81 FR 41485 - Examinations of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 123 (June 27, 2016)

Page Range		41485-41486
FR Document		2016-15191

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is announcing a change to the starting time for public hearings for the proposed rule addressing Examinations of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines, published on June 8, 2016. The start time for the previously announced public hearings for the proposed rule will be changed from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. to accommodate the public meetings on MSHA's request for information on Exposure of Underground Miners to Diesel Exhaust. The hearing dates and locations are unchanged.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 123 (Monday, June 27, 2016)

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 123 (Monday, June 27, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-15191]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration

30 CFR Parts 56 and 57

[Docket No. MSHA-2014-0030]
RIN 1219-AB87


Examinations of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines

AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.

ACTION: Proposed rule; notice of change of starting time for public 
hearings.

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SUMMARY: The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is announcing 
a change to the starting time for public hearings for the proposed rule 
addressing Examinations of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines, 
published on June 8, 2016. The start time for the previously announced 
public hearings for the proposed rule will be changed from 9:00 a.m. to 
8:30 a.m. to accommodate the public meetings on MSHA's request for 
information on Exposure of Underground Miners to Diesel Exhaust. The 
hearing dates and locations are unchanged.

DATES: The public hearing dates and locations are listed in the 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. Comments for the 
proposed rule must be received by midnight Eastern Daylight Savings 
Time on September 6, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Comments, requests to speak, and informational materials for 
the rulemaking record may be sent to

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MSHA by one of the following methods listed below:
     Federal E-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
     E-Mail: [email protected].
     Mail: MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and 
Variances, 201 12th Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, Virginia 
22202-5452.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: 201 12th Street South, Suite 
4E401, Arlington, Virginia, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays. Sign in at the receptionist's 
desk on the 4th Floor East, Suite 4E401.
     Fax: 202-693-9441.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheila A. McConnell, 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Instructions: All submissions for the proposed rule must include 
RIN 1219-AB87 or Docket No. MSHA-2014-0030. MSHA posts all comments 
without change, including any personal information provided. Access 
comments electronically on http://www.regulations.gov and on MSHA's Web 
site at https://www.msha.gov/regulations/rulemaking.
    Docket: The proposed rule for Examinations of Working Places in 
Metal and Nonmetal Mines was published on June 8, 2016 (81 FR 36818). 
The document is available on https://www.regulations.gov and on MSHA's 
Web site at https://www.msha.gov/regulations/rulemaking/examinations-working-places-metal-and-nonmetal-mines. Review comments in person at 
the Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th Street 
South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, Virginia 22202-5452. Sign in at the 
receptionist's desk on the 4th Floor East, Suite 4E401.
    Email Notification: To subscribe to receive email notification when 
MSHA publishes rulemaking documents in the Federal Register, go to 
https://www.msha.gov.
    Public Hearings: As previously announced on June 8, 2016 (81 FR 
36818), the public hearings will be held in Salt Lake City, UT; 
Pittsburgh, PA; Arlington, VA; and Birmingham, AL. Please see the table 
below for locations, dates, and new starting times.

