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make forms available to provide such
information. The DOL prints and makes
Optional-use Form WH–516, Worker
Information—Terms and Conditions of
Employment, available for these
purposes. See 29 CFR 500.75(a),
500.76(a).
MSPA sections 201(d) and 301(c)–29
U.S.C. 1821(d), 1831(c) and Regulations
29 CFR 500.80(a), require each FLC,
AGER and AGAS that employs any
migrant or seasonal worker to make,
keep, and preserve records for three
years for each such worker concerning
the: (1) Basis on which wages are paid;
(2) Number of piece work units earned,
if paid on a piece work basis; (3)
Number of hours worked; (4) Total pay
period earnings; (5) Specific sums
withheld and the purpose of each sum
withheld; and, (6) Net pay.
Respondents are also required to
provide an itemized written statement
of this information to each migrant and
seasonal agricultural worker each pay
period. 29 U.S.C. 1821(d), 1831(c); 29
CFR 500.1(i)(3), –.80(d). In addition,
MSPA sections 201(e) and 301(d)
require that each FLC provide copies of
all the records noted above for the
migrant or seasonal agricultural workers
the contractor has furnished to other
farm labor contractors, agricultural
employers or agricultural associations
who use the workers. Except for the
worker, the recipient of such records is
to retain them for a period of three
years. Respondents must also make and
keep certain records, including each
worker’s Social Security Number. 29
CFR 500.80(a). In addition, the wage
statement provided to each worker at
the time of wage payment is to include,
among other items, the worker’s Social
Security Number and employer’s Tax
Identification Number. 29 CFR
500.80(a), (d).
MSPA section 201(c) requires all
FLCs, AGERs, and AGASs providing
housing to any migrant agricultural
worker to post in a conspicuous place
at the site of the housing, or present to
the migrant worker, a written statement
of any housing occupancy terms and
conditions. See 29 U.S.C. 1821(c); 29
CFR 500.75(f). In addition, MSPA
section 201(g) requires these FLCs,
AGERs, and AGASs to give such
information in English, or as necessary
and reasonable, in a language common
to the workers. See 29 U.S.C. 1821(g); 29
CFR 500.1(i)(2), .75(a), (f)–(g). This
provision also requires the DOL to make
optional forms available to provide the
required disclosures. See 29 U.S.C.
1821(g); 29 CFR 500.1(i)(2), .75(a), (g).
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II. Review Focus
III. Current Actions
The DOL seeks approval for the
extension of this information collection
in order to ensure effective
administration of various special
employment programs.
Type of Review: Revision.
Agency: Wage and Hour Division.
Title: Disclosures to Workers Under
the Migrant Seasonal and Agricultural
Worker Protection Act.
OMB Numbers: 1235–0002, 1235–
0009, and 1235–0010 (All to be merged
in 1235–0002).
Affected Public: Private sector, farms.
Respondents: 107,706.
Total Annual Responses: 84,206,505.
Estimated Total Burden Hours:
1,417,426.
Estimated Time per Response:
Various.
Frequency: On occasion.
Total Burden Costs (start up/capital/
operation/maintenance): $2,716,101.04.
Michael Hancock,
Acting Director, Division of Regulation,
Legislation, and Interpretation.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Petitions for Modification of Existing
Mandatory Safety Standards
Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA), Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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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 October 20, 2010.
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 2350,
Arlington, Virginia 22209–3939,
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 2350, Arlington, Virginia 22209–
3939, Attention: Patricia W. Silvey,
Director, Office of Standards,
Regulations and Variances.
MSHA 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:
Barbara Barron, Office of Standards,
Regulations and Variances at 202–693–
9447 (Voice), barron.barbara@dol.gov
(E-mail), or 202–693–9441 (Telefax).
[These are not toll-free numbers].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
The DOL 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 submissions
of responses.
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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
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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 modification.
II. Petitions for Modification
Docket Number: M–2010–033–C.
Petitioner: Matrix Energy, LLC, Mine
No. 1, MSHA I.D. No. 15–18575;
Coalburg Enterprises, Inc., Mine No. 8,
MSHA I.D. No. 15–19494; and Eagle
Coal Company, Inc., Mine No. 22,
MSHA I.D. No. 15–16663 and Mine No.
24, MSHA I.D. No. 15–19296, Rt. 292,
P.O. Box 190, Lovely, Kentucky 41231.
All of these mines are located in Martin
County, Kentucky.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.208
(Warning devices).
