Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards, 43147-43148 [2023-14210]

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(Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards Nicole Bouchet by telephone at 202– 693–0213, or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. This standard requires employers to monitor employee exposure, provide medical surveillance, and to maintain accurate records of employee exposure to asbestos. These records will be used by employers, employees, and the Government to ensure that employees are not harmed by exposure to asbestos in the workplace. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on April 3, 2023 (88 FR 19682). 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. 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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Nicole Bouchet, Senior PRA Analyst. [FR Doc. 2023–14218 Filed 7–5–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration 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 August 7, 2023 . ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Docket No. MSHA–2023– 0027 by any of the following methods: 1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments for MSHA–2023–0027. 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06JYN1.SGM 06JYN1 43148 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 128 / Thursday, July 6, 2023 / Notices I. Background 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. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 II. Petition for Modification Docket Number: M–2023–001–M. Petitioner: Bunker Hill Mining Corp., 1 Mine Road, Kellogg, ID 83837. Mine: Bunker Hill Mine, MSHA ID No. 10–00083, located in Shoshone County, Idaho. Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 57.11052(d), Refuge areas. Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of 30 CFR 57.11052(d) to allow the mine to use compressed air cylinders to supply air inside the refuge chamber in lieu of the use of a compressed air line and to provide commercially purchased water in sealed bottles inside the refuge chamber in lieu of a waterline. The petitioner states that: (a) The mine is an underground silver, zinc, and lead mine with one refuge chamber that is purpose built with sealed cinder block walls integrated into the mine infrastructure. (b) Mining access is by single, lateral development drifts driven through waste rock adjacent to the ore body with entry points on different levels for ore body exploration and development. (c) There are generally 15 miners working in the mine when development activities are underway and typically 6 miners working on the same level as the refuge chamber, one to two times a week, for approximately 6 hours at each time. (d) There is no natural or potable water source at the mine readily available to supply water through a waterline. The storage of commercially purchased bottled water will ensure that high-quality water is available to miners in the refuge chamber, without risk of damage to a waterline. (e) The mine does not have usable compressed air lines throughout the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:07 Jul 05, 2023 Jkt 259001 mine. Due to insufficient power supply, the mine currently uses portable diesel compressors to supply compressed air periodically. However, portable diesel compressors are subject to damage or failure, so the use of portable diesel compressors to supply constant air through compressed air lines for refuge chambers is not practical or safe. The petitioner proposes the following alternative method: (a) The refuge chamber shall have drinking water supplied with commercially purchased water in sealed bottles inside the chamber. (1) The water provided shall be sufficient for 6 miners for a 96 hour period. Six cases, each consisting of 32, 16.9 fluid ounce bottles of commercially bottled water shall be maintained in the refuge chamber. (2) The bottled water shall be visually inspected monthly. (3) The bottled water shall be replaced every 2 years or sooner in the event of damage, usage, or degradation. (b) There shall be 4 compressed air cylinders, supplied by OXARC, inc., in the refuge chamber, each providing 322 cubic feet of compressed air. (1) Each compressed air cylinder shall provide a minimum of 24 hours of air at a setting of 6 liters per minute or 1.32 cubic feet per hour per person of air. The total time of sufficient air provided by the 4 compressed air cylinders shall be at least 96 hours. (2) The compressed air cylinders shall be inspected monthly during escapeway inspections to ensure that the cylinders have sufficient air and are properly maintaining pressure. (3) Carbon dioxide (CO2) scrubbing inside the refuge chamber shall be administered using ChemBio Enviro curtains (MSHA approval #07– LPA130002). (4) There shall be 6 units of curtains in the refuge chamber with each curtain supplying each miner with 96 hours of CO2 scrubbing capability. (c) All underground personnel shall be trained on the operation of the air cylinders to release air and water rationing for a 96-hour period. The petitioner provided a ventilation and emergency escape map that shows the refuge chamber location and primary and secondary escapeways, among other information. The petitioner asserts that the alternative method proposed will at all times guarantee no less than the same PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 measure of protection afforded the miners under the mandatory standard. Song-ae Aromie Noe, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. [FR Doc. 2023–14210 Filed 7–5–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4520–43–P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [NOTICE: 23–069] Name of Information Collection: The NASA Visitor Management System for Intermittent Access to NASA Hosted/ Sponsored Events and Activities National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of information collection. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 128 (Thursday, July 6, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43147-43148]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-14210]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration


Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory 
Safety Standards

AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: 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 August 7, 2023 .