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                      Date                                       Location                    Contact  number
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July 19, 2016; 8:30 a.m.........................  Homewood Suites by Hilton, Salt Lake           (801) 363-6700.
                                                   City--Downtown, 423 West 300 South,
                                                   Salt Lake City, UT 84101.
July 21, 2016; 8:30 a.m.........................  Hyatt Place Pittsburgh--North Shore,           (412) 321-3000.
                                                   260 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh,
                                                   PA 15212.
July 26, 2016; 8:30 a.m.........................  Mine Safety and Health Administration          (202) 693-9440.
                                                   Headquarters, 201 12th Street,
                                                   South, Rooms 7W204 & 7W206,
                                                   Arlington, VA 22202.
August 4, 2016; 8:30 a.m........................  Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, 2101                (205) 324-5000.
                                                   Richard Arrington Jr., Boulevard
                                                   North, Birmingham, AL 35203.
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    The start time for the previously announced public hearings for the 
proposed is being changed from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. to accommodate 
the public meetings on MSHA's request for information on Exposure of 
Underground Miners to Diesel Exhaust. The hearings will begin with an 
opening statement from MSHA, followed by an opportunity for members of 
the public to make oral presentations. Each hearing will end when the 
last speaker speaks. Persons do not have to make a written request to 
speak; however, persons wishing to speak are encouraged to notify MSHA 
in advance for scheduling purposes.
    Speakers and other attendees may present information to MSHA for 
inclusion in the rulemaking record. The hearings will be conducted in 
an informal manner. Formal rules of evidence or cross examination will 
not apply.
    A verbatim transcript of the proceedings will be prepared and made 
a part of the rulemaking record. The transcript may be viewed at 
https://www.regulations.gov/ and on MSHA's Web site at https://www.msha.gov/regulations/rulemaking.
    MSHA will accept comments and other appropriate information for the 
record from any interested party, including those not presenting oral 
statements, received by midnight Eastern Daylight Savings Time on 
September 6, 2016.

