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5500–SF is required to register for
EFAST–2 credentials through the
EFAST–2 Web site. ERISA section 104
authorizes this information collection.
See 29 U.S.C. 1024.
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 that 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 1210–0117.
OMB authorization for an ICR cannot
be for more than three (3) years without
renewal, and the current approval for
this collection is scheduled to expire on
June 30, 2015. The DOL seeks to extend
PRA authorization for this information
collection for three (3) more years,
without any change to existing
requirements. The DOL notes that
existing information collection
requirements submitted to the OMB
receive a month-to-month extension
while they undergo review. For
additional substantive information
about this ICR, see the related notice
published in the Federal Register on
October 15, 2014 (79 FR 61903).
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 thirty (30) days of
publication of this notice in the Federal
Register. In order to help ensure
appropriate consideration, comments
should mention OMB Control Number
1210–0117. 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,
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electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submission of
responses.
Agency: DOL–EBSA.
Title of Collection: Registration for
EFAST–2 Credentials.
OMB Control Number: 1210–0117.
Affected Public: Private Sector—
businesses or other for-profits and notfor-profit institutions.
Total Estimated Number of
Respondents: 83,000.
Total Estimated Number of
Responses: 83,000.
Total Estimated Annual Time Burden:
27,667 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Other Costs
Burden: $0.
Dated: May 27, 2015.
Michel Smyth,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
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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–
2015–0008.
• Regular Mail: Send comments to
USDOL–MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th
Street S., Suite 400, Arlington, VA
22202–5452.
• Hand Delivery: USDOL-Mine Safety
and Health Administration, 201 12th
Street South, Suite 400, Arlington, VA
22202–5452. Sign in at the receptionist’s
desk on the 4th floor via the East
elevator.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sheila McConnell, Acting Director,
Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, MSHA, at
MSHA.information.collections@dol.gov
(email); 202–693–9440 (voice); or 202–
693–9441 (facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
I. Background
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine
Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine
Act), 30 U.S.C. 813(h), authorizes
MSHA to collect information necessary
to carry out its duty in protecting the
safety and health of miners. Further,
section 101(a) of the Mine Act, 30 U.S.C.
811 authorizes the Secretary to develop,
promulgate, and revise as may be
appropriate, improved mandatory
health or safety standards for the
protection of life and prevention of
injuries in coal and metal and nonmetal
mines.
Accidents involving falls of roof, face,
and rib in underground mines or falls of
highwall in surface mines, historically,
have been among the leading causes of
injuries and deaths. Prevention or
control of falls of roof, face, and rib is
uniquely difficult because of the variety
of conditions encountered in mines that
can affect the stability of various types
of strata and the changing nature of the
forces affecting ground stability at any
given operation and time. Roof and rock
bolts and accessories are an integral part
of ground control systems and are used
to prevent the fall of roof, face, and rib.
Advancements in technology of roof and
rock bolts and accessories have aided in
reducing the hazards associated with
falls of roof, face, and rib.
The American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM) publication
‘‘Standard Specification for Roof and
Rock Bolts and Accessories’’ is a
consensus standard used throughout the
United States. It contains specifications
for the chemical, mechanical, and
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Proposed Extension of Information
Collection; Safety Standards for Roof
Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines and
Underground Coal 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
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 on the
information collection for Safety
Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and
Nonmetal Mines and Underground Coal
Mines.
DATES: All comments must be received
on or before August 3, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the
information collection requirements of
SUMMARY:
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dimensional requirements for roof and
rock bolts and accessories used for
ground support systems. The ASTM
standard for roof and rock bolts and
accessories is updated periodically to
reflect advances in technology.
Title 30 Code of Federal Regulations
(30 CFR), parts 56 and 57 subpart
B-Ground Control, section 56.3203 and
section 57.3203, and part 75 subpart
C-Roof Support, section 75.204, address
the quality of roof and rock bolts and
accessories and their installation.
MSHA’s objective in these regulations is
to ensure the quality and effectiveness
of roof and rock bolts and accessories
and, as technology evolves, to allow for
the use of new materials which are
proven to be reliable and effective in
controlling the mine roof, face, and rib.
