Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request, 5185-5186 [E9-1924]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 18 / Thursday, January 29, 2009 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request rmajette on PRODPC74 with NOTICES January 23, 2009. The Department of Labor (DOL) hereby announces the submission of the following public information collection requests (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of each ICR, with applicable supporting documentation; including among other things a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site at https://www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain or by contacting Darrin King on 202–693–4129 (this is not a toll-free number)/e-mail: DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Telephone: 202–395–7316/Fax: 202–395–6974 (these are not toll-free numbers), E-mail: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov within 30 days from the date of this publication in the Federal Register . In order to ensure the appropriate consideration, comments should reference the OMB Control Number (see below). The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration. VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:25 Jan 28, 2009 Jkt 217001 Type of Review: Extension without change of a previously approved collection. Title of Collection: 13 Carcinogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1003, 1915.1003, and 1926.1103). OMB Control Number: 1218–0085. Affected Public: Business or other forprofits. Estimated Number of Respondents: 93. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,604. Estimated Total Annual Costs Burden: $88,734. Description: The purpose of this standard and its information collection requirements is to provide protection for employees from the adverse effects associated with the occupational exposure to the following carcinogens: 4-Nitrobiphenyl, alpha-Naphthylamine, methyl chloromethyl ether, 3,3Dichlorobenzidine (and its salts), bischloromethyl ether, betaNaphthylamine, Benzidine, 4Aminodiphenyl, Ethyleneimine, betaPropiolactone, 2-Acetylaminofluorene, 4-Dimethylaminoazo-benzene, and NNitrosodimethylamine. For additional information, see the related 60-day preclearance notice published in the Federal Register at Vol. 73 FR 55870 on September 26 2008. PRA documentation prepared in association with the preclearance notice is available on https://www.regulations.gov under docket number OSHA 2008–0030. Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Type of Review: Extension without change of a previously approved collection. Title of Collection: Asbestos in Construction Standard (29 CFR 1926.1101). OMB Control Number: 1218–0134. Affected Public: Business or other forprofits. Estimated Number of Respondents: 255,271. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,957,808. Estimated Total Annual Costs Burden: $28,279,071. Description: The Asbestos in Construction Standard requires employers to train employees about the hazards of asbestos, monitor employee exposure, provide medical surveillance, and maintain accurate records of employee exposure to asbestos. These records are used by employers, employees and the Government to ensure that employees are not harmed by exposure to asbestos in the workplace. For additional information, see the related 60-day preclearance notice published in the Federal Register PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5185 at Vol. 73 FR 61913 on October 17, 2008. PRA documentation prepared in association with the preclearance notice is available on https:// www.regulations.gov under docket number OSHA 2008–0039. Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Type of Review: Extension without change of a previously approved collection. Title of Collection: Permit-Required Confined Spaces (29 CFR 1910.146). OMB Control Number: 1218–0203. Affected Public: Business or other forprofits. Estimated Number of Respondents: 219,456. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,475,091. Estimated Total Annual Costs Burden: $0. Description: The collections of information are needed by employers and employees involved in the entry of permit-required confined spaces to prevent injuries and death from exposure to the hazards associated with such entries. For additional information, see the related 60-day preclearance notice published in the Federal Register at Vol. 73 FR 66683 on November 10, 2008. PRA documentation prepared in association with the preclearance notice is available on https:// www.regulations.gov under docket number OSHA 2008–0044. Darrin A. King, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–1922 Filed 1–28–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request January 23, 2009. The Department of Labor (DOL) hereby announces the submission of the following public information collection requests (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of each ICR, with applicable supporting documentation; including among other things a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site at https://www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain or by contacting Darrin King on 202–693–4129 (this is E:\FR\FM\29JAN1.SGM 29JAN1 rmajette on PRODPC74 with NOTICES 5186 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 18 / Thursday, January 29, 2009 / Notices not a toll-free number)/e-mail: king.darrin@dol.gov. Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Telephone: 202–395–4816/Fax: 202– 395–6974 (these are not toll-free numbers), E-mail: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov within 30 days from the date of this publication in the Federal Register. In order to ensure the appropriate consideration, comments should reference the applicable OMB Control Number (see below). The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration. Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved collection. Title of Collection: Independent Contractor Registration and Identification. OMB Control Number: 1219–0040. Form Number: MSHA 7000–52. Estimated Number of Respondents: 17,145. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 20,549. Estimated Total Annual Cost Burden: $520. Affected Public: Business or other for profits (Mines). Description: Title 30 CFR part 45 sets forth information requirements and procedures for independent contractors to obtain a MSHA identification number and procedures for service of documents upon independent contractors. The information is used by MSHA during VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:25 Jan 28, 2009 Jkt 217001 inspections to determine proper responsibility for compliance with safety and health standards and to facilitate proper service of documents. This information is reviewed by MSHA inspectors semi-annually at surface mines, and quarterly at underground mines. MSHA uses the information to issue a permanent MSHA identification number to the independent contractor. This number allows MSHA to keep track of a contractor’s violation history so that appropriate civil penalties can be assessed for violations of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act (Pub. L. 91– 173) or its accompanying mandatory health and safety standards contained in Title 30 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations. For additional information, see related notice published on October 10, 2008 at Vol. 73 FR 60356. Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration. Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved collection. Title of Collection: Noise Exposure Assessment; Audiometric Testing Evaluation, and Records and Training in all Mines. OMB Control Number: 1219–0120. Form Number: None. Estimated Number of Respondents: 14,726. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 84,146. Estimated Total Annual Cost Burden: $5,472,049. Affected Public: Business or other for profits (Mines). Description: Records of miner exposures to noise are necessary so that mine operators and MSHA can evaluate the need for and effectiveness of engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment to protect miners from harmful levels of noise exposure. Collection of such records is authorized under Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Pub. L. 91–173). 30 CFR 62.110, 62.130, 62.170, 62.171, 62.172, 62.173, 62.174, 62.175, 62.180, and 62.190—Noise exposure assessment; audiometric testing, evaluation, and records and training in all mines, establishes uniform requirements and recordkeeping for the mining industry. For additional information, see related notice published on October 10, 2008 at Vol. 73 FR 60357. Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration. Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved collection. Title of Collection: Part 46 Training, Plans, and Records. PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 OMB Control Number: 1219–0131. Form Number: None. Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,325. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 295,779. Estimated Total Annual Cost Burden: $493,634. Affected Public: Business or other for profits (Mines). Description: MSHA’s regulations at 30 CFR part 46 set forth health and safety training and related recordkeeping requirements for shell dredging, sand, gravel, surface stone, surface clay, colloidal phosphate, or surface limestone mines. The records allow operators to show that miners have received the required training. MSHA inspectors use the records to determine that training required by the regulations has been provided. The purpose of these requirements is to decrease accidents, injuries, and fatalities in mining environments. For additional information, see related notice published on October 23, 2008 at Vol. 73 FR 63209. Darrin A, King, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–1924 Filed 1–28–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request January 26, 2009. The Department of Labor (DOL) hereby announces the submission of the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation; including among other things a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site at https://www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain or by contacting Darrin A. King on 202–693–4129 (this is not a toll-free number)/e-mail: DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Department of Labor—ETA, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Telephone: 202–395–7316/Fax: 202–395–6974 E:\FR\FM\29JAN1.SGM 29JAN1

