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facilities; sections 75.1914(f)(2), (g),
(h)(1), and (h)(2), Maintenance of dieselpowered equipment; sections
75.1915(b)(5), (c)(1), and (c)(2), Training
and qualification of persons working on
diesel-powered equipment. For
additional substantive information
about this ICR, see the related notice
published in the Federal Register on
June 16, 2021 (86 FR 32067).
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: Diesel-Powered
Equipment in Underground Coal Mines.
OMB Control Number: 1219–0119.
Affected Public: Private Sector:
Businesses or other for-profit
institutions.
Total Estimated Number of
Respondents: 126.
Total Estimated Number of
Responses: 172,599.
Total Estimated Annual Time Burden:
14,002 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Other Costs
Burden: $312,294.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D).
Dated: November 17, 2021.
Nora Hernandez,
Department Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request;
Underground Retorts
Notice of availability; request
for comments.
ACTION:
The Department of Labor
(DOL) is submitting this Mine Safety
and Health Administration (MSHA)-
SUMMARY:
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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 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, authorizes MSHA to collect
information necessary to carry out its
duty in protecting the safety and health
of miners. Title 30 CFR 57.22401 sets
forth the safety requirements for using a
retort to extract oil from shale in
underground metal and nonmetal I–A
and I–B mines (those that operate in a
combustible ore and either liberate
methane or have the potential to liberate
methane based on the history of the
mine or the geological area in which the
mine is located). At present, this applies
only to underground oil shale mines.
The standard requires that prior to
ignition of underground retorts; mine
operators must submit a written ignition
operation plan to the appropriate Mine
Safety and Health Administration
(MSHA) District Manager which
contains site-specific safeguards and
safety procedures for the underground
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areas of the mine which are affected by
the retorts. For additional substantive
information about this ICR, see the
related notice published in the Federal
Register on August 27, 2021 (86 FR
48250).
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: Underground
Retorts.
OMB Control Number: 1219–0096.
Affected Public: Private Sector:
Businesses or other for-profit
institutions.
Total Estimated Number of
Respondents: 1.
Total Estimated Number of
Responses: 1.
Total Estimated Annual Time Burden:
160 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Other Costs
Burden: $0.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D).
Dated: November 17, 2021.
Nora Hernandez,
Department Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request; Refuge
Alternatives for Underground Coal
Mines
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
SUMMARY:
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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
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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.
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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
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:
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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
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request; Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines
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
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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: 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 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.
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