Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Main Fan Operation and Inspection (I-A, II-A, III, and V-A Mines), 54143-54144 [2018-23421]
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position or who have access to classified
information. The requirements relating
to national security are mandated by the
Director of National Intelligence as the
Security Executive Agent. The majority
of the reports relate to the submitter’s
personal conduct and activities. There is
one form for personnel to submit
information on other personnel,
consistent with government-wide
reporting requirements. This collection
request seeks approval for contractors
and other non-federal employees who
are processed for access to classified
information to utilize the Department’s
automated reporting system called
iReport, or, for the small population
with no access to the IT system, to
utilize PDF fillable forms to report the
required information. The Security and
Emergency Planning Staff, and other
Department Security Offices, will use
the reported information to determine
the submitter’s continued fitness for
employment at the Department of
Justice or continued eligibility for access
to national security information. The
Department security offices for each
agency component will review,
evaluate, and adjudicate the information
received.
5. An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond:
a. Department-wide population
covered by the requirement to selfreport information in the forms listed in
Sections 2a and 2b is estimated at
35,000. It is estimated that only three
percent (1,050) will actually need to
self-report.
b. Department-wide population
covered by the requirement to report
information in the forms listed in
Sections 2c through 2l is estimated to
less than 500.
c. Amount of time estimated for an
average reported is less than ten
minutes.
6. An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: 260 annual burden hours.
If additional information is required
contact: Melody D. Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer, United
States Department of Justice, Justice
Management Division, Policy and
Planning Staff, Two Constitution
Square, 145 N Street NE, 3E.405A,
Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: October 23, 2018.
Melody D. Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S.
Department of Justice.
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I. Background
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0030]
Proposed Extension of Information
Collection; Main Fan Operation and
Inspection (I–A, II–A, III, and V–A
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 main fan
operation and inspection (I–A, II–A, III,
and V–A mines).
DATES: All comments must be received
on or before December 26, 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–
2018–0030.
• 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:
SUMMARY:
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Potentially gassy (explosive)
conditions underground are largely
controlled by the main fans. When
accumulations of explosive gases, such
as methane, are not swept from the mine
by the main fans, they may reasonably
be expected to contact an ignition
source. The results of such contacts are
usually disastrous, and multiple
fatalities may be reasonably expected to
occur. The standard contains
significantly more stringent
requirements for main fans in ‘‘gassy’’
mines than for main fans in other mines.
Title 30 CFR 57.22204, which only
applies to metal and nonmetal
underground mines that are categorized
as ‘‘gassy,’’ requires main fans to have
pressure-recording systems. This
standard also requires main fans to be
inspected daily while operating if
persons are underground and
certification made of such inspections
by signature and date. Certifications and
pressure recordings must be retained for
one year and made available to
authorized representatives of the
Secretary of Labor.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection related to main fan operation
and inspection (I–A, II–A, III, and V–A
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.
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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
main fan operation and inspection (I–A,
II–A, III, and V–A 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: 1219–0030.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents: 6.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 5,940.
Annual Burden Hours: 2,046 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper
Cost: $2,400.
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.
Roslyn B. Fontaine,
Certifying Officer.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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I. Background
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0095]
Proposed Extension of Information
Collection; Explosive Materials and
Blasting Units
Mine Safety and Health
Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
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Under 30 CFR parts 7 and 15, MSHA
evaluates and approves explosive
materials and blasting units as
permissible for use in mines. However,
some underground metal and nonmetal
Category III mines (gassy mines) use
non-approved explosive materials or
blasting units because there are no
permissible explosive materials and
blasting units.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
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
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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 Explosive
Materials and Blasting Units.
DATES: All comments must be received
on or before December 26, 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–
2018–0032.
• 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).
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection related to Explosive Materials
and Blasting Units. MSHA is
particularly interested in comments
that:
• Evaluate whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
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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
Explosive Materials and Blasting Units.
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: 1219–0095.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents: 1.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 1.
Annual Burden Hours: 1 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper
Cost: $6.
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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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219-0030]
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Main Fan Operation
and Inspection (I-A, II-A, III, and V-A 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 main fan
operation and inspection (I-A, II-A, III, and V-A mines).
DATES: All comments must be received on or before December 26, 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-2018-0030.
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
Potentially gassy (explosive) conditions underground are largely
controlled by the main fans. When accumulations of explosive gases,
such as methane, are not swept from the mine by the main fans, they may
reasonably be expected to contact an ignition source. The results of
such contacts are usually disastrous, and multiple fatalities may be
reasonably expected to occur. The standard contains significantly more
stringent requirements for main fans in ``gassy'' mines than for main
fans in other mines. Title 30 CFR 57.22204, which only applies to metal
and nonmetal underground mines that are categorized as ``gassy,''
requires main fans to have pressure-recording systems. This standard
also requires main fans to be inspected daily while operating if
persons are underground and certification made of such inspections by
signature and date. Certifications and pressure recordings must be
retained for one year and made available to authorized representatives
of the Secretary of Labor.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information
collection related to main fan operation and inspection (I-A, II-A,
III, and V-A 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.
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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
main fan operation and inspection (I-A, II-A, III, and V-A 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: 1219-0030.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 6.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 5,940.
Annual Burden Hours: 2,046 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $2,400.
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.
Roslyn B. Fontaine,
Certifying Officer.
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