Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Notification of Methane Detected in Mine Atmosphere, 9831-9832 [E9-4787]
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Statistics (BLS) is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed reinstatement
of the ‘‘Veterans Supplement to the
Current Population Survey (CPS),’’ to be
conducted in August 2009. A copy of
the proposed information collection
request (ICR) can be obtained by
contacting the individual listed below
in the Addresses section of this notice.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted to the office listed in the
Addresses section of this notice on or
before May 5, 2009.
Send comments to Carol
Rowan, BLS Clearance Officer, Division
of Management Systems, Bureau of
Labor Statistics, Room 4080, 2
Massachusetts Avenue, NE.,
Washington, DC 20212, 202–691–7628.
(This is not a toll free number.)
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Carol Rowan, BLS Clearance Officer,
202–691–7628. (See ADDRESSES section.)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The CPS has been the principal
source of the official Government
statistics on employment and
unemployment since 1940 (69 years).
Collection of labor force data through
the CPS is necessary to meet the
requirements in Title 29, United States
Code, Sections 1 and 2. The Veterans
Supplement provides information on
the labor force status of veterans with a
service-connected disability, combat
veterans, past or present National Guard
and Reserve members, and recently
discharged veterans. Data are provided
by period of service and a range of
demographic characteristics. The
supplement also provides information
on veterans’ participation in various
transition and employment and training
programs. The data collected through
this supplement will be used by the
Veterans Employment and Training
Service and the Department of Veterans
Affairs to determine policies that better
meet the needs of our Nation’s veteran
population.
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II. Current Action
Office of Management and Budget
clearance is being sought for the
Veterans Supplement to the CPS. A
reinstatement of this previously
approved collection for which approval
has expired is needed to provide the
Nation with timely information about
the labor force status of veterans with a
service-connected disability, combat
veterans, past or present National Guard
and Reserve members, and recently
discharged veterans.
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III. Desired Focus of Comments
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is
particularly interested in comments
that:
• 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.
• 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 submissions
of responses.
Type of Review: Reinstatement,
without change, of a previously
approved collection for which approval
has expired.
Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Title: Veterans Supplement to the
CPS.
OMB Number: 1220–0102.
Affected Public: Households.
Total Respondents: 12,000.
Frequency: Biennially.
Total Responses: 12,000.
Average Time Per Response:
Approximately 2 minutes.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 400
hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):
$0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/
maintenance): $0.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and/or
included in the request for Office of
Management and Budget approval of the
information collection request; they also
will become a matter of public record.
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Signed at Washington, DC, this 2nd day of
March 2009.
Cathy Kazanowski,
Chief, Division of Management Systems,
Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Proposed Information Collection
Request Submitted for Public
Comment and Recommendations;
Notification of Methane Detected in
Mine Atmosphere
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as
part of its continuing effort to reduce
paperwork and respondent burden
conducts a pre-clearance consultation
program to provide the general public
and Federal agencies with an
opportunity to comment on proposed
and/or continuing collections of
information in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506 (c)(2)(A)]. This
program helps to ensure that requested
data can be provided in the desired
format, reporting burden (time and
financial resources) is minimized,
collection instruments are clearly
understood, and the impact of collection
requirements on respondents can be
properly assessed.
Currently, the Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) is soliciting
comments concerning the extension of
the information collection related to the
30 CFR Sections 57.22004(c), 57.22229,
5722230, 5722231, and 57.22239;
Methane Detected in Mine Atmosphere.
DATES: Submit comments on or before
May 5, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to, Debbie
Ferraro, Management Services Division,
1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2141,
Arlington, VA 22209–3939. Commenters
are encouraged to send their comments
on computer disk, or via E-mail to
Ferraro.Debbie@DOL.GOV. Ms. Ferraro
can be reached at (202) 693–9821
(voice), or (202) 693–9801 (facsimile).
Because of potential delays in receipt
and processing of mail, respondents are
strongly encouraged to submit
comments electronically to ensure
timely receipt. We cannot guarantee that
comments mailed will be received
before the comment closing date.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Contact the employee listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this notice.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Sections 103(c), (I), and (j) of the
Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of
1977 authorizes the inspection,
recordkeeping and reporting
requirements implemented in 30 CFR
part 57, Subpart T-Safety Standards for
Methane in Metal and Nonmetal mines.
