80 FR 48570 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Notification of Methane Detected in Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mine Atmospheres
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 156 (August 13, 2015)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 156 (August 13, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-19931 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 156 (Thursday, August 13, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 48570-48571] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-19931] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Notification of Methane Detected in Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mine Atmospheres ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Notification of Methane Detected in Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mine Atmospheres,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use, without change, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Public comments on the ICR are invited. DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that agency receives on or before September 14, 2015. ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with applicable supporting documentation; including a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained free of charge from the RegInfo.gov Web site at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=201502-1219-002 (this link will only become active on the day following publication of this notice) or by contacting Michel Smyth by telephone at 202-693-4129, TTY 202-693-8064, (these are not toll-free numbers) or by email at [email protected]. Submit comments about this request by mail or courier to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL- MSHA, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503; by Fax: 202-395-5806 (this is not a toll-free number); or by email: [email protected]. Commenters are encouraged, but not required, to send a courtesy copy of any comments by mail or courier to the U.S. Department of Labor-OASAM, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Attn: Departmental Information Compliance Management Program, Room N1301, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; or by email: [email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Michel Smyth by telephone at 202-693-4129, TTY 202-693-8064, (these are not toll-free numbers) or by email at [email protected]. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This ICR seeks to extend PRA authority for the Notification of Methane Detected in Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mine Atmospheres information collection requirements codified in regulations 30 CFR part 57. Regulations 30 CFR 57.22004(c) requires a Metal/Non-Metal mine operator to notify the MSHA as soon as possible when any of the following events occur: There is an outburst that results in 0.25 percent or more methane in the mine atmosphere, there is a blowout that results in 0.25 percent or more methane in the mine atmosphere, there is an ignition of methane, or 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 Sec. Sec. 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, the MSHA is to be immediately notified. Regulations 30 CFR 57.22229 and 57.22230 require that the mine atmosphere be tested for either or both methane and 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 an underground Metal/Non-Metal mine 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 an underground Metal/Non-Metal mine categorized as II-A mines where the atmosphere is tested for methane. Where an examination discloses hazardous conditions, affected miners must be informed. Sections 57.22229(d) and 57.22230(c) require that the person performing a test certify by signature and date that the test has been conducted. Certifications of examinations are to be kept for at least one year and made available to authorized representatives of the Secretary of Labor. Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 sections 101(a) and 103(h) and (i) authorize this information collection. See 30 U.S.C. 811(a); 813(h) and (i). 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 it is approved by the OMB under the PRA 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 Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. The DOL obtains OMB approval for this information collection under Control Number 1219-0103. OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than three (3) years without renewal, and the current approval for this collection is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2015. The DOL seeks to extend PRA authorization for this information collection for three (3) more [[Page 48571]] years, without any change to existing requirements. The DOL notes that existing information collection requirements submitted to the OMB receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on May 28, 2015 (80 FR 30495). Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the address shown in the ADDRESSES section within thirty (30) days of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. In order to help ensure appropriate consideration, comments should mention OMB Control Number 1219-0103. The OMB is particularly interested in comments that:Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; 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. Agency: DOL-MSHA. Title of Collection: Notification of Methane Detected in Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mine Atmospheres. OMB Control Number: 1219-0103. Affected Public: Private Sector--businesses or other for-profits. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 4. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 213. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 18 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0. Dated: August 7, 2015. Michel Smyth, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2015-19931 Filed 8-12-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-43-P
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To participate in or view the webinar Methane Detected in Underground there is a blowout that results in 0.25
meeting, FACJJ members and the public Metal and Nonmetal Mine percent or more methane in the mine
must pre-register online. Members and Atmospheres,’’ to the Office of atmosphere, there is an ignition of
interested persons must link to the Management and Budget (OMB) for methane, or air sample results indicate
webinar registration portal through review and approval for continued use, 0.25 percent or more methane in the
www.facjj.org, no later than Wednesday, without change, in accordance with the mine atmosphere of a I–B, I–C, II–B, V–
August 19, 2015. Upon registration, Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 B, or Category VI mine. Under
information will be sent to you at the (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Public §§ 57.22239 and 57.22231, if methane
email address you provide to enable you comments on the ICR are invited. reaches 2.0 percent in a Category IV
to connect to the webinar. Should DATES: The OMB will consider all mine or if methane reaches 0.25 percent
problems arise with webinar written comments that agency receives in the mine atmosphere of a
registration, please call Callie Long on or before September 14, 2015. Subcategory I–B, II–B, V–B, or VI mine,
Murray at (703) 334–1591. [This is not the MSHA is to be immediately notified.
ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with
a toll-free telephone number.] Note: Regulations 30 CFR 57.22229 and
applicable supporting documentation;
Members of the public will be able to 57.22230 require that the mine
including a description of the likely
listen to and view the webinar as atmosphere be tested for either or both
respondents, proposed frequency of
observers, but will not be able to methane and carbon dioxide at least
response, and estimated total burden
participate actively in the webinar. once every seven days by a competent
An on-site room is available for may be obtained free of charge from the
person or atmospheric monitoring
members of the public interested in RegInfo.gov Web site at http://
system or a combination of both.
viewing the webinar in person. If www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ Section 57.2229 applies to an
members of the public wish to view the PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=201502–1219–002 underground Metal/Non-Metal mine
webinar in person, they must notify (this link will only become active on the categorized as I–A, III, and V–A mines
Marshall Edwards by email message at day following publication of this notice) where the atmosphere is tested for both
Marshall.Edwards@usdoj.gov, no later or by contacting Michel Smyth by methane and carbon dioxide. Section
than Wednesday, August 19, 2015. telephone at 202–693–4129, TTY 202– 57.22230 applies to an underground
With the exception of the FACJJ 693–8064, (these are not toll-free Metal/Non-Metal mine categorized as
Chair, FACJJ members will not be numbers) or by email at DOL_PRA_ II–A mines where the atmosphere is
physically present in Washington, DC PUBLIC@dol.gov. tested for methane. Where an
for the webinar. They will participate in Submit comments about this request examination discloses hazardous
the webinar from their respective home by mail or courier to the Office of conditions, affected miners must be
jurisdictions. Information and Regulatory Affairs, informed. Sections 57.22229(d) and
Written Comments: Interested parties Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL– 57.22230(c) require that the person
may submit written comments by email MSHA, Office of Management and performing a test certify by signature
message in advance of the webinar to Budget, Room 10235, 725 17th Street and date that the test has been
Scott Pestridge, Acting Designated NW., Washington, DC 20503; by Fax: conducted. Certifications of
Federal Official, at Scott.Pestridge@ 202–395–5806 (this is not a toll-free examinations are to be kept for at least
ojp.usdoj.gov no later than Wednesday, number); or by email: OIRA_ one year and made available to
August 19, 2015. In the alternative, submission@omb.eop.gov. Commenters authorized representatives of the
interested parties may fax comments to are encouraged, but not required, to Secretary of Labor. Federal Mine Safety
(202) 353–9093 and contact Marshall D. send a courtesy copy of any comments and Health Act of 1977 sections 101(a)
Edwards at (202) 514–0929 to ensure by mail or courier to the U.S. and 103(h) and (i) authorize this
that they are received. [These are not Department of Labor-OASAM, Office of information collection. See 30 U.S.C.
toll-free numbers.] the Chief Information Officer, Attn: 811(a); 813(h) and (i).
Departmental Information Compliance This information collection is subject
Robert L. Listenbee, Management Program, Room N1301, to the PRA. A Federal agency generally
Administrator, Office of Juvenile Justice and 200 Constitution Avenue NW., cannot conduct or sponsor a collection
Delinquency Prevention. Washington, DC 20210; or by email: of information, and the public is
[FR Doc. 2015–19866 Filed 8–12–15; 8:45 am] DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. generally not required to respond to an
BILLING CODE 4410–18–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: information collection, unless it is
Contact Michel Smyth by telephone at approved by the OMB under the PRA
202–693–4129, TTY 202–693–8064, and displays a currently valid OMB
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (these are not toll-free numbers) or by Control Number. In addition,
email at DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. notwithstanding any other provisions of
Office of the Secretary law, no person shall generally be subject
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D).
to penalty for failing to comply with a
Agency Information Collection SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This ICR collection of information that does not
Activities; Submission for OMB seeks to extend PRA authority for the display a valid Control Number. See 5
Review; Comment Request; Notification of Methane Detected in CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. The DOL
Notification of Methane Detected in Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mine obtains OMB approval for this
Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mine Atmospheres information collection information collection under Control
Atmospheres requirements codified in regulations 30 Number 1219–0103.
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ACTION: Notice. CFR part 57. Regulations 30 CFR OMB authorization for an ICR cannot
57.22004(c) requires a Metal/Non-Metal be for more than three (3) years without
SUMMARY: The Department of Labor mine operator to notify the MSHA as renewal, and the current approval for
(DOL) is submitting the Mine Safety and soon as possible when any of the this collection is scheduled to expire on
Health Administration (MSHA) following events occur: There is an September 30, 2015. The DOL seeks to
sponsored information collection outburst that results in 0.25 percent or extend PRA authorization for this
request (ICR) titled, ‘‘Notification of more methane in the mine atmosphere, information collection for three (3) more
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years, without any change to existing DEPARTMENT OF LABOR toll-free numbers) or by email at DOL_
requirements. The DOL notes that PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov.
existing information collection Office of the Secretary Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D).
requirements submitted to the OMB
receive a month-to-month extension Agency Information Collection SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This ICR
while they undergo review. For Activities; Submission for OMB seeks to extend PRA authority for the
additional substantive information Review; Comment Request; Reports of Reports of Injuries to Employees
about this ICR, see the related notice Injuries to Employees Operating Operating Mechanical Power Presses
published in the Federal Register on Mechanical Power Presses information collection. In the event a
worker is injured while operating a
May 28, 2015 (80 FR 30495).