30 CFR 56.3203(a), 57.3203(a), and
75.204(a) require: (1) That mine
operators obtain a certification from the
manufacturer that roof and rock bolts
and accessories are manufactured and
tested in accordance with the applicable
ASTM specifications, and (2) that the
manufacturer’s certification is made
available to an authorized representative
of the Secretary of Labor (Secretary).
30 CFR 56.3203(h) and 57.3203(h)
require that if the mine operator uses
other tensioned and nontensioned
fixtures and accessories for ground
control that are not addressed by the
applicable ASTM standard listed in
sections 56.3203(a) and 57.3203(a), test
methods must be established by the
mine operator and used to verify their
ground control effectiveness. 30 CFR
56.3203(i) and 57.3203(i) require that
the mine operator certify that the tests
developed under sections 56.3203(h)
and 57.3203(h) were conducted and
such certifications be made available to
an authorized representative of the
Secretary.
30 CFR 75.204(f)(6) requires that the
mine operator or a person designated by
the operator certify by signature and
date the measurements required by
paragraph (f)(5) of this section have
been made. Paragraph (f)(5) requires that
in working places from which coal is
produced during any portion of a 24hour period, the actual torque or tension
on at least one out of every ten
previously installed mechanically
anchored tensioned roof bolts is
measured from the outby corner of the
last open crosscut to the face in each
advancing section. This certification
shall be maintained for at least one year
and shall be made available to an
authorized representative of the
Secretary and representatives of the
miners.
MSHA has found that the certification
requirements have been successful in
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maintaining compliance with
requirements for roof and rock bolts and
accessories.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection related to Safety Standards
for Roof Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal
Mines and Underground Coal Mines.
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 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.
The information collection request
will be available on https://
www.regulations.gov. MSHA cautions
the commenter against providing any
information in the submission that
should not be publicly disclosed. Full
comments, including personal
information provided, will be made
available on www.regulations.gov and
www.reginfo.gov.
The public may also examine publicly
available documents at USDOL-Mine
Safety and Health Administration, 201
12th Street South, Suite 400, Arlington,
VA 22202–5452. Sign in at the
receptionist’s desk on the 4th floor via
the East elevator.
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 provisions for
Safety Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal
and Nonmetal Mines and Underground
Coal Mines. MSHA has updated the data
with respect to the number of
respondents, responses, burden hours,
and burden costs supporting this
information collection request.
Type of Review: Extension, without
change, of a currently approved
collection.
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Agency: Mine Safety and Health
Administration.
OMB Number: 1219–0121.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents: 844.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 87,674.
Annual Burden Hours: 537 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper
Cost: $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: May 29, 2015.
Sheila McConnell,
Certifying Officer.
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Proposed Extension of Information
Collection; Health Standards for Diesel
Particulate Matter Exposure
(Underground Metal and Nonmetal
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
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 on the
information collection for Health
Standards for Diesel Particulate Matter
Exposure (Underground Metal and
Nonmetal Mines).
DATES: All comments must be received
on or before August 3, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the
information collection requirements of
this notice may be sent by any of the
methods listed below.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219-0121]
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Safety Standards
for Roof Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines and Underground Coal 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 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 on the information collection for Safety
Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines and Underground
Coal Mines.
DATES: All comments must be received on or before August 3, 2015.
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-2015-0008.
Regular Mail: Send comments to USDOL-MSHA, Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th Street S., Suite 400,
Arlington, VA 22202-5452.
Hand Delivery: USDOL-Mine Safety and Health
Administration, 201 12th Street South, Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22202-
5452. Sign in at the receptionist's desk on the 4th floor via the East
elevator.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheila McConnell, Acting Director,
Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at
MSHA.information.collections@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(h), authorizes MSHA to collect information
necessary to carry out its duty in protecting the safety and health of
miners. Further, section 101(a) of the Mine Act, 30 U.S.C. 811
authorizes the Secretary to develop, promulgate, and revise as may be
appropriate, improved mandatory health or safety standards for the
protection of life and prevention of injuries in coal and metal and
nonmetal mines.
Accidents involving falls of roof, face, and rib in underground
mines or falls of highwall in surface mines, historically, have been
among the leading causes of injuries and deaths. Prevention or control
of falls of roof, face, and rib is uniquely difficult because of the
variety of conditions encountered in mines that can affect the
stability of various types of strata and the changing nature of the
forces affecting ground stability at any given operation and time. Roof
and rock bolts and accessories are an integral part of ground control
systems and are used to prevent the fall of roof, face, and rib.
Advancements in technology of roof and rock bolts and accessories have
aided in reducing the hazards associated with falls of roof, face, and
rib.
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) publication
``Standard Specification for Roof and Rock Bolts and Accessories'' is a
consensus standard used throughout the United States. It contains
specifications for the chemical, mechanical, and
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dimensional requirements for roof and rock bolts and accessories used
for ground support systems. The ASTM standard for roof and rock bolts
and accessories is updated periodically to reflect advances in
technology.
Title 30 Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR), parts 56 and 57
subpart B-Ground Control, section 56.3203 and section 57.3203, and part
75 subpart C-Roof Support, section 75.204, address the quality of roof
and rock bolts and accessories and their installation. MSHA's objective
in these regulations is to ensure the quality and effectiveness of roof
and rock bolts and accessories and, as technology evolves, to allow for
the use of new materials which are proven to be reliable and effective
in controlling the mine roof, face, and rib.
30 CFR 56.3203(a), 57.3203(a), and 75.204(a) require: (1) That mine
operators obtain a certification from the manufacturer that roof and
rock bolts and accessories are manufactured and tested in accordance
with the applicable ASTM specifications, and (2) that the
manufacturer's certification is made available to an authorized
representative of the Secretary of Labor (Secretary).
30 CFR 56.3203(h) and 57.3203(h) require that if the mine operator
uses other tensioned and nontensioned fixtures and accessories for
ground control that are not addressed by the applicable ASTM standard
listed in sections 56.3203(a) and 57.3203(a), test methods must be
established by the mine operator and used to verify their ground
control effectiveness. 30 CFR 56.3203(i) and 57.3203(i) require that
the mine operator certify that the tests developed under sections
56.3203(h) and 57.3203(h) were conducted and such certifications be
made available to an authorized representative of the Secretary.
30 CFR 75.204(f)(6) requires that the mine operator or a person
designated by the operator certify by signature and date the
measurements required by paragraph (f)(5) of this section have been
made. Paragraph (f)(5) requires that in working places from which coal
is produced during any portion of a 24-hour period, the actual torque
or tension on at least one out of every ten previously installed
mechanically anchored tensioned roof bolts is measured from the outby
corner of the last open crosscut to the face in each advancing section.
This certification shall be maintained for at least one year and shall
be made available to an authorized representative of the Secretary and
representatives of the miners.
MSHA has found that the certification requirements have been
successful in maintaining compliance with requirements for roof and
rock bolts and accessories.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information
collection related to Safety Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and
Nonmetal Mines and Underground Coal Mines. 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 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.
The information collection request will be available on https://www.regulations.gov. MSHA cautions the commenter against providing any
information in the submission that should not be publicly disclosed.
Full comments, including personal information provided, will be made
available on www.regulations.gov and www.reginfo.gov.
The public may also examine publicly available documents at USDOL-
Mine Safety and Health Administration, 201 12th Street South, Suite
400, Arlington, VA 22202-5452. Sign in at the receptionist's desk on
the 4th floor via the East elevator.
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 provisions for
Safety Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines and
Underground Coal Mines. MSHA has updated the data with respect to the
number of respondents, responses, burden hours, and burden costs
supporting this information collection request.
Type of Review: Extension, without change, of a currently approved
collection.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
OMB Number: 1219-0121.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 844.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 87,674.
Annual Burden Hours: 537 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $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: May 29, 2015.
Sheila McConnell,
Certifying Officer.
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