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Methane is a flammable gas found in
underground mining. Methane is a
colorless, odorless, tasteless gas, and it
tens to rise to the roof of a mine because
it is lighter than air. Although methane
itself is nontoxic, its presence reduces
oxygen content by dilution when mixed
with air, and consequently can act as an
asphyxiant when present in large
quantities. Methane mixed with air is
explosive in the range of 5 to 15 percent,
provided that 12 percent or more
oxygen is present. The presence of dust
containing volatile matter in the mine
atmosphere may further enhance the
explosion potential of methane in a
mine.
Metal and Nonmetal mine operators
are required to notify MSHA as soon as
possible if any of the following events
occur: (a) There is an outburst that
results in 0.25 percent or more methane
in the mine atmosphere; (b) there is a
blowout that results in 0.25 percent or
more methane in the mine atmosphere;
(c) there is an ignition of methane; (d)
air sample results indicate 0.25 percent
or more methane in the mine
atmosphere of a Subcategory I–B, I–C,
II–B, V–B, or Category VI mine. If
methane reaches 2.0 percent in a
Category IV mine; or methane reaches
0.25 percent in the mine atmosphere of
a Subcategory I–B, II–B, V–B, and VI
mines, MSHA shall be notified
immediately. MSHA investigates these
occurrences to determine that the mine
is placed in the proper category.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is particularly interested in
comments that:
• 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 submissions
of responses.
A copy of the proposed information
collection request can be obtained by
contacting the employee listed in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
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section of this notice, or viewed on the
Internet by accessing the MSHA home
page (https://www.msha.gov/) and
selecting ‘‘Rules & Regs’’, and then
selecting ‘‘FedReg. Docs’’. On the next
screen, select ‘‘Paperwork Reduction
Act Supporting Statement’’ to view
documents supporting the Federal
Register Notice.
Current Actions
MSHA is seeking an extension of the
information collection related to
certification and notification of methane
detected in mine atmosphere.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health
Administration.
Title: Methane Detected in Mine
Atmosphere.
OMB Number: 1219–0103.
Recordkeeping: Certification of
examinations shall be kept for at least
one year.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Respondents: 8.
Responses: 416.
Total Burden Hours: 36 hours.
Total Burden Cost (operating/
maintaining): $0.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and/or
included in the request for Office of
Management and Budget approval of the
information collection request; they will
also become a matter of public record.
Dated at Arlington, Virginia, this 3rd day
of March, 2009.
John Rowlett,
Director, Management Services Division.
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NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS
ADMINISTRATION
Information Security Oversight Office
National Industrial Security Program
Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC);
Notice of Meeting
In accordance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. app
2) and implementing regulation 41 CFR
part 101–6, announcement is made for
the following committee meeting:
Name of Committee: National
Industrial Security Program Policy
Advisory Committee (NISPPAC).
Date of Meeting: April 7, 2009.
Time of Meeting: 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Place of Meeting: National Archives
and Records Administration, 700
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Archivist’s
Reception Room, Room 105,
Washington, DC 20408.
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Purpose: To discuss National
Industrial Security Program policy
matters.
This meeting will be open to the
public. However, due to space
limitations and access procedures, the
name and telephone number of
individuals planning to attend must be
submitted to the Information Security
Oversight Office (ISOO) no later than
Tuesday, March 31, 2009. ISOO will
provide additional instructions for
gaining access to the location of the
meeting.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nathaniel C. Nelson, Program Analyst,
Information Security Oversight Office,
National Archives Building, 700
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20408, telephone
number (202) 357–5212.
Dated: March 3, 2009.
Mary Ann Hadyka,
Committee Management Officer.
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY
COMMISSION
[Docket No. NRC–2009–0041]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: U. S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC).
ACTION: Notice of pending NRC action to
submit an information collection
request to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) and solicitation of public
comment.