Joseph A. Main,
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health.
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urbanized area that is not a TMA. These reflect the investment priorities MPOs appropriate, and the MPOs shall
provisions shall be documented either established in the current metropolitan comply with the requirements for
as part of the metropolitan planning transportation plan and shall cover a jointly established performance targets,
agreements required under paragraphs period of no less than 4 years, be and a single metropolitan transportation
(a), (e), and (g) of this section, or updated at least every 4 years, and be plan and TIP for the entire MPA, before
documented it in some other means approved by the MPO(s) and the the next metropolitan transportation
outside of the metropolitan planning Governor. However, if the TIP covers plan update that occurs on or after [date
agreements as determined cooperatively more than 4 years, the FHWA and the 2 years after the effective date of the
by the MPO(s), State(s), and providers of FTA will consider the projects in the final rule].
public transportation. additional years as informational. The
Title 49—Transportation
MPO(s) may update the TIP more
§ 450.316 [Amended] frequently, but the cycle for updating PART 613—METROPOLITAN AND
■ 11. Amend § 450.316(b), (c), and (d) the TIP must be compatible with the STATEWIDE AND
by removing ‘‘MPO’’ and adding in its STIP development and approval NONMETROPOLITAN PLANNING
place ‘‘MPO(s)’’ wherever it occurs. process. The TIP expires when the
■ 12. Amend § 450.324 as follows: FHWA/FTA approval of the STIP ■ 20. The authority citation for part 613
■ a. In paragraph (a) replace ‘‘MPO’’ expires. Copies of any updated or is revised to read as follows:
with ‘‘MPO(s)’’ wherever it occurs; revised TIPs must be provided to the Authority: 23 U.S.C. 134, 135, and 217(g);
■ b. Redesignate paragraphs (c) through FHWA and the FTA. In nonattainment 42 U.S.C. 3334, 4233, 4332, 7410 et seq.; 49
(m) as paragraphs (d) through (n), and maintenance areas subject to U.S.C. 5303–5306, 5323(k); and 49 CFR
respectively; transportation conformity requirements, 1.51(f) and 21.7(a).
■ c. Add new paragraph (c); and the FHWA and the FTA, as well as the [FR Doc. 2016–14854 Filed 6–24–16; 8:45 am]
■ d. In newly redesignated paragraphs MPO, must make a conformity BILLING CODE 4910–22–P
(d), (e), (f), (g)(10), (g)(11)(iv), (h), (k), (l), determination on any updated or
and (n), remove ‘‘MPO’’ with and add in amended TIP, in accordance with the
its place‘‘MPO(s)’’ wherever it occurs. Clean Air Act requirements and the
The revisions read as follows: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
EPA’s transportation conformity
§ 450.324 Development and content of the regulations (40 CFR part 93, subpart A). Mine Safety and Health Administration
transportation improvement program (TIP). * * * * *
* * * * * 30 CFR Parts 56 and 57
§ 450.328 [Amended]
(c) If more than one MPO has been [Docket No. MSHA–2014–0030]
■ 14. Amend § 450.328(a), (b), and (c) by
designated to serve an MPA, those
removing ‘‘MPO’’ and adding in its RIN 1219–AB87
MPOs within the MPA shall:
place ‘‘MPO(s)’’ wherever it occurs.
(1) Jointly develop a single
metropolitan transportation plan for the § 450.330 [Amended]
Examinations of Working Places in
MPA; Metal and Nonmetal Mines
■ 15. Amend § 450.330 (a) and (c) by
(2) Jointly establish, for the MPA, the removing ‘‘MPO’’ and adding in its AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health
performance targets that address the place ‘‘MPO(s)’’ wherever it occurs. Administration, Labor.
performance measures described in 23
§ 450.332 [Amended] ACTION: Proposed rule; notice of change
CFR part 490 (where applicable), 49
of starting time for public hearings.
U.S.C. 5326(c) and 49 U.S.C. 5329(d); ■ 16. Amend § 450.332(b) and (c) by
and removing ‘‘MPO’’ and adding in its SUMMARY: The Mine Safety and Health
(3) Agree to a process for making a place ‘‘MPO(s)’’ wherever it occurs. Administration (MSHA) is announcing a
single conformity determination on the change to the starting time for public
§ 450.334 [Amended]
joint plan (in nonattainment or hearings for the proposed rule
maintenance areas). ■ 17. Amend § 450.334(a) by removing
‘‘MPO’’ and adding in its place addressing Examinations of Working
* * * * * Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines,
‘‘MPO(s)’’ wherever it occurs.
■ 13. Amend § 450.326 as follows: published on June 8, 2016. The start
■ a. Revise paragraph (a); and § 450.336 [Amended] time for the previously announced
■ b. In paragraphs (b), (j), and (p) ■ 18. Amend § 450.336(b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii), public hearings for the proposed rule
remove ‘‘MPO’’ and add in its place and (b)(2) by removing ‘‘MPO’’ and will be changed from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30
‘‘MPO(s)’’ wherever it occurs. adding in its place ‘‘MPO(s)’’ wherever a.m. to accommodate the public
The revision reads as follows: it occurs. meetings on MSHA’s request for
■ 19. Amend § 450.340 as follows: information on Exposure of
§ 450.326 Development and content of the
■ a. In paragraph (a) adding ‘‘or MPOs’’ Underground Miners to Diesel Exhaust.
transportation improvement program (TIP).
after ‘‘MPO’’ wherever it occurs; The hearing dates and locations are
(a) The MPO, in cooperation with the ■ b. Adding paragraph (h) to read as unchanged.
State(s) and any affected public follows:
transportation operator(s), shall develop DATES: The public hearing dates and
a TIP for the metropolitan planning § 450.340 Phase-in of new requirements. locations are listed in the
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area. If more than one MPO has been * * * * * SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of
designated to serve an MPA, those (h) States and MPOs shall comply this document. Comments for the
MPOs within the MPA shall jointly with the MPA boundary and MPO proposed rule must be received by
develop a single TIP for the MPA and boundaries agreement provisions in midnight Eastern Daylight Savings Time
shall agree to a process for making a 450.310 and 450.312, shall document on September 6, 2016.
single conformity determination on the the determination of the Governor and ADDRESSES: Comments, requests to
joint TIP (in nonattainment or MPO(s) whether the size and speak, and informational materials for
maintenance areas). The TIP shall complexity of the MPA make multiple the rulemaking record may be sent to

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Proposed rule; notice of change of starting time for public hearings.
Dates		The public hearing dates and locations are listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. Comments for the proposed rule must be received by midnight Eastern Daylight Savings Time on September 6, 2016.
Contact		Sheila A. McConnell, 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.
FR Citation		81 FR 41485
RIN Number		1219-AB87
CFR Citation		30 CFR 56 30 CFR 57

81 FR 41485 - Examinations of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines

DEPARTMENT OF LABORMine Safety and Health Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 123 (June 27, 2016)

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration