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the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section of this notice.
III. Current Actions
The information obtained from mine
operators is used by MSHA during
inspections to determine compliance
with safety and health standards. MSHA
has updated the data in respect to the
number of respondents and responses,
as well as the total burden hours and
burden costs supporting this
information collection extension
request.
Summary
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health
Administration.
Title: Records of Preshift and Onshift
Inspections of Slope and Shaft Areas of
Slope and Shaft Sinking Operations at
Coal Mines.
OMB Number: 1219–0082.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Cite/Reference/Form/etc: 30 CFR
77.1901.
Total Number of Respondents: 27.
Frequency: Various.
Total Number of Responses: 11,880
Total Burden Hours: 14,850 hours.
Total Other Annual Cost Burden: $0.
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.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A).
Dated: September 13, 2012.
George F. Triebsch,
Certifying Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0095]
Proposed Extension of Existing
Information Collection; Explosive
Materials and Blasting Units (Pertains
to Metal and Nonmetal Underground
Mines Deemed To Be Gassy
Mine Safety and Health
Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
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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
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and continuing collections of
information in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 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 is
soliciting comments concerning the
extension of the information collection
for requirements under 30 CFR
57.22606(a). OMB last approved this
information collection request (ICR) on
February 1, 2010.
DATES: All comments must be
postmarked or received by midnight
Eastern Standard Time on November 19,
2012.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the
information collection requirements of
this notice must be clearly identified
with ‘‘OMB 1219–0095’’ and sent to the
Mine Safety and Health Administration
(MSHA). Comments may be sent by any
of the methods listed below.
• Federal E-Rulemaking Portal:
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
• Facsimile: 202–693–9441, include
‘‘OMB 1219–0095’’ in the subject line of
the message.
• Regular Mail or Hand Delivery:
MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 1100
Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, VA 22209–3939. For hand
delivery, sign in at the receptionist’s
desk on the 21st floor.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg
Moxness, Chief, Economic Analysis
Division, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at
moxness.greg@dol.gov (email); 202–
693–9440 (voice); or 202–693–9441
(facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Under Title 30 U.S. Code of Federal
Regulations (30 CFR) Parts 7 and 15, the
Mine Safety and Health Administration
(MSHA) evaluates and approves
explosive materials and blasting units as
permissible for use in the mining
industry. However, since there are no
permissible explosives or blasting units
available that have adequate blasting
capacity for some metal and nonmetal
gassy mines, 30 CFR 57.22606(a)
outlines the procedures for mine
operators to follow when using nonapproved explosive materials and
blasting units. The standard requires
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mine operators of Class III metal or
nonmetal mines to notify MSHA in
writing prior to their use of nonapproved explosive materials and
blasting units. MSHA then evaluates the
non-approved explosive materials and
determines whether they are safe for use
in a gassy environment.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
The Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) is soliciting
comments concerning the proposed
extension of the information collection
related to Explosive Materials and
Blasting Units when used in metal and
nonmetal underground mines deemed
to be gassy. MSHA is particularly
interested in comments that:
• Evaluate whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
agency, including whether the
information has practical utility;
• Evaluate the accuracy of the
MSHA’s estimate of the burden of the
collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
• Suggest methods to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
• Address 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), to minimize
the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to
respond.
The public may examine publicly
available documents, including the
public comment version of the
supporting statement, at MSHA, Office
of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard,
Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209–3939.
OMB clearance requests are available on
MSHA’s Web site at https://
www.msha.gov under ‘‘Rules & Regs’’ on
the right side of the screen by selecting
Information Collections Requests,
Paperwork Reduction Act Supporting
Statements. The document will be
available on MSHA’s Web site for 60
days after the publication date of this
notice. Comments submitted in writing
or in electronic form will be made
available for public inspection. Because
comments will not be edited to remove
any identifying or contact information,
MSHA cautions the commenter against
including any information in the
submission that should not be publicly
disclosed. Questions about the
information collection requirements
may be directed to the person listed in
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Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 182 / Wednesday, September 19, 2012 / Notices
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section of this notice.
