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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0144]
Proposed Extension of Information
Collection; Mine Rescue Teams;
Arrangements for Emergency Medical
Assistance and Transportation for
Injured Persons; Agreements;
Reporting Requirements; Posting
Requirements
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
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Safety and Health Administration
(MSHA) is soliciting comments on the
information collection for Mine Rescue
Teams; Arrangements for Emergency
Medical Assistance and Transportation
for Injured Persons; Agreements;
Reporting Requirements; Posting
Requirements.
DATES: All comments must be received
on or before March 13, 2023.
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–
2022–0064.
• Mail/Hand Delivery: Mail or visit
DOL–MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th
Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington,
VA 22202–5452. 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.
• MSHA will post your comment as
well as any attachments, except for
information submitted and marked as
confidential, in the docket at https://
www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: S.
Aromie Noe, 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), 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.
30 CFR part 49 subpart A, Mine
Rescue Teams for Underground Metal
and Nonmetal (MNM) Mines, requires
every operator of an underground mine
to assure the availability of mine rescue
capability for purposes of emergency
rescue and recovery. This collection of
information relates to the availability of
mine rescue teams; alternate mine
rescue capability for small and remote
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mines and mines with special mining
conditions; inspection and maintenance
records of mine rescue equipment and
apparatus; physical requirements for
team members and alternates; and
experience and training requirements
for team members and alternates. 30
CFR part 49 subpart A includes sections
§§ 49.1–49.9 for MNM mine operators.
30 CFR 49.2 (Availability of mine
rescue teams) requires each operator of
an underground metal and non-metal
mine to send the District Manager a
statement describing the mine’s method
of compliance with this standard.
30 CFR 49.3 (Alternative mine rescue
capability for small and remote mines)
provides that operators of small and
remote mines may submit an
application for alternative mine rescue
capability to MSHA for approval.
30 CFR 49.4 (Alternative mine rescue
capability for special mining conditions)
provides that operators of small and
remote mines may submit an
application for special mining
conditions capability to MSHA for
approval.
30 CFR 49.5 (Mine rescue station)
provides that operators of an
underground metal and nonmental mine
shall designate, in advance, the location
of the mine rescue station serving the
mine. Mine rescue stations are to
provide a centralized storage location
for rescue equipment. This centralized
storage location may be either at the
mine site, affiliated mines, or a separate
mine rescue structure. Mine rescue
stations shall provide a proper storage
environment to assure equipment
readiness for immediate use.
30 CFR 49.6 (Equipment and
maintenance requirements) requires that
a person trained in the use and care of
a breathing apparatus must inspect and
test the apparatus at intervals not
exceeding 30 days and must certify by
signature and date that the required
inspections and tests were done, and
record any corrective action taken.
30 CFR 49.7 (Physical requirements
for mine rescue team) requires that each
member of a mine rescue team be
examined annually by a physician who
must certify that each person is
physically fit to perform mine rescue
and recovery work.
30 CFR 49.8 (Training for mine rescue
teams) requires that a record of the
training received by each mine rescue
team member be made and kept on file
at the mine rescue station for a period
of 1 year. The operator must provide the
District Manager information
concerning the schedule of upcoming
training when requested.
30 CFR 49.9 (Mine emergency
notification plan) requires that each
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mine have a mine rescue notification
plan outlining the procedures to be
followed in notifying the mine rescue
teams when there is an emergency that
requires their services.
30 CFR part 49 subpart B Mine Rescue
Teams for Underground Coal Mines,
sets standards related to the availability
of mine rescue teams; alternate mine
rescue capability for small and remote
mines; inspection and maintenance
records of mine rescue equipment and
apparatus; physical requirements for
mine rescue team members and
alternates; and experience and training
requirements for team members and
alternates. The collection of information
under 30 CFR part 49, subpart B, covers
the following requirements for
underground coal mines. 30 CFR part 49
subpart B includes sections §§ 49.11–
49.60 for coal mine operators.
30 CFR 49.12 (Availability of mine
rescue teams) requires each operator of
an underground coal mine to send the
District Manager a statement describing
the mine’s method of compliance with
this standard.
30 CFR 49.13 (Alternative mine
rescue capability for small and remote
mines) provides that operators of small
and remote mines may submit an
application for alternative mine rescue
capability to MSHA for approval.
30 CFR 49.16 (Equipment and
maintenance requirements) requires that
a person trained in the use and care of
a breathing apparatus must inspect and
test the apparatus at intervals not
exceeding 30 days and must certify by
signature and date that the required
inspections and tests were done, and
record any corrective action taken.