SUMMARY: The NRC invites public
comment about our intention to request
the OMB’s approval for renewal of an
existing information collection that is
summarized below. We are required to
publish this notice in the Federal
Register under the provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35).
Information pertaining to the
requirement to be submitted:
1. The title of the information
collection: 10 CFR Part 55, Operators’
Licenses.
2. Current OMB approval number:
3150–0018.
3. How often the collection is
required: As necessary for NRC to meet
its responsibilities to determine the
eligibility of applicants for operators’
licenses, prepare or review applications
for and performance of simulation
facilities.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public
Comment and Recommendations; Notification of Methane Detected in Mine
Atmosphere
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to
reduce paperwork and respondent burden conducts a pre-clearance
consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies
with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing
collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506 (c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to
ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format,
reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized,
collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of
collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed.
Currently, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is
soliciting comments concerning the extension of the information
collection related to the 30 CFR Sections 57.22004(c), 57.22229,
5722230, 5722231, and 57.22239; Methane Detected in Mine Atmosphere.
DATES: Submit comments on or before May 5, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to, Debbie Ferraro, Management Services
Division, 1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2141, Arlington, VA 22209-3939.
Commenters are encouraged to send their comments on computer disk, or
via E-mail to Ferraro.Debbie@DOL.GOV. Ms. Ferraro can be reached at
(202) 693-9821 (voice), or (202) 693-9801 (facsimile). Because of
potential delays in receipt and processing of mail, respondents are
strongly encouraged to submit comments electronically to ensure timely
receipt. We cannot guarantee that comments mailed will be received
before the comment closing date.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact the employee listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this notice.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Sections 103(c), (I), and (j) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health
Act of 1977 authorizes the inspection, recordkeeping and reporting
requirements implemented in 30 CFR part 57, Subpart T-Safety Standards
for Methane in Metal and Nonmetal mines.
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Methane is a flammable gas found in underground mining. Methane is a
colorless, odorless, tasteless gas, and it tens to rise to the roof of
a mine because it is lighter than air. Although methane itself is
nontoxic, its presence reduces oxygen content by dilution when mixed
with air, and consequently can act as an asphyxiant when present in
large quantities. Methane mixed with air is explosive in the range of 5
to 15 percent, provided that 12 percent or more oxygen is present. The
presence of dust containing volatile matter in the mine atmosphere may
further enhance the explosion potential of methane in a mine.
Metal and Nonmetal mine operators are required to notify MSHA as
soon as possible if any of the following events occur: (a) There is an
outburst that results in 0.25 percent or more methane in the mine
atmosphere; (b) there is a blowout that results in 0.25 percent or more
methane in the mine atmosphere; (c) there is an ignition of methane;
(d) air sample results indicate 0.25 percent or more methane in the
mine atmosphere of a Subcategory I-B, I-C, II-B, V-B, or Category VI
mine. If methane reaches 2.0 percent in a Category IV mine; or methane
reaches 0.25 percent in the mine atmosphere of a Subcategory I-B, II-B,
V-B, and VI mines, MSHA shall be notified immediately. MSHA
investigates these occurrences to determine that the mine is placed in
the proper category.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is particularly interested in comments that:
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 submissions of responses.
A copy of the proposed information collection request can be
obtained by contacting the employee listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice, or viewed on the Internet
by accessing the MSHA home page (https://www.msha.gov/) and selecting
``Rules & Regs'', and then selecting ``FedReg. Docs''. On the next
screen, select ``Paperwork Reduction Act Supporting Statement'' to view
documents supporting the Federal Register Notice.
Current Actions
MSHA is seeking an extension of the information collection related
to certification and notification of methane detected in mine
atmosphere.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Title: Methane Detected in Mine Atmosphere.
OMB Number: 1219-0103.
Recordkeeping: Certification of examinations shall be kept for at
least one year.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Respondents: 8.
Responses: 416.
Total Burden Hours: 36 hours.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $0.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized
and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget
approval of the information collection request; they will also become a
matter of public record.
Dated at Arlington, Virginia, this 3rd day of March, 2009.
John Rowlett,
Director, Management Services Division.
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