Proposed Information Collection; Ventilation Plan and Main Fan Maintenance Record (Pertains to Metal and Nonmetal Underground Mines), 51749-51750 [2013-20362]
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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
This request for collection of
information contains notification and
recordkeeping provisions for the
Proposed Information Collection
Request Submitted for Public Comment
and Recommendations; Hazardous
Conditions Complaints 30 CFR 43.4 and
43.7. 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
request.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health
Administration.
Title: Hazardous Conditions
Complaints 30 CFR 43.4 and 43.7.
OMB Number: 1219–0014.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; Individuals or Households.
Total Number of Respondents: 2,431.
Frequency: Various.
Total Number of Responses: 2,431.
Total Burden Hours: 486 hours.
Total Annual Respondent or
Recordkeeper 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.
Dated: August 16th, 2013.
George F. Triebsch,
Certifying Officer.
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Mine Safety and Health Administration
Proposed Information Collection;
Ventilation Plan and Main Fan
Maintenance Record (Pertains to Metal
and Nonmetal Underground Mines)
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
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SUMMARY:
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Comments concerning the
information collection requirements of
this notice 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 for docket number [MSHA–
2013–0025].
• Regular Mail or Hand Delivery:
MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 1100
Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, VA 22209–3939. Sign in at
the receptionist’s desk on the 21st floor.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sheila McConnell, Deputy Director,
Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, MSHA, at
McConnell.Sheila.A@dol.gov (email);
202–693–9440 (voice); or 202–693–9441
(facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES:
I. Background
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
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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 proposed
information collection for updating
Ventilation Plan and Main Fan
Maintenance Record 30 CFR 57.8520,
and 57.8525.
DATES: All comments must be
postmarked or received by midnight
Eastern Standard Time on October 21,
2013.
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Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine
Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine
Act), 30 U.S.C. 813, authorizes the Mine
Safety and Health Administration
(MSHA) to collect information
necessary to carry out its duty in
protecting the safety and health of
miners.
Underground mines usually present
harsh and hostile working
environments. The ventilation system is
the most vital life support system in
underground mining and a properly
operating ventilation system is essential
for maintaining a safe and healthful
working environment. A well planned
mine ventilation system is necessary to
assure a fresh air supply to miners at all
working places, to control the amounts
of harmful airborne contaminants in the
mine atmosphere, and to dilute possible
accumulation of explosive gases.
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Lack of adequate ventilation in
underground mines has resulted in
fatalities from asphyxiation and/or
explosions due to a buildup of explosive
gases. Inadequate ventilation can be a
primary factor for deaths caused by
disease of the lungs (e.g. silicosis).
In addition, poor working conditions
from lack of adequate ventilation
contribute to accidents resulting from
heat stress, limited visibility, or
impaired judgment from contaminants.
The mine operator is required to prepare
a written plan of the mine ventilation
system. The plan is required to be
updated at least annually. Upon written
request of the District Manager, the plan
or revisions must be submitted to
MSHA for review and comment.
The main ventilation fans for an
underground mine must be maintained
either according to the manufacturers’
recommendations or a written periodic
schedule. Upon request of an
Authorized Representative of the
Secretary of Labor, this fan maintenance
schedule must be made available for
review. The records assure compliance
with the standard and may serve as a
warning mechanism for possible
ventilation problems before they occur.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
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
• 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.
This information collection request is
available on MSHA’s Web site at
https://www.msha.gov under ‘‘Federal
Register Documents’’ on the right side of
the screen by selecting ‘‘New and
Existing Information Collections and
Supporting Statements.’’ The
information collection request will be
available on MSHA’s Web site for 60
days after the publication date of this
notice, and on https://
www.regulations.gov. Because
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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.
The public may also examine this
information collection request at MSHA,
Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard,
Room 2350, Arlington VA 22209–3939
by signing in at the receptionist’s desk
on the 21st floor.
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
Dated: August 16th, 2013.
George F. Triebsch,
Certifying Officer.
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On August 8, 2013, the Legal Services
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Atitaya Rok, Staff Attorney, at (202)
295–1500. Questions may be sent by
electronic mail to FR_NOTICE_
QUESTIONS@lsc.gov.
Dated: August 16, 2013.
Atitaya C. Rok,
Staff Attorney.
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This request for collection of
information contains notification and
recordkeeping provisions for the
Proposed Information Collection
Request submitted for public comment
and recommendations; Ventilation Plan
and Main Fan Maintenance Record 30
CFR 57.8520, and 57.8525. 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 request.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health
Administration
Title: Ventilation Plan and Main Fan
Maintenance Record.
OMB Number: 1219–0016.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Total Number of Respondents: 270.
Frequency: Various.
Total Number of Responses: 286.
Total Burden Hours: 6,617 hours.
Total Annual Respondent or
Recordkeeper 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.
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will meet telephonically on August 20,
2013, at 4 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time
(‘‘EDT’’). This announcement was
published in the Federal Register on
August 12, 2013, at 78 FR 48910. This
announcement is for the purpose of
informing the public that the telephonic
meeting of August 20, 2013 has been
cancelled.
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• Due to limited seating capacity,
onsite attendance is by invitation only.
Invitations will be sent starting Monday,
August 19.
Registration
• NASA will invite many of the RFI
submitters to attend the workshop to
share their ideas. Invited presenters will
have the option to attend onsite, or
present their ideas remotely via online
virtual meeting capabilities. Presenters
must R.S.V.P. through the registration
form provided to them in the invitation
email.
