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(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 or other mines.
The Mine Act, as amended, 30 U.S.C.
801 et seq., recognizes that education
and training is an important element of
federal efforts to make the nation’s
mines safe. Title 30, CFR Sections 48.3
and 48.23 require training plans for
underground and surface mines,
respectively. The standards are intended
to assure that miners will be effectively
trained in matters affecting their health
and safety, with the ultimate goal being
the reduction of injuries and illness in
the nation’s mines. Training plans are
required to be submitted for approval to
the MSHA District Manager for the area
in which the mine is located. Plans
must contain the company name, mine
name, and MSHA identification number
of the mine; the name and position of
the person designated by the operator
who is responsible for health and safety
training at the mine; a list of MSHA
approved instructors with whom the
operator proposes to make arrangements
to teach the courses and the courses
each instructor is qualified to teach; the
location where training will be given for
each course; a description of the
teaching methods and the course
materials which are to be used in
training; the approximate number of
miners employed at the mine and the
maximum number who will attend each
session of training; the predicted time or
periods of time when regularly
scheduled refresher training will be
given including the titles of courses to
be taught, the total number of
instruction hours for each course, and
the predicted time and length of each
session of training; and for new task
training, a complete list of task
assignments, the titles of personnel
conducting the training, the outline of
training procedures used, and the
evaluation procedures used to
determine the effectiveness of the
training. Records of training are
required for underground and surface
mines under sections 48.9 and 48.29.
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II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection related to Training Plan
Regulations and Certificate of Training.
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 South, Suite 4E401, 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 section of this notice.
III. Current Actions
This request for collection of
information contains provisions for
Training Plan Regulations and
Certificate of Training. 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: 1219–0009.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents: 1,526.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 123,186.
Annual Burden Hours: 13,964 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper
Cost: $371,118.
MSHA Forms: MSHA Form 5000–23,
Certificate of Training.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and
included in the request for Office of
Management and Budget approval of the
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information collection request; they will
also become a matter of public record.
Sheila McConnell,
Certifying Officer.
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Notice of Permit Applications Received
Under the Antarctic Conservation Act
of 1978
National Science Foundation.
Notice of permit applications
received.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The National Science
Foundation (NSF) is required to publish
a notice of permit applications received
to conduct activities regulated under the
Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978.
NSF has published regulations under
the Antarctic Conservation Act in the
Code of Federal Regulations. This is the
required notice of permit applications
received.
SUMMARY:
Interested parties are invited to
submit written data, comments, or
views with respect to this permit
application by November 2, 2017. This
application may be inspected by
interested parties at the Permit Office,
address below.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be
addressed to Permit Office, Office of
Polar Programs, National Science
Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Ave.,
Alexandria, Virginia 22331.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nature McGinn, ACA Permit Officer, at
the above address, at 703–292–8030, or
ACApermits@nsf.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
National Science Foundation, as
directed by the Antarctic Conservation
Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95–541, 45 CFR
671), as amended by the Antarctic
Science, Tourism and Conservation Act
of 1996, has developed regulations for
the establishment of a permit system for
various activities in Antarctica and
designation of certain animals and
certain geographic areas a requiring
special protection. The regulations
establish such a permit system to
designate Antarctic Specially Protected
Areas.
DATES:
Application Details
Permit Application: 2018–007
1. Applicant: Robin West, Director of
Expedition Operations, Onboard
Revenue, Seabourn Quest, Seabourn
Cruise Line Ltd., 450 Third Ave.
W., Seattle, WA 98119.
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Activity for Which Permit is
Requested: Waste Management. The
applicant proposes to operate a small,
battery-operated remotely piloted
aircraft system (RPAS) consisting, in
part, of a quadcopter equipped with a
camera to collect commercial and
educational footage of the Antarctic, as
well as for ice reconnaissance. The
quadcopter would not be flown over
concentrations of birds or mammals, or
over Antarctic Specially Protected
Areas. The RPAS would only be
operated by pilots with extensive
experience (≤20 hours), who are preapproved by the Expedition Leader.
