Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Escape and Evacuation Plans (Pertains to Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines), 79034-79035 [2010-31691]
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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 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 Radiation
Sampling and Exposure Records, 30
CFR 57.5037 and 57.5040.
DATES: All comments must be received
by midnight Eastern Standard Time on
February 15, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Comments must be
identified clearly 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:
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I. Background
Under the authority of Section 103 of
the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
of 1977, MSHA is required to—
* * * issue regulations requiring operators
to maintain accurate records of employee
exposures to potentially toxic materials or
harmful physical agents which are required
to be monitored or measured under any
applicable mandatory health or safety
standard promulgated under this Act.
Airborne radon and radon daughters
exist in every uranium mine and can
exist in several other mining
commodities. Radon is radioactive gas.
It diffuses into the underground mine
atmosphere through the rock and the
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ground water. Radon decays in a series
of steps into other radioactive elements,
which are solids, called radon
daughters. Radon and radon daughters
are invisible and odorless. Decay of
radon and its daughters results in
emissions of alpha energy. Medical
doctors and scientists have associated
high radon daughter exposures with
lung cancer. The health hazard arises
from breathing air contaminated with
radon daughters which are in turn
deposited in the lungs. The lung tissues
are sensitive to alpha radioactivity.
Standard 30 CFR 57.5037 establishes
the procedures to be used by the mine
operator in sampling mine air for the
presence and concentrations of radon
daughters. Operators are required to
conduct weekly sampling where
concentrations of radon daughters
exceed 0.3 working levels (WL).
Sampling is required bi-weekly where
uranium mines have readings of 0.1 WL
to 0.3 WL and every 3 months in nonuranium underground mines where the
readings are 0.1 WL to 0.3 WL. Mine
operators are required to make a record
of the sampling and retain it for 2 years.
Standard 30 CFR 57.5040 requires
mine operators to calculate, record, and
report to MSHA individual exposures to
radon daughters on MSHA Form 4000–
9 ‘‘Record of Individual Exposure to
Radon Daughters’’. The calculations are
based on the results of the weekly
sampling required by 30 CFR 57.5037.
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
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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 notice contains a request for
public comment on the extension of the
information collection for existing
notification, recordkeeping, and
reporting provisions for radiation
sampling and exposure records. 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: 1219–0003.
Frequency: On occasion.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Cost to Federal Government: $747.
Total Burden Respondents: 5.
Total Number of Responses: 255.
Total Burden Hours: 502 hours.
Total Hour Burden Cost: $17,018.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and
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 14, 2010.
Patricia W. Silvey,
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations,
and Variances.
[FR Doc. 2010–31750 Filed 12–16–10; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0046]
Proposed Extension of Existing
Information Collection; Escape and
Evacuation Plans (Pertains to
Underground Metal and Nonmetal
Mines)
Mine Safety and Health
Administration.
ACTION: Notice of request for public
comments.
AGENCY:
The Department of Labor, as
part of its continuing effort to reduce
paperwork and respondent burden,
SUMMARY:
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conducts a pre-clearance consultation
program to provide the general public
and Federal agencies with an
opportunity to comment on proposed
and 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
57.11053, Escape and Evacuation Plans.
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).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES
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 carry
out its duty in protecting the safety and
health of miners.
Title 30 of the Code of Federal
Regulations 30 CFR 57.11053 requires
the development of an escape and
evacuation plan specifically addressing
the unique conditions of each
underground metal and nonmetal mine.
Section 57.11053 also requires that
revisions be made as mining progresses.
The following information is required
with each escape and evacuation plan
submission:
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(1) Mine maps or diagrams showing
directions of principal air flow, location
of escape routes, and locations of
existing telephones, primary fans,
primary fan controls, fire doors,
ventilation doors, and refuge chambers;
(2) Procedures to show how the
miners will be notified of an emergency;
(3) An escape plan for each working
area in the mine including instructions
showing how each working area should
be evacuated;
(4) A firefighting plan;
(5) Surface procedures to be followed
in an emergency, including the
notification of proper authorities,
preparing rescue equipment and other
equipment which may be used in rescue
and recovery operations; and
(6) A statement of the availability of
emergency communication and
transportation facilities, emergency
power, and ventilation, and location of
rescue personnel and equipment.
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 Supporting Statement
for the proposed extension of the
information collection can be obtained
by contacting the person 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 Action
This notice contains the request for an
extension of the existing collection of
information on 30 CFR 57.11053, Escape
and Evacuation Plans. MSHA does not
intend to publish the results from this
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information collection and is not
seeking approval to either display or not
display the expiration date for the OMB
approval of this information collection.
This information collection does not
contain certification exceptions and
does not employ statistical methods.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health
Administration.
OMB Number: 1219–0046.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Cost to Federal Government: $17,545.
Total Burden Respondents: 234.
Total Number of Responses: 468.
Total Burden Hours: 3,978.
Total Hour Burden Cost (operating/
maintaining): $248,513.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and
included in the request for Office of
Management and Budget approval of the
information collection extension;
Comments will also become a matter of
public record.
Dated: December 13, 2010.
Patricia W. Silvey,
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations,
and Variances.
[FR Doc. 2010–31691 Filed 12–16–10; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
[Docket No. OSHA–2008–0032]
Nationally Recognized Testing
Laboratories; Supplier’s Declaration of
Conformity
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Based on its analysis of
comments received in response to a
Request for Information published in
October 2008, the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration will not
initiate rulemaking to permit the use of
a Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
as a means of ensuring the safety of
products currently requiring approval
by Nationally Recognized Testing
Laboratories.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Press inquiries: OSHA Office of
Communications, Room N–3647, U.S.
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210;
telephone: (202) 693–1999. General and
technical information: MaryAnn
Garrahan, Director, Office of Technical
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219-0046]
Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Escape and
Evacuation Plans (Pertains to Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines)
AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
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,
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conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general
public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed
and 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 57.11053, Escape and Evacuation Plans.
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 carry out its duty in protecting the safety and health of
miners.
Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations 30 CFR 57.11053
requires the development of an escape and evacuation plan specifically
addressing the unique conditions of each underground metal and nonmetal
mine. Section 57.11053 also requires that revisions be made as mining
progresses. The following information is required with each escape and
evacuation plan submission:
(1) Mine maps or diagrams showing directions of principal air flow,
location of escape routes, and locations of existing telephones,
primary fans, primary fan controls, fire doors, ventilation doors, and
refuge chambers;
(2) Procedures to show how the miners will be notified of an
emergency;
(3) An escape plan for each working area in the mine including
instructions showing how each working area should be evacuated;
(4) A firefighting plan;
(5) Surface procedures to be followed in an emergency, including
the notification of proper authorities, preparing rescue equipment and
other equipment which may be used in rescue and recovery operations;
and
(6) A statement of the availability of emergency communication and
transportation facilities, emergency power, and ventilation, and
location of rescue personnel and equipment.
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 Supporting Statement for the proposed extension of
the information collection can be obtained by contacting the person
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 Action
This notice contains the request for an extension of the existing
collection of information on 30 CFR 57.11053, Escape and Evacuation
Plans. 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. This information collection does not contain
certification exceptions and does not employ statistical methods.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
OMB Number: 1219-0046.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Cost to Federal Government: $17,545.
Total Burden Respondents: 234.
Total Number of Responses: 468.
Total Burden Hours: 3,978.
Total Hour Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $248,513.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized
and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget
approval of the information collection extension; Comments will also
become a matter of public record.
Dated: December 13, 2010.
Patricia W. Silvey,
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
[FR Doc. 2010-31691 Filed 12-16-10; 8:45 am]
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