Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Diesel-Powered Equipment in Underground Coal Mines, 99283-99284 [2024-28888]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 237 / Tuesday, December 10, 2024 / Notices their outstanding advances before November 10, 2024, and as a result, employers in this state are not subject to a FUTA credit reduction for 2024. California and New York did not repay their outstanding advances before November 10, 2024, and had outstanding advances on January 1 for four consecutive years. Therefore, employers in California and New York are subject to a FUTA credit reduction of 0.9 percent for 2024. USVI has had outstanding advances on January 1 for 15 consecutive years. As a result, employers in USVI were potentially liable for the additional credit reduction under section 3302(c)(2)(C) of FUTA. The jurisdiction applied for the waiver of this additional credit reduction and the Employment and Training Administration determined that USVI met each of the criteria necessary to qualify for the waiver of the additional credit reduction. Therefore, employers in USVI will have no additional credit reduction applied for calendar year 2024. However, because USVI has had an outstanding advance on each January 1 from 2010 through 2024, and maintained an outstanding balance on November 10, 2024, employers in USVI are subject to a FUTA credit reduction of 4.2 percent in 2024. José Javier Rodrı́guez, Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Administration. [FR Doc. 2024–28880 Filed 12–9–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FW–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Notification of Methane Detected in Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mine Atmospheres 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 January 9, 2025. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:28 Dec 09, 2024 Jkt 265001 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: Michael Howell by telephone at 202– 693–6782, or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title 30 CFR 57.22004(c) requires operators of underground M/NM mines to notify the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) as soon as possible if any of the following events occur: (a) there is an outburst that results in 0.25 percent or more methane in the mine atmosphere, (b) there is a blowout that results in 0.25 percent or more methane in the mine atmosphere, (c) there is an ignition of methane, or (d) air sample results indicate 0.25 percent or more methane in the mine atmosphere of a I–B, I–C, II– B, V–B, or Category VI mine. Under §§ 57.22239 and 57.22231, if methane reaches 2.0 percent in a Category IV mine or if methane reaches 0.25 percent in the mine atmosphere of a Subcategory I–B, II–B, V–B, or VI mine, MSHA shall be notified immediately. Although the standards do not specify how MSHA is to be notified, MSHA anticipates that the notifications would be made by telephone. Title 30 CFR 57.22229 and 57.22230 require that the mine atmosphere be tested for methane and/or carbon dioxide at least once every seven days by a competent person or atmospheric monitoring system or a combination of both. Section 57.2229 applies to underground M/NM mines categorized as I–A, III, and V–A mines where the atmosphere is tested for both methane and carbon dioxide. Section 57.22230 applies to underground M/NM mines categorized as II–A mines where the atmosphere is tested for methane. Where examinations disclose hazardous conditions, affected miners must be informed. Title 30 CFR 57.22229(d) and 57.22230(c) require that the person performing the tests certify by signature and date that the tests have been conducted. Certifications of examinations shall be kept for at least one year and made available to authorized representatives of the Secretary of Labor. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on August 15, 2024 (89 FR 66454). Comments are invited on: (1) whether the collection of information is PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 99283 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. Agency: DOL–MSHA. Title of Collection: Notification of Methane Detected in Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mine Atmospheres. OMB Control Number: 1219–0103. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits. Number of Respondents: 4. Frequency: On occasion. Number of Responses: 213. Annual Burden Hours: 18 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) Michael Howell, Senior Paperwork Reduction Act Analyst. [FR Doc. 2024–28878 Filed 12–9–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; DieselPowered Equipment in Underground Coal Mines 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\10DEN1.SGM 10DEN1 khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES 99284 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 237 / Tuesday, December 10, 2024 / Notices (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited. DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that the agency receives on or before January 9, 2025. 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: Michael Howell by telephone at 202– 693–6782, or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MSHA requires mine operators to provide important safety and health protections to underground coal miners who work on and around diesel-powered equipment. The engines powering diesel equipment are potential contributors to fires and explosion hazards in the confined environment of an underground coal mine where combustible coal dust and explosive methane gas are present. Diesel equipment operating in underground coal mines also can pose serious health risks to miners from exposure to diesel exhaust emissions, including diesel particulates, oxides of nitrogen, and carbon monoxide. Diesel exhaust is a lung carcinogen in animals. This information collection includes maintenance and use of diesel equipment; tests and maintenance of fire suppression systems on both the equipment and at fueling stations; and exhaust gas sampling. Records are required to document that essential testing and maintenance of diesel-powered equipment are conducted regularly by qualified persons; that corrective actions are taken; and the persons performing the maintenance, repairs, examinations, and tests are trained and qualified to perform such tasks. Safety requirements for diesel equipment include many of the proven features required in existing standards for electric-powered mobile equipment, such as cabs or canopies, methane monitors, brakes and lights. Sampling of diesel exhaust emissions is required to protect miners from overexposure to carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide contained in diesel exhaust. Information collection requirements are found in: section 75.1901(a), Diesel fuel requirements; section 75.1904(b)(4)(i), Underground diesel fuel tanks and safety cans; Section VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:28 Dec 09, 2024 Jkt 265001 75.1906(d), Transport of diesel fuel; section 75.1911(j), Fire suppression systems for diesel-powered equipment and fuel transportation units; section 75.1912(i), Fire suppression systems for permanent underground diesel fuel storage facilities; sections 75.1914(f)(2), (g), (h)(1), and (h)(2), Maintenance of diesel-powered equipment; sections 75.1915(b)(5), (c)(1), and (c)(2), Training and qualification of persons working on diesel-powered equipment. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on August 26, 2024 (89 FR 68471). 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. Agency: DOL–MSHA. Title of Collection: Diesel-Powered Equipment in Underground Coal Mines. OMB Control Number: 1219–0119. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits. Number of Respondents: 161. Frequency: On occasion. Number of Responses: 218,811. Annual Burden Hours: 17,673 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $398,170. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) Michael Howell, Senior Paperwork Reduction Act Analyst. [FR Doc. 2024–28888 Filed 12–9–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC. DATES: All comments on the petition must be received by MSHA’s Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances on or before January 9, 2025. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Docket No. MSHA–2024– 0080 by any of the following methods: 1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments for MSHA–2024–0080. 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 the receptionist’s desk, 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. 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: 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: E:\FR\FM\10DEN1.SGM 10DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 237 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Diesel-Powered Equipment in Underground Coal 
Mines