III. Current Actions
The information obtained from mine
operators is used by MSHA during
inspections to determine compliance
with safety and health standards. MSHA
has updated the data in respect to the
number of respondents and responses,
as well as the total burden hours and
burden costs supporting this
information collection extension
request.
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.
Summary
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health
Administration.
Title: Explosive Materials and
Blasting Units (pertains to metal and
nonmetal underground mines deemed
to be gassy).
OMB Number: 1219–0095.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Cite/Reference/Form/etc: 30 CFR
57.22606(a).
Total Number of Respondents: 1.
Frequency: 1.
Total Number of Responses: 1.
Total Burden Hours: 1 hour.
Total Other Annual Cost Burden: $6.
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.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A).
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Dated: September 13, 2012.
George F. Triebsch,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012–23011 Filed 9–18–12; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
[Docket No. OSHA–2012–0006]
Federal Advisory Council on
Occupational Safety and Health
(FACOSH)
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA), Labor.
ACTION: Announcement of FACOSH
meeting.
AGENCY:
The Federal Advisory Council
on Occupational Safety and Health
(FACOSH) will meet October 18, 2012,
in Washington, DC.
DATES:
FACOSH meeting: FACOSH will meet
from 1 to 4:30 p.m., e.t., Thursday,
October 18, 2012.
Submission of comments, requests to
speak, speaker presentations, and
requests for special accommodations:
You must submit (postmark, send,
transmit) comments, requests to speak at
the FACOSH meeting, speaker
presentations, and requests for special
accommodations to attend the meeting
by October 10, 2012.
ADDRESSES:
FACOSH meeting: FACOSH will meet
in Room N–4437 A–D, U.S. Department
of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20210.
Submission of comments, requests to
speak, and speaker presentations: You
may submit comments, requests to
speak at the FACOSH meeting, and
speaker presentations using one of the
following methods:
Electronically: You may submit
materials, including attachments,
electronically at https://
www.regulations.gov, the federal
eRulemaking Portal. Follow the online
instructions for making submissions;
Facsimile: If your submission,
including attachments, does not exceed
10 pages, you may fax it to the OSHA
Docket Office at (202) 693–1648; or
Mail, express delivery, hand delivery,
and messenger or courier service: You
may submit materials to the OSHA
Docket Office, Docket No. OSHA–2012–
0006, Room N–2625, U.S. Department of
Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202)
693–2350 (TTY (877) 889–5627).
Deliveries (hand, express mail,
messenger/courier service) are accepted
during the Department’s and the OSHA
Docket Office’s normal business hours,
8:15 a.m.–4:45 p.m., e.t.
Requests for special accommodations
to attend the FACOSH meeting: You
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may submit requests for special
accommodations by telephone, email, or
hard copy to Ms. Veneta Chatmon,
OSHA Office of Communications, Room
N–3647, U.S. Department of Labor, 200
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
DC 20210; telephone (202) 693–1999;
email chatmon.veneta@dol.gov.
Instructions: All submissions must
include the agency name and docket
number for this Federal Register notice
(Docket No. OSHA–2012–0006).
Because of security-related procedures,
submissions by regular mail may result
in a significant delay in their receipt.
Please contact the OSHA Docket Office
for information about security
procedures for making submissions by
hand delivery, express delivery, and
messenger or courier service.
For additional information on
submitting comments, requests to speak,
and speaker presentations, see the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section
below.
OSHA will post comments, requests
to speak, and speaker presentations,
including any personal information
provided, without change at https://
www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA
cautions interested parties about
submitting certain personal information,
such as Social Security numbers and
birthdates.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
For press inquiries: Mr. Frank
Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of
Communications, U.S. Department of
Labor, Room N–3647, 200 Constitution
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210;
telephone (202) 693–1999; email
meilinger.francis2@dol.gov.
For general information: Mr. Francis
Yebesi, OSHA, Office of Federal Agency
Programs, U.S. Department of Labor,
Room N–3622, 200 Constitution Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone
(202) 693–2122; email ofap@dol.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FACOSH Meeting
FACOSH will meet October 18, 2012,
in Washington, DC. FACOSH meetings
are open to the public.
