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documented within this ROD are
implemented as part of the project. The
MEP will identify the timing,
responsibility, and method of
implementation of the proposed
measures, as well as any required
monitoring and enforcement activities.
As part of this program, each project
contractor will be required to
implement the mitigation measures
arising from its project activities. The
Bureau or its authorized agencies will
inspect and monitor these measures to
ensure compliance. The Bureau will
implement any mitigation measures
required for USP and FPC operation.
The Bureau will maintain the MEP
throughout project implementation and
will include the MEP in the project
administrative record. Any continuing
obligations will be maintained by the
Bureau.
Development of the proposed USP
and FPC under Modified Alternative 2—
Roxana will result in beneficial impacts
by reducing crowded conditions in
federal correctional facilities within the
Mid-Atlantic Region, particularly in
high-security male facilities, by
providing a much-needed new facility
to meet existing inmate housing needs.
Beneficial impacts to the local economy
of Letcher County will also be realized
due to the addition of a 300-person
workforce for the facility and the
associated gains in expenditures and tax
revenues.
The Bureau will rely upon public
utility authorities for the provision of
water and sewage treatment services.
Positive economic benefits will accrue
to these utility authorities from the
provision of such services. Plans for the
expansion of utility capacities will be
fully coordinated with all appropriate
agencies.
Prior to making my final decision, I
carefully considered comments received
following the publication of the 2016
RFEIS, and comments received prior to
expiration of the 30-day review period
on the 2017 Final Supplemental RFEIS.
The comments and responses thereto
are hereby acknowledged and measures
to avoid, minimize, and mitigate
potential adverse impacts are
documented within Section IV.D of this
ROD.
In addition, I have carefully
considered potential environmental
justice impacts of the proposed action as
discussed in the 2016 RFEIS, together
with comments concerning
environmental justice submitted during
the EIS and Supplemental RFEIS
process. Pursuant to Executive Order
12898, Federal agencies are required to
make achieving environmental justice
part of their mission by identifying and
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addressing, as appropriate,
disproportionately high and adverse
human health and environmental effects
of their programs, policies, and
activities on minority and low-income
populations. As concluded in the 2016
RFEIS, I have determined that the
proposed action will not result in either
a disparate or significantly adverse
impact to any low-income or minority
population to which Executive Order
12898 is applicable.
VIII. Conclusion
After consulting with Bureau staff and
being appraised of material in the Draft
EIS, 2016 RFEIS, and 2017 Final
Supplemental RFEIS, it is my decision
that the Bureau select Modified
Alternative 2—Roxana for the land
acquisition and development of a USP
and FPC in Letcher County.
Mark S. Inch,
Director, Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0073]
Proposed Extension of Information
Collection; Mine Mapping and Records
of Opening, Closing, and Reopening of
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. This program helps to ensure 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 Mine
Mapping and Records of Opening,
Closing, and Reopening of Mines.
DATES: All comments must be received
on or before June 11, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the
information collection requirements of
SUMMARY:
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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–
2018–0004.
• Regular Mail: Send comments to
USDOL–MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th
Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington,
VA 22202–5452.
• Hand Delivery: USDOL-Mine Safety
and Health Administration, 201 12th
Street South, Suite 4E401, 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, 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 of
Labor (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 information collection addressed
by this notice is intended to protect
miners by assuring that up-to-date,
accurate mine maps contain the
information needed to clarify the best
alternatives for action during an
emergency operation. Coal mine
operators routinely use maps to create
safe and effective development plans.
Mine maps are schematic depictions
of critical mine infrastructure, such as
water, power, transportation,
ventilation, and communication
systems. Using accurate, up-to-date
maps during a disaster, mine emergency
personnel can locate refuges for miners
and identify sites of explosion potential;
they can know where stationary
equipment was placed, where ground
was secured, and where they can best
begin a rescue operation. During a
disaster, maps can be crucial to the
safety of the emergency personnel who
must enter a mine to begin a search for
survivors.
Mine maps may describe the current
status of an operating mine or provide
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crucial information about a long-closed
mine that is being reopened.
