81_FR_85871 81 FR 85643 - Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Application for Waiver of Surface Sanitary Facilities' Requirements (Pertaining to Coal Mines)

81 FR 85643 - Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Application for Waiver of Surface Sanitary Facilities' Requirements (Pertaining to Coal Mines)

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 228 (November 28, 2016)

Page Range85643-85644
FR Document2016-28422

The Department of Labor, 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, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). This program helps to assure 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. Currently, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection for Application for Waiver of Surface Sanitary Facilities' Requirements (Pertaining to Coal Mines).

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 228 (Monday, November 28, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 228 (Monday, November 28, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 85643-85644]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-28422]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration

[OMB Control No. 1219-0024]


Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Application for 
Waiver of Surface Sanitary Facilities' Requirements (Pertaining to Coal 
Mines)

AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.

ACTION: Request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, 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, 44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A). This program helps to assure 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. Currently, the Mine Safety and Health Administration 
(MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection for 
Application for Waiver of Surface Sanitary Facilities' Requirements 
(Pertaining to Coal Mines).

DATES: All comments must be received on or before January 27, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the information collection requirements 
of this notice may be sent by any of the methods listed below.
     Federal E-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments for docket 
number MSHA-2016-0035.
     Regular Mail: Send comments to USDOL-MSHA, Office of 
Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th Street South, Suite 
4E401, Arlington, VA 22202-5452.
     Hand Delivery: USDOL-Mine Safety and Health 
Administration, 201 12th Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, VA 
22202-5452. Sign in at the receptionist's desk on the 4th floor via the 
East elevator.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheila McConnell, Director, Office of 
Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at 
[email protected] (email); 202-693-9440 (voice); or 
202-693-9441 (facsimile).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 
(Mine Act), 30 U.S.C. 813(h), authorizes MSHA to collect information 
necessary to carry out its duty in protecting the safety and health of 
miners.
    Title 30 CFR 71.400 through 71.402 and 75.1712-1 through 75.1712-3 
require coal mine operators to provide bathing facilities, clothing 
change rooms, and sanitary flush toilet facilities in a location that 
is convenient for use of the miners. If the operator is unable to meet 
any or all of the requirements, he/she may apply for a waiver. Title 30 
CFR 71.403, 71.404, 75.1712-4, and

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75.1712-5 provide procedures by which an operator may apply for and be 
granted a waiver. Applications are filed with the District Manager for 
the district in which the mine is located and must contain the name and 
address of the mine operator, name and location of the mine, and a 
detailed statement of the grounds on which the waiver is requested.
    Waivers for surface mines may be granted by the District Manager 
for a period not to exceed one year. If the waiver is granted, surface 
mine operators may apply for annual extensions of the approved waiver. 
Waivers for underground mines may be granted by the District Manager 
for the period of time requested by the underground mine operator as 
long as the circumstances that were used to justify granting the waiver 
remain in effect. Waivers are not transferable to a successor coal mine 
operator.

II. Desired Focus of Comments

    MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information 
collection related to Application for Waiver of Surface Sanitary 
Facilities' Requirements (Pertaining to 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.
    The information collection request will be available on http://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 www.regulations.gov and www.reginfo.gov.
    The public may also examine publicly available documents at USDOL--
Mine Safety and Health Administration, 201 12th South, Suite 4E401, 
Arlington, VA 22202-5452. Sign in at the receptionist's desk on the 4th 
floor via the East elevator.
    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 request for collection of information contains provisions for 
Application for Waiver of Surface Sanitary Facilities' Requirements 
(Pertaining to Coal Mines). MSHA has updated the data with respect to 
the number of respondents, responses, burden hours, and burden costs 
supporting this information collection request.
    Type of Review: Extension, without change, of a currently approved 
collection.
    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    OMB Number: 1219-0024.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 731.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Number of Responses: 731.
    Annual Burden Hours: 301 hours.
    Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $3,655.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget 
approval of the information collection request; they will also become a 
matter of public record.

