Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) allows the mine operator or representative of miners to file a petition to modify the application of any mandatory safety standard to a coal or other mine if the Secretary determines that: (1) An alternative method of achieving the result of such standard exists which will at all times guarantee no less than the same measure of protection afforded the miners of such mine by such standard; or (2) that the application of such standard to such mine will result in a diminution of safety to the miners in such mine. In addition, the regulations at 30 CFR 44.10 and 44.11 establish the requirements and procedures for filing petitions for modifications. PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7323 II. Petitions for Modification Docket Number: M–2007–073–C. Petitioner: B & B Coal Company, 225 East Main Street, Joliett, Pennsylvania 17981. Mine: B & B Rockridge Slope, MSHA I.D. No. 36–07741, located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.311(a) (Main mine fan operation). Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to allow the main mine fan to be idle during non-working hours. The petitioner states that historically, the main mine fan operation has been shut down during non-working shifts, because of icing during the winter months. The petitioner proposes to use the following stipulations in the fan stoppage plan: (1) Shut the main mine fan down during idle periods; (2) no mechanized equipment will be used underground; (3) no electric power circuits enter the underground mine; (4) the main mine fan will be operated for a minimum of one-half hour after the pressure recorder indicates that the normal mine ventilating pressure has been reached prior to anyone entering the mine; (5) the mine battery locomotive may be used to make the required pre-shift examination; (6) the communication circuit 9-volts will be energized prior to the pre-shift being made; (7) a certified person will conduct an examination of the entire mine according to the requirements in 30 CFR 75.360; and (8) persons will be allowed to enter the mine after it is determined to be safe and the pre-shift examination results have been recorded. The petitioner further states that repeated testing of methane concentrations have shown that concentration levels have at no time risen above 0.0 percent. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. Docket Number: M–2007–074–C. Petitioner: KenAmerican Resources, Inc., 7590 State Route 181, Central City, Kentucky 42330. Mine: Paradise Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 15–17741, located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.350 (Belt air course ventilation). Modification Request: The petitioner proposes to develop two inner seam slopes from the No. 11 coal seam to the No. 9 coal seam, vertically a distance of approximately 110 feet. The petitioner states that: (1) The slopes are designed at a nine degree slope for a total distance of 1,000 feet; (2) as an alternative plan, air locks will be used E:\FR\FM\07FEN1.SGM 07FEN1 7324 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 26 / Thursday, February 7, 2008 / Notices at both the top and bottom of the belt/ return slope so that the belt and return will be one slope for the purpose of return air and coal haulage; (3) a carbon monoxide monitoring system will be used on the belt at the top and bottom of the slope with monitoring via computer in the mine office and the mine dispatcher station on the surface; and (4) return air coursed up the slope will be routed to the return at the top of the slope and will not mix with belt air. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method will at all times guarantee the same measure of protection and safety afforded the miners by the mandatory standard. Docket Number: M–2008–001–C. Petitioner: S & M Coal Company, 1744 E. Grand Avenue, Tower City, Pennsylvania 17980. Mine: Buck Mountain Slope, MSHA I.D. No. 36–02022, located in Daupin County, Pennsylvania. Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1400 (Hoisting equipment; general). Modification Request: 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 a functional safety catch capable of working properly in slopes with knuckles and curves has not been developed and that the proposed alternative method will not provide less than the same measure of protection afforded the miners under the current standard. Dated: January 30, 2008. Jack Powasnik, Deputy Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. [FR Doc. E8–2229 Filed 2–6–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA–2006–0040] SGS U.S. Testing Company, Inc.; Expansion of Recognition Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Notice. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s final decision expanding the recognition of SGS U.S. Testing Company, Inc., (SGSUS) as a VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:02 Feb 06, 2008 Jkt 214001 Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory under 29 CFR 1910.7. DATES: The expansion of recognition becomes effective on February 7, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: MaryAnn Garrahan, Director, Office of Technical Programs and Coordination Activities, NRTL Program, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N–3655, Washington, DC 20210, or phone (202) 693–2110. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of Final Decision The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) hereby gives notice of the expansion of recognition of SGS U.S. Testing Company, Inc., (SGSUS) as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). The expansion covers the use of additional test standards. OSHA’s current scope of recognition for SGSUS may be found in the following informational Web page: https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/ sgs.html. OSHA recognition of an NRTL signifies that the organization has met the legal requirements in Section 1910.7 of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (29 CFR 1910.7). Recognition is an acknowledgment that the organization can perform independent safety testing and certification of the specific products covered within its scope of recognition and is not a delegation or grant of government authority. As a result of recognition, employers may use products properly approved by the NRTL to meet OSHA standards that require testing and certification. The Agency processes applications by an NRTL for initial recognition or for expansion or renewal of this recognition following requirements in Appendix A to 29 CFR 1910.7. This appendix requires that the Agency publish two notices in the Federal Register in processing an application. In the first notice, OSHA announces the application and provides its preliminary finding and, in the second notice, the Agency provides its final decision on the application. These notices set forth the NRTL’s scope of recognition or modifications of that scope. We maintain an informational Web page for each NRTL that details its scope of recognition. These pages can be accessed from our Web site at https:// www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/ index.html. SGSUS applied on September 28, 2005, for expansion of its recognition to add seven test standards to its scope (see Exhibit 18–2, as cited in the PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 preliminary notice). The NRTL Program staff determined that each of these standards is an ‘‘appropriate test standard’’ within the meaning of 29 CFR 1910.7(c). OSHA staff performed an onsite visit of the NRTL’s Fairfield site in September 2005. Based on this visit, in February 2006, the staff recommended the expansion to include the seven additional test standards (see Exhibit 18–4, as cited in the preliminary notice). Therefore, OSHA is approving these test standards for the expansion. The preliminary notice announcing the expansion application and the SGSUS renewal application was published in the Federal Register on October 6, 2006 (71 FR 59131). Comments were requested by October 23, 2006, but no comments were received in response to this notice. However, publication of the final notice has been delayed to address matters unrelated to the expansion, which OSHA is now granting through this final notice. The renewal application will be the subject of a future notice. The most recent application processed by OSHA specifically related to the recognition of SGSUS granted an expansion, and the final notice for this expansion was published on May 12, 2000 (65 FR 30638). You may obtain or review copies of all public documents pertaining to the SGSUS application by contacting the Docket Office, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N–2625, Washington, DC 20210. Docket No. OSHA–2006–0040 (formerly NRTL2–90) contains all materials in the record concerning the recognition of SGSUS. The current address of the SGSUS facility (site) already recognized by OSHA is: SGS U.S. Testing Company, Inc., 291 Fairfield Avenue, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004. Final Decision and Order NRTL Program staff has examined the application, the assessor’s recommendation, and other pertinent information. Based upon this examination and the assessor’s recommendation, OSHA finds that SGSUS has met the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of its recognition, subject to the limitation and conditions listed below. Pursuant to the authority in 29 CFR 1910.7, OSHA hereby expands the recognition of SGSUS, subject to this limitation and these conditions. Limitation OSHA limits the expansion of recognition of SGSUS to testing and E:\FR\FM\07FEN1.SGM 07FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 26 (Thursday, February 7, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7323-7324]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-2229]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration


Petitions for Modification

AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.

ACTION: Notice of petitions for modification of existing mandatory 
safety standards.

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SUMMARY: Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 
1977 and 30 CFR Part 44 govern the application, processing, and 
disposition of petitions for modification. This notice is a summary of 
petitions for modification filed by the parties listed below to modify 
the application of existing mandatory safety standards published in 
Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

DATES: All comments on the petitions must be received by the Office of 
Standards, Regulations, and Variances on or before March 10, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments, identified by ``docket 
number'' on the subject line, by any of the following methods:
    1. Electronic Mail: Standards-Petitions@dol.gov.
    2. Facsimile: 1-202-693-9441.
    3. Regular Mail: MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and 
Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2349, Arlington, Virginia 22209, 
Attention: Patricia W. Silvey, Director, Office of Standards, 
Regulations, and Variances.
    4. Hand-Delivery or Courier: MSHA, Office of Standards, 
Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2349, 
Arlington, Virginia 22209, Attention: Patricia W. Silvey, Director, 
Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
    We will consider only comments postmarked by the U.S. Postal 
Service or proof of delivery from another delivery service such as UPS 
or Federal Express on or before the deadline for comments. Individuals 
who submit comments by hand-delivery are required to check in at the 
receptionist desk on the 21st floor.
    Individuals may inspect copies of the petitions and comments during 
normal business hours at the address listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edward Sexauer, Chief, Regulatory 
Development Division at 202-693-9444 (Voice), sexauer.edward@dol.gov 
(E-mail), or 202-693-9441 (Telefax), or contact Barbara Barron at 202-
693-9447 (Voice), barron.barbara@dol.gov (E-mail), or 202-693-9441 
(Telefax). [These are not toll-free numbers.]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