Modification Request: The petitioner
requests a modification of the existing
standard to that portion of the standard
requiring the end of permanent roof
support to be posted with readily visible
warning. The petitioner states that: (1) A
greater degree of safety is provided for
the miner by hanging the reflector on
the second row, rather than on the first
row of permanent support outby
unsupported roof; and (2) hanging the
reflector on the first row would subject
a portion of the miner’s body inby
supported roof, which could result in a
serious injury. Therefore, the petitioner
requests to hang the reflector on the
second row of permanent support outby
unsupported roof. The petitioner asserts
that the proposed alternative method
will at all times comply with the safety
standard and guarantee greater
protection than the existing standard.
Docket Number: M–2010–034–C.
Petitioner: Four O Mining
Corporation, P.O. Box 148, Vansant,
Virginia 24656 .
Mine: No. 10 Mine, MSHA I.D. No.
44–07217, located in Dickenson County,
Virginia.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1101–
2 (Installation of deluge-type sprays).
Modification Request: The petitioner
requests a modification of the existing
standard to permit an alternative
method of compliance in lieu of
providing a fire suppression system on
the belt drive, as it pertains to 50 foot
coverage of fire suppression. The
petitioner requests this modification
because of the Fairchild continuous
miner and the rapid haul that travels up
and down from near the belt drive to the
end. To ensure safety, the petitioner
proposes to put one man with a CO
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Detector with a 1-1/2 inch fire hose with
a firefighting nozzle hooked up at all
times until the 50 foot distance is
established from the belt drive to the
rapid haul. The petitioner asserts that
the proposed alternative method will
provide a measure of protection equal to
or greater than that of the existing
standard.
Dated: September 14, 2010.
Patricia W. Silvey,
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations and
Variances.
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Closed 11–12 Executive Session
and writing session.
Open 1:30–2 Administrators and
JINA discussions.
Closed 2:30–4 Writing session and
Close out.
Reason for Closing: The proposal
contains proprietary or confidential
material including technical
information; financial data, such as
salaries; and personal information
concerning individuals associated with
the proposals. These matters are exempt
under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c) and (6) of the
Government in the Sunshine Act.
Dated: September 15, 2010.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.
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Contact Person: Dr. Kathleen
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NSF has published regulations under
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Petitions for Modification of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
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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 October 20, 2010.
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 2350, Arlington, Virginia 22209-
3939, 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 2350, Arlington, Virginia
22209-3939, Attention: Patricia W. Silvey, Director, Office of
Standards, Regulations and Variances.
MSHA 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: Barbara Barron, Office of Standards,
Regulations and Variances 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
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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 modification.
II. Petitions for Modification
Docket Number: M-2010-033-C.
Petitioner: Matrix Energy, LLC, Mine No. 1, MSHA I.D. No. 15-18575;
Coalburg Enterprises, Inc., Mine No. 8, MSHA I.D. No. 15-19494; and
Eagle Coal Company, Inc., Mine No. 22, MSHA I.D. No. 15-16663 and Mine
No. 24, MSHA I.D. No. 15-19296, Rt. 292, P.O. Box 190, Lovely, Kentucky
41231. All of these mines are located in Martin County, Kentucky.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.208 (Warning devices).
Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of the
existing standard to that portion of the standard requiring the end of
permanent roof support to be posted with readily visible warning. The
petitioner states that: (1) A greater degree of safety is provided for
the miner by hanging the reflector on the second row, rather than on
the first row of permanent support outby unsupported roof; and (2)
hanging the reflector on the first row would subject a portion of the
miner's body inby supported roof, which could result in a serious
injury. Therefore, the petitioner requests to hang the reflector on the
second row of permanent support outby unsupported roof. The petitioner
asserts that the proposed alternative method will at all times comply
with the safety standard and guarantee greater protection than the
existing standard.
Docket Number: M-2010-034-C.
Petitioner: Four O Mining Corporation, P.O. Box 148, Vansant,
Virginia 24656 .
Mine: No. 10 Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 44-07217, located in Dickenson
County, Virginia.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1101-2 (Installation of deluge-type
sprays).
Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of the
existing standard to permit an alternative method of compliance in lieu
of providing a fire suppression system on the belt drive, as it
pertains to 50 foot coverage of fire suppression. The petitioner
requests this modification because of the Fairchild continuous miner
and the rapid haul that travels up and down from near the belt drive to
the end. To ensure safety, the petitioner proposes to put one man with
a CO Detector with a 1-1/2 inch fire hose with a firefighting nozzle
hooked up at all times until the 50 foot distance is established from
the belt drive to the rapid haul. The petitioner asserts that the
proposed alternative method will provide a measure of protection equal
to or greater than that of the existing standard.
Dated: September 14, 2010.
Patricia W. Silvey,
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations and Variances.
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