Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request: Main Fan Operation and Inspection (I-A, II-A, III, and V-A Mines), 68151-68152 [2012-27759]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 221 / Thursday, November 15, 2012 / Notices Wednesday, December 5, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Gless, Designated Federal Officer (DFO) for the SANE/SART AI/ AN Initiative Committee, Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, 810 7th Street NW., Washington, DC 20531; Phone: (202) 307–6049 [note: this is not a toll-free number]; Email: kathleen.gless@usdoj.gov. 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The meeting is open to the public. Photo identification will be required. Space is limited. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Kathleen Gless, Victim Justice Program Specialist, Designated Federal Official—SANE–SART AI/AN Initiative Committee, Office for Victims of Crime. [FR Doc. 2012–27789 Filed 11–14–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–18–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Office of the Secretary Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request: Main Fan Operation and Inspection (I–A, II–A, III, and V–A Mines) ACTION: Notice. The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:22 Nov 14, 2012 Jkt 229001 sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ‘‘Main Fan Operation and Inspection (I–A, II–A, III, and V–A Mines),’’ to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). DATES: Submit comments on or before December 17, 2012. ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with applicable supporting documentation; including a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site, https://www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain, on the day following publication of this notice or by contacting Michel Smyth by telephone at 202–693–4129 (this is not a toll-free number) or sending an email to DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. Submit comments about this request to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL–MSHA, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Fax: 202–395–6881 (this is not a toll-free number), email: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Michel Smyth by telephone at 202–693– 4129 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email at DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Potentially gassy (explosive) conditions underground are largely controlled by main fans. When accumulations of explosive gases, such as methane, are not swept from the mine by the main fans, they may reasonably be expected to contact an ignition source. The results of such contacts are usually disastrous, and multiple fatalities may be reasonably expected to occur. The Main Fan Operation and Inspection standard contains significantly more stringent requirements for main fans in gassy mines than for main fans in other mines. Regulations 30 CFR 57.22204, which only applies to gassy metal and nonmetal underground mines, requires main fans to have pressure-recording systems. The standard also requires main fans to be inspected daily while operating if persons are underground and certification made of such inspections by signature and date. Certifications and pressure recordings must be retained for one year and made available to authorized representatives of the Secretary. This information collection is subject to the PRA. A Federal agency generally PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 68151 cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information, and the public is generally not required to respond to an information collection, unless it is approved by the OMB under the PRA and displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. In addition, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person shall generally be subject to penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if the collection of information does not display a valid Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. The DOL obtains OMB approval for this information collection under Control Number 1219–0030. The current approval is scheduled to expire on January 31, 2013; however, it should be noted that existing information collection requirements submitted to the OMB receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. For additional information, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on July 17, 2012 (77 FR 42004). Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the address shown in the ADDRESSES section within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. In order to help ensure appropriate consideration, comments should mention OMB Control Number 1219– 0030. The OMB 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 through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Agency: DOL–MSHA. Title of Collection: Main Fan Operation and Inspection (I–A, II–A, III, and V–A Mines). OMB Control Number: 1219–0030. Affected Public: Private Sector— businesses or other for profits. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 7. E:\FR\FM\15NON1.SGM 15NON1 68152 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 221 / Thursday, November 15, 2012 / Notices Total Estimated Number of Responses: 6,930. Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 2,386. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $2,800. Dated: November 8, 2012. Michel Smyth, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–27759 Filed 11–14–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Meeting DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration Preparations for the 24th Session of the UN Sub-committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) and Stakeholder Meeting Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting. AGENCY: OSHA invites interested parties to participate in an open, informal public meeting to discuss proposals in preparation for the 24th session of the United Nations Subcommittee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (UNSCEGHS). The UNSCEGHS meeting will be held December 12–14, 2012, in Geneva, Switzerland. OSHA, along with the U.S. Interagency GHS Coordinating Group, plans to consider the comments and information gathered at this public meeting when developing the U.S. Government positions for the UNSCEGHS meeting. DATES: The date for the public meeting is as follows: November 28, 2012, beginning at 2 p.m., in Washington, DC. ADDRESSES: The location for the public meeting is as follows: The U.S. Department of Labor, Francis Perkins Building, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210, Room C5320, and Conference Room #6. Conference Call Information: Conference call-in capability will be provided for this meeting. To participate by telephone, dial 1–800–369–1938, and enter participant passcode 12725. During the call, please press *6 to mute/ unmute your individual lines. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maureen Ruskin, Director, Office of Chemical Hazards-Metals, OSHA Directorate of Standards and Guidance, Room N–3718, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:22 Nov 14, 2012 Washington DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693–1950; email: ruskin.maureen@dol.gov. Copies of this Federal Register notice can be obtained as follows: Electronic copies are available at https:// www.regulations.gov. This Federal Register notice, as well as other relevant information, is available also on the OSHA Web page at https:// www.osha.gov. Jkt 229001 OSHA is hosting an open informal public meeting of the U.S. Interagency GHS Coordinating Group to provide interested groups and individuals with an update on GHS-related issues and an opportunity to express their views orally and in writing for consideration in developing U.S. Government positions for the upcoming UNSCEGHS meeting. The public is invited to attend without prior notification. The Meeting Agenda, in general, is as follows: • Discussion of working papers for the 24th Session of the UNSCEGHS • Update on UNSCEGHS correspondence group activity • Discussion of the program of work for the 2013–2014 biennium II. Background The GHS was formally adopted by the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals in December 2002. The GHS is a single, harmonized system for classification of chemicals according to their health, physical, and environmental effects. It also provides harmonized communication elements, including labels and safety data sheets. The GHS is considered to be a living document and is regularly revised and updated as necessary to reflect new technology and scientific developments or to provide additional explanatory text. OSHA incorporated the GHS 3rd revision into its Hazard Communication Standard on March 26th of this year, 77 FR 17574, and intends to update the standard from time to time through rulemaking in order to remain consistent with any revisions to the GHS as appropriate under the OSH Act. The UNSCEGHS is responsible for maintaining and updating the GHS. The U.S. has been an active member of the UNSCEGHS for many years, and OSHA currently serves as the head of the U.S. delegation for this Sub-committee. In preparation for the bi-annual meetings of the UNSCEGHS, the U.S. PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Interagency GHS Coordinating Group meets to discuss issues related to the GHS and to develop a coordinated U.S. position on issues and proposals regarding the GHS. The U.S. Interagency Coordinating Group consists of U.S. agencies that regulate in the area of chemical hazard communication and includes the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and OSHA. Information on the work of the UNSCEGHS, including meeting agendas, reports, and documents from previous sessions, can be found on the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Transport Division Web site located at the following web address: https://www.unece.org/trans/ danger/publi/ghs/ghs_welcome_e.html. The UNSCEGHS bases its decisions on Working Papers. The Working Papers for the 24th session of the UNSCEGHS are located at https://www.unece.org/ trans/main/dgdb/dgsubc4/c42012.html. Informal Papers submitted to the UNSCEGHS provide information for the subcommittee and are used either as a mechanism to provide information to the subcommittee or as the basis for future Working Papers. Informal Papers for the 24th session of the UNSCEGHS are located at: https://www.unece.org/ trans/main/dgdb/dgsubc4/c4inf24.html. Authority and Signature This document was prepared under the direction of David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. Department of Labor, pursuant to sections 4, 6, and 8 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657), and Secretary’s Order 1– 2012 (77 FR 3912), (Jan. 25, 2012). Signed at Washington, DC, on November 9, 2012. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 221 (Thursday, November 15, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68151-68152]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-27759]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request: Main Fan Operation and Inspection (I-A, II-A, 
III, and V-A Mines)