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

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(PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.

DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that the agency 
receives on or before January 9, 2025.

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: Michael Howell by telephone at 202-
693-6782, or by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MSHA requires mine operators to provide 
important safety and health protections to underground coal miners who 
work on and around diesel-powered equipment. The engines powering 
diesel equipment are potential contributors to fires and explosion 
hazards in the confined environment of an underground coal mine where 
combustible coal dust and explosive methane gas are present. Diesel 
equipment operating in underground coal mines also can pose serious 
health risks to miners from exposure to diesel exhaust emissions, 
including diesel particulates, oxides of nitrogen, and carbon monoxide. 
Diesel exhaust is a lung carcinogen in animals.
    This information collection includes maintenance and use of diesel 
equipment; tests and maintenance of fire suppression systems on both 
the equipment and at fueling stations; and exhaust gas sampling.
    Records are required to document that essential testing and 
maintenance of diesel-powered equipment are conducted regularly by 
qualified persons; that corrective actions are taken; and the persons 
performing the maintenance, repairs, examinations, and tests are 
trained and qualified to perform such tasks.
    Safety requirements for diesel equipment include many of the proven 
features required in existing standards for electric-powered mobile 
equipment, such as cabs or canopies, methane monitors, brakes and 
lights. Sampling of diesel exhaust emissions is required to protect 
miners from overexposure to carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide 
contained in diesel exhaust.
    Information collection requirements are found in: section 
75.1901(a), Diesel fuel requirements; section 75.1904(b)(4)(i), 
Underground diesel fuel tanks and safety cans; Section 75.1906(d), 
Transport of diesel fuel; section 75.1911(j), Fire suppression systems 
for diesel-powered equipment and fuel transportation units; section 
75.1912(i), Fire suppression systems for permanent underground diesel 
fuel storage facilities; sections 75.1914(f)(2), (g), (h)(1), and 
(h)(2), Maintenance of diesel-powered equipment; sections 
75.1915(b)(5), (c)(1), and (c)(2), Training and qualification of 
persons working on diesel-powered equipment. For additional substantive 
information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the 
Federal Register on August 26, 2024 (89 FR 68471).
    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.
    Agency: DOL-MSHA.
    Title of Collection: Diesel-Powered Equipment in Underground Coal 
Mines.
    OMB Control Number: 1219-0119.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits.
    Number of Respondents: 161.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Number of Responses: 218,811.
    Annual Burden Hours: 17,673 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $398,170.

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

Michael Howell,
Senior Paperwork Reduction Act Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2024-28888 Filed 12-9-24; 8:45 am]
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