30 CFR 49.17 (Physical requirements
for mine rescue team) requires that each
member of a mine rescue team be
examined annually by a physician who
must certify that each person is
physically fit to perform mine rescue
and recovery work.
30 CFR 49.18 (Training for mine
rescue teams) requires that a record of
the training received by each mine
rescue team member be made and kept
on file at the mine rescue station for a
period of 1 year. The operator must
provide the District Manager
information concerning the schedule of
upcoming training when requested.
30 CFR 49.19 (Mine emergency
notification plan) requires that each
mine have a mine rescue notification
plan outlining the procedures to be
followed in notifying the mine rescue
teams when there is an emergency that
requires their services.
30 CFR 49.50 (Certification of coal
mine rescue teams) requires
underground coal mine operators to
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certify that each designated coal mine
rescue team meets the requirements of
30 CFR part 49 subpart B.
30 CFR 75.1713–1 and 77.1702
(Arrangements for emergency medical
assistance and transportation for injured
persons; agreements; reporting
requirements; posting requirements)
require coal mine operators to make
arrangements for 24-hour emergency
medical assistance and transportation
for injured persons and to post this
information at appropriate places at the
mine, including the names, titles,
addresses, and telephone numbers of all
persons or services currently available
under those arrangements.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection related to Mine Rescue
Teams; Arrangements for Emergency
Medical Assistance and Transportation
for Injured Persons; Agreements;
Reporting Requirements; Posting
Requirements. 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 DOL–MSHA,
Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, 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. Before
visiting MSHA in person, call 202–693–
9455 to make an appointment, in
keeping with the Department of Labor’s
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COVID–19 policy. Special health
precautions may be required.
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
Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for
Emergency Medical Assistance and
Transportation for Injured Persons;
Agreements; Reporting Requirements;
Posting Requirements. 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: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health
Administration.
OMB Number: 1219–0144.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents: 362.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 30,463.
Annual Burden Hours: 5,106 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper
Cost: $265.
MSHA Forms: MSHA Form 2000–224,
Operator’s Annual Certification of Mine
Rescue Team Qualifications And MSHA
Form 5000–3, Certificate of Physical
Qualification for Mine Rescue Work.
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.
Song-ae Aromie Noe,
Certifying Officer.
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AGENCY:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC) has issued an
exemption in response to a December
16, 2021, request from Southern
California Edison, as supplemented on
February 28 and September 29, 2022,
that would allow the licensee to
establish the Controlled Area Boundary
(CAB) for the San Onofre Nuclear
Generating Station (SONGS)
independent spent fuel storage
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than 100 meters from the ISFSI as
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the exemption is attached.
Dated: January 6, 2023.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Shaun M. Anderson,
Chief, Reactor Decommissioning Branch,
Division of Decommissioning, Uranium
Recovery, and Waste Programs, Office of
Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards.
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Docket Nos. 50–205, 50–361, and 50–
362
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Unit Nos. 1, 2 and 3
Exemption From a Specific 10 CFR
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219-0144]
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Mine Rescue Teams;
Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance and Transportation for
Injured Persons; Agreements; Reporting Requirements; Posting
Requirements
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 Mine Rescue
Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance and Transportation
for Injured Persons; Agreements; Reporting Requirements; Posting
Requirements.
DATES: All comments must be received on or before March 13, 2023.
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-2022-0064.
Mail/Hand Delivery: Mail or visit DOL-MSHA, Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th Street South, Suite
4E401, Arlington, VA 22202-5452. 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.
MSHA will post your comment as well as any attachments,
except for information submitted and marked as confidential, in the
docket at https://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: S. Aromie Noe, 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.
30 CFR part 49 subpart A, Mine Rescue Teams for Underground Metal
and Nonmetal (MNM) Mines, requires every operator of an underground
mine to assure the availability of mine rescue capability for purposes
of emergency rescue and recovery. This collection of information
relates to the availability of mine rescue teams; alternate mine rescue
capability for small and remote
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mines and mines with special mining conditions; inspection and
maintenance records of mine rescue equipment and apparatus; physical
requirements for team members and alternates; and experience and
training requirements for team members and alternates. 30 CFR part 49
subpart A includes sections Sec. Sec. 49.1-49.9 for MNM mine
operators.
30 CFR 49.2 (Availability of mine rescue teams) requires each
operator of an underground metal and non-metal mine to send the
District Manager a statement describing the mine's method of compliance
with this standard.
30 CFR 49.3 (Alternative mine rescue capability for small and
remote mines) provides that operators of small and remote mines may
submit an application for alternative mine rescue capability to MSHA
for approval.
30 CFR 49.4 (Alternative mine rescue capability for special mining
conditions) provides that operators of small and remote mines may
submit an application for special mining conditions capability to MSHA
for approval.
