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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request; Vertical
Tandem Lifts for Marine Terminals
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.
DATES: The OMB will consider all
written comments that the agency
receives on or before November 22,
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
Vertical Tandem Lifts (VTLs) Standard
requires employers to develop,
implement, and maintain a written plan
for transporting vertically connected
containers in the longshoring and
marine terminal industries. The written
plan is necessary for the safe transport
of VTLs in the marine terminal where
factors affect the stability of a VTL
which has a higher center of gravity
than a single container. For additional
substantive information about this ICR,
see the related notice published in the
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Federal Register on August 12, 2024 (89
FR 65678).
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
receive a month-to-month extension
while they undergo review.
Agency: DOL–OSHA.
Title of Collection: Vertical Tandem
Lifts for Marine Terminals.
OMB Control Number: 1218–0260.
Affected Public: Private Sector—
Businesses or other for-profits.
Total Estimated Number of
Respondents: 1,210.
Total Estimated Number of
Responses: 75,243.
Total Estimated Annual Time Burden:
22,932 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Other Costs
Burden: $0.
(Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D))
Nicole Bouchet,
Senior Paperwork Reduction Act Analyst.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0121]
Proposed Extension of Information
Collection: Safety Standards for Roof
Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines and
Underground Coal Mines
Mine Safety and Health
Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
AGENCY:
The Department of Labor
(DOL), 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.
The Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) is soliciting
comments on the information collection
entitled Safety Standards for Roof Bolts
in Metal and Nonmetal Mines and
Underground Coal Mines.
DATES: All comments must be received
on or before December 23, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the
information collection requirements of
this notice may be sent by any of the
methods listed below. Please note that
late comments received after the
deadline will not be considered.
• Federal E-Rulemaking Portal:
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
on-line instructions for submitting
comments for docket number MSHA–
2024–0026.
• Mail/Hand Delivery: DOL–MSHA,
Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, 201 12th Street South, 4th
Floor West, Arlington, VA 22202–5452.
Before visiting MSHA in person, call
202–693–9455 to make an appointment.
• MSHA will post all comments 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). These are not tollfree numbers.
SUMMARY:
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
A. Legal Authority
Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine
Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine
Act) as amended, 30 U.S.C. 813(h),
authorizes the Mine Safety and Health
Administration (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(a), authorizes
the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) 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, metal and nonmetal
mines.
B. Information Collection
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In order to fulfill the statutory
mandates to promote miners’ health and
safety, MSHA requires the collection of
information under the information
collection request entitled Safety
Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and
Nonmetal Mines and Underground Coal
Mines. The information collection is
intended to ensure that mine roof, face,
and rib are adequately supported and
that ground control systems are
effective.
Accidents involving falls of mine roof,
face, and rib in underground mines or
falls of highwall in surface mines,
historically, have been among the
leading causes of injuries and deaths.
Preventing or controlling roof, face, or
rib falls is uniquely difficult because of
the variety of conditions encountered in
mines that can affect the stability of
various types of strata. Additionally, the
nature of the forces affecting ground
stability at any given operation and time
are constantly changing. Roof and rock
bolts and accessories are integral parts
of ground control systems and are used
to prevent the fall of roof, face, and rib.
Advancements in the technology of roof
and rock bolts and accessories have
aided in reducing the hazards associated
with falls of roof, face, and rib.
entitled ‘‘Standard Specification for
Roof and Rock Bolts and Accessories.’’
This ASTM standard, a consensus
standard used throughout the United
States, contains specifications for the
chemical, mechanical, and dimensional
requirements for roof and rock bolts and
accessories used for ground support
systems. These regulations ensure the
quality and effectiveness of roof and
rock bolts and accessories and, as
technology evolves, allow for the use of
new materials which are proven to be
reliable and effective in controlling the
mine roof, face, and rib.
1–1. MNM Mines
Roof and rock bolts and accessories
must be certified to the ASTM standard,
or otherwise tested in similar
circumstances to the ones in which they
are being used. Certifications of
purchase or tests must be made
available upon request.
Under 30 CFR 56.3203(a) and
57.3203(a), mine operators of MNM
mines, both surface and underground,
must obtain a certification from the
manufacturer that roof and rock bolts
and accessories are manufactured and
tested in accordance with the applicable
ASTM specifications, and that the
manufacturer’s certification is made
available to an authorized representative
of the Secretary and to the
representative of miners.