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Mine Safety 
and Health Administration (MSHA) sponsored information collection 
request (ICR) titled, ``Main Fan Operation and Inspection (I-A, II-A, 
III, and V-A Mines),'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
review and approval for continued use in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

DATES: Submit comments on or before December 17, 2012.

ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with applicable supporting documentation; 
including a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency 
of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained from the 
RegInfo.gov Web site, https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, on the 
day following publication of this notice or by contacting Michel Smyth 
by telephone at 202-693-4129 (this is not a toll-free number) or 
sending an email to DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov.
    Submit comments about this request to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-MSHA, Office of 
Management and Budget, Room 10235, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 
20503, Fax: 202-395-6881 (this is not a toll-free number), email: 
OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Michel Smyth by telephone at 202-693-
4129 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email at DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov.

    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Potentially gassy (explosive) conditions 
underground are largely controlled by main fans. When accumulations of 
explosive gases, such as methane, are not swept from the mine by the 
main fans, they may reasonably be expected to contact an ignition 
source. The results of such contacts are usually disastrous, and 
multiple fatalities may be reasonably expected to occur. The Main Fan 
Operation and Inspection standard contains significantly more stringent 
requirements for main fans in gassy mines than for main fans in other 
mines. Regulations 30 CFR 57.22204, which only applies to gassy metal 
and nonmetal underground mines, requires main fans to have pressure-
recording systems. The standard also requires main fans to be inspected 
daily while operating if persons are underground and certification made 
of such inspections by signature and date. Certifications and pressure 
recordings must be retained for one year and made available to 
authorized representatives of the Secretary.
    This information collection is subject to the PRA. A Federal agency 
generally cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information, and 
the public is generally not required to respond to an information 
collection, unless it is approved by the OMB under the PRA and displays 
a currently valid OMB Control Number. In addition, notwithstanding any 
other provisions of law, no person shall generally be subject to 
penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if the 
collection of information does not display a valid Control Number. See 
5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. The DOL obtains OMB approval for this 
information collection under Control Number 1219-0030. The current 
approval is scheduled to expire on January 31, 2013; however, it should 
be noted that existing information collection requirements submitted to 
the OMB receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. 
For additional information, see the related notice published in the 
Federal Register on July 17, 2012 (77 FR 42004).
    Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the OMB, 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the address shown in 
the ADDRESSES section within 30 days of publication of this notice in 
the Federal Register. In order to help ensure appropriate 
consideration, comments should mention OMB Control Number 1219-0030. 
The OMB 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 through the use of appropriate 
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting 
electronic submission of responses.
    Agency: DOL-MSHA.
    Title of Collection: Main Fan Operation and Inspection (I-A, II-A, 
III, and V-A Mines).
    OMB Control Number: 1219-0030.
    Affected Public: Private Sector--businesses or other for profits.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 7.

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    Total Estimated Number of Responses: 6,930.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 2,386.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $2,800.

    Dated: November 8, 2012.
Michel Smyth,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-27759 Filed 11-14-12; 8:45 am]
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