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Docket No. MSHA-2023-
0027 by any of the following methods:
    1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow 
the instructions for submitting comments for MSHA-2023-0027.
    2. Fax: 202-693-9441.
    3. Email: [email protected]
    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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: S. Aromie Noe, Office of Standards, 
Regulations, and Variances at 202-693-9440 (voice), 
[email protected] (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.

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I. Background

    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-2023-001-M.
    Petitioner: Bunker Hill Mining Corp., 1 Mine Road, Kellogg, ID 
83837.
    Mine: Bunker Hill Mine, MSHA ID No. 10-00083, located in Shoshone 
County, Idaho.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 57.11052(d), Refuge areas.
    Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of 30 
CFR 57.11052(d) to allow the mine to use compressed air cylinders to 
supply air inside the refuge chamber in lieu of the use of a compressed 
air line and to provide commercially purchased water in sealed bottles 
inside the refuge chamber in lieu of a waterline.
    The petitioner states that:
    (a) The mine is an underground silver, zinc, and lead mine with one 
refuge chamber that is purpose built with sealed cinder block walls 
integrated into the mine infrastructure.
    (b) Mining access is by single, lateral development drifts driven 
through waste rock adjacent to the ore body with entry points on 
different levels for ore body exploration and development.
    (c) There are generally 15 miners working in the mine when 
development activities are underway and typically 6 miners working on 
the same level as the refuge chamber, one to two times a week, for 
approximately 6 hours at each time.
    (d) There is no natural or potable water source at the mine readily 
available to supply water through a waterline. The storage of 
commercially purchased bottled water will ensure that high-quality 
water is available to miners in the refuge chamber, without risk of 
damage to a waterline.
    (e) The mine does not have usable compressed air lines throughout 
the mine. Due to insufficient power supply, the mine currently uses 
portable diesel compressors to supply compressed air periodically. 
However, portable diesel compressors are subject to damage or failure, 
so the use of portable diesel compressors to supply constant air 
through compressed air lines for refuge chambers is not practical or 
safe.
    The petitioner proposes the following alternative method:
    (a) The refuge chamber shall have drinking water supplied with 
commercially purchased water in sealed bottles inside the chamber.
    (1) The water provided shall be sufficient for 6 miners for a 96 
hour period. Six cases, each consisting of 32, 16.9 fluid ounce bottles 
of commercially bottled water shall be maintained in the refuge 
chamber.
    (2) The bottled water shall be visually inspected monthly.
    (3) The bottled water shall be replaced every 2 years or sooner in 
the event of damage, usage, or degradation.
    (b) There shall be 4 compressed air cylinders, supplied by OXARC, 
inc., in the refuge chamber, each providing 322 cubic feet of 
compressed air.
    (1) Each compressed air cylinder shall provide a minimum of 24 
hours of air at a setting of 6 liters per minute or 1.32 cubic feet per 
hour per person of air. The total time of sufficient air provided by 
the 4 compressed air cylinders shall be at least 96 hours.
    (2) The compressed air cylinders shall be inspected monthly during 
escapeway inspections to ensure that the cylinders have sufficient air 
and are properly maintaining pressure.
    (3) Carbon dioxide (CO2) scrubbing inside the refuge 
chamber shall be administered using ChemBio Enviro curtains (MSHA 
approval #07-LPA130002).
    (4) There shall be 6 units of curtains in the refuge chamber with 
each curtain supplying each miner with 96 hours of CO2 
scrubbing capability.
    (c) All underground personnel shall be trained on the operation of 
the air cylinders to release air and water rationing for a 96-hour 
period.
    The petitioner provided a ventilation and emergency escape map that 
shows the refuge chamber location and primary and secondary escapeways, 
among other information.
    The petitioner asserts that the alternative method proposed will at 
all times guarantee no less than the same measure of protection 
afforded the miners under the mandatory standard.

Song-ae Aromie Noe,
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
[FR Doc. 2023-14210 Filed 7-5-23; 8:45 am]
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