Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Ground Control Plan, 19987-19988 [E9-9944]
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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 Section 57.22401; Underground
Retorts.
DATES: Submit comments on or before
June 29, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to, Debbie
Ferraro, Management Services Division,
1100 Wilson Boulevard, 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
This regulation pertains to the safety
requirements to be followed by the mine
operators in the use of underground
retorts to extract oil from shale by heat
or fire. Prior to ignition of retorts, the
mine operator must submit a written
plan indicating the acceptable levels of
combustible gases and oxygen;
specifications and location of off-gas
monitoring procedures and equipment;
procedures for ignition of retorts and
details of area monitoring and alarm
systems for hazardous gases and actions
to be taken to assure safety of miners.
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;
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• 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
ADDRESSES 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.
III. Current Actions
This request for information contains
provisions whereby mine operators can
maintain compliance with the
regulations and assure the safety of
miners where underground retorts are
used.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health
Administration.
Title: Underground Retorts.
OMB Number: 1219–0096.
Frequency: On occasion.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Respondents: 1.
Total Burden Hours: 160 hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):
$0.
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 24th day
of April 2009.
John Rowlett,
Director of Management Services Division.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Proposed Information Collection
Request Submitted for Public
Comment and Recommendations;
Ground Control Plan
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.
DATES: Submit comments on or before
June 29, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to, Debbie
Ferraro, Management Services Division,
1100 Wilson Boulevard, 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: The
employee listed in the ADDRESSES
section of this notice.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Each operator of a surface coal mine
is required under 30 CFR 77.1000 to
establish and follow a ground control
plan that is consistent with prudent
engineering design and which will
ensure safe working conditions. The
plans are based on the type of strata
expected to be encountered, the height
and angle of highwalls and spoil banks,
and the equipment to be used at the
mine. Ground control plans are required
by 30 CFR 77.1000–1 to be filed with
the MSHA district Manager in the
district in which the mine is located.
The plans are reviewed by MSHA to
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ensure that highwalls, pits, and spoil
banks are maintained in safe condition
through the use of sound engineering
design.
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.
III. Current Actions
MSHA is seeking to continue the
requirement for mine operators to
submit ground control plans to ensure
that highwalls, pits, and spoil banks are
maintained in safe condition so that a
safe working environment is provided
for miners.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health
Administration.
Title: Ground Control Plan.
OMB Number: 1219–0026.
Recordkeeping: § 77.1000–1 states
that the operator shall file a copy of the
ground control plan and revisions with
the Coal Mine Health and Safety District
or Subdistrict office for the District or
Subdistrict in which the mine is located
and shall identify the name and location
of the mine; the Mine Safety and Health
Administration identification number if
known; and the name and address of the
mine operator.
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Frequency: On Occasion.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Respondents: 925.
Reponses: 327.
Total Burden Hours: 2,841 hours.
Total Burden Cost (operating/
maintaining): $520.
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 24th day
of April 2009.
John Rowlett,
Director of Management Services Division.
[FR Doc. E9–9944 Filed 4–29–09; 8:45 am]
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ADDRESSES: Send comments to, Debbie
Ferraro, Management Services Division,
1100 Wilson Boulevard, 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
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Proposed Information Collection
Request Submitted for Public
Comment and Recommendations;
Mine Operator Dust Cards
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)(c)(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 70.209, 71.209, and
90.209—Mine Operator Dust Data Card;
70.201(c), 71.201(c), 90.201(c)—
Reporting Operator Sampling Dates;
70.202(b), 71.202(b), and 90.202(b)—
Dust Sampling Certification; 70.220(a),
71.220(a), and 90.220(a)—Reporting
Status Changes; and 71.300, 71.301(d),
90.300, and 90.301(d)—Respirable Dust
Control Plan.
DATES: Submit comments on or before
June 29, 2009.
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30 CFR 70.201(c), 71.201(c), and
90.201(c), authorize the District
Manager to require the mine operator to
submit the dates(s) when sampling will
begin. Only a certified person is allowed
to conduct the respirable dust sampling
required by these parts.
§§ 70.202(b), 71.202(b), and 90.202(b),
require that the person must pass the
MSHA examination on sampling of
respirable coal mine dust.
§§ 70.220(a), 71.220(a), and 90.220(a),
require the operator to report status
changes to MSHA in writing within 3
working days after the status change has
occurred.
§§ 70.209, 71.209, and 90.209, require
persons who are certified by MSHA to
take respirable dust samples to complete
the dust data card that accompanies
each sample being submitted for
analysis.
§§ 71.300 and 90.300 require a coal
mine operator to submit to MSHA for
approval a written respirable dust
control plan within 15 calendar days
after the termination date of a citation
for violation of the applicable dust
standard.
§ 71.301(d) requires the respirable
dust control plan to be posted on the
mine bulletin board, however, 90.301(d)
prohibits posting of the dust control
plan for P–90 miners and, instead,
requires a copy be provided to the
affected P–90 miner.
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;
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public
Comment and Recommendations; Ground Control Plan
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.
DATES: Submit comments on or before June 29, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to, Debbie Ferraro, Management Services
Division, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, 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: The employee listed in the ADDRESSES
section of this notice.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Each operator of a surface coal mine is required under 30 CFR
77.1000 to establish and follow a ground control plan that is
consistent with prudent engineering design and which will ensure safe
working conditions. The plans are based on the type of strata expected
to be encountered, the height and angle of highwalls and spoil banks,
and the equipment to be used at the mine. Ground control plans are
required by 30 CFR 77.1000-1 to be filed with the MSHA district Manager
in the district in which the mine is located. The plans are reviewed by
MSHA to
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ensure that highwalls, pits, and spoil banks are maintained in safe
condition through the use of sound engineering design.
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.
III. Current Actions
MSHA is seeking to continue the requirement for mine operators to
submit ground control plans to ensure that highwalls, pits, and spoil
banks are maintained in safe condition so that a safe working
environment is provided for miners.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Title: Ground Control Plan.
OMB Number: 1219-0026.
Recordkeeping: Sec. 77.1000-1 states that the operator shall file
a copy of the ground control plan and revisions with the Coal Mine
Health and Safety District or Subdistrict office for the District or
Subdistrict in which the mine is located and shall identify the name
and location of the mine; the Mine Safety and Health Administration
identification number if known; and the name and address of the mine
operator.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Respondents: 925.
Reponses: 327.
Total Burden Hours: 2,841 hours.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $520.
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 24th day of April 2009.
John Rowlett,
Director of Management Services Division.
[FR Doc. E9-9944 Filed 4-29-09; 8:45 am]
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