30 CFR 49.5 (Mine rescue station) provides that operators of an
underground metal and nonmental mine shall designate, in advance, the
location of the mine rescue station serving the mine. Mine rescue
stations are to provide a centralized storage location for rescue
equipment. This centralized storage location may be either at the mine
site, affiliated mines, or a separate mine rescue structure. Mine
rescue stations shall provide a proper storage environment to assure
equipment readiness for immediate use.
30 CFR 49.6 (Equipment and maintenance requirements) requires that
a person trained in the use and care of a breathing apparatus must
inspect and test the apparatus at intervals not exceeding 30 days and
must certify by signature and date that the required inspections and
tests were done, and record any corrective action taken.
30 CFR 49.7 (Physical requirements for mine rescue team) requires
that each member of a mine rescue team be examined annually by a
physician who must certify that each person is physically fit to
perform mine rescue and recovery work.
30 CFR 49.8 (Training for mine rescue teams) requires that a record
of the training received by each mine rescue team member be made and
kept on file at the mine rescue station for a period of 1 year. The
operator must provide the District Manager information concerning the
schedule of upcoming training when requested.
30 CFR 49.9 (Mine emergency notification plan) requires that each
mine have a mine rescue notification plan outlining the procedures to
be followed in notifying the mine rescue teams when there is an
emergency that requires their services.
30 CFR part 49 subpart B Mine Rescue Teams for Underground Coal
Mines, sets standards related to the availability of mine rescue teams;
alternate mine rescue capability for small and remote mines; inspection
and maintenance records of mine rescue equipment and apparatus;
physical requirements for mine rescue team members and alternates; and
experience and training requirements for team members and alternates.
The collection of information under 30 CFR part 49, subpart B, covers
the following requirements for underground coal mines. 30 CFR part 49
subpart B includes sections Sec. Sec. 49.11-49.60 for coal mine
operators.
30 CFR 49.12 (Availability of mine rescue teams) requires each
operator of an underground coal mine to send the District Manager a
statement describing the mine's method of compliance with this
standard.
30 CFR 49.13 (Alternative mine rescue capability for small and
remote mines) provides that operators of small and remote mines may
submit an application for alternative mine rescue capability to MSHA
for approval.
30 CFR 49.16 (Equipment and maintenance requirements) requires that
a person trained in the use and care of a breathing apparatus must
inspect and test the apparatus at intervals not exceeding 30 days and
must certify by signature and date that the required inspections and
tests were done, and record any corrective action taken.
30 CFR 49.17 (Physical requirements for mine rescue team) requires
that each member of a mine rescue team be examined annually by a
physician who must certify that each person is physically fit to
perform mine rescue and recovery work.
30 CFR 49.18 (Training for mine rescue teams) requires that a
record of the training received by each mine rescue team member be made
and kept on file at the mine rescue station for a period of 1 year. The
operator must provide the District Manager information concerning the
schedule of upcoming training when requested.
30 CFR 49.19 (Mine emergency notification plan) requires that each
mine have a mine rescue notification plan outlining the procedures to
be followed in notifying the mine rescue teams when there is an
emergency that requires their services.
30 CFR 49.50 (Certification of coal mine rescue teams) requires
underground coal mine operators to certify that each designated coal
mine rescue team meets the requirements of 30 CFR part 49 subpart B.
30 CFR 75.1713-1 and 77.1702 (Arrangements for emergency medical
assistance and transportation for injured persons; agreements;
reporting requirements; posting requirements) require coal mine
operators to make arrangements for 24-hour emergency medical assistance
and transportation for injured persons and to post this information at
appropriate places at the mine, including the names, titles, addresses,
and telephone numbers of all persons or services currently available
under those arrangements.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information
collection related to Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency
Medical Assistance and Transportation for Injured Persons; Agreements;
Reporting Requirements; Posting Requirements. 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 DOL-
MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 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. Before
visiting MSHA in person, call 202-693-9455 to make an appointment, in
keeping with the Department of Labor's
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COVID-19 policy. Special health precautions may be required.
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
Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance and
Transportation for Injured Persons; Agreements; Reporting Requirements;
Posting Requirements. 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: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
OMB Number: 1219-0144.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 362.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 30,463.
Annual Burden Hours: 5,106 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $265.
MSHA Forms: MSHA Form 2000-224, Operator's Annual Certification of
Mine Rescue Team Qualifications And MSHA Form 5000-3, Certificate of
Physical Qualification for Mine Rescue Work.
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.
Song-ae Aromie Noe,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-00419 Filed 1-11-23; 8:45 am]
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