82_FR_13706 82 FR 13658 - Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Periodic Medical Surveillance Examinations for Coal Miners

82 FR 13658 - Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Periodic Medical Surveillance Examinations for Coal Miners

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 48 (March 14, 2017)

Page Range13658-13659
FR Document2017-04958

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. 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 Periodic Medical Surveillance Examinations For Coal Miners.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 14, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 14, 2017)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-04958]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration

[OMB Control No. 1219-0152]


Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Periodic Medical 
Surveillance Examinations for Coal Miners

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. 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 Periodic Medical 
Surveillance Examinations For Coal Miners.

DATES: All comments must be received on or before May 15, 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-2016-0041.
     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

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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. Further, Section 101(a) of the Mine Act, 30 U.S.C. 811 
authorizes the 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 and metal and 
nonmetal mines.
    The Mine Act authorizes the National Institute for Occupational 
Safety and Health (NIOSH) to study the causes and consequences of coal-
related respiratory disease, and in cooperation with MSHA, to carry out 
a program for early detection and prevention of pneumoconiosis. NIOSH 
administers the National Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program, 
``Specifications for Medical Examinations of Underground Coal Miners,'' 
as specified in 42 CFR part 37. 30 CFR 72.100 contains collection 
requirements for these activities in paragraphs (d) and (e).
    Section 72.100(d) requires that each mine operator must develop and 
submit for approval to NIOSH a plan in accordance with 42 CFR part 37 
for providing miners with the required periodic examinations specified 
in 72.100(a) and a roster specifying the name and current address of 
each miner covered by the plan.
    Section 72.100(e) requires that each mine operator must post on the 
mine bulletin board at all times the approved plan for providing the 
examinations specified in 72.100(a).
    Section 72.100(d) and (e) are requirements that mirror NIOSH 
information collection requirements under 42 CFR 37.4 (existing OMB No. 
0920-0020). Including these requirements allows MSHA to use its 
inspection and enforcement authority to ensure that operators comply 
with these provisions.

