Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Application for a Permit To Fire More Than 20 Boreholes and for the Use of Nonpermissible Blasting Units, Explosives, and Shot-Firing Units; Posting Notices of Misfires, 73039-73040 [2022-25875]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 227 / Monday, November 28, 2022 / Notices 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 75.1716, 75.1716–1 and 75.1716–3 require operators of underground coal mines to provide MSHA notification before mining under bodies of water and to obtain a permit to mine under a body of water if, in the judgment of the Secretary, it is sufficiently large to constitute a hazard to miners. The regulation is necessary to prevent the inundation of underground coal mines with water that cause hazards to miners, including the potential for drowning. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on August 19, 2022 (87 FR 51150). 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: Operations Mining Under a Body of Water. OMB Control Number: 1219–0020. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits institutions. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:33 Nov 25, 2022 Jkt 259001 73039 are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 50. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 50. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 275 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $680. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Nora Hernandez, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–25874 Filed 11–25–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Application for a Permit To Fire More Than 20 Boreholes and for the Use of Nonpermissible Blasting Units, Explosives, and Shot-Firing Units; Posting Notices of Misfires 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 the agency receives on or before December 28, 2022. 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Nora Hernandez by telephone at 202– 693–8633, or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. Under section 313 of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), 30 U.S.C. 873, any explosives used in underground coal mines must be permissible. The Mine Act also provides that, under safeguards prescribed by the Secretary, the firing of more than 20 shots and the use of nonpermissible explosives in sinking shafts and slopes from the surface in rock may be permitted. 30 CFR 75.1321 outlines the procedures by which a permit may be issued for the firing of more than 20 boreholes and for the use of nonpermissible shot-firing units in underground coal mines. At surface coal mines and surface work areas of underground coal mines, 30 CFR 77.1909–1 outlines the procedures by which a coal mine operator may apply for a permit to use non-permissible explosives and shot-firing units in the blasting of rock during the development of shafts or slopes. Additionally, in the event of a misfire of explosives, 30 CFR 75.1327 requires that a qualified person post a warning to prohibit entry at each accessible entrance to the affected area. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on August 19, 2022 (87 FR 51149). 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: Application for a Permit to Fire More than 20 Boreholes and for the Use of Nonpermissible E:\FR\FM\28NON1.SGM 28NON1 73040 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 227 / Monday, November 28, 2022 / Notices Blasting Units, Explosives, and Shotfiring Units; Posting Notices of Misfires. OMB Control Number: 1219–0025. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits institutions. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 41. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 42. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 41 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $150. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D).) I. Background Nora Hernandez, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–25875 Filed 11–25–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by the party listed below. DATES: All comments on the petition must be received by MSHA’s Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances on or before December 28, 2022. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Docket No. MSHA–2022– 0066 by any of the following methods: 1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments for MSHA–2022–0066. 2. Fax: 202–693–9441. 3. Email: petitioncomments@dol.gov. 4. Regular Mail or Hand Delivery: MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, Virginia 22202–5452. Attention: S. Aromie Noe, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. Persons delivering documents are required to check in at the receptionist’s desk in Suite 4E401. Individuals may inspect copies of the petition and comments during normal business hours at the address listed above. Before visiting MSHA in person, call 202–693–9455 to make an appointment, in keeping with the Department of Labor’s COVID–19 policy. Special health precautions may be required. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:33 Nov 25, 2022 S. Aromie Noe, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances at 202–693– 9440 (voice), Petitionsformodification@ dol.gov (email), or 202–693–9441 (fax). [These are not toll-free numbers.] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 44 govern the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jkt 259001 Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) allows the mine operator or representative of miners to file a petition to modify the application of any mandatory safety standard to a coal or other mine if the Secretary of Labor determines that: 1. An alternative method of achieving the result of such standard exists which will at all times guarantee no less than the same measure of protection afforded the miners of such mine by such standard; or 2. The application of such standard to such mine will result in a diminution of safety to the miners in such mine. In addition, sections 44.10 and 44.11 of 30 CFR establish the requirements for filing petitions for modification. II. Petition for Modification Docket Number: M–2022–030–C Petitioner: Ramaco Resources, LCC, PO Box 219, Verner, West Virginia, 25650. Mine: Mine No. 1, MSHA ID No. 44– 07369, located in Tazewell County, Virginia. Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.507– 1(a), Electric equipment other than power-connection points; outby the last open crosscut; return air; permissibility requirements. Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of 30 CFR 75.507–1(a) to permit the use of batterypowered nonpermissible surveying equipment, including, but not limited to, portable battery operated mine transits, total station surveying equipment, distance meters, and data loggers outby the last open crosscut. The petitioner states that: (a) To comply with requirements of 30 CFR 75.372 and 30 CFR 75.1200 use of the most practical and accurate surveying equipment is necessary. (b) Accurate surveying is critical to the safety of the miners. (c) Underground mining by its nature, size and complexity of mine plans requires that accurate and precise PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 measurements be completed in a prompt and efficient manner. The petitioner proposes the following alternative method: (a) Using the following total station and theodolite and similar low voltage battery-operated total stations and theodolites with an ingress protection (IP) rating of 66 or greater in or inby the last open crosscut subject to the conditions of the Decision and Order: (1) Sokkia—CX–105LN (b) The equipment allowed under the Decision and Order is low voltage or batterypowered non-permissible total stations and theodolites with an IP rating of 66 or greater. (c) The operator shall maintain a logbook for electronic surveying equipment with the equipment, in the location where mine record books are kept, or in the location where the surveying record books are kept. The logbook will contain the date of manufacture and/or purchase of each piece of electronic surveying equipment. The logbook shall be made available to MSHA upon request. (d) All non-permissible electronic surveying equipment to be used in the return air outby the last open crosscut shall be examined by the person to operate the equipment prior to taking the equipment underground to ensure the equipment is maintained in a safe operating condition. These examinations shall include: (1) Checking the instrument for any physical damage and the integrity of the case; (2) Removing the battery and inspecting for corrosion; (3) Inspecting the contact points to ensure a secure connection to the battery; (4) Reinserting the battery and powering up and shutting down to ensure proper connections; and (5) Checking the battery compartment cover or battery attachment to ensure that it is securely fastened. The results of this examination shall be recorded in the logbook. (e) The equipment shall be examined at least weekly by a qualified person as defined in 30 CFR 75.153; the examination results shall be recorded weekly in the equipment’s logbook. Examination entries in the logbook may be expunged after 1 year. (f) The operator shall ensure that all non-permissible electronic surveying equipment is serviced according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Dates of service shall be recorded in the equipment’s logbook and shall include a description of the work performed. (g) The non-permissible surveying equipment that will be used in the E:\FR\FM\28NON1.SGM 28NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 227 (Monday, November 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73039-73040]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-25875]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Application for a Permit To Fire More Than 20 
Boreholes and for the Use of Nonpermissible Blasting Units, Explosives, 
and Shot-Firing Units; Posting Notices of Misfires

