Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Safety Standards for Underground Coal Mine Ventilation-Belt Entry Used as an Intake Air Course To Ventilate Working Sections and Areas Where Mechanized Mining Equipment Is Being Installed or Removed, 36121-36122 [2010-15270]
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I. Background
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Proposed Information Collection
Request Submitted for Public
Comment and Recommendations;
Safety Standards for Underground
Coal Mine Ventilation—Belt Entry Used
as an Intake Air Course To Ventilate
Working Sections and Areas Where
Mechanized Mining Equipment Is
Being Installed or Removed
emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES
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 75.350, 75.351, 75.352, 75.371.
DATES: All comments must be received
by midnight Eastern Daylight Savings
Time on August 23, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Comments must clearly be
identified with the rule title and may be
submitted to MSHA by any of the
following methods:
(1) Electronic mail: zzMSHAComments@dol.gov.
(2) Facsimile: (202) 693–9441.
(3) Regular Mail: MSHA, Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances,
1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2350,
Arlington, VA 22209–3939.
(4) Hand Delivery or Courier: MSHA,
Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, 1100 Wilson Blvd., Room
2350, Arlington, VA 22209–3939. Sign
in at the receptionist’s desk on the 21st
floor.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mario Distasio, Chief of the Economic
Analysis Division, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at
distasio.mario@dol.gov (e-mail), 202–
693–9445 (voicemail), 202–693–9441
(facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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The Safety Standards for
Underground Coal Mine Ventilation
Belt Entry rule provides safety
requirements for the use of the conveyor
belt entry as a ventilation intake to
course fresh air to working sections and
areas where mechanized mining
equipment is being installed or removed
in mines with three or more entries.
This rule establishes additional
protective provisions that mine
operators must follow if they want to
use belt air to ventilate working
sections.
• 75.351(b)(3) requires posting at the
surface location of an up-to-date map or
schematic showing air flow directions
and the location and type of all
Atmospheric Monitoring System (AMS)
sensors.
• 75.351(n)(1) requires that sensors
used to detect CO or smoke be visually
examined at least once each shift, when
belts are operated as part of a
production shift. If hazardous
conditions are found during the visual
exam, then a log of such conditions
must be filed under existing section
75.363(b)—Hazardous conditions;
posting, correcting and recording (OMB
approval 1219–0088).
• 75.351(n)(2) and 75.351(n)(3)
require that alarms for AMS be tested
every seven days and that CO, smoke, or
methane sensors be calibrated, every 31
days respectively.
• 75.351(o)(1)(i) requires that a record
be made if the AMS emits an alert or
alarm signal.
• 75.351(o)(1)(ii) requires that, if a
malfunction in the system occurs, a
record be made of the malfunction and
the corrective action to return the
system to proper operating condition.
• 75.351(o)(1)(iii) requires that the
persons doing the weekly test of alert
and alarm signals, the monthly
calibration, or maintenance of the
system make a record of these tests,
calibrations, or maintenance.
• 75.351(o)(3) requires that all records
concerning the AMS be kept in a book
or electronically in a computer system
that is secure and not susceptible to
alteration.
• 75.351(p) requires the mine
operator to keep these records for at
least one year at a surface location and
to make them available for inspection by
authorized representatives of the
Secretary and representatives of miners.
• 75.351(q) requires that a record of
the annual AMS operator training be
kept. The record will include the
content of training, the person
conducting the training, and the date
the training is conducted.
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• 75.352(a) and 75.352(b) require the
designated AMS operator or other
appropriate personnel to take actions
promptly when malfunction, alert, or
alarm signals are received.
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 selecting ‘‘Rules & Reg’’, 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 collection of
information contains recordkeeping
provisions for 30 CFR 75.350, 75.351,
75.352, 75.371 Safety Standards for
Underground Coal Mine Ventilation—
Belt Entry Used as an Intake Air Course
To Ventilate Working Sections and
Areas Where Mechanized Mining
Equipment Is Being Installed or
Removed. MSHA does not intend to
publish the results of this information
collection and is not seeking approval to
not display the expiration date or OMB
approval number for this collection of
information.
There are no certification exceptions
identified with this information
collection and the collection of this
information does not employ statistical
methods.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health
Administration.
OMB Number: 1219–0138.
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Frequency: On Occasion.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Cost to Federal Government: No cost
to Federal Government.
Total Burden Respondents: 21.
Total Number of Responses: 251.
Total Burden Hours: 4,255.
Total Hour Burden Cost (operating/
maintaining): $303,512.
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: June 18, 2010.
Patricia W. Silvey,
Director, Office of Standards, and
Regulations, and Variances.
(2) Facsimile: (202) 693–9441.
(3) Regular Mail: MSHA, Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances,
1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2350,
Arlington, VA 22209–3939.
(4) Hand Delivery or Courier: MSHA,
Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, 1100 Wilson Blvd., Room
2350, Arlington, VA 22209–3939. Sign
in at the receptionist’s desk on the 21st
floor.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mario Distasio, Chief of the Economic
Analysis Division, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at
distasio.mario@dol.gov (e-mail), 202–
693–9445 (voicemail), 202–693–9441
(facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
[FR Doc. 2010–15270 Filed 6–23–10; 8:45 am]
I. Background
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Title 30 CFR 75.1716, 75.1716–1 and
75.1716–3 require operators of
underground coal mines to provide
MSHA notification before mining under
bodies of water and to obtain a permit
to mine under a body of water if, in the
judgment of the Secretary, it is
sufficiently large to constitute a hazard
to miners. The regulation is necessary to
prevent the inundation of underground
coal mines with water which has the
potential of drowning miners. Section
103(h) of the Mine Act, 30 U.S.C. 813,
authorizes MSHA to collect information
necessary to carryout its duty in
protecting the safety and health of
miners.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Proposed Information Collection
Request Submitted for Public
Comment and Recommendations;
Operations Under Water (Pertains to
Underground Coal Mines)
emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES
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 75.1716, 75.1716–1 and 75.1716–3.