The tentative agenda for the FACOSH
meeting includes:
• FACOSH subcommittee updates;
• Revitalization of field federal safety
and health councils;
• FACOSH nominations; and,
• Secretary of Labor’s Report to the
President on Federal Department and
Agency Occupational Safety and Health
Program Activity.
FACOSH is authorized by 5 U.S.C.
7902, section 19 of the Occupational
Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH
Act) (29 U.S.C. 668), and Executive
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219-0095]
Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Explosive
Materials and Blasting Units (Pertains to Metal and Nonmetal
Underground Mines Deemed To Be Gassy
AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.
ACTION: 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 continuing collections
of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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 is
soliciting comments concerning the extension of the information
collection for requirements under 30 CFR 57.22606(a). OMB last approved
this information collection request (ICR) on February 1, 2010.
DATES: All comments must be postmarked or received by midnight Eastern
Standard Time on November 19, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the information collection requirements
of this notice must be clearly identified with ``OMB 1219-0095'' and
sent to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Comments may
be sent by any of the methods listed below.
Federal E-Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
Facsimile: 202-693-9441, include ``OMB 1219-0095'' in the
subject line of the message.
Regular Mail or Hand Delivery: MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, VA 22209-3939. For hand delivery, sign in at the
receptionist's desk on the 21st floor.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg Moxness, Chief, Economic Analysis
Division, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at
moxness.greg@dol.gov (email); 202-693-9440 (voice); or 202-693-9441
(facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Under Title 30 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR) Parts 7
and 15, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) evaluates and
approves explosive materials and blasting units as permissible for use
in the mining industry. However, since there are no permissible
explosives or blasting units available that have adequate blasting
capacity for some metal and nonmetal gassy mines, 30 CFR 57.22606(a)
outlines the procedures for mine operators to follow when using non-
approved explosive materials and blasting units. The standard requires
mine operators of Class III metal or nonmetal mines to notify MSHA in
writing prior to their use of non-approved explosive materials and
blasting units. MSHA then evaluates the non-approved explosive
materials and determines whether they are safe for use in a gassy
environment.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting
comments concerning the proposed extension of the information
collection related to Explosive Materials and Blasting Units when used
in metal and nonmetal underground mines deemed to be gassy. MSHA is
particularly interested in comments that:
Evaluate whether the collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information has practical utility;
Evaluate the accuracy of the MSHA's estimate of the burden
of the collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
Suggest methods to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and
Address 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), to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond.
The public may examine publicly available documents, including the
public comment version of the supporting statement, at MSHA, Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room
2350, Arlington, VA 22209-3939. OMB clearance requests are available on
MSHA's Web site at https://www.msha.gov under ``Rules & Regs'' on the
right side of the screen by selecting Information Collections Requests,
Paperwork Reduction Act Supporting Statements. The document will be
available on MSHA's Web site for 60 days after the publication date of
this notice. Comments submitted in writing or in electronic form will
be made available for public inspection. Because comments will not be
edited to remove any identifying or contact information, MSHA cautions
the commenter against including any information in the submission that
should not be publicly disclosed. Questions about the information
collection requirements may be directed to the person listed in
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the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice.
III. Current Actions
The information obtained from mine operators is used by MSHA during
inspections to determine compliance with safety and health standards.
MSHA has updated the data in respect to the number of respondents and
responses, as well as the total burden hours and burden costs
supporting this information collection extension request.
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.
Summary
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Title: Explosive Materials and Blasting Units (pertains to metal
and nonmetal underground mines deemed to be gassy).
OMB Number: 1219-0095.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Cite/Reference/Form/etc: 30 CFR 57.22606(a).
Total Number of Respondents: 1.
Frequency: 1.
Total Number of Responses: 1.
Total Burden Hours: 1 hour.
Total Other Annual Cost Burden: $6.
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.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A).
Dated: September 13, 2012.
George F. Triebsch,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-23011 Filed 9-18-12; 8:45 am]
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