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PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting
‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open
for Public Comments’’ or by using the
search function.
Comments are invited on: (1) Whether
the collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the Department,
including whether the information will
have practical utility; (2) if the
information will be processed and used
in a timely manner; (3) the accuracy of
the agency’s estimates of the burden and
cost of the collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (4)
ways to enhance the quality, utility and
clarity of the information collection; and
(5) ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including the use of
automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Anthony May by telephone at 202–693–
4129 (this is not a toll-free number) or
by email at DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov.
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 or other mines. Title 30
of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
section 57.11053 requires the
development of specific escape and
evacuation plans that address the
unique conditions of each underground
metal and nonmetal mine. Section
57.11053 also requires that mine
operators make revisions to the escape
and evacuation plan for an underground
metal and nonmetal mine as mining
progresses. The plan must be available
to representatives of MSHA and
conspicuously posted at the mine at
locations convenient to all persons on
the surface and underground. The mine
operator and MSHA are required to
jointly review the plan at least once
every 6 months. The following
information is required with each
escape and evacuation plan submission:
• Mine maps or diagrams showing
directions of principal air flow, location
of escape routes, and locations of
existing telephones, primary fans,
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primary fan controls, fire doors,
ventilation doors, and refuge chambers;
• Procedures to show how the miners
will be notified of an emergency;
• An escape plan for each working
area in the mine, including instructions
showing how each working area should
be evacuated;
• A firefighting plan;
• Procedures for surface personnel to
follow in an emergency, including the
notification of proper authorities and
the preparation of rescue equipment and
other equipment which may be used in
rescue and recovery operations; and
• A statement of the availability of
emergency communication and
transportation facilities, emergency
power, and ventilation, and the location
of rescue personnel and equipment.
For additional substantive
information about this ICR, see the
related notice published in the Federal
Register on June 17, 2020 (85 FR 36619).
This 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
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 that does not
display a valid OMB Control Number.
See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6.
DOL seeks PRA authorization for this
information collection for three (3)
years. OMB authorization for an ICR
cannot be for more than three (3) years
without renewal. The DOL notes that
information collection requirements
submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs
receive a month-to-month extension
while they undergo review.
Agency: DOL–MSHA.
Title of Collection: Escape and
Evacuation Plans.
OMB Control Number: 1219–0046.
Affected Public: Individuals and
households.
Total Estimated Number of
Respondents: 193.
Total Estimated Number of
Responses: 386.
Total Estimated Annual Time Burden:
3,281 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Other Costs
Burden: $1,930.
(Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D))
Dated: November 2, 2020.
Anthony May,
Management and Program Analyst.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Secretary
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request;
Examinations and Testing of Electrical
Equipment, Including Examination,
Testing, and Maintenance of High
Voltage Longwalls
Notice of availability; request
for comments.
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Department of Labor
(DOL) is submitting this Mining Safety
and Health Administration (MSHA)sponsored information collection
request (ICR) to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA). Public comments on the ICR are
invited.
DATES: The OMB will consider all
written comments that agency receives
on or before December 7, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting
‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open
for Public Comments’’ or by using the
search function.
Comments are invited on: (1) Whether
the collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the Department,
including whether the information will
have practical utility; (2) if the
information will be processed and used
in a timely manner; (3) the accuracy of
the agency’s estimates of the burden and
cost of the collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (4)
ways to enhance the quality, utility and
clarity of the information collection; and
(5) ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including the use of
automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Anthony May by telephone at 202–693–
4129 (this is not a toll-free number) or
by email at DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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
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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
Mine Act and 30 CFR parts 75 and 77,
mandatory safety standards for coal
mines, make this collection of
information necessary. Inadequate
maintenance of electric equipment is a
major cause of serious electrical
accidents in the coal mining industry. It
is imperative that mine operators adopt
and follow an effective maintenance
program to ensure that electric
equipment is maintained in a safe
operating condition to prevent
electrocutions, mine fires, and mine
explosions. MSHA regulations require
the mine operator to establish an
electrical maintenance program by
specifying minimum requirements for
the examination, testing, and
maintenance of electric equipment. The
regulations also contain recordkeeping
requirements that help operators in
implementing an effective maintenance
program. (a) Examinations of Electric
Equipment (1) Section 75.512 requires
that all electric equipment be frequently
examined, tested, and maintained by a
qualified person to assure safe operating
conditions and that a record of such
examinations be kept. Section 75.512–2
specifies that required examinations and
tests be made at least weekly. (2)
Section 75.703–3(d)(11) requires that all
grounding diodes be tested, examined,
and maintained as electric equipment
and records of these activities be kept in
accordance with the provisions of
§ 75.512. (3) Section 77.502 requires that
electric equipment be frequently
examined, tested, and maintained by a
qualified person to ensure safe operating
conditions and that a record of such
examinations be kept. Section 77.502–2
requires these examinations and tests at
least monthly. (b) Examinations of HighVoltage Circuit Breakers (1) Section
75.800 requires that circuit breakers
protecting high-voltage circuits, which
enter the underground area of a coal
mine, be properly tested and maintained
as prescribed by the Secretary. Section
75.800–3 requires that such circuit
breakers be tested and examined at least
once each month. Section 75.800–4
requires that a record of the
examinations and tests be made. (2)
Section 75.820 requires persons to lockout and tag disconnecting devices when
working on circuits and equipment
associated with high-voltage longwalls.
