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Innovation and Opportunity Act
authorizes this information collection.
See 29 U.S.C. 3221a(1).
This proposed information collection
is subject to the PRA. A Federal agency
generally cannot conduct or sponsor a
collection of information, and the public
is generally not required to respond to
an information collection, unless the
OMB, under the PRA, approves it and
displays a currently valid OMB Control
Number. In addition, notwithstanding
any other provisions of law, no person
shall generally be subject to penalty for
failing to comply with a collection of
information if the collection of
information does not display a valid
Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a)
and 1320.6. For additional information,
see the related notice published in the
Federal Register on April 13, 2018 (83
FR 16128).
Interested parties are encouraged to
send comments to the OMB, Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs at
the address shown in the ADDRESSES
section within thirty-(30) days of
publication of this notice in the Federal
Register. In order to help ensure
appropriate consideration, comments
should mention OMB ICR Reference
Number 201811–1290–001. The OMB is
particularly interested in comments
that:
• Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility:
• Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
• 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.
Agency: DOL–CEO.
Title of Collection: Reentry
Employment Opportunities (REO)
Evaluation.
OMB ICR Reference Number: 201811–
1290–001.
Affected Public: Individuals or
Households; Private Sector—Not-forprofit institutions.
Total Estimated Number of
Respondents: 1,292.
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Total Estimated Number of
Responses: 1,292.
Total Estimated Annual Time Burden:
225 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Other Costs
Burden: $1,926.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D).
Dated: September 16, 2019.
Frederick Licari,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0016]
Proposed Extension of Information
Collection; Ventilation Plan and Main
Fan Maintenance Record
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 Ventilation
Plan and Main Fan Maintenance
Record.
DATES: All comments must be received
on or before November 19, 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–
2019–0038.
• 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,
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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
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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 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 and metal and nonmetal
mines.
Underground mines usually present
harsh and hostile working
environments. The ventilation system is
the most vital life support system in
underground mining and a properly
operating ventilation system is essential
for maintaining a safe and healthful
working environment. A well planned
mine ventilation system is necessary to
assure a fresh air supply to miners at all
working places, to control the amounts
of harmful airborne contaminants in the
mine atmosphere, and to dilute possible
accumulation of explosive gases.
Lack of adequate ventilation in
underground mines has resulted in
fatalities from asphyxiation and/or
explosions due to a buildup of explosive
gases. Inadequate ventilation can be a
primary factor for deaths caused by
disease of the lungs (e.g., silicosis). In
addition, poor working conditions from
lack of adequate ventilation contribute
to accidents resulting from heat stress,
limited visibility, or impaired judgment
from contaminants.
The mine operator is required to
prepare a written plan of the mine
ventilation system. The plan is required
to be updated at least annually. Upon
written request of the District Manager,
the plan or revisions must be submitted
to MSHA for review and comment.
The main ventilation fans for an
underground mine must be maintained
according to the manufacturers’
recommendations or a written periodic
schedule. Upon request of an
Authorized Representative of the
Secretary of Labor, this fan maintenance
schedule must be made available for
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review. The records assure compliance
with the standard and may serve as a
warning mechanism for possible
ventilation problems before they occur.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection related to Ventilation Plan
and Main Fan Maintenance Record.
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.
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III. Current Actions
This request for collection of
information contains provisions for
Ventilation Plan and Main Fan
Maintenance Record. 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: 1219–0016.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents: 197.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 206.
Annual Burden Hours: 4,762 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0014]
Proposed Extension of Information
Collection; Hazardous Conditions
Complaints
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 Hazardous
Conditions Complaints.
DATES: All comments must be received
on or before November 19, 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–
2019–0037.
SUMMARY:
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• 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), 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 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 and metal and nonmetal
mines.
Under Section 103(g) of Mine Act, a
representative of miners, or any
individual miner where there is no
representative of miners, may submit a
written or oral notification of an alleged
violation of the Mine Act or a
mandatory standard or that an imminent
danger exists. The notifier has the right
to obtain an immediate inspection by
MSHA. A copy of the notice must be
provided to the operator, with
individual miner names redacted.
MSHA regulations at 30 CFR part 43
implement section 103(g) of the Mine
Act. These regulations provide the
procedures for submitting notification of
the alleged violation and the actions
that MSHA must take after receiving the
notice. Although the regulations contain
a review procedure (required by section
103(g)(2) of the Mine Act) whereby a
miner or a representative of miners may
in writing request a review if no citation
or order is issued as a result of the
original notice, the option is so rarely
used that it was not considered in the
burden estimates.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection related to Hazardous
Conditions Complaints. MSHA is
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219-0016]
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Ventilation Plan
and Main Fan Maintenance Record
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 Ventilation Plan
and Main Fan Maintenance Record.
DATES: All comments must be received on or before November 19, 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-2019-0038.
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 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 and metal and
nonmetal mines.
Underground mines usually present harsh and hostile working
environments. The ventilation system is the most vital life support
system in underground mining and a properly operating ventilation
system is essential for maintaining a safe and healthful working
environment. A well planned mine ventilation system is necessary to
assure a fresh air supply to miners at all working places, to control
the amounts of harmful airborne contaminants in the mine atmosphere,
and to dilute possible accumulation of explosive gases.
Lack of adequate ventilation in underground mines has resulted in
fatalities from asphyxiation and/or explosions due to a buildup of
explosive gases. Inadequate ventilation can be a primary factor for
deaths caused by disease of the lungs (e.g., silicosis). In addition,
poor working conditions from lack of adequate ventilation contribute to
accidents resulting from heat stress, limited visibility, or impaired
judgment from contaminants.
The mine operator is required to prepare a written plan of the mine
ventilation system. The plan is required to be updated at least
annually. Upon written request of the District Manager, the plan or
revisions must be submitted to MSHA for review and comment.
The main ventilation fans for an underground mine must be
maintained according to the manufacturers' recommendations or a written
periodic schedule. Upon request of an Authorized Representative of the
Secretary of Labor, this fan maintenance schedule must be made
available for
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review. The records assure compliance with the standard and may serve
as a warning mechanism for possible ventilation problems before they
occur.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information
collection related to Ventilation Plan and Main Fan Maintenance Record.
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
Ventilation Plan and Main Fan Maintenance Record. 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: 1219-0016.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 197.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 206.
Annual Burden Hours: 4,762 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.
[FR Doc. 2019-20394 Filed 9-19-19; 8:45 am]
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