Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Mine Rescue Teams for Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance; and Arrangements for Transportation for Injured Persons, 64360-64361 [2012-25740]

Download as PDF 64360 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 203 / Friday, October 19, 2012 / Notices Mine Safety and Health Administration [OMB Control No. 1219–0078] Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Mine Rescue Teams for Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance; and Arrangements for Transportation for Injured Persons SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor. ACTION: 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 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 30 CFR 49.2–49.9. 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 December 18, 2012. ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the information collection requirements of this notice must be clearly identified with ‘‘OMB 1219–0078’’ 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 1219–0078’’ 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. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:05 Oct 18, 2012 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). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Jkt 229001 Section 115(e) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) requires the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) to publish regulations which provide that mine rescue teams be available for rescue and recovery work to each underground mine in the event of an emergency. In addition, the costs of making advance arrangements for such teams are to be borne by the operator of each such mine. II. Desired Focus of Comments MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the information collection related to Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance; and Arrangements for Transportation for Injured Persons. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 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: Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance; and Arrangements for Transportation for Injured Persons. OMB Number: 1219–0078. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Cite/Reference/Form/etc: 30 CFR 49.2–49.9/MSHA Form 5000–3. Total Number of Respondents: 254. Frequency: Various. Total Number of Responses: 20,043. Total Burden Hours: 10,111 hours. Total Other Annual Cost Burden: $309,067.00. 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). E:\FR\FM\19OCN1.SGM 19OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 203 / Friday, October 19, 2012 / Notices Dated: October 15th, 2012. George F. Triebsch, Certifying Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–25740 Filed 10–18–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) Meeting of the ACRS Subcommittee on Planning and Procedures; Notice of Meeting tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES The ACRS Subcommittee on Planning and Procedures will hold a meeting on October 31, 2012, Room T–2B3, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The meeting will be open to public attendance, with the exception of a portion that may be closed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(2) and (6) to discuss organizational and personnel matters that relate solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of the ACRS, and information the release of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. The agenda for the subject meeting shall be as follows: Wednesday, October 31, 2012—12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. The Subcommittee will discuss proposed ACRS activities and related matters. The Subcommittee will gather information, analyze relevant issues and facts, and formulate proposed positions and actions, as appropriate, for deliberation by the Full Committee. Members of the public desiring to provide oral statements and/or written comments should notify the Designated Federal Official (DFO), Antonio Dias (Telephone 301–415–6805 or Email: Antonio.Dias@nrc.gov) five days prior to the meeting, if possible, so that arrangements can be made. Thirty-five hard copies of each presentation or handout should be provided to the DFO thirty minutes before the meeting. In addition, one electronic copy of each presentation should be emailed to the DFO one day before the meeting. If an electronic copy cannot be provided within this timeframe, presenters should provide the DFO with a CD containing each presentation at least thirty minutes before the meeting. Electronic recordings will be permitted only during those portions of the meeting that are open to the public. Detailed procedures for the conduct of and participation in ACRS meetings were published in the Federal Register on October 17, 2011, (76 FR 64126– 64127). VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:06 Oct 18, 2012 Jkt 229001 Information regarding changes to the agenda, whether the meeting has been canceled or rescheduled, and the time allotted to present oral statements can be obtained by contacting the identified DFO. Moreover, in view of the possibility that the schedule for ACRS meetings may be adjusted by the Chairman as necessary to facilitate the conduct of the meeting, persons planning to attend should check with the DFO if such rescheduling would result in a major inconvenience. If attending this meeting, please enter through the One White Flint North Building, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD. After registering with security, please contact Mr. Theron Brown (240–888–9835) to be escorted to the meeting room. Dated: October 10, 2012. Hipolito Gonzalez, Acting Chief, Technical Support Branch, Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards. 64361 disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in these public meetings, or need this meeting notice or the transcript or other information from the public meetings in another format (e.g. braille, large print), please notify Bill Dosch, Chief, Work Life and Benefits Branch, at 301–415–6200, TDD: 301– 415–2100, or by email at william.dosch@nrc.gov. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a caseby-case basis. This notice is distributed electronically to subscribers. If you no longer wish to receive it, or would like to be added to the distribution, please contact the Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20555 (301–415–1969), or send an email to darlene.wright@ nrc.gov. [FR Doc. 2012–25851 Filed 10–18–12; 8:45 am] Dated: October 16, 2012. Rochelle C. Bavol, Policy Coordinator, Office of the Secretary. BILLING CODE 7590–01–P [FR Doc. 2012–25908 Filed 10–17–12; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting [NRC–2010–0362] Nuclear Regulatory Commission, [NRC–2012– 0002]. DATE: Week of October 22, 2012. PLACE: Commissioners’ Conference Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. STATUS: Public and Closed. ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED: AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETINGS: Week of October 22, 2012 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Draft NUREG–1307, revision 15; extension of comment period. AGENCY: On September 21, 2012 (77 FR 58591), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the Commission) issued Draft NUREG–1307, Revision 15, ‘‘Report on Waste Burial Charges: Changes in Decommissioning Waste Disposal Costs at Low-Level Waste Burial Facilities,’’ in the Federal Register for a 30 day public comment period. The NRC is extending the public comment period for Draft NUREG–1307, Revision 15 from October 22, 2012, to November 15, 2012. Draft NUREG–1307, Revision 15, Draft Report for Comment incorporates updated information and expands on the NUREG–1307, Revision 14 report published in November 2010. NUREG–1307, Revision 15, also incorporates changes resulting from a reassessment of the assumptions used for the vendor waste disposal option for low-level waste. DATES: Submit comments by November 15, 2012. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical SUMMARY: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 9:25 a.m. Affirmation Session (Public Meeting) (Tentative). b. Final Rule: Distribution of Source Material to Exempt Persons and to General Licensees and Revision of General License and Exemptions (RIN 3150–AH15) (Tentative). This meeting will be webcast live at the Web address—https://www.nrc.gov. *The schedule for Commission meetings is subject to change on short notice. To verify the status of meetings, call (recording)—(301) 415–1292. Contact person for more information: Rochelle Bavol, (301) 415–1651. The NRC Commission Meeting Schedule can be found on the Internet at: https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/policymaking/schedule.html. The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with PO 00000 Report on Waste Burial Charges: Changes in Decommissioning Waste Disposal Costs at Low-Level Waste Burial Facilities E:\FR\FM\19OCN1.SGM 19OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 203 (Friday, October 19, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64360-64361]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration

[OMB Control No. 1219-0078]


Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Mine 
Rescue Teams for Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines; Arrangements for 
Emergency Medical Assistance; and Arrangements for Transportation for 
Injured Persons

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 30 CFR 49.2-49.9. 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 December 18, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the information collection requirements 
of this notice must be clearly identified with ``OMB 1219-0078'' 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 1219-0078'' 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

    Section 115(e) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 
(Mine Act) requires the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) to publish 
regulations which provide that mine rescue teams be available for 
rescue and recovery work to each underground mine in the event of an 
emergency. In addition, the costs of making advance arrangements for 
such teams are to be borne by the operator of each such mine.

II. Desired Focus of Comments

    MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of 
the information collection related to Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements 
for Emergency Medical Assistance; and Arrangements for Transportation 
for Injured Persons. 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 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: Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical 
Assistance; and Arrangements for Transportation for Injured Persons.
    OMB Number: 1219-0078.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Cite/Reference/Form/etc: 30 CFR 49.2-49.9/MSHA Form 5000-3.
    Total Number of Respondents: 254.
    Frequency: Various.
    Total Number of Responses: 20,043.
    Total Burden Hours: 10,111 hours.
    Total Other Annual Cost Burden: $309,067.00.
    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: October 15th, 2012.
George F. Triebsch,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-25740 Filed 10-18-12; 8:45 am]
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