Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Self-Contained Self-Rescue Devices (SCSRs), 79028-79029 [2010-31687]
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number). (See ADDRESSES section.)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The CPS has been the principal
source of the official Government
statistics on employment and
unemployment for 70 years. The labor
force information gathered through the
survey is of paramount importance in
keeping track of the economic health of
the Nation. The survey is the only
source of monthly data on total
employment and unemployment. The
Employment Situation report contains
data from this survey and is designated
as a Principle Federal Economic
Indicator (PFEI). Moreover, the survey
also yields data on the basic status and
characteristics of persons not in the
labor force. The CPS data are used
monthly, in conjunction with data from
other sources, to analyze the extent to
which, and with what success, the
various components of the American
population are participating in the
economic life of the Nation.
The labor force data gathered through
the CPS are provided to users in the
greatest detail possible, in conjunction
with the demographic information
obtained in the survey. In brief, the
labor force data can be broken down by
sex, age, race, ethnicity, marital status,
family composition, educational level,
and other characteristics. Since 2009, a
breakdown by disability status has also
been possible. Through such
breakdowns, one can focus on the
employment situation of specific
population groups as well as on general
trends in employment and
unemployment. Information of this type
can be obtained only through
demographically oriented surveys such
as the CPS.
The basic CPS data also are used as
an important platform on which to base
the data derived from the various
supplemental questions that are
administered in conjunction with the
survey. By coupling the basic data from
the monthly survey with the special
data from the supplements, one can get
valuable insights on the behavior of
American workers and on the social and
economic health of their families.
There is wide interest in the monthly
CPS data among Government
policymakers, legislators, economists,
the media, and the general public.
While the data from the CPS are used in
conjunction with data from other
surveys in assessing the economic
health of the Nation, they are unique in
various ways. Specifically, they are the
basis for much of the monthly
Employment Situation report, a PFEI.
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They provide a monthly, nationally
representative measure of total
employment, including farm work, selfemployment, and unpaid family work;
other surveys are generally restricted to
the nonagricultural wage and salary
sector, or provide less timely
information. The CPS provides data on
all jobseekers, and on all persons
outside the labor force, while payrollbased surveys cannot, by definition,
cover these sectors of the population.
Finally, the CPS data on employment,
unemployment, and on persons not in
the labor force can be linked to the
demographic characteristics of the many
groups that make up the Nation’s
population, while the data from most
other surveys are devoid of
demographic information. Many groups,
both in the government and in the
private sector, are eager to analyze this
wealth of demographic and labor force
data.
II. Current Action
Office of Management and Budget
clearance is being sought for the Current
Population Survey (CPS). A
reinstatement, without change, 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 the population.
III. Desired Focus of Comments
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.
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.
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Type of Review: Reinstatement of a
currently approved collection.
Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Title: Current Population Survey
(CPS).
OMB Number: 1220–0100.
Affected Public: Households.
Total Respondents: 55,000 per month.
Frequency: Monthly.
Total Responses: 660,000.
Average Time per Response: 7.5
minutes.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 82,500
hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):
$0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/
maintenance): $0.
Signed at Washington, DC, this 13th day of
December 2010.
Kimberley Hill,
Chief, Division of Management Systems,
Bureau of Labor Statistics.
[FR Doc. 2010–31697 Filed 12–16–10; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0044]
Proposed Extension of Existing
Information Collection; Self-Contained
Self-Rescue Devices (SCSRs)
Mine Safety and Health
Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Notice of request for public
comments.
AGENCY:
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 [44
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program
helps to assure 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 for 30 CFR
75.1714–3–Self-rescue devices;
inspection, testing, maintenance, repair
and recordkeeping, 30 CFR 75.1714–4
Additional self-contained self-rescuers
(SCSRs), 30 CFR 75.1714–8 Reporting
SUMMARY:
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SCSR inventory and malfunctions;
retention of SCSRs.
DATES: All comments must be received
by midnight Eastern Standard Time on
February 15, 2011.
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).
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine
Safety and Health Act of 1977 (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.