Several Measures would be taken to
prevent against loss of the quadcopter
including a highly visible paint color;
only operating when the wind is less
than 25 knots; operating for only 15
minutes at a time to preserve battery
life; having prop guards on propeller
tips; using a flotation device if operated
over water; a ‘‘fail-safe and auto go
home’’ feature in the case of a loss of
control link or low battery; having an
observer on the lookout for wildlife,
people, and other hazards; and ensuring
that the separation between the operator
and quadcopter does not exceed an
operational range of 500 meters. The
applicant is seeking a Waste Permit to
cover any accidental releases that may
result from operating the RPAS.
Location: Antarctic Peninsula Region.
Dates: November 1, 2017–March 31,
2018.
Permit Application: 2018–014
2. Applicant: Dwayne Stevens, Marine
Operations Manager, Lindblad
Expeditions, 1415 Western Ave.,
Suite 700, Seattle, WA 98101.
Activity for Which Permit is
Requested: Waste Management. The
applicant proposes to operate small,
battery-operated remotely piloted
aircraft systems (RPAS) consisting, in
part, of a quadcopter equipped with
cameras to collect commercial and
educational footage of the Antarctic.
The quadcopters would not be flown
over concentrations of birds or
mammals, or over Antarctic Specially
Protected Areas or Historic Sites and
Monuments. The RPAS would only be
operated by pilots with a minimum of
16 hours of flight experience, who are
pre-approved by Lindblad Expeditions.
Several Measures would be taken to
prevent against loss of the quadcopters
including only operating when the wind
is less than 25 knots; only operating
over water after launching from an
inflatable Zodiac boat; and having an
observer maintaining visual contact
with the quadcopter at all times. The
applicant is seeking a Waste Permit to
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cover any accidental releases that may
result from operating the RPAS.
Location: Antarctic Peninsula Region.
Dates: November 1, 2017–March 31,
2021.
Permit Application: 2018–015
3. Applicant: Brandon Harvey, Direction
Expedition Operations, Polar
Latitudes, Inc., 2206 Jericho Street,
White River Junction, VT 05001.
Activity for Which Permit is
Requested: Waste Management. For
Coastal Camping: The applicant seeks
permission for no more than 30 campers
and two expedition staff to camp
overnight at select locations for a
maximum of 10 hours ashore. Camping
would be away from vegetated sites and
at least 150m from wildlife
concentrations or lakes, protected areas,
historical sites, and scientific stations.
Tents would be pitched on snow, ice, or
bare smooth rock, at least 15m from the
high-water line. No food, other than
emergency rations, would be brought
onshore and all wastes, including
human waste, would be collected and
returned to the ship for proper disposal.
The applicant is seeking a Waste Permit
to cover any accidental releases that
may result from camping. For remotely
piloted aircraft systems (RPAS)
operation: The applicant proposes to
operate small, battery-operated RPAS
consisting, in part, of a quadcopter
equipped with cameras to collect
commercial and educational footage of
the Antarctic. The quadcopter would
not be flown over concentrations of
birds or mammals, or over Antarctic
Specially Protected Areas or Historic
Sites and Monuments. The RPAS would
only be operated by pilots with
extensive experience, who are preapproved by the Expedition Leader.
Several measures would be taken to
prevent against loss of the quadcopter
including painting them a highly visible
color; only flying when the wind is less
than 25 knots; flying for only 15
minutes at a time to preserve battery
life; having prop guards on propeller
tips, a flotation device if operated over
water, and an ‘‘auto go home’’ feature in
case of loss of control link or low
battery; having an observer on the
lookout for wildlife, people, and other
hazards; and ensuring that the
separation between the operator and
quadcopter does not exceed an
operational range of 500 meters. The
applicant is seeking a Waste Permit to
cover any accidental releases that may
result from operating the RPAS.
Location: Camping: Possible locations
include Damoy Point/Dorian Bay, Danco
´
Island, Ronge Island, the Errera
Channel, Paradise Bay (including
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Almirante Brown/Base Brown or
Skontorp Cove), the Argentine Islands,
Andvord Bay, Pleneau Island, Hovgaard
Island, Orne Harbour, Leith Cove,
Prospect Point and Portal Point. RPAS
operations: Western Antarctic Peninsula
region.
Dates: October 30, 2017–March 30,
2022.
Permit Application: 2018–017
4. Applicant: Conrad Combrink, Vice
President, Expedition Planning &
Strategic Development, Silversea
Cruises, Ltd., Wells Fargo Center,
333 Southeast 2nd Avenue, Suite
2600, Miami, Florida 33131.
Activity for Which Permit is
Requested: Waste Management. The
applicant proposes to operate small,
battery-operated remotely piloted
aircraft systems (RPAS) consisting, in
part, of a quadcopter equipped with
cameras to collect commercial and
educational footage of the Antarctic.
The quadcopter would not be flown
over concentrations of birds or
mammals, or over Antarctic Specially
Protected Areas or Historic Sites and
Monuments. The RPAS would only be
operated by pilots with extensive
experience, who are pre-approved by
the Expedition Leader. Several measures
would be taken to prevent against loss
of the quadcopter including painting
them a highly visible color; only flying
when the wind is less than 25 knots;
flying for only 15 minutes at a time to
preserve battery life; having prop guards
on propeller tips, a flotation device if
operated over water, and an ‘‘auto go
home’’ feature in case of loss of control
link or low battery; having an observer
on the lookout for wildlife, people, and
other hazards; and ensuring that the
separation between the operator and
quadcopter does not exceed an
operational range of 500 meters. The
applicant is seeking a Waste Permit to
cover any accidental releases that may
result from operating the RPAS.
Location: Antarctic Peninsula Region.
Dates: November 15, 2017–March 30,
2018.
Nadene G. Kennedy,
Polar Coordination Specialist, Office of Polar
Programs.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic
Conservation Act of 1978
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice of permit applications received.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish a
notice of permit applications received to conduct activities regulated
under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. NSF has published
regulations under the Antarctic Conservation Act in the Code of Federal
Regulations. This is the required notice of permit applications
received.
DATES: Interested parties are invited to submit written data, comments,
or views with respect to this permit application by November 2, 2017.
This application may be inspected by interested parties at the Permit
Office, address below.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Permit Office, Office of
Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Ave.,
Alexandria, Virginia 22331.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nature McGinn, ACA Permit Officer, at
the above address, at 703-292-8030, or ACApermits@nsf.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Science Foundation, as directed
by the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-541, 45 CFR 671),
as amended by the Antarctic Science, Tourism and Conservation Act of
1996, has developed regulations for the establishment of a permit
system for various activities in Antarctica and designation of certain
animals and certain geographic areas a requiring special protection.
The regulations establish such a permit system to designate Antarctic
Specially Protected Areas.
Application Details
Permit Application: 2018-007
1. Applicant: Robin West, Director of Expedition Operations, Onboard
Revenue, Seabourn Quest, Seabourn Cruise Line Ltd., 450 Third Ave. W.,
Seattle, WA 98119.
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Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Waste Management. The
applicant proposes to operate a small, battery-operated remotely
piloted aircraft system (RPAS) consisting, in part, of a quadcopter
equipped with a camera to collect commercial and educational footage of
the Antarctic, as well as for ice reconnaissance. The quadcopter would
not be flown over concentrations of birds or mammals, or over Antarctic
Specially Protected Areas. The RPAS would only be operated by pilots
with extensive experience (<=20 hours), who are pre-approved by the
Expedition Leader. Several Measures would be taken to prevent against
loss of the quadcopter including a highly visible paint color; only
operating when the wind is less than 25 knots; operating for only 15
minutes at a time to preserve battery life; having prop guards on
propeller tips; using a flotation device if operated over water; a
``fail-safe and auto go home'' feature in the case of a loss of control
link or low battery; having an observer on the lookout for wildlife,
people, and other hazards; and ensuring that the separation between the
operator and quadcopter does not exceed an operational range of 500
meters. The applicant is seeking a Waste Permit to cover any accidental
releases that may result from operating the RPAS.
Location: Antarctic Peninsula Region.
Dates: November 1, 2017-March 31, 2018.
Permit Application: 2018-014
2. Applicant: Dwayne Stevens, Marine Operations Manager, Lindblad
Expeditions, 1415 Western Ave., Suite 700, Seattle, WA 98101.
Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Waste Management. The
applicant proposes to operate small, battery-operated remotely piloted
aircraft systems (RPAS) consisting, in part, of a quadcopter equipped
with cameras to collect commercial and educational footage of the
Antarctic. The quadcopters would not be flown over concentrations of
birds or mammals, or over Antarctic Specially Protected Areas or
Historic Sites and Monuments. The RPAS would only be operated by pilots
with a minimum of 16 hours of flight experience, who are pre-approved
by Lindblad Expeditions. Several Measures would be taken to prevent
against loss of the quadcopters including only operating when the wind
is less than 25 knots; only operating over water after launching from
an inflatable Zodiac boat; and having an observer maintaining visual
contact with the quadcopter at all times. The applicant is seeking a
Waste Permit to cover any accidental releases that may result from
operating the RPAS.
Location: Antarctic Peninsula Region.
Dates: November 1, 2017-March 31, 2021.
Permit Application: 2018-015
3. Applicant: Brandon Harvey, Direction Expedition Operations, Polar
Latitudes, Inc., 2206 Jericho Street, White River Junction, VT 05001.
Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Waste Management. For
Coastal Camping: The applicant seeks permission for no more than 30
campers and two expedition staff to camp overnight at select locations
for a maximum of 10 hours ashore. Camping would be away from vegetated
sites and at least 150m from wildlife concentrations or lakes,
protected areas, historical sites, and scientific stations. Tents would
be pitched on snow, ice, or bare smooth rock, at least 15m from the
high-water line. No food, other than emergency rations, would be
brought onshore and all wastes, including human waste, would be
collected and returned to the ship for proper disposal. The applicant
is seeking a Waste Permit to cover any accidental releases that may
result from camping. For remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS)
operation: The applicant proposes to operate small, battery-operated
RPAS consisting, in part, of a quadcopter equipped with cameras to
collect commercial and educational footage of the Antarctic. The
quadcopter would not be flown over concentrations of birds or mammals,
or over Antarctic Specially Protected Areas or Historic Sites and
Monuments. The RPAS would only be operated by pilots with extensive
experience, who are pre-approved by the Expedition Leader. Several
measures would be taken to prevent against loss of the quadcopter
including painting them a highly visible color; only flying when the
wind is less than 25 knots; flying for only 15 minutes at a time to
preserve battery life; having prop guards on propeller tips, a
flotation device if operated over water, and an ``auto go home''
feature in case of loss of control link or low battery; having an
observer on the lookout for wildlife, people, and other hazards; and
ensuring that the separation between the operator and quadcopter does
not exceed an operational range of 500 meters. The applicant is seeking
a Waste Permit to cover any accidental releases that may result from
operating the RPAS.
Location: Camping: Possible locations include Damoy Point/Dorian
Bay, Danco Island, Rong[eacute] Island, the Errera Channel, Paradise
Bay (including Almirante Brown/Base Brown or Skontorp Cove), the
Argentine Islands, Andvord Bay, Pleneau Island, Hovgaard Island, Orne
Harbour, Leith Cove, Prospect Point and Portal Point. RPAS operations:
Western Antarctic Peninsula region.
Dates: October 30, 2017-March 30, 2022.
Permit Application: 2018-017
4. Applicant: Conrad Combrink, Vice President, Expedition Planning &
Strategic Development, Silversea Cruises, Ltd., Wells Fargo Center, 333
Southeast 2nd Avenue, Suite 2600, Miami, Florida 33131.
Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Waste Management. The
applicant proposes to operate small, battery-operated remotely piloted
aircraft systems (RPAS) consisting, in part, of a quadcopter equipped
with cameras to collect commercial and educational footage of the
Antarctic. The quadcopter would not be flown over concentrations of
birds or mammals, or over Antarctic Specially Protected Areas or
Historic Sites and Monuments. The RPAS would only be operated by pilots
with extensive experience, who are pre-approved by the Expedition
Leader. Several measures would be taken to prevent against loss of the
quadcopter including painting them a highly visible color; only flying
when the wind is less than 25 knots; flying for only 15 minutes at a
time to preserve battery life; having prop guards on propeller tips, a
flotation device if operated over water, and an ``auto go home''
feature in case of loss of control link or low battery; having an
observer on the lookout for wildlife, people, and other hazards; and
ensuring that the separation between the operator and quadcopter does
not exceed an operational range of 500 meters. The applicant is seeking
a Waste Permit to cover any accidental releases that may result from
operating the RPAS.
Location: Antarctic Peninsula Region.
Dates: November 15, 2017-March 30, 2018.
Nadene G. Kennedy,
Polar Coordination Specialist, Office of Polar Programs.
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