 I. Background

    Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 
(Mine Act) allows the mine operator or representative of miners to file 
a petition to modify the application of any mandatory safety standard 
to a coal or other mine if the Secretary determines that: (1) An 
alternative method of achieving the result of such standard exists 
which will at all times guarantee no less than the same measure of 
protection afforded the miners of such mine by such standard; or (2) 
that the application of such standard to such mine will result in a 
diminution of safety to the miners in such mine. In addition, the 
regulations at 30 CFR 44.10 and 44.11 establish the requirements and 
procedures for filing petitions for modifications.

II. Petitions for Modification

    Docket Number: M-2007-073-C.
    Petitioner: B & B Coal Company, 225 East Main Street, Joliett, 
Pennsylvania 17981.
    Mine: B & B Rockridge Slope, MSHA I.D. No. 36-07741, located in 
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.311(a) (Main mine fan operation).
    Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of the 
existing standard to allow the main mine fan to be idle during non-
working hours. The petitioner states that historically, the main mine 
fan operation has been shut down during non-working shifts, because of 
icing during the winter months. The petitioner proposes to use the 
following stipulations in the fan stoppage plan: (1) Shut the main mine 
fan down during idle periods; (2) no mechanized equipment will be used 
underground; (3) no electric power circuits enter the underground mine; 
(4) the main mine fan will be operated for a minimum of one-half hour 
after the pressure recorder indicates that the normal mine ventilating 
pressure has been reached prior to anyone entering the mine; (5) the 
mine battery locomotive may be used to make the required pre-shift 
examination; (6) the communication circuit 9-volts will be energized 
prior to the pre-shift being made; (7) a certified person will conduct 
an examination of the entire mine according to the requirements in 30 
CFR 75.360; and (8) persons will be allowed to enter the mine after it 
is determined to be safe and the pre-shift examination results have 
been recorded. The petitioner further states that repeated testing of 
methane concentrations have shown that concentration levels have at no 
time risen above 0.0 percent. The petitioner asserts that the proposed 
alternative method would provide at least the same measure of 
protection as the existing standard.
    Docket Number: M-2007-074-C.
    Petitioner: KenAmerican Resources, Inc., 7590 State Route 181, 
Central City, Kentucky 42330.
    Mine: Paradise Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 15-17741, located in Muhlenberg 
County, Kentucky.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.350 (Belt air course ventilation).
    Modification Request: The petitioner proposes to develop two inner 
seam slopes from the No. 11 coal seam to the No. 9 coal seam, 
vertically a distance of approximately 110 feet. The petitioner states 
that: (1) The slopes are designed at a nine degree slope for a total 
distance of 1,000 feet; (2) as an alternative plan, air locks will be 
used

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at both the top and bottom of the belt/return slope so that the belt 
and return will be one slope for the purpose of return air and coal 
haulage; (3) a carbon monoxide monitoring system will be used on the 
belt at the top and bottom of the slope with monitoring via computer in 
the mine office and the mine dispatcher station on the surface; and (4) 
return air coursed up the slope will be routed to the return at the top 
of the slope and will not mix with belt air. The petitioner asserts 
that the proposed alternative method will at all times guarantee the 
same measure of protection and safety afforded the miners by the 
mandatory standard.
    Docket Number: M-2008-001-C.
    Petitioner: S & M Coal Company, 1744 E. Grand Avenue, Tower City, 
Pennsylvania 17980.
    Mine: Buck Mountain Slope, MSHA I.D. No. 36-02022, located in 
Daupin County, Pennsylvania.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1400 (Hoisting equipment; general).
    Modification Request: 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 a functional safety catch capable of working 
properly in slopes with knuckles and curves has not been developed and 
that the proposed alternative method will not provide less than the 
same measure of protection afforded the miners under the current 
standard.

    Dated: January 30, 2008.
Jack Powasnik,
Deputy Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
[FR Doc. E8-2229 Filed 2-6-08; 8:45 am]
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