Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Ground Control for Surface Coal Mines and Surface Work Areas of Underground Coal Mines, 31925-31926 [2015-13595]
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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 107 / Thursday, June 4, 2015 / Notices
• Federal E-Rulemaking Portal:
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
on-line instructions for submitting
comments for docket number MSHA–
2015–0013.
• Regular Mail: Send comments to
USDOL–MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th
Street South, 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:
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I. Background
Diesel particulate matter (DPM) is a
carcinogen that consists of tiny particles
present in diesel engine exhaust that
can readily penetrate into the deepest
recesses of the lungs. Despite
ventilation, the confined underground
mine work environment may contribute
to significant concentrations of particles
produced by equipment used in the
mine. Underground miners are exposed
to higher concentrations of DPM than
any other occupational group. As a
result, they face a significantly greater
risk than other workers of developing
such diseases as lung cancer, heart
failure, serious allergic responses and
other cardiopulmonary problems.
The DPM regulation established a
permissible exposure limit to total
carbon, which is a surrogate for
measuring a miner’s exposure to DPM.
These regulations include a number of
other requirements for the protection of
miners’ health. The DPM regulations
contain information collection
requirements for underground MNM
mine operators under §§ 57.5060,
57.5065, 57.5066, 57.5070, 57.5071, and
57.5075(a) and (b)(3).
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection related to Health Standards
for Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure
(Underground Metal and Nonmetal
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;
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• 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
Health Standards for Diesel Particulate
Matter Exposure (Underground Metal
and Nonmetal 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: 1219–0135.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents: 194.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 41,692.
Annual Burden Hours: 8,928 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper
Cost: $416,639.
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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Dated: May 29, 2015.
Sheila McConnell,
Certifying Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0026]
Proposed Extension of Information
Collection; Ground Control for Surface
Coal Mines and Surface Work Areas of
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 Ground
Control for Surface Coal Mines and
Surface Work Areas of 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–
2015–0014.
• 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,
SUMMARY:
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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 107 / Thursday, June 4, 2015 / Notices
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
Each operator of a surface coal mine
is required under 30 CFR 77.1000 to
establish and follow a ground control
plan that is consistent with prudent
engineering design and which will
ensure safe working conditions. The
mine operator is required by section
77.1000–1 to file the ground control
plan under section 77.1000 for
highwalls, pits and spoil banks with the
appropriate District Manager. The
mining methods employed by the
operator are selected to ensure highwall,
pit, and spoil bank stability. In the event
of a highwall failure or material
dislodgment, there may be very little
time to escape possible injury; therefore,
preventive measures must be taken.
Each plan is based on the type of strata
expected to be encountered, the height
and angle of highwalls and spoil banks,
and the equipment to be used at the
mine. The plan is used to show how the
mine operator will maintain safe
conditions around the highwalls, pits,
and spoil banks. Each plan is reviewed
by MSHA to ensure that highwalls, pits,
and spoil banks are maintained in a safe
condition through the use of sound
engineering design.
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II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection related to Ground Control for
Surface Coal Mines and Surface Work
Areas of 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.
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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 MSHA, 201 12th
Street South, Suite 400, Arlington,
Virginia 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 section of this notice.
III. Current Actions
This request for collection of
information contains provisions for
Ground Control for Surface Coal Mines
and Surface Work Areas of
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: 1219–0026.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents: 140.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 140.
Annual Burden Hours: 1,011 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper
Cost: $266.
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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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE
ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
National Endowment for the Arts
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; National
Endowment for the Arts Panelist
Profile Form
DATES: June 1, 2015.
AGENCY: National Endowment
for the
Arts, National Foundation on the Arts
and Humanities.
ACTION: Proposed collection; comments
request.
The National Endowment for
the Arts (NEA) has submitted the
following public information collection
request (ICR) to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
[Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35].
Copies of this ICR, with applicable
supporting documentation, may be
obtained by visiting www.Reginfo.gov.
DATES: Comments should be sent to the
Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the
National Endowment for the Arts, Office
of Management and Budget, Room
10235, Washington, DC 20503, 202/395–
7316, within 30 days from the date of
this publication in the Federal Register.
The Office of Management and Budget
is particularly interested in comments
which:
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., electronic
submissions of responses.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Agency: National Endowment for the
Arts.
Title: Panelist Profile Form.
Frequency: Every three years.
Affected Public: Individuals.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
300.
SUMMARY:
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[FR Doc No: 2015-13595]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219-0026]
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Ground Control for
Surface Coal Mines and Surface Work Areas of 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 Ground
Control for Surface Coal Mines and Surface Work Areas of 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-2015-0014.
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,
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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
Each operator of a surface coal mine is required under 30 CFR
77.1000 to establish and follow a ground control plan that is
consistent with prudent engineering design and which will ensure safe
working conditions. The mine operator is required by section 77.1000-1
to file the ground control plan under section 77.1000 for highwalls,
pits and spoil banks with the appropriate District Manager. The mining
methods employed by the operator are selected to ensure highwall, pit,
and spoil bank stability. In the event of a highwall failure or
material dislodgment, there may be very little time to escape possible
injury; therefore, preventive measures must be taken. Each plan is
based on the type of strata expected to be encountered, the height and
angle of highwalls and spoil banks, and the equipment to be used at the
mine. The plan is used to show how the mine operator will maintain safe
conditions around the highwalls, pits, and spoil banks. Each plan is
reviewed by MSHA to ensure that highwalls, pits, and spoil banks are
maintained in a safe condition through the use of sound engineering
design.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information
collection related to Ground Control for Surface Coal Mines and Surface
Work Areas of 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 MSHA,
201 12th Street South, Suite 400, Arlington, Virginia 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 section of
this notice.
III. Current Actions
This request for collection of information contains provisions for
Ground Control for Surface Coal Mines and Surface Work Areas of
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: 1219-0026.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 140.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 140.
Annual Burden Hours: 1,011 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $266.
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.
[FR Doc. 2015-13595 Filed 6-3-15; 8:45 am]
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