(3) Section 75.821(a) requires testing
and examination of each unit of highvoltage longwall equipment and circuits
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to determine that electrical protection,
equipment grounding, permissibility,
cable insulation, and control devices are
being properly maintained to prevent
fire, electrical shock, ignition, or
operational hazards. These tests and
examinations, including the activation
of the ground-fault test circuit, are
required once every seven days. Section
75.821(b) requires that each ground-wire
monitor and associated circuits be
examined and tested at least once every
30 days. Section 75.821(d) requires that,
at the completion of examinations and
tests, the person making the
examinations and tests must certify that
they have been conducted. In addition,
a record must be made of any unsafe
condition found and any corrective
action taken. These certifications and
records must be kept at least 1 year. (4)
Section 77.800 requires that circuit
breakers protecting high-voltage
portable or mobile equipment be
properly tested and maintained. Section
77.800–1 requires that such circuit
breakers be tested and examined at least
once each month. Section 77.800–2
requires a record of each test,
examination, repair, or adjustment of all
circuit breakers protecting high-voltage
circuits. (c) Examinations of Low- and
Medium Voltage Circuits (1) Section
75.900 requires that circuit breakers
protecting low- and medium voltage
power circuits serving three-phase
alternating-current equipment be
properly tested and maintained. Section
75.900–3 requires that such circuit
breakers be tested and examined at least
once each month. Section 75.900–4
requires that a record of the required
examinations and tests be made. (2)
Section 77.900 requires that circuit
breakers protecting low- and medium
voltage circuits which supply power to
portable or mobile three-phase
alternating-current equipment be
properly tested and maintained. Section
77.900–1 requires that such circuit
breakers be tested and examined at least
once each month. Section 77.900–2
requires that a record of the
examinations and tests be made. (d)
Tests and Calibrations of Automatic
Circuit Interrupting Devices Section
75.1001–1(b) requires that automatic
circuit interrupting devices that protect
trolley wires and trolley feeder wires be
tested and calibrated at intervals not to
exceed 6 months. Section 75.1001–1(c)
requires that a record of the tests and
calibrations be kept. For additional
substantive information about this ICR,
see the related notice published in the
Federal Register on July 23, 2020 (85 FR
44546).
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This 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
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 that does not
display a valid OMB Control Number.
See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6.
DOL seeks PRA authorization for this
information collection for three (3)
years. OMB authorization for an ICR
cannot be for more than three (3) years
without renewal. The DOL notes that
information collection requirements
submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs
receive a month-to-month extension
while they undergo review.
Agency: DOL–MSHA.
Title of Collection: Examinations and
Testing of Electrical Equipment,
Including Examination, Testing, and
Maintenance of High Voltage Longwalls.
OMB Control Number: 1219–0116.
Affected Public: Businesses or other
for-profits institutions.
Total Estimated Number of
Respondents: 674.
Total Estimated Number of
Responses: 291,074.
Total Estimated Annual Time Burden:
55,339 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Other Costs
Burden: $0.
(Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D))
Dated: November 2, 2020.
Anthony May,
Management and Program Analyst.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Secretary
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request; Examinations and Testing of Electrical
Equipment, Including Examination, Testing, and Maintenance of High
Voltage Longwalls
ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Mining Safety
and Health Administration (MSHA)-sponsored information collection
request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review
and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.
DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that agency receives
on or before December 7, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the
Department, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (2) if the information will be processed and used in a timely
manner; (3) the accuracy of the agency's estimates of the burden and
cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (4) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (5) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony May by telephone at 202-693-
4129 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email at
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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
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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 Mine Act and 30 CFR parts 75 and 77, mandatory safety
standards for coal mines, make this collection of information
necessary. Inadequate maintenance of electric equipment is a major
cause of serious electrical accidents in the coal mining industry. It
is imperative that mine operators adopt and follow an effective
maintenance program to ensure that electric equipment is maintained in
a safe operating condition to prevent electrocutions, mine fires, and
mine explosions. MSHA regulations require the mine operator to
establish an electrical maintenance program by specifying minimum
requirements for the examination, testing, and maintenance of electric
equipment. The regulations also contain recordkeeping requirements that
help operators in implementing an effective maintenance program. (a)
Examinations of Electric Equipment (1) Section 75.512 requires that all
electric equipment be frequently examined, tested, and maintained by a
qualified person to assure safe operating conditions and that a record
of such examinations be kept. Section 75.512-2 specifies that required
examinations and tests be made at least weekly. (2) Section 75.703-
3(d)(11) requires that all grounding diodes be tested, examined, and
maintained as electric equipment and records of these activities be
kept in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 75.512. (3) Section
77.502 requires that electric equipment be frequently examined, tested,
and maintained by a qualified person to ensure safe operating
conditions and that a record of such examinations be kept. Section
77.502-2 requires these examinations and tests at least monthly. (b)
Examinations of High-Voltage Circuit Breakers (1) Section 75.800
requires that circuit breakers protecting high-voltage circuits, which
enter the underground area of a coal mine, be properly tested and
maintained as prescribed by the Secretary. Section 75.800-3 requires
that such circuit breakers be tested and examined at least once each
month. Section 75.800-4 requires that a record of the examinations and
tests be made. (2) Section 75.820 requires persons to lock-out and tag
disconnecting devices when working on circuits and equipment associated
with high-voltage longwalls. (3) Section 75.821(a) requires testing and
examination of each unit of high-voltage longwall equipment and
circuits to determine that electrical protection, equipment grounding,
permissibility, cable insulation, and control devices are being
properly maintained to prevent fire, electrical shock, ignition, or
operational hazards. These tests and examinations, including the
activation of the ground-fault test circuit, are required once every
seven days. Section 75.821(b) requires that each ground-wire monitor
and associated circuits be examined and tested at least once every 30
days. Section 75.821(d) requires that, at the completion of
examinations and tests, the person making the examinations and tests
must certify that they have been conducted. In addition, a record must
be made of any unsafe condition found and any corrective action taken.
These certifications and records must be kept at least 1 year. (4)
Section 77.800 requires that circuit breakers protecting high-voltage
portable or mobile equipment be properly tested and maintained. Section
77.800-1 requires that such circuit breakers be tested and examined at
least once each month. Section 77.800-2 requires a record of each test,
examination, repair, or adjustment of all circuit breakers protecting
high-voltage circuits. (c) Examinations of Low- and Medium Voltage
Circuits (1) Section 75.900 requires that circuit breakers protecting
low- and medium voltage power circuits serving three-phase alternating-
current equipment be properly tested and maintained. Section 75.900-3
requires that such circuit breakers be tested and examined at least
once each month. Section 75.900-4 requires that a record of the
required examinations and tests be made. (2) Section 77.900 requires
that circuit breakers protecting low- and medium voltage circuits which
supply power to portable or mobile three-phase alternating-current
equipment be properly tested and maintained. Section 77.900-1 requires
that such circuit breakers be tested and examined at least once each
month. Section 77.900-2 requires that a record of the examinations and
tests be made. (d) Tests and Calibrations of Automatic Circuit
Interrupting Devices Section 75.1001-1(b) requires that automatic
circuit interrupting devices that protect trolley wires and trolley
feeder wires be tested and calibrated at intervals not to exceed 6
months. Section 75.1001-1(c) requires that a record of the tests and
calibrations be kept. For additional substantive information about this
ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on July
23, 2020 (85 FR 44546).
This 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 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 that does not display a valid
OMB Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6.
DOL seeks PRA authorization for this information collection for
three (3) years. OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than
three (3) years without renewal. The DOL notes that information
collection requirements submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive
a month-to-month extension while they undergo review.
Agency: DOL-MSHA.
Title of Collection: Examinations and Testing of Electrical
Equipment, Including Examination, Testing, and Maintenance of High
Voltage Longwalls.
OMB Control Number: 1219-0116.
Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits institutions.
Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 674.
Total Estimated Number of Responses: 291,074.
Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 55,339 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0.
(Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D))
Dated: November 2, 2020.
Anthony May,
Management and Program Analyst.
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