Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Notification of Methane Detected in Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mine Atmospheres, 67089-67090 [2021-25639]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 224 / Wednesday, November 24, 2021 / Notices 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 27, 2021. 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: Nora Hernandez by telephone at 202– 693–8633 or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Each underground coal mine has an emergency response plan and refuge alternative(s) that protect miners when escape from a mine during a mine emergency is not possible by providing secure spaces with isolated atmospheres that create life-sustaining environments. This ICR covers the refuge alternatives portion of emergency response plans and records for examination, maintenance and repair of refuge alternatives and components. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on July 6, 2021 (86 FR 35537). 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:05 Nov 23, 2021 Jkt 256001 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: Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines. OMB Control Number: 1219–0146. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 3. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 27. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 73 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $17. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). Nora Hernandez, Department Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–25642 Filed 11–23–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Notification of Methane Detected in Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mine Atmospheres Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Mine 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 27, 2021. 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. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 67089 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: Nora Hernandez by telephone at 202– 693–8633 or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title 30 CFR 57.22004(c) requires operators of underground M/NM mines to notify the MSHA as soon as possible if any of the following events occur: (a) There is an outburst that results in 0.25 percent or more methane in the mine atmosphere, (b) there is a blowout that results in 0.25 percent or more methane in the mine atmosphere, (c) there is an ignition of methane, or (d) air sample results indicate 0.25 percent or more methane in the mine atmosphere of a I–B, I–C, II– B, V–B, or Category VI mine. Under §§ 57.22239 and 57.22231, if methane reaches 2.0 percent in a Category IV mine or if methane reaches 0.25 percent in the mine atmosphere of a Subcategory I–B, II–B, V–B, or VI mine, MSHA shall be notified immediately. Although the standards do not specify how MSHA is to be notified, MSHA anticipates that the notifications would be made by telephone. Title 30 CFR 57.22229 and 57.22230 require that the mine atmosphere be tested for methane and/or carbon dioxide at least once every seven days by a competent person or atmospheric monitoring system or a combination of both. Section 57.2229 applies to underground M/NM mines categorized as I–A, III, and V–A mines where the atmosphere is tested for both methane and carbon dioxide. Section 57.22230 applies to underground M/NM mines categorized as II–A mines where the atmosphere is tested for methane. Where examinations disclose hazardous conditions, affected miners must be informed. Title 30 CFR 57.22229(d) and 57.22230(c) require that the person performing the tests certify by signature and date that the tests have been conducted. Certifications of E:\FR\FM\24NON1.SGM 24NON1 67090 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 224 / Wednesday, November 24, 2021 / Notices examinations shall be kept for at least one year and made available to authorized representatives of the Secretary of Labor. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on June 10, 2021 (86 FR 30987). 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: Notification of Methane Detected in Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mine Atmospheres. OMB Control Number: 1219–0103. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 6. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 319. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 28 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). Nora Hernandez, Department Clearance Officer. 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The agenda for the meeting includes the following topics: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: —Space Technology Mission Directorate Update —Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy Update —Perseverance Technology Demonstrations and Cryogenics Fluid Management ‘‘Tipping Point’’ Updates —‘‘Space Nuclear Propulsion for Human Mars Exploration’’ Report Overview —Early Stage Portfolio Updates It is imperative that this meeting be held on this day to accommodate the scheduling priorities of the key participants. Patricia Rausch, Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. [FR Doc. 2021–25684 Filed 11–23–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION [Docket No. NCUA–2021–0100] Request for Comment Regarding National Credit Union Administration Draft Strategic Plan 2022–2026 National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). ACTION: Notice; request for comments. AGENCY: The NCUA Board (Board) is requesting comment on its Draft Strategic Plan 2022–2026. The draft plan provides the agency’s proposed strategic goals and objectives for the next five years. The draft plan summarizes an analysis of the internal and external environment impacting NCUA and evaluates the agency’s programs and risks. The draft plan also includes examples of measures the agency can use to monitor performance, and strategies that describe how the agency will achieve its strategic goals and objectives. While the Board welcomes all comments from the public and stakeholders, it specifically invites comments and input on the proposed goals and objectives of the draft plan. DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 24, 2022 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods (Please send comments by one method only): • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov/. 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 224 (Wednesday, November 24, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67089-67090]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Notification of Methane Detected in 
Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mine Atmospheres

ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Mine 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 27, 2021.

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: Nora Hernandez by telephone at 202-
693-8633 or by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title 30 CFR 57.22004(c) requires operators 
of underground M/NM mines to notify the MSHA as soon as possible if any 
of the following events occur: (a) There is an outburst that results in 
0.25 percent or more methane in the mine atmosphere, (b) there is a 
blowout that results in 0.25 percent or more methane in the mine 
atmosphere, (c) there is an ignition of methane, or (d) air sample 
results indicate 0.25 percent or more methane in the mine atmosphere of 
a I-B, I-C, II-B, V-B, or Category VI mine. Under Sec. Sec.  57.22239 
and 57.22231, if methane reaches 2.0 percent in a Category IV mine or 
if methane reaches 0.25 percent in the mine atmosphere of a Subcategory 
I-B, II-B, V-B, or VI mine, MSHA shall be notified immediately. 
Although the standards do not specify how MSHA is to be notified, MSHA 
anticipates that the notifications would be made by telephone.
    Title 30 CFR 57.22229 and 57.22230 require that the mine atmosphere 
be tested for methane and/or carbon dioxide at least once every seven 
days by a competent person or atmospheric monitoring system or a 
combination of both. Section 57.2229 applies to underground M/NM mines 
categorized as I-A, III, and V-A mines where the atmosphere is tested 
for both methane and carbon dioxide. Section 57.22230 applies to 
underground M/NM mines categorized as II-A mines where the atmosphere 
is tested for methane. Where examinations disclose hazardous 
conditions, affected miners must be informed. Title 30 CFR 57.22229(d) 
and 57.22230(c) require that the person performing the tests certify by 
signature and date that the tests have been conducted. Certifications 
of

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examinations shall be kept for at least one year and made available to 
authorized representatives of the Secretary of Labor. For additional 
substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice 
published in the Federal Register on June 10, 2021 (86 FR 30987).
    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: Notification of Methane Detected in 
Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mine Atmospheres.
    OMB Control Number: 1219-0103.
    Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 6.
    Total Estimated Number of Responses: 319.
    Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 28 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0.
    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D).

Nora Hernandez,
Department Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-25639 Filed 11-23-21; 8:45 am]
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