DATES: All comments must be received
by midnight Eastern Daylight Savings
Time on August 23, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Comments must clearly be
identified with the rule title and may be
submitted to MSHA by any of the
following methods:
(1) Electronic mail: zzMSHAComments@dol.gov.
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16:47 Jun 23, 2010
Jkt 220001
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
PO 00000
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Fmt 4703
Sfmt 4703
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section of this notice, or viewed on the
Internet by selecting ‘‘Rules & Reg’’, 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 collection of
information contains notification and
recordkeeping provisions for the
Proposed Information Collection
Request Submitted for Public Comment
and Recommendations; Operations
Under Water (pertains to underground
coal mines). MSHA does not intend to
publish the results of this information
collection and is not seeking approval to
not display the expiration date or OMB
approval number for this collection of
information.
There are no certification exceptions
identified with this information
collection and the collection of this
information does not employ statistical
methods.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health
Administration.
OMB Number: 1219–0020.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Cost to Federal Government: $45,862.
Total Burden Respondents: 80.
Total Number of Responses: 80.
Total Burden Hours: 400.
Total Hour Burden Cost (operating/
maintaining): $33,880.
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: June 18, 2010.
Patricia W. Silvey,
Director, Office of Standards, and
Regulations, and Variances.
[FR Doc. 2010–15271 Filed 6–23–10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510–43–P
NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS
ADMINISTRATION
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA).
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: NARA is giving public notice
that the agency proposes to request use
of two forms to obtain authorization
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public
Comment and Recommendations; Safety Standards for Underground Coal Mine
Ventilation--Belt Entry Used as an Intake Air Course To Ventilate
Working Sections and Areas Where Mechanized Mining Equipment Is Being
Installed or Removed
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 75.350, 75.351, 75.352, 75.371.
DATES: All comments must be received by midnight Eastern Daylight
Savings Time on August 23, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Comments must clearly be identified with the rule title and
may be submitted to MSHA by any of the following methods:
(1) Electronic mail: zzMSHA-Comments@dol.gov.
(2) Facsimile: (202) 693-9441.
(3) Regular Mail: MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, 1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209-3939.
(4) Hand Delivery or Courier: MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2350, Arlington, VA
22209-3939. Sign in at the receptionist's desk on the 21st floor.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mario Distasio, Chief of the Economic
Analysis Division, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances,
MSHA, at distasio.mario@dol.gov (e-mail), 202-693-9445 (voicemail),
202-693-9441 (facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Safety Standards for Underground Coal Mine Ventilation Belt
Entry rule provides safety requirements for the use of the conveyor
belt entry as a ventilation intake to course fresh air to working
sections and areas where mechanized mining equipment is being installed
or removed in mines with three or more entries. This rule establishes
additional protective provisions that mine operators must follow if
they want to use belt air to ventilate working sections.
75.351(b)(3) requires posting at the surface location of
an up-to-date map or schematic showing air flow directions and the
location and type of all Atmospheric Monitoring System (AMS) sensors.
75.351(n)(1) requires that sensors used to detect CO or
smoke be visually examined at least once each shift, when belts are
operated as part of a production shift. If hazardous conditions are
found during the visual exam, then a log of such conditions must be
filed under existing section 75.363(b)--Hazardous conditions; posting,
correcting and recording (OMB approval 1219-0088).
75.351(n)(2) and 75.351(n)(3) require that alarms for AMS
be tested every seven days and that CO, smoke, or methane sensors be
calibrated, every 31 days respectively.
75.351(o)(1)(i) requires that a record be made if the AMS
emits an alert or alarm signal.
75.351(o)(1)(ii) requires that, if a malfunction in the
system occurs, a record be made of the malfunction and the corrective
action to return the system to proper operating condition.
75.351(o)(1)(iii) requires that the persons doing the
weekly test of alert and alarm signals, the monthly calibration, or
maintenance of the system make a record of these tests, calibrations,
or maintenance.
75.351(o)(3) requires that all records concerning the AMS
be kept in a book or electronically in a computer system that is secure
and not susceptible to alteration.
75.351(p) requires the mine operator to keep these records
for at least one year at a surface location and to make them available
for inspection by authorized representatives of the Secretary and
representatives of miners.
75.351(q) requires that a record of the annual AMS
operator training be kept. The record will include the content of
training, the person conducting the training, and the date the training
is conducted.
75.352(a) and 75.352(b) require the designated AMS
operator or other appropriate personnel to take actions promptly when
malfunction, alert, or alarm signals are received.
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 selecting ``Rules & Reg'', 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 collection of information contains recordkeeping
provisions for 30 CFR 75.350, 75.351, 75.352, 75.371 Safety Standards
for Underground Coal Mine Ventilation--Belt Entry Used as an Intake Air
Course To Ventilate Working Sections and Areas Where Mechanized Mining
Equipment Is Being Installed or Removed. MSHA does not intend to
publish the results of this information collection and is not seeking
approval to not display the expiration date or OMB approval number for
this collection of information.
There are no certification exceptions identified with this
information collection and the collection of this information does not
employ statistical methods.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
OMB Number: 1219-0138.
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Frequency: On Occasion.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Cost to Federal Government: No cost to Federal Government.
Total Burden Respondents: 21.
Total Number of Responses: 251.
Total Burden Hours: 4,255.
Total Hour Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $303,512.
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: June 18, 2010.
Patricia W. Silvey,
Director, Office of Standards, and Regulations, and Variances.
[FR Doc. 2010-15270 Filed 6-23-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-43-P