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 the agency 
receives on or before December 28, 2022.

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: Under section 313 of the Federal Mine Safety 
and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), 30 U.S.C. 873, any explosives used 
in underground coal mines must be permissible. The Mine Act also 
provides that, under safeguards prescribed by the Secretary, the firing 
of more than 20 shots and the use of nonpermissible explosives in 
sinking shafts and slopes from the surface in rock may be permitted. 30 
CFR 75.1321 outlines the procedures by which a permit may be issued for 
the firing of more than 20 boreholes and for the use of nonpermissible 
shot-firing units in underground coal mines. At surface coal mines and 
surface work areas of underground coal mines, 30 CFR 77.1909-1 outlines 
the procedures by which a coal mine operator may apply for a permit to 
use non-permissible explosives and shot-firing units in the blasting of 
rock during the development of shafts or slopes. Additionally, in the 
event of a misfire of explosives, 30 CFR 75.1327 requires that a 
qualified person post a warning to prohibit entry at each accessible 
entrance to the affected area. For additional substantive information 
about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal 
Register on August 19, 2022 (87 FR 51149).
    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: Application for a Permit to Fire More than 20 
Boreholes and for the Use of Nonpermissible

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Blasting Units, Explosives, and Shot-firing Units; Posting Notices of 
Misfires.
    OMB Control Number: 1219-0025.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits institutions.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 41.
    Total Estimated Number of Responses: 42.
    Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 41 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $150.

(Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D).)

Nora Hernandez,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-25875 Filed 11-25-22; 8:45 am]
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