Sheila McConnell,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2016-28422 Filed 11-25-16; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 228 / Monday, November 28, 2016 / Notices 85643 Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). Register. In order to help ensure program to provide the general public SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This ICR appropriate consideration, comments and Federal agencies with an seeks to maintain PRA authorization for should mention OMB Control Number opportunity to comment on proposed the MSHA Ventilation Plan and Main 1219–0016. The OMB is particularly collections of information in accordance Fan Maintenance Record information interested in comments that: with the Paperwork Reduction Act of collection. An underground mine • Evaluate whether the proposed 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). This usually presents a harsh and hostile collection of information is necessary program helps to assure that requested working environment. Pursuant to for the proper performance of the data can be provided in the desired statutory authority, the MSHA has functions of the agency, including format, reporting burden (time and issued regulations under which a mine whether the information will have financial resources) is minimized, operator is required to prepare a written practical utility; collection instruments are clearly plan of the mine ventilation system. The • Evaluate the accuracy of the understood, and the impact of collection plan must be updated at least annually. agency’s estimate of the burden of the requirements on respondents can be Upon written request of the MSHA proposed collection of information, properly assessed. Currently, the Mine District Manager, the plan or revisions including the validity of the Safety and Health Administration must be submitted to the MSHA for methodology and assumptions used; (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the review and comment. In addition, the • Enhance the quality, utility, and information collection for Application main ventilation fans for an clarity of the information to be for Waiver of Surface Sanitary Facilities’ underground mine must be maintained collected; and Requirements (Pertaining to Coal according to either manufacturers’ • Minimize the burden of the Mines). recommendations or a written periodic collection of information on those who DATES: All comments must be received schedule. Upon request of an authorized are to respond, including through the on or before January 27, 2017. representative of the Secretary of Labor, use of appropriate automated, ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the this fan maintenance schedule must be electronic, mechanical, or other information collection requirements of made available for review. The records technological collection techniques or this notice may be sent by any of the help ensure compliance with the other forms of information technology, methods listed below. standard and may serve as a warning e.g., permitting electronic submission of • Federal E-Rulemaking Portal: mechanism for possible ventilation responses. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the problems before they occur. The MSHA Agency: DOL–MSHA. on-line instructions for submitting codified the regulations at 30 CFR Title of Collection: Ventilation Plan comments for docket number MSHA– 57.8520 and –.8525. Federal Mine and Main Fan Maintenance Record. 2016–0035. Safety and Health Act of 1977 section OMB Control Number: 1219–0016. • Regular Mail: Send comments to 103(h) authorizes this information Affected Public: Private Sector— USDOL–MSHA, Office of Standards, collection. See 30 U.S.C. 813(h). businesses or other for-profits. Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th This information collection is subject Total Estimated Number of Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, to the PRA. A Federal agency generally Respondents: 232. VA 22202–5452. cannot conduct or sponsor a collection Total Estimated Number of • Hand Delivery: USDOL-Mine Safety of information, and the public is Responses: 241. and Health Administration, 201 12th generally not required to respond to an Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, information collection, unless it is 5,606 hours. VA 22202–5452. Sign in at the approved by the OMB under the PRA Total Estimated Annual Other Costs receptionist’s desk on the 4th floor via and displays a currently valid OMB Burden: $0. the East elevator. Control Number. In addition, Dated: November 21, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: notwithstanding any other provisions of Michel Smyth, Sheila McConnell, Director, Office of law, no person shall generally be subject Departmental Clearance Officer. Standards, Regulations, and Variances, to penalty for failing to comply with a [FR Doc. 2016–28576 Filed 11–25–16; 8:45 am] MSHA, at collection of information that does not MSHA.information.collections@dol.gov BILLING CODE 4510–43–P display a valid Control Number. See 5 (email); 202–693–9440 (voice); or 202– CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. The DOL 693–9441 (facsimile). obtains OMB approval for this DEPARTMENT OF LABOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: information collection under Control Number 1219–0016. The current Mine Safety and Health Administration I. Background approval is scheduled to expire on Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine December 31, 2016; however, the DOL [OMB Control No. 1219–0024] Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine notes that existing information Act), 30 U.S.C. 813(h), authorizes Proposed Extension of Information collection requirements submitted to the MSHA to collect information necessary Collection; Application for Waiver of OMB receive a month-to-month to carry out its duty in protecting the Surface Sanitary Facilities’ extension while they undergo review. safety and health of miners. Requirements (Pertaining to Coal For additional substantive information Title 30 CFR 71.400 through 71.402 Mines) about this ICR, see the related notice and 75.1712–1 through 75.1712–3 published in the Federal Register on Mine Safety and Health require coal mine operators to provide mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: July 29, 2016 (81 FR 50022). Administration, Labor. bathing facilities, clothing change Interested parties are encouraged to ACTION: Request for public comments. rooms, and sanitary flush toilet facilities send comments to the OMB, Office of in a location that is convenient for use Information and Regulatory Affairs at SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as of the miners. If the operator is unable the address shown in the ADDRESSES part of its continuing effort to reduce to meet any or all of the requirements, section within thirty (30) days of paperwork and respondent burden, he/she may apply for a waiver. Title 30 publication of this notice in the Federal conducts a pre-clearance consultation CFR 71.403, 71.404, 75.1712–4, and VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:15 Nov 25, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00136 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28NON1.SGM 28NON1