ACTION: Notice. mechanical power press, regulations 29
Interested parties are encouraged to CFR 1910.217(g) makes it mandatory for
send comments to the OMB, Office of SUMMARY: The Department of Labor an Occupational Safety and Health Act
Information and Regulatory Affairs at (DOL) is submitting the Occupational (OSH Act) covered employer to report,
the address shown in the ADDRESSES Safety and Health Administration within thirty (30) days of the
section within thirty (30) days of (OSHA) sponsored information occurrence, all point-of-operation
publication of this notice in the Federal collection request (ICR) titled, ‘‘Reports injuries to operators or other employees
Register. In order to help ensure of Injuries to Employees Operating either to the Director of the Directorate
appropriate consideration, comments Mechanical Power Presses,’’ to the of Standards or to the State agency
should mention OMB Control Number Office of Management and Budget administering a plan approved by the
1219–0103. The OMB is particularly (OMB) for review and approval for Assistant Secretary of Labor for
interested in comments that: continued use, without change, in Occupational Safety and Health.
• Evaluate whether the proposed accordance with the Paperwork Particularly, this information identifies
collection of information is necessary Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. the equipment used and conditions
for the proper performance of the 3501 et seq. Public comments on the associated with these injuries. These
functions of the agency, including ICR are invited. reports are a source of up-to-date
whether the information will have DATES: The OMB will consider all information on power press machines.
practical utility; written comments that agency receives OSH Act sections 2(b)(9), 6, and 8(c)
• Evaluate the accuracy of the on or before September 14, 2015. authorize this information collection.
agency’s estimate of the burden of the ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with
See 29 U.S.C. 651(b)(9), 655, and 657(c).
proposed collection of information, This information collection is subject
applicable supporting documentation;
including the validity of the to the PRA. A Federal agency generally
including a description of the likely
methodology and assumptions used; cannot conduct or sponsor a collection
respondents, proposed frequency of
of information, and the public is
• Enhance the quality, utility, and response, and estimated total burden
generally not required to respond to an
clarity of the information to be may be obtained free of charge from the
information collection, unless it is
collected; and RegInfo.gov Web site at http://
approved by the OMB under the PRA
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
• Minimize the burden of the and displays a currently valid OMB
PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=201507-1218-001
collection of information on those who Control Number. In addition,
(this link will only become active on the
are to respond, including through the notwithstanding any other provisions of
day following publication of this notice)
use of appropriate automated, law, no person shall generally be subject
or by contacting Michel Smyth by
electronic, mechanical, or other to penalty for failing to comply with a
telephone at 202–693–4129, TTY 202–
technological collection techniques or collection of information that does not
693–8064, (these are not toll-free
other forms of information technology, display a valid Control Number. See 5
numbers) or by email at DOL_PRA_
e.g., permitting electronic submission of CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. The DOL
PUBLIC@dol.gov.
responses. obtains OMB approval for this
Submit comments about this request information collection under Control
Agency: DOL–MSHA. by mail or courier to the Office of Number 1218–0070.
Title of Collection: Notification of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB authorization for an ICR cannot
Methane Detected in Underground Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL–OSHA, be for more than three (3) years without
Metal and Nonmetal Mine Atmospheres. Office of Management and Budget, renewal, and the current approval for
OMB Control Number: 1219–0103. Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW., this collection is scheduled to expire on
Washington, DC 20503; by Fax: 202– October 31, 2015. The DOL seeks to
Affected Public: Private Sector—
395–5806 (this is not a toll-free extend PRA authorization for this
businesses or other for-profits.
number); or by email: OIRA_ information collection for three (3) more
Total Estimated Number of submission@omb.eop.gov. Commenters
Respondents: 4. years, without any change to existing
are encouraged, but not required, to requirements. The DOL notes that
Total Estimated Number of send a courtesy copy of any comments existing information collection
Responses: 213. by mail or courier to the U.S. requirements submitted to the OMB
Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: Department of Labor-OASAM, Office of receive a month-to-month extension
18 hours. the Chief Information Officer, Attn: while they undergo review. For
Departmental Information Compliance additional substantive information
Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Management Program, Room N1301,
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Burden: $0. about this ICR, see the related notice
200 Constitution Avenue NW., published in the Federal Register on
Dated: August 7, 2015. Washington, DC 20210; or by email: April 29, 2015 (80 FR 23820).
Michel Smyth, DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. Interested parties are encouraged to
Departmental Clearance Officer. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: send comments to the OMB, Office of
[FR Doc. 2015–19931 Filed 8–12–15; 8:45 am] Michel Smyth by telephone at 202–693– Information and Regulatory Affairs at
BILLING CODE 4510–43–P 4129, TTY 202–693–8064, (these are not the address shown in the ADDRESSES
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| FR Citation | 80 FR 48570 |
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