Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Vinyl Chloride Standard, 68648-68649 [2024-19162]

Download as PDF 68648 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 166 / Tuesday, August 27, 2024 / Notices Grantees of the Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program. 3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: 1122–0007. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as the obligation to respond: The affected public includes the approximately 200 grantees of the LAV Program whose eligibility is determined by statute. The LAV Program awards grants to law school legal clinics, legal aid or legal services programs, domestic violence victims shelters, bar associations, sexual assault programs, private nonprofit entities, and Indian tribal governments. The obligation to respond is required to obtain/retain a benefit. 4. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated that it will take the approximately 200 respondents (LAV Program grantees) approximately one hour to complete a semi-annual progress report. The semi-annual progress report is divided into sections that pertain to the different types of activities in which grantees may engage. An LAV Program grantee will only be required to complete the sections of the form that pertain to its own specific activities. 5. An estimate of the total annual burden (in hours) associated with the collection: It is estimated that it will take the approximately 200 respondents (LAV Program grantees) approximately one hour to complete a semi-annual progress report. The semi-annual progress report is divided into sections that pertain to the different types of activities in which grantees may engage. An LAV grantee will only be required to complete the sections of the form that pertain to its own specific activities. 6. The total annual hour burden to complete the data collection forms is 400 hours, that is 200 grantees completing a form twice a year with an estimated completion time for the form being one hour. 7. An estimate of the total annual cost burden associated with the collection, if applicable: The annualized costs to the Federal Government resulting from the OVW staff review of the progress reports submitted by grantees are estimated to be $22,400. 8. TOTAL BURDEN HOURS Number of respondents Activity Total annual burden (hours) Time per response (hour) Progress Report Form .................................................. 200 2/semiannually ............................................................. 400 1 400 Unduplicated Totals .............................................. 200 ....................................................................................... 400 ........................ 400 If additional information is required, contact: Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, United States Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W–218, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: August 21, 2024. Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2024–19145 Filed 8–26–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–FX–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Vinyl Chloride Standard Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)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. SUMMARY: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Total annual responses Frequency VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 Aug 26, 2024 Jkt 262001 The OMB will consider all written comments that the agency receives on or before September 26, 2024. 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicole Bouchet by telephone at 202– 693–0213, or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this standard and its information collection requirements is to provide protection for workers from the adverse effects associated with occupational exposure to vinyl chloride. Employers must monitor worker exposure, reduce worker exposure to permissible exposure limits, and provide medical examinations and other information to workers pertaining to vinyl chloride. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on May 22, 2024 (89 FR 45025). Comments are invited on: (1) whether the collection of information is DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) 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; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) 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. 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 E:\FR\FM\27AUN1.SGM 27AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 166 / Tuesday, August 27, 2024 / Notices receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. Agency: DOL–OSHA. Title of Collection: Vinyl Chloride Standard. OMB Control Number: 1218–0010. Affected Public: Private Sector— Businesses or other for-profits. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 29. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 869. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 592 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $32,193. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) Nicole Bouchet, Senior Paperwork Reduction Act Analyst. [FR Doc. 2024–19162 Filed 8–26–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standard 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 September 26, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Docket No. MSHA–2024– 0025 by any of the following methods: 1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments for MSHA–2024–0025. 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, 4th Floor West, Arlington, Virginia 22202–5452. Attention: S. Aromie Noe, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. Persons delivering documents are required to check in at 4th Floor West. 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 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 Aug 26, 2024 Jkt 262001 68649 minimum, 8–10 times more accurate than mechanical equipment. Fossil Rock mines utilize the continuous miner and longwall methods of mining. Accurate surveying is critical to the safety of the miners at the Fossil Rock Mine. (c) Underground mining by its nature, size and complexity of mine plans requires that accurate and precise measurements be completed in a prompt and efficient manner. Use of electronic surveying equipment provides significant safety benefits. The petitioner proposes the following alternative method: (a) Non-permissible battery powered electronic surveying equipment to be I. Background used include: Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine (1) Sokkia IM–52–2, IP 66, LI–ON Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine 7.2V, 2993mAh and 21.54 Wh; Act) allows the mine operator or (2) An equivalent instrument may be representative of miners to file a used with the approval of the District petition to modify the application of any Manager. mandatory safety standard to a coal or (b) The equipment used is low voltage other mine if the Secretary of Labor or battery-powered non-permissible determines that: total stations and theodolites. All non1. An alternative method of achieving permissible electronic total stations and the result of such standard exists which theodolites shall have an ingress will at all times guarantee no less than protection (IP) 66 or greater rating. the same measure of protection afforded (c) The operator shall maintain a the miners of such mine by such logbook for electronic surveying standard; or equipment with the equipment, or in 2. The application of such standard to the location where mine record books such mine will result in a diminution of are kept or in the location where the safety to the miners in such mine. surveying record books are kept. The In addition, sections 44.10 and 44.11 logbook shall contain the date of of 30 CFR establish the requirements for manufacture and/or purchase of each filing petitions for modification. piece of electronic surveying equipment. The logbook shall be made II. Petition for Modification available to MSHA upon request. Docket Number: M–2024–011–C. (d) All non-permissible electronic Petitioner: Fossil Rock Resources, surveying equipment located within 150 LLC, 5125 North Cottonwood Road, feet of pillar workings or longwall faces Orangeville, Utah 84537. shall be examined by the person to Mine: Fossil Rock Mine, MSHA ID No. operate the equipment prior to taking 42–01211, located in Emery County, the equipment underground to ensure Utah. the equipment is being maintained in Regulation Affected: 30 CFR safe operating condition. These 75.1002(a) (Permissible electric examinations shall include: equipment). (1) Checking the instrument for any Modification Request: The petitioner physical damage and the integrity of the requests a modification of 30 CFR case; 75.1002(a) to permit the use of non(2) Removing the battery and permissible battery powered electronic inspecting for corrosion; surveying equipment within 150 feet of (3) Inspecting the contact points to pillar workings or longwall faces. ensure a secure connection to the The petitioner states that: battery; (a) In order to comply with (4) Reinserting the battery and requirements of 30 CFR 75.372 and 30 powering up and shutting down to CFR 75.1200, use of the most practical ensure proper connections; and and accurate surveying equipment is (5) Checking the battery compartment necessary. cover or battery attachment to ensure (b) Mechanical surveying equipment that is securely fastened. has been obsolete for a number of years. The results of this examination shall Such equipment of acceptable quality is be recorded in the logbook. (e) The equipment shall be examined not commercially available. It is difficult, if not impossible, to have such at least weekly by a qualified person as defined in 30 CFR 75.153. The equipment serviced or repaired. examination results shall be recorded Electronic surveying equipment is, at a 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. PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\27AUN1.SGM 27AUN1

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 166 (Tuesday, August 27, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68648-68649]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-19162]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Vinyl Chloride Standard

ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Occupational 
Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)-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 September 26, 2024.

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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicole Bouchet by telephone at 202-
693-0213, or by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this standard and its 
information collection requirements is to provide protection for 
workers from the adverse effects associated with occupational exposure 
to vinyl chloride. Employers must monitor worker exposure, reduce 
worker exposure to permissible exposure limits, and provide medical 
examinations and other information to workers pertaining to vinyl 
chloride. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see 
the related notice published in the Federal Register on May 22, 2024 
(89 FR 45025).
    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) 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; (3) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) 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.
    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

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receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review.
    Agency: DOL-OSHA.
    Title of Collection: Vinyl Chloride Standard.
    OMB Control Number: 1218-0010.
    Affected Public: Private Sector--Businesses or other for-profits.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 29.
    Total Estimated Number of Responses: 869.
    Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 592 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $32,193.

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

Nicole Bouchet,
Senior Paperwork Reduction Act Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2024-19162 Filed 8-26-24; 8:45 am]
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