85644 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 228 / Monday, November 28, 2016 / Notices 75.1712–5 provide procedures by which desk on the 4th floor via the East research on issues of importance and an operator may apply for and be elevator. impact to women entrepreneurs and granted a waiver. Applications are filed Questions about the information makes policy recommendations to the with the District Manager for the district collection requirements may be directed SBA, Congress, and the White House on in which the mine is located and must to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER how to improve the business climate for contain the name and address of the INFORMATION section of this notice. women. mine operator, name and location of the This meeting is the 1st quarter III. Current Actions mine, and a detailed statement of the meeting for Fiscal Year 2017. The grounds on which the waiver is This request for collection of program will include remarks from the requested. information contains provisions for Council Chair Carla Harris, updates on Waivers for surface mines may be Application for Waiver of Surface the Council’s work from Council granted by the District Manager for a Sanitary Facilities’ Requirements Members, and a public discussion on period not to exceed one year. If the (Pertaining to Coal Mines). MSHA has the Council’s latest research report on waiver is granted, surface mine updated the data with respect to the supplier diversity. Time will be operators may apply for annual number of respondents, responses, reserved at the end of the webinar for extensions of the approved waiver. burden hours, and burden costs participants to address Council Waivers for underground mines may be supporting this information collection Members with questions, comments, or granted by the District Manager for the request. feedback. period of time requested by the Type of Review: Extension, without FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The underground mine operator as long as change, of a currently approved meeting is open to the public; advance the circumstances that were used to collection. notice of attendance is requested. To justify granting the waiver remain in Agency: Mine Safety and Health RSVP and confirm attendance, the effect. Waivers are not transferable to a Administration. general public should email info@ successor coal mine operator. OMB Number: 1219–0024. nwbc.gov with subject line: ‘‘RSVP for Affected Public: Business or other for- II. Desired Focus of Comments 12/07/16 Public Meeting.’’ For profit. additional questions, please email info@ MSHA is soliciting comments Number of Respondents: 731. Frequency: On occasion. nwbc.gov or call the main office number concerning the proposed information at 202–205–3850. collection related to Application for Number of Responses: 731. Annual Burden Hours: 301 hours. For more information, please visit the Waiver of Surface Sanitary Facilities’ National Women’s Business Council Requirements (Pertaining to Coal Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $3,655. Web site at www.nwbc.gov. Mines). MSHA is particularly interested in comments that: Comments submitted in response to Dated: November 15, 2016. • Evaluate whether the collection of this notice will be summarized and Miguel J. L’Heureux, information is necessary for the proper included in the request for Office of SBA Committee Management Officer. performance of the functions of the Management and Budget approval of the [FR Doc. 2016–28488 Filed 11–25–16; 8:45 am] agency, including whether the information collection request; they will BILLING CODE P information has practical utility; also become a matter of public record. • Evaluate the accuracy of MSHA’s Sheila McConnell, estimate of the burden of the collection NUCLEAR REGULATORY Certifying Officer. of information, including the validity of COMMISSION [FR Doc. 2016–28422 Filed 11–25–16; 8:45 am] the methodology and assumptions used; • Suggest methods to enhance the BILLING CODE 4510–43–P Seeks Qualified Candidates for the quality, utility, and clarity of the Advisory Committee on Reactor information to be collected; and Safeguards • Minimize the burden of the NATIONAL WOMEN’S BUSINESS collection of information on those who COUNCIL AGENCY: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory are to respond, including through the Commission. use of appropriate automated, Quarterly Public Meeting ACTION: Request for resumes. electronic, mechanical, or other AGENCY: National Women’s Business technological collection techniques or SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Council. Commission (NRC) seeks qualified other forms of information technology, ACTION: Notice of open public meeting. e.g., permitting electronic submission of candidates for the Advisory Committee responses. on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS). Submit DATES: The National Women’s Business resumes to Jamila Perry and Alesha The information collection request Council December Public Meeting will will be available on http:// Bellinger, ACRS, Mail Stop T2E26, U.S. be held on Wednesday, December 7, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, www.regulations.gov. MSHA cautions 2016, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST. the commenter against providing any Washington, DC 20555–0001, or email ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held Jamila.Perry@nrc.gov and information in the submission that should not be publicly disclosed. Full virtually via teleconference and Alesha.Bellinger@nrc.gov. comments, including personal webinar. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ACRS information provided, will be made SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant is a part-time advisory group, which is mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES available on www.regulations.gov and to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal statutorily mandated by the Atomic www.reginfo.gov. Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C., Energy Act of 1954, as amended. ACRS The public may also examine publicly Appendix 2), the U.S. Small Business provides independent expert advice on available documents at USDOL—Mine Administration (SBA) announces the matters related to the safety of existing Safety and Health Administration, 201 meeting of the National Women’s and proposed nuclear power plants and 12th South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, VA Business Council. The National on the adequacy of proposed reactor 22202–5452. Sign in at the receptionist’s Women’s Business Council conducts safety standards. 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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionRequest for public comments.
DatesAll comments must be received on or before January 27, 2017.
ContactSheila McConnell, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at [email protected] (email); 202-693-9440 (voice); or 202-693-9441 (facsimile).
FR Citation81 FR 85643 
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