II. Desired Focus of Comments

    MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information 
collection related to Periodic Medical Surveillance Examinations For 
Coal Miners. 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 
Periodic Medical Surveillance Examinations For Coal Miners. 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: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    OMB Number: 1219-0152.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 1,223.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Number of Responses: 1,468.
    Annual Burden Hours: 1,142 hours.
    Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $441.
    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. 2017-04958 Filed 3-13-17; 8:45 am]
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13658 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 48 / Tuesday, March 14, 2017 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE —Minimize the burden of the collection Dated: March 9, 2017. of information on those who are to Melody Braswell, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms respond, including through the use Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. and Explosives of appropriate automated, Department of Justice. [OMB Number 1140–0002] electronic, mechanical, or other [FR Doc. 2017–04947 Filed 3–13–17; 8:45 am] technological collection techniques BILLING CODE 4410–FY–P Agency Information Collection or other forms of information Activities; Proposed eCollection technology, e.g., permitting eComments Requested; Extension of a electronic submission of responses. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Currently Approved Collection; Overview of this information Application for Restoration of Firearms collection: Mine Safety and Health Administration Privileges, ATF F 3210.1 1. Type of Information Collection [OMB Control No. 1219–0152] AGENCY: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, (check justification or form 83): Firearms and Explosives, Department of Extension of a currently approved Proposed Extension of Information Justice. collection. Collection; Periodic Medical 2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Surveillance Examinations for Coal ACTION: 60-Day notice. Application for Restoration of Firearms Miners SUMMARY: The Department of Justice Privileges. AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, 3. The agency form number, if any, Administration, Labor. Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will and the applicable component of the ACTION: Request for public comments. submit the following information Department sponsoring the collection: collection request to the Office of Form number (if applicable): ATF F SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as Management and Budget (OMB) for 3210.1 part of its continuing effort to reduce review and approval in accordance with paperwork and respondent burden, the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Component: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. conducts a pre-clearance consultation DATES: Comments are encouraged and program to provide the general public Department of Justice. will be accepted for 60 days until May and Federal agencies with an 4. Affected public who will be asked 15, 2017. opportunity to comment on proposed or required to respond, as well as a brief FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If collections of information in accordance abstract: you have additional comments, with the Paperwork Reduction Act of Primary: Individuals or households. 1995. This program helps to assure that particularly with respect to the estimated public burden or associated Other (if applicable): Business or requested data can be provided in the response time, have suggestions, need a other for-profit. desired format, reporting burden (time copy of the proposed information Abstract: The information requested and financial resources) is minimized, collection instrument with instructions, is collected to fulfill the requirements of collection instruments are clearly or desire any additional information, 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44. Under Federal understood, and the impact of collection please contact the Explosives Relief of law, individuals prohibited from requirements on respondents can be Disabilities Program, National Center for purchasing, possessing, receiving, or properly assessed. Currently, the Mine Explosives Training and Research transporting firearms are permitted to Safety and Health Administration (NCETR) either by mail at 3750 Corporal apply for restoration of their firearms (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898, by privileges. The information to be information collection for Periodic email at FROD@atf.gov, or by telephone supplied must identify the specifics of Medical Surveillance Examinations For at 256–261–7640. the applicant’s appeal for restoration of Coal Miners. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written privileges. The information is DATES: All comments must be received comments and suggestions from the investigated, processed, examined, and on or before May 15, 2017. public and affected agencies concerning stored initially at ATF Headquarters. ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the the proposed collection of information 5. An estimate of the total number of information collection requirements of are encouraged. Your comments should respondents and the amount of time this notice may be sent by any of the address one or more of the following estimated for an average respondent to methods listed below. four points: respond: An estimated 250 respondents • Federal E-Rulemaking Portal: —Evaluate whether the proposed will take the survey, and it will take http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the collection of information is each respondent approximately 30 on-line instructions for submitting necessary for the proper minutes to complete the survey. comments for docket number MSHA– performance of the functions of the 6. An estimate of the total public 2016–0041. agency, including whether the burden (in hours) associated with the • Regular Mail: Send comments to information will have practical collection: The estimated annual public USDOL–MSHA, Office of Standards, utility; burden associated with this collection is Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th —Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s 125 hours, which is equal to (250 hours Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, estimate of the burden of the * .5 (30 mins). VA 22202–5452. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES proposed collection of information, If additional information is required • Hand Delivery: USDOL—Mine including the validity of the contact: Melody Braswell, Department Safety and Health Administration, 201 methodology and assumptions Clearance Officer, United States 12th Street South, Suite 4E401, used; Department of Justice, Justice Arlington, VA 22202–5452. Sign in at —Evaluate whether and if so how the Management Division, Policy and the receptionist’s desk on the 4th floor quality, utility, and clarity of the Planning Staff, Two Constitution via the East elevator. information to be collected can be Square, 145 N Street NE., 3E.405A, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: enhanced; and Washington, DC 20530. Sheila McConnell, Director, Office of VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Mar 13, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 48 / Tuesday, March 14, 2017 / Notices 13659 Standards, Regulations, and Variances, • Evaluate whether the collection of Management and Budget approval of the MSHA, at information is necessary for the proper information collection request; they will MSHA.information.collections@dol.gov performance of the functions of the also become a matter of public record. (email); (202) 693–9440 (voice); or (202) agency, including whether the Sheila McConnell, 693–9441 (facsimile). information has practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of MSHA’s Certifying Officer. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: estimate of the burden of the collection [FR Doc. 2017–04958 Filed 3–13–17; 8:45 am] I. Background of information, including the validity of BILLING CODE 4510–43–P Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine the methodology and assumptions used; Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine • Suggest methods to enhance the Act), 30 U.S.C. 813(h), authorizes quality, utility, and clarity of the MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION MSHA to collect information necessary information to be collected; and to carry out its duty in protecting the • Minimize the burden of the Sunshine Act Meetings safety and health of miners. Further, collection of information on those who AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETINGS: Section 101(a) of the Mine Act, 30 are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, Mississippi River Commission. U.S.C. 811 authorizes the Secretary to TIME AND DATE: 9:00 a.m., April 3, 2017. develop, promulgate, and revise as may electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or PLACE: On board MISSISSIPPI V at Port be appropriate, improved mandatory health or safety standards for the other forms of information technology, of Hickman, Hickman, Kentucky. protection of life and prevention of e.g., permitting electronic submission of STATUS: Open to the public. injuries in coal and metal and nonmetal responses. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: (1) mines. The information collection request Summary report by President of the The Mine Act authorizes the National will be available on http:// Commission on national and regional Institute for Occupational Safety and www.regulations.gov. MSHA cautions issues affecting the U.S. Army Corps of Health (NIOSH) to study the causes and the commenter against providing any Engineers and Commission programs consequences of coal-related respiratory information in the submission that and projects on the Mississippi River disease, and in cooperation with MSHA, should not be publicly disclosed. Full and its tributaries; (2) District to carry out a program for early comments, including personal Commander’s overview of current detection and prevention of information provided, will be made project issues within the St. Louis and pneumoconiosis. NIOSH administers available on www.regulations.gov and Memphis Districts; and (3) Presentations the National Coal Workers’ Health www.reginfo.gov. by local organizations and members of Surveillance Program, ‘‘Specifications The public may also examine publicly the public giving views or comments on for Medical Examinations of available documents at USDOL–Mine any issue affecting the programs or Underground Coal Miners,’’ as specified Safety and Health Administration, 201 projects of the Commission and the in 42 CFR part 37. 30 CFR 72.100 12th South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, VA Corps of Engineers. contains collection requirements for 22202–5452. Sign in at the receptionist’s TIME AND DATE: 9:00 a.m., April 4, 2017. these activities in paragraphs (d) and (e). desk on the 4th floor via the East PLACE: On board MISSISSIPPI V at Section 72.100(d) requires that each elevator. Questions about the information Beale Street Landing, Memphis, mine operator must develop and submit Tennessee. collection requirements may be directed for approval to NIOSH a plan in STATUS: Open to the public. to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER accordance with 42 CFR part 37 for MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: (1) INFORMATION section of this notice. providing miners with the required Summary report by President of the periodic examinations specified in III. Current Actions Commission on national and regional 72.100(a) and a roster specifying the This request for collection of issues affecting the U.S. Army Corps of name and current address of each miner information contains provisions for Engineers and Commission programs covered by the plan. Periodic Medical Surveillance and projects on the Mississippi River Section 72.100(e) requires that each Examinations For Coal Miners. MSHA and its tributaries; (2) District mine operator must post on the mine has updated the data with respect to the Commander’s overview of current bulletin board at all times the approved number of respondents, responses, project issues within the Memphis plan for providing the examinations burden hours, and burden costs District; and (3) Presentations by local specified in 72.100(a). supporting this information collection organizations and members of the Section 72.100(d) and (e) are request. public giving views or comments on any requirements that mirror NIOSH Type of Review: Revision of a issue affecting the programs or projects information collection requirements currently approved collection. of the Commission and the Corps of under 42 CFR 37.4 (existing OMB No. Agency: Mine Safety and Health Engineers. 0920–0020). Including these Administration. TIME AND DATE: 9:00 a.m., April 5, 2017. requirements allows MSHA to use its OMB Number: 1219–0152. PLACE: On board MISSISSIPPI V at City inspection and enforcement authority to Affected Public: Business or other for- ensure that operators comply with these Front, Greenville, Mississippi. profit. provisions. STATUS: Open to the public. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Number of Respondents: 1,223. Frequency: On occasion. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: (1) II. Desired Focus of Comments Summary report by President of the Number of Responses: 1,468. MSHA is soliciting comments Annual Burden Hours: 1,142 hours. Commission on national and regional concerning the proposed information Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper issues affecting the U.S. Army Corps of collection related to Periodic Medical Cost: $441. Engineers and Commission programs Surveillance Examinations For Coal Comments submitted in response to and projects on the Mississippi River Miners. 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sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
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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 May 15, 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 Citation82 FR 13658 
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