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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.
[FR Doc. 2015–13594 Filed 6–3–15; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0135]
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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• 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.
[FR Doc. 2015–13618 Filed 6–3–15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510–43–P
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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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219-0135]
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Health Standards
for Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure (Underground Metal and Nonmetal
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 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.
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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:
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
Sec. Sec. 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;
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 for-profit.
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.
Dated: May 29, 2015.
Sheila McConnell,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-13618 Filed 6-3-15; 8:45 am]
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