Under 30 CFR 56.3203(h) and
57.3203(h), if mine operators of MNM
mines use other tensioned and nontensioned fixtures and accessories for
ground control that are not addressed by
the applicable ASTM standards listed in
30 CFR 56.3203(a) and 57.3203(a), test
methods must be established by the
mine operator and used to verify their
ground control effectiveness.
Under 30 CFR 56.3203(i) and
57.3203(i), the mine operator must
certify that the tests developed under 30
CFR 56.3203(h) and 57.3203(h) were
conducted and such certifications be
made available to an authorized
representative of the Secretary.
1. Providing Manufacturers’
Certifications
1–2. Coal Mines
It is necessary to ensure that roof and
rock bolts and accessories are up to
safety standards as they are imperative
to protecting miners’ safety and health.
Under 30 CFR 56.3203, 57.3203 and
75.204, the quality of roof and rock bolts
and accessories and their installation
are addressed.
These provisions incorporate by
reference the American Society for
Testing and Materials (ASTM) F432–95
Under 30 CFR 75.204(a), mine
operators of underground coal mines
must obtain a certification from the
manufacturer that roof bolts and
accessories are manufactured and tested
in accordance with the applicable
ASTM specifications, and that the
manufacturer’s certification is made
available to an authorized representative
of the Secretary and to the
representative of miners.
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2. Bolt Tension Measurements of Coal
Mines
Bolt tension must be adjusted so that
tension is not too high or too low for
anchored roof bolts. Therefore, tension
must be measured, and mine operators
must take corrective action if the
tension on roof bolts is not optimal.
Under 30 CFR 75.204(f)(5), in working
places from which coal is produced
during any portion of a 24-hour period,
the actual torque or tension on at least
one out of every 10 previously installed
mechanically anchored tensioned roof
bolts must be measured from the outby
corner of the last open crosscut to the
face in each advancing section. The
mine operator must take corrective
action if the majority of the bolts
measured either:
(a) Do not maintain at least 70 percent
of the minimum torque or tension
specified in the roof control plan, 50
percent if the roof bolt plates bear
against wood; or
(b) Have exceeded the maximum
specified torque or tension by 50
percent.
Under 30 CFR 75.204(f)(6), mine
operators of a coal mine or a person
designated by the operator must certify
by signature and date that the
measurements required by 30 CFR
75.204(f)(5) have been made. This
certification must be maintained for at
least one year and must be made
available to an authorized representative
of the Secretary and representatives of
miners.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection related to Safety Standards
for Roof Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal
Mines and Underground Coal Mines.
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.
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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 https://
www.regulations.gov and https://
www.reginfo.gov.
The public may also examine publicly
available documents at DOL–MSHA,
Office of Standards, Regulations and
Variances, 201 12th Street South, 4th
Floor West, Arlington, VA 22202–5452.
Sign in at the receptionist’s desk on the
4th Floor via the West elevator. Before
visiting MSHA in person, call 202–693–
9455 to make an appointment.
Questions about the information
collection requirements may be directed
to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION section of this notice.
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III. Current Actions
This information collection request
concerns provisions for Safety
Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and
Nonmetal Mines and Underground Coal
Mines. MSHA has updated the data
with respect to the number of
respondents, responses, time burden,
and burden costs supporting this
information collection request from the
previous information collection request.
Type of Review: Extension, without
change, of a currently approved
collection.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health
Administration.
OMB Number: 1219–0121.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Annual Respondents: 484.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Annual Responses: 79,167.
Annual Time Burden: 740 hours.
Annual Other Burden Costs: $0.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and
included in the request for Office of
Management and Budget approval of the
proposed information collection
request; they will become a matter of
public record and be available at https://
www.reginfo.gov.
Song-ae Aromie Noe,
Certifying Officer, Mine Safety and Health
Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
I. Background
Mine Safety and Health Administration
A. Legal Authority
Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine
Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine
Act) as amended, 30 U.S.C. 813(h),
authorizes the Mine Safety and Health
Administration (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(a), authorizes
the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) 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, metal and nonmetal
mines.
Proposed Extension of Information
Collection; Petitions for Modification of
Mandatory Safety Standards
[OMB Control No. 1219–0065]
Mine Safety and Health
Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
AGENCY:
The Department of Labor
(DOL), 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.
The Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) is soliciting
comments on the information collection
entitled Petitions for Modification of
Mandatory Safety Standards.
DATES: All comments must be received
on or before December 23, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the
information collection requirements of
this notice may be sent by any of the
methods listed below. Please note that
late comments received after the
deadline will not be considered.
• Federal E-Rulemaking Portal:
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
on-line instructions for submitting
comments for docket number MSHA–
2024–0028.
• Mail/Hand Delivery: DOL–MSHA,
Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, 201 12th Street South, 4th
Floor West, Arlington, VA 22202–5452.
Before visiting MSHA in person, call
202–693–9455 to make an appointment.
• MSHA will post all comments as
well as any attachments, except for
information submitted and marked as
confidential, in the docket at https://
www.regulations.gov.
SUMMARY:
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). These are not tollfree numbers.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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B. Information Collection
In order to fulfill the statutory
mandates to promote miners’ health and
safety, MSHA requires the collection of
information under the information
collection request entitled Petitions for
Modification of Mandatory Safety
Standards. The information collection is
intended to ensure the merits of the
petition for the purpose of deciding
whether or not to grant it and, if
granted, whether there is a need for any
additional terms or conditions.
If a mine operator, or a representative
of miners at a mine, wishes to modify
the requirements of an existing MSHA
safety standard to achieve the purpose
of the standard by means different than
those required by the standard, they
may petition the requirement. The
petitioning party would be responsible
for proposing an alternative that is
proven to be at least as safe for miners
as the mandatory requirement. MSHA
will grant a petition for modification if
the agency determines that the
requested alternative provides miners at
least the same level of protection as the
existing standard. Under 30 CFR part
44, the procedures and rules of practice
are set forth to govern petitions for
modification of mandatory safety
standards filed under section 101(c) of
the Mine Act.
1. Prepare and File Petition for
Modification
In order to meet the requirements of
the petition for modification, mine
operators, or representative of the
miners, must file the petition with
MSHA and serve a copy of the petition
to the other party, either the
representative of the miners, or the mine
operator. The petition must include a
statement about the modification,
proposed alternative, or that the
requirement diminishes the safety of
miners at the site and any facts
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219-0121]
Proposed Extension of Information Collection: Safety Standards
for Roof Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines and Underground Coal Mines
AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL), 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. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is
soliciting comments on the information collection entitled Safety
Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines and Underground
Coal Mines.
DATES: All comments must be received on or before December 23, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the information collection requirements
of this notice may be sent by any of the methods listed below. Please
note that late comments received after the deadline will not be
considered.
Federal E-Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments for docket
number MSHA-2024-0026.
Mail/Hand Delivery: DOL-MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th Street South, 4th Floor West,
Arlington, VA 22202-5452. Before visiting MSHA in person, call 202-693-
9455 to make an appointment.
MSHA will post all comments 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). These are not toll-free numbers.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
A. Legal Authority
Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
(Mine Act) as amended, 30 U.S.C. 813(h), authorizes the Mine Safety and
Health Administration (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(a), authorizes the
Secretary of Labor (Secretary) 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, metal and
nonmetal mines.
B. Information Collection
In order to fulfill the statutory mandates to promote miners'
health and safety, MSHA requires the collection of information under
the information collection request entitled Safety Standards for Roof
Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines and Underground Coal Mines. The
information collection is intended to ensure that mine roof, face, and
rib are adequately supported and that ground control systems are
effective.
Accidents involving falls of mine roof, face, and rib in
underground mines or falls of highwall in surface mines, historically,
have been among the leading causes of injuries and deaths. Preventing
or controlling roof, face, or rib falls is uniquely difficult because
of the variety of conditions encountered in mines that can affect the
stability of various types of strata. Additionally, the nature of the
forces affecting ground stability at any given operation and time are
constantly changing. Roof and rock bolts and accessories are integral
parts of ground control systems and are used to prevent the fall of
roof, face, and rib. Advancements in the technology of roof and rock
bolts and accessories have aided in reducing the hazards associated
with falls of roof, face, and rib.
1. Providing Manufacturers' Certifications
It is necessary to ensure that roof and rock bolts and accessories
are up to safety standards as they are imperative to protecting miners'
safety and health. Under 30 CFR 56.3203, 57.3203 and 75.204, the
quality of roof and rock bolts and accessories and their installation
are addressed.