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request

January 23, 2009.
    The Department of Labor (DOL) hereby announces the submission of 
the following public information collection requests (ICR) to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 
U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of each ICR, with applicable supporting 
documentation; including among other things a description of the likely 
respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden 
may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site at https://
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain or by contacting Darrin King on 202-
693-4129 (this is

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not a toll-free number)/e-mail: king.darrin@dol.gov.
    Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Mine 
Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Management and 
Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, 
Telephone: 202-395-4816/Fax: 202-395-6974 (these are not toll-free 
numbers), E-mail: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov within 30 days from the 
date of this publication in the Federal Register. In order to ensure 
the appropriate consideration, comments should reference the applicable 
OMB Control Number (see below).
    The OMB is particularly interested in comments which:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
     Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
     Minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate 
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting 
electronic submission of responses.
    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved 
collection.
    Title of Collection: Independent Contractor Registration and 
Identification.
    OMB Control Number: 1219-0040.
    Form Number: MSHA 7000-52.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 17,145.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 20,549.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost Burden: $520.
    Affected Public: Business or other for profits (Mines).
    Description: Title 30 CFR part 45 sets forth information 
requirements and procedures for independent contractors to obtain a 
MSHA identification number and procedures for service of documents upon 
independent contractors. The information is used by MSHA during 
inspections to determine proper responsibility for compliance with 
safety and health standards and to facilitate proper service of 
documents. This information is reviewed by MSHA inspectors semi-
annually at surface mines, and quarterly at underground mines. MSHA 
uses the information to issue a permanent MSHA identification number to 
the independent contractor. This number allows MSHA to keep track of a 
contractor's violation history so that appropriate civil penalties can 
be assessed for violations of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act 
(Pub. L. 91-173) or its accompanying mandatory health and safety 
standards contained in Title 30 of the United States Code of Federal 
Regulations. For additional information, see related notice published 
on October 10, 2008 at Vol. 73 FR 60356.

    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved 
collection.
    Title of Collection: Noise Exposure Assessment; Audiometric Testing 
Evaluation, and Records and Training in all Mines.
    OMB Control Number: 1219-0120.
    Form Number: None.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 14,726.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 84,146.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost Burden: $5,472,049.
    Affected Public: Business or other for profits (Mines).
    Description: Records of miner exposures to noise are necessary so 
that mine operators and MSHA can evaluate the need for and 
effectiveness of engineering controls, administrative controls, and 
personal protective equipment to protect miners from harmful levels of 
noise exposure. Collection of such records is authorized under Section 
103(h) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Pub. L. 91-
173). 30 CFR 62.110, 62.130, 62.170, 62.171, 62.172, 62.173, 62.174, 
62.175, 62.180, and 62.190--Noise exposure assessment; audiometric 
testing, evaluation, and records and training in all mines, establishes 
uniform requirements and recordkeeping for the mining industry. For 
additional information, see related notice published on October 10, 
2008 at Vol. 73 FR 60357.

    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved 
collection.
    Title of Collection: Part 46 Training, Plans, and Records.
    OMB Control Number: 1219-0131.
    Form Number: None.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,325.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 295,779.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost Burden: $493,634.
    Affected Public: Business or other for profits (Mines).
    Description: MSHA's regulations at 30 CFR part 46 set forth health 
and safety training and related recordkeeping requirements for shell 
dredging, sand, gravel, surface stone, surface clay, colloidal 
phosphate, or surface limestone mines. The records allow operators to 
show that miners have received the required training. MSHA inspectors 
use the records to determine that training required by the regulations 
has been provided. The purpose of these requirements is to decrease 
accidents, injuries, and fatalities in mining environments. For 
additional information, see related notice published on October 23, 
2008 at Vol. 73 FR 63209.

Darrin A, King,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-1924 Filed 1-28-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-43-P
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