Title 30 CFR 75.1200 requires each
underground coal mine operator to have
an accurate and up-to-date map of such
mine drawn to scale and stored in a
fireproof repository in an area on the
surface of the mine chosen by the mine
operator to minimize the danger of
destruction by fire or other hazards.
Sections 75.1200–1, 75.1201, 75.1202,
75.1202–1, and 75.1203 specify the
information which must be shown on
the map. The maps must be certified by
a registered engineer or surveyor; kept
continuously up-to-date by temporary
notations and revised and
supplemented to include the temporary
notations at intervals not more than 6
months; and made available for
inspection by a representative of the
Secretary, State coal mine inspectors,
miners and their representatives,
operators of adjacent coal mines, and
persons owning, leasing, or residing on
surface areas of such mines or areas
adjacent to such mines. These maps are
essential to the planning and safe
operation of the mine. In addition, these
maps provide a graphic presentation of
the locations of working sections and
the locations of fixed surface and
underground mine facilities and
equipment, escapeway routes, coal
haulage and man and materials haulage
entries and other information essential
to mine rescue or mine fire fighting
activities in the event of mine fire,
explosion or inundations of gas or
water. The information is essential to
the safe operation of adjacent mines and
mines approaching the worked out areas
of active or abandoned mines. Section
75.372 requires underground mine
operators to submit three copies of an
up-to-date mine map to the District
Manager at intervals not exceeding 12
months during the operating life of the
mine.
Title 30 CFR 75.1204 and 75.1204–1
require that whenever an underground
coal mine operator permanently closes
or abandons a coal mine, or temporarily
closes a coal mine for a period of more
than 90 days, the operator shall file with
MSHA a copy of the mine map revised
and supplemented to the date of
closure. Maps are retained in a
repository and are made available to
mine operators of adjacent properties.
The maps are necessary to provide an
accurate record of underground areas
that have been mined to help prevent
active mine operators from mining into
abandoned areas that may contain water
or harmful gases.
Title 30 CFR 77.1200, 77.1201 and
77.1202 require surface coal mine
operators to maintain an accurate and
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up-to-date map of the mine and
specifies the information to be shown
on the map, the acceptable range of map
scales, that the map be certified by a
registered engineer or surveyor, that the
map be available for inspection by the
Secretary or his authorized
representative. These maps are essential
for the safe operation of the mine and
provide essential information to
operators of adjacent surface and
underground mines. Properly prepared
and effectively utilized surface mine
maps can prevent outbursts of water
impounded in underground mine
workings and/or inundations of
underground mines by surface
impounded water or water and or gases
impounded in surface auger mining
worked out areas.
Title 30 CFR 75.373 and 75.1721
require that after a mine is abandoned
or declared inactive and before it is
reopened, mine operations shall not
begin until MSHA has been notified and
has completed an inspection. Section
75.1721 specifies that once the mine
operator notifies the MSHA District
Manager on the intent to reopen a mine
all preliminary plans must be submitted
in writing prior to development of the
coalbed unless or until all preliminary
plans are approved.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection related to Mine Mapping and
Records of Opening, Closing, and
Reopening of 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
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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 CONTACT section of this
notice.
III. Current Actions
This request for collection of
information contains provisions for
Mine Mapping and Records of Opening,
Closing, and Reopening of 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: 1219–0073.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents: 614.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 267.
Annual Burden Hours: 5,650 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper
Cost: $7,620,554.
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.
Sheila McConnell,
Certifying Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Petition for Modification of Application
of Existing Mandatory Safety Standard
Mine Safety and Health
Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
This notice is a summary of
a petition for modification submitted to
the Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) by the parties
listed below.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219-0073]
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Mine Mapping and
Records of Opening, Closing, and Reopening of 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. This program
helps to ensure 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 Mine Mapping and
Records of Opening, Closing, and Reopening of Mines.
DATES: All comments must be received on or before June 11, 2018.
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-2018-0004.
Regular Mail: Send comments to USDOL-MSHA, Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th Street South, Suite
4E401, Arlington, VA 22202-5452.
Hand Delivery: USDOL-Mine Safety and Health
Administration, 201 12th Street South, Suite 4E401, 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, Director, Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at
[email protected] (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 of Labor (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 information collection addressed by this notice is intended to
protect miners by assuring that up-to-date, accurate mine maps contain
the information needed to clarify the best alternatives for action
during an emergency operation. Coal mine operators routinely use maps
to create safe and effective development plans.
Mine maps are schematic depictions of critical mine infrastructure,
such as water, power, transportation, ventilation, and communication
systems. Using accurate, up-to-date maps during a disaster, mine
emergency personnel can locate refuges for miners and identify sites of
explosion potential; they can know where stationary equipment was
placed, where ground was secured, and where they can best begin a
rescue operation. During a disaster, maps can be crucial to the safety
of the emergency personnel who must enter a mine to begin a search for
survivors.
Mine maps may describe the current status of an operating mine or
provide
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crucial information about a long-closed mine that is being reopened.
Title 30 CFR 75.1200 requires each underground coal mine operator
to have an accurate and up-to-date map of such mine drawn to scale and
stored in a fireproof repository in an area on the surface of the mine
chosen by the mine operator to minimize the danger of destruction by
fire or other hazards. Sections 75.1200-1, 75.1201, 75.1202, 75.1202-1,
and 75.1203 specify the information which must be shown on the map. The
maps must be certified by a registered engineer or surveyor; kept
continuously up-to-date by temporary notations and revised and
supplemented to include the temporary notations at intervals not more
than 6 months; and made available for inspection by a representative of
the Secretary, State coal mine inspectors, miners and their
representatives, operators of adjacent coal mines, and persons owning,
leasing, or residing on surface areas of such mines or areas adjacent
to such mines. These maps are essential to the planning and safe
operation of the mine. In addition, these maps provide a graphic
presentation of the locations of working sections and the locations of
fixed surface and underground mine facilities and equipment, escapeway
routes, coal haulage and man and materials haulage entries and other
information essential to mine rescue or mine fire fighting activities
in the event of mine fire, explosion or inundations of gas or water.
The information is essential to the safe operation of adjacent mines
and mines approaching the worked out areas of active or abandoned
mines. Section 75.372 requires underground mine operators to submit
three copies of an up-to-date mine map to the District Manager at
intervals not exceeding 12 months during the operating life of the
mine.
Title 30 CFR 75.1204 and 75.1204-1 require that whenever an
underground coal mine operator permanently closes or abandons a coal
mine, or temporarily closes a coal mine for a period of more than 90
days, the operator shall file with MSHA a copy of the mine map revised
and supplemented to the date of closure. Maps are retained in a
repository and are made available to mine operators of adjacent
properties. The maps are necessary to provide an accurate record of
underground areas that have been mined to help prevent active mine
operators from mining into abandoned areas that may contain water or
harmful gases.
Title 30 CFR 77.1200, 77.1201 and 77.1202 require surface coal mine
operators to maintain an accurate and up-to-date map of the mine and
specifies the information to be shown on the map, the acceptable range
of map scales, that the map be certified by a registered engineer or
surveyor, that the map be available for inspection by the Secretary or
his authorized representative. These maps are essential for the safe
operation of the mine and provide essential information to operators of
adjacent surface and underground mines. Properly prepared and
effectively utilized surface mine maps can prevent outbursts of water
impounded in underground mine workings and/or inundations of
underground mines by surface impounded water or water and or gases
impounded in surface auger mining worked out areas.
Title 30 CFR 75.373 and 75.1721 require that after a mine is
abandoned or declared inactive and before it is reopened, mine
operations shall not begin until MSHA has been notified and has
completed an inspection. Section 75.1721 specifies that once the mine
operator notifies the MSHA District Manager on the intent to reopen a
mine all preliminary plans must be submitted in writing prior to
development of the coalbed unless or until all preliminary plans are
approved.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information
collection related to Mine Mapping and Records of Opening, Closing, and
Reopening of 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 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 CONTACT
section of this notice.
III. Current Actions
This request for collection of information contains provisions for
Mine Mapping and Records of Opening, Closing, and Reopening of 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: 1219-0073.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 614.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 267.
Annual Burden Hours: 5,650 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $7,620,554.
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.
Sheila McConnell,
Certifying Officer.
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