These provisions incorporate by reference the American Society for
Testing and Materials (ASTM) F432-95 entitled ``Standard Specification
for Roof and Rock Bolts and Accessories.'' This ASTM standard, a
consensus standard used throughout the United States, contains
specifications for the chemical, mechanical, and dimensional
requirements for roof and rock bolts and accessories used for ground
support systems. These regulations ensure the quality and effectiveness
of roof and rock bolts and accessories and, as technology evolves,
allow for the use of new materials which are proven to be reliable and
effective in controlling the mine roof, face, and rib.
1-1. MNM Mines
Roof and rock bolts and accessories must be certified to the ASTM
standard, or otherwise tested in similar circumstances to the ones in
which they are being used. Certifications of purchase or tests must be
made available upon request.
Under 30 CFR 56.3203(a) and 57.3203(a), mine operators of MNM
mines, both surface and underground, must obtain a certification from
the manufacturer that roof and rock bolts and accessories are
manufactured and tested in accordance with the applicable ASTM
specifications, and that the manufacturer's certification is made
available to an authorized representative of the Secretary and to the
representative of miners.
Under 30 CFR 56.3203(h) and 57.3203(h), if mine operators of MNM
mines use other tensioned and non-tensioned fixtures and accessories
for ground control that are not addressed by the applicable ASTM
standards listed in 30 CFR 56.3203(a) and 57.3203(a), test methods must
be established by the mine operator and used to verify their ground
control effectiveness.
Under 30 CFR 56.3203(i) and 57.3203(i), the mine operator must
certify that the tests developed under 30 CFR 56.3203(h) and 57.3203(h)
were conducted and such certifications be made available to an
authorized representative of the Secretary.
1-2. Coal Mines
Under 30 CFR 75.204(a), mine operators of underground coal mines
must obtain a certification from the manufacturer that roof bolts and
accessories are manufactured and tested in accordance with the
applicable ASTM specifications, and that the manufacturer's
certification is made available to an authorized representative of the
Secretary and to the representative of miners.
2. Bolt Tension Measurements of Coal Mines
Bolt tension must be adjusted so that tension is not too high or
too low for anchored roof bolts. Therefore, tension must be measured,
and mine operators must take corrective action if the tension on roof
bolts is not optimal.
Under 30 CFR 75.204(f)(5), in working places from which coal is
produced during any portion of a 24-hour period, the actual torque or
tension on at least one out of every 10 previously installed
mechanically anchored tensioned roof bolts must be measured from the
outby corner of the last open crosscut to the face in each advancing
section. The mine operator must take corrective action if the majority
of the bolts measured either:
(a) Do not maintain at least 70 percent of the minimum torque or
tension specified in the roof control plan, 50 percent if the roof bolt
plates bear against wood; or
(b) Have exceeded the maximum specified torque or tension by 50
percent.
Under 30 CFR 75.204(f)(6), mine operators of a coal mine or a
person designated by the operator must certify by signature and date
that the measurements required by 30 CFR 75.204(f)(5) have been made.
This certification must be maintained for at least one year and must be
made available to an authorized representative of the Secretary and
representatives of miners.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information
collection related to Safety Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and
Nonmetal Mines and Underground Coal Mines. 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.
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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 https://www.regulations.gov and https://www.reginfo.gov.
The public may also examine publicly available documents at DOL-
MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations and Variances, 201 12th Street
South, 4th Floor West, Arlington, VA 22202-5452. Sign in at the
receptionist's desk on the 4th Floor via the West elevator. Before
visiting MSHA in person, call 202-693-9455 to make an appointment.
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 information collection request concerns provisions for Safety
Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines and Underground
Coal Mines. MSHA has updated the data with respect to the number of
respondents, responses, time burden, and burden costs supporting this
information collection request from the previous information collection
request.
Type of Review: Extension, without change, of a currently approved
collection.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
OMB Number: 1219-0121.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Annual Respondents: 484.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Annual Responses: 79,167.
Annual Time Burden: 740 hours.
Annual Other Burden Costs: $0.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized
and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget
approval of the proposed information collection request; they will
become a matter of public record and be available at https://www.reginfo.gov.
Song-ae Aromie Noe,
Certifying Officer, Mine Safety and Health Administration.
[FR Doc. 2024-24500 Filed 10-22-24; 8:45 am]
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