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place. This paragraph also requires the
operator keep records of cumulative
individual gamma radiation exposures.
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II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection related to Gamma Radiation
Surveys. 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 section of this notice.
III. Current Actions
This request for collection of
information contains provisions for
Gamma Radiation Surveys. 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: 1219–0039.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
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Number of Respondents: 3.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 3.
Annual Burden Hours: 6 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.
Sheila McConnell,
Certifying Officer.
BILLING CODE 4510–43–P
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0150]
Proposed Extension of Information
Collection; Pattern of Violations
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 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 Pattern of
Violations.
SUMMARY:
All comments must be received
on or before July 2, 2019.
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–
2019–0011.
• Regular Mail: Send comments to
USDOL–MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th
Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington,
VA 22202–5452.
DATES:
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• 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 in Suite 4E401
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:
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I. Background
On January 23, 2013, the Mine Safety
and Health Administration (MSHA)
published Pattern of Violations (POV)
final rule (78 FR 5056). Under the Mine
Act, MSHA is required to issue a pattern
of violations notice to any mine operator
that demonstrates a disregard for the
health and safety of miners through a
pattern of significant and substantial
violations. A significant and substantial
violation is one that contributes to a
safety or health hazard that is
reasonably likely to result in a
reasonably serious injury or illness. The
pattern of violations provision helps to
ensure that mine operators manage
health and safety conditions at mines
and find and fix the root causes of
significant and substantial violations
before they become a hazard to miners.
The final rule simplified the pattern of
violations criteria, to improve
consistency in applying the criteria, and
increase the efficiency and effectiveness
in issuance of a pattern of violations
notice, which will result in a closure
order for areas of a mine where a
significant and substantial violation
occurs. This collection encourages
chronic violators to comply with the
Mine Act and MSHA’s safety and health
standards. Paragraph 30 CFR 104.2(a)(8)
provides that MSHA will consider
mitigating circumstances in determining
whether to issue a pattern of violations
notice. Among the items MSHA could
consider is an approved corrective
action program to reduce significant and
substantial violations accompanied by
positive results.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection related to Pattern of
Violations. 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 https://www.regulations.gov
and https://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 in Suite 4E401 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.
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III. Current Actions
This request for collection of
information contains provisions for
Pattern of Violations. 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: 1219–0150.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents: 44.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 44.
Annual Burden Hours: 5,984 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper
Cost: $4,400.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and
included in the request for Office of
Management and Budget approval of the
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information collection request; they will
also become a matter of public record.
.collections@dol.gov (email); 202–693–
9440 (voice); or 202–693–9441
(facsimile).
Sheila McConnell,
Certifying Officer.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
[FR Doc. 2019–09086 Filed 5–2–19; 8:45 am]
I. Background
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Chronic exposure to respirable coal
mine dust causes lung diseases
including coal workers’ pneumoconiosis
(CWP), emphysema, silicosis, and
chronic bronchitis, known collectively
as ‘‘black lung.’’ These diseases are
debilitating and can result in disability
and premature death. While
considerable progress has been made in
lowering dust levels since 1970 and,
consequently, lowering the prevalence
rate of black lung among coal miners,
severe forms of black lung continue to
be identified. Information from the
federally funded Coal Workers’ Health
Surveillance Programs administered by
the National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) clearly
indicates that black lung remains a key
occupational health risk among our
nation’s coal miners. According to
NIOSH, 933 or 3.7 percent of the 25,558
underground coal miners x-rayed
between January 2003 and September
2011 were found to have CWP. Also, in
FY 2011, over 28,600 former coal miners
and the dependents of miners received
$417 million in ‘‘black lung’’ benefits.
Since inception of the federal Black
Lung Benefits Program in 1970, over $45
billion in total benefits have been paid
out to former miners and their
dependents.
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 to protect the safety
and health of miners. Further, Section
101(a) of the Mine Act, 30 U.S.C. 811(a),
authorizes the 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. This
Information Collection 1219–0011
reflects requirements of MSHA’s final
rule, Lowering Miners’ Exposure to
Respirable Coal Mine Dust, Including
Continuous Personal Dust Monitors (79
FR 24814; May 1, 2014) related to
respirable coal mine dust sampling in
effect on February 1, 2016, and
respirable dust standards in effect on
August 1, 2016.
MSHA’s standards in 30 CFR parts 70,
71, and 90 require each mine operator
of an underground coal mine, surface
coal mine and, surface work areas of an
underground coal mine, and each coal
mine operator who employs a Part 90
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0011]
Extension of a Currently Approved
Collection; Respirable Coal Mine Dust
Sampling
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 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 Respirable
Coal Mine Dust Sampling.
DATES: All comments must be received
on or before July 2, 2019.
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–
2019–0013.
• 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
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219-0150]
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Pattern of
Violations
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 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 Pattern of
Violations.
DATES: All comments must be received on or before July 2, 2019.
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-2019-0011.
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 in Suite 4E401 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
.[email protected] (email); 202-693-9440 (voice); or 202-693-9441
(facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
On January 23, 2013, the Mine Safety and Health Administration
(MSHA) published Pattern of Violations (POV) final rule (78 FR 5056).
Under the Mine Act, MSHA is required to issue a pattern of violations
notice to any mine operator that demonstrates a disregard for the
health and safety of miners through a pattern of significant and
substantial violations. A significant and substantial violation is one
that contributes to a safety or health hazard that is reasonably likely
to result in a reasonably serious injury or illness. The pattern of
violations provision helps to ensure that mine operators manage health
and safety conditions at mines and find and fix the root causes of
significant and substantial violations before they become a hazard to
miners. The final rule simplified the pattern of violations criteria,
to improve consistency in applying the criteria, and increase the
efficiency and effectiveness in issuance of a pattern of violations
notice, which will result in a closure order for areas of a mine where
a significant and substantial violation occurs. This collection
encourages chronic violators to comply with the Mine Act and MSHA's
safety and health standards. Paragraph 30 CFR 104.2(a)(8) provides that
MSHA will consider mitigating circumstances in determining whether to
issue a pattern of violations notice. Among the items MSHA could
consider is an approved corrective action program to reduce significant
and substantial violations accompanied by positive results.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information
collection related to Pattern of Violations. 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 https://www.regulations.gov and https://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 in Suite
4E401 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
Pattern of Violations. 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: 1219-0150.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 44.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 44.
Annual Burden Hours: 5,984 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $4,400.
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.
Sheila McConnell,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2019-09086 Filed 5-2-19; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-43-P