Title 30, CFR 75.1714–3 requires that
self-rescue devices be inspected for
damage after being worn or carried, and
be tested regularly at intervals not to
exceed 90 days by a qualified person
who certifies by date and signature that
the tests were conducted. A self-rescue
device must be removed from service if
its seal is broken, it is damaged so that
it will not function properly, or it does
not meet testing criteria. A record must
be made when a self-rescue device is
removed from service and when
corrective action is taken as a result of
an inspection or test. The records are
used as an enforcement tool to assure
that the self-rescue devices have been
tested and inspected and are maintained
in operable condition. In the event of a
mine fire, mine explosion, or mine
inundation, the use of self-rescuers can
be the difference between life and death.
Therefore it is essential that these
devices be examined regularly and that
they are maintained in usable and
operative condition.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is particularly interested in
comments that:
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• 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 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 & 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 collection of
information contains notification and
recordkeeping provisions for the
Proposed Information Collection
Request Submitted for Public Comment
and Recommendations; 30 CFR
75.1714–3–Self-rescue devices;
inspection, testing, maintenance, repair
and recordkeeping, 30 CFR 75.1714–4
Additional self-contained self-rescuers
(SCSRs), 30 CFR 75.1714–8 Reporting
SCSR inventory and malfunctions;
retention of SCSRs. MSHA does not
intend to publish the results from this
information collection and is not
seeking approval to either display or not
display the expiration date for the OMB
approval of this information collection.
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: 1219–0044.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Cost to Federal Government: $0.00.
Total Burden Respondents: 595.
Total Number of Responses: 754,932.
Total Burden Hours: 12,664.
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Total Hour Burden Cost (operating/
maintaining): $1,072,641
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: December 13, 2010.
Patricia W. Silvey,
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations,
and Variances.
[FR Doc. 2010–31687 Filed 12–16–10; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0143]
Proposed Extension of Existing
Information Collection; Request for
MSHA Individual Identification Number
(MIIN)
Mine Safety and Health
Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Notice of request for public
comments.
AGENCY:
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 [44
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program
helps to assure 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 for Request
for MSHA Individual Identification
Number (MIIN).
DATES: All comments must be received
by midnight Eastern Standard Time on
February 15, 2011.
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.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219-0044]
Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Self-
Contained Self-Rescue Devices (SCSRs)
AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.
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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 [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to assure
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 for 30 CFR
75.1714-3-Self-rescue devices; inspection, testing, maintenance, repair
and recordkeeping, 30 CFR 75.1714-4 Additional self-contained self-
rescuers (SCSRs), 30 CFR 75.1714-8 Reporting
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SCSR inventory and malfunctions; retention of SCSRs.
DATES: All comments must be received by midnight Eastern Standard Time
on February 15, 2011.
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
Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
(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.
Title 30, CFR 75.1714-3 requires that self-rescue devices be
inspected for damage after being worn or carried, and be tested
regularly at intervals not to exceed 90 days by a qualified person who
certifies by date and signature that the tests were conducted. A self-
rescue device must be removed from service if its seal is broken, it is
damaged so that it will not function properly, or it does not meet
testing criteria. A record must be made when a self-rescue device is
removed from service and when corrective action is taken as a result of
an inspection or test. The records are used as an enforcement tool to
assure that the self-rescue devices have been tested and inspected and
are maintained in operable condition. In the event of a mine fire, mine
explosion, or mine inundation, the use of self-rescuers can be the
difference between life and death. Therefore it is essential that these
devices be examined regularly and that they are maintained in usable
and operative condition.
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 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 & 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 collection of information contains notification
and recordkeeping provisions for the Proposed Information Collection
Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; 30 CFR
75.1714-3-Self-rescue devices; inspection, testing, maintenance, repair
and recordkeeping, 30 CFR 75.1714-4 Additional self-contained self-
rescuers (SCSRs), 30 CFR 75.1714-8 Reporting SCSR inventory and
malfunctions; retention of SCSRs. MSHA does not intend to publish the
results from this information collection and is not seeking approval to
either display or not display the expiration date for the OMB approval
of this information collection.
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: 1219-0044.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Cost to Federal Government: $0.00.
Total Burden Respondents: 595.
Total Number of Responses: 754,932.
Total Burden Hours: 12,664.
Total Hour Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $1,072,641
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: December 13, 2010.
Patricia W. Silvey,
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
[FR Doc. 2010-31687 Filed 12-16-10; 8:45 am]
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