• Anyone who is not invited to
present at the workshop will be able to
participate virtually through live
streaming forums dedicated to the
workshop plenary sessions and focused
track sessions.
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SPACE ADMINISTRATION
[Notice: 13–096]
NASA Asteroid Initiative Idea
Synthesis Workshop
• Workshop check-in will open at
11:00 a.m. CDT on Monday, September
30.
• All attendees must enter through
the LPI main doors (3600 Bay Area
Blvd., Houston, Texas 77058).
Media
AGENCY:
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Space Administration.
ACTION: Notice of Public Conference to
examine ideas in response to the recent
RFI for the agency’s Asteroid Initiative.
News media interested in attending
are required to pre-register and should
contact Sarah Becky Ramsey at 202–
358–1694 or Rachel Kraft at 202–358–
1100 for additional information.
The National Aeronautics and
Space Administration announces a
public conference to provide a status on
the Agency’s Asteroid Initiative
planning and to enable feedback and
discussion from the global community
and the public.
DATES: (12 p.m. CDT) Monday,
September 30, 2013–(5 p.m. CDT)
Wednesday October 2, 2013
ADDRESSES: Lunar and Planetary
Institute, 3600 Bay Area Boulevard,
Houston, TX 77058.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michele Gates, Senior Technical
Advisor, NASA Human Exploration and
Operations Mission Directorate: 202–
358–1048.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
• The purpose of this conference is to
publicly examine and synthesize highly
rated responses to the NASA’s Asteroid
Initiative RFI. Findings will be
developed and provided as inputs to
NASA’s planning activities.
• This conference will be streamed
live online. Viewing and interactive
participation options will be posted at
https://www.nasa.gov/content/asteroidinitiative-idea-synthesis-workshop prior
to the event.
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workshop badge upon check in. All
participates are asked to keep this badge
on them at all times while in the
facility.
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All attendees must park at the
University Baptist Church Clear Lake,
located at 16106 Middlebrook Drive,
Houston, TX 77059. A shuttle will be
available throughout the workshop to
and from the LPI building. A map is
available at the University Baptist
Church Web site.
Local Area information including
additional directions and maps can be
found here: https://www.hou.usra.edu/
meetings/local_info/
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William Gerstenmaier,
Associate Administrator, Human Exploration
& Operations Mission Directorate.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Proposed Information Collection; Ventilation Plan and Main Fan
Maintenance Record (Pertains to Metal and Nonmetal Underground Mines)
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,
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 proposed
information collection for updating Ventilation Plan and Main Fan
Maintenance Record 30 CFR 57.8520, and 57.8525.
DATES: All comments must be postmarked or received by midnight Eastern
Standard Time on October 21, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the information collection requirements
of this notice 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 for docket
number [MSHA-2013-0025].
Regular Mail or Hand Delivery: MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, VA 22209-3939. Sign in at the receptionist's desk on the
21st floor.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheila McConnell, Deputy Director,
Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at
McConnell.Sheila.A@dol.gov (email); 202-693-9440 (voice); or 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 the Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) to collect information necessary to carry out its
duty in protecting the safety and health of miners.
Underground mines usually present harsh and hostile working
environments. The ventilation system is the most vital life support
system in underground mining and a properly operating ventilation
system is essential for maintaining a safe and healthful working
environment. A well planned mine ventilation system is necessary to
assure a fresh air supply to miners at all working places, to control
the amounts of harmful airborne contaminants in the mine atmosphere,
and to dilute possible accumulation of explosive gases.
Lack of adequate ventilation in underground mines has resulted in
fatalities from asphyxiation and/or explosions due to a buildup of
explosive gases. Inadequate ventilation can be a primary factor for
deaths caused by disease of the lungs (e.g. silicosis).
In addition, poor working conditions from lack of adequate
ventilation contribute to accidents resulting from heat stress, limited
visibility, or impaired judgment from contaminants. The mine operator
is required to prepare a written plan of the mine ventilation system.
The plan is required to be updated at least annually. Upon written
request of the District Manager, the plan or revisions must be
submitted to MSHA for review and comment.
The main ventilation fans for an underground mine must be
maintained either according to the manufacturers' recommendations or a
written periodic schedule. Upon request of an Authorized Representative
of the Secretary of Labor, this fan maintenance schedule must be made
available for review. The records assure compliance with the standard
and may serve as a warning mechanism for possible ventilation problems
before they occur.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
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
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.
This information collection request is available on MSHA's Web site
at https://www.msha.gov under ``Federal Register Documents'' on the
right side of the screen by selecting ``New and Existing Information
Collections and Supporting Statements.'' The information collection
request will be available on MSHA's Web site for 60 days after the
publication date of this notice, and on https://www.regulations.gov.
Because
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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.
The public may also examine this information collection request at
MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson
Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington VA 22209-3939 by signing in at the
receptionist's desk on the 21st floor.
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
This request for collection of information contains notification
and recordkeeping provisions for the Proposed Information Collection
Request submitted for public comment and recommendations; Ventilation
Plan and Main Fan Maintenance Record 30 CFR 57.8520, and 57.8525. 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 request.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Title: Ventilation Plan and Main Fan Maintenance Record.
OMB Number: 1219-0016.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Total Number of Respondents: 270.
Frequency: Various.
Total Number of Responses: 286.
Total Burden Hours: 6,617 hours.
Total Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper 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.
Dated: August 16th, 2013.
George F. Triebsch,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-20362 Filed 8-20-13; 8:45 am]
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