82_FR_15430 82 FR 15372 - Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Safety Defects; Examination, Correction, and Records

82 FR 15372 - Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Safety Defects; Examination, Correction, and Records

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 58 (March 28, 2017)

Page Range15372-15373
FR Document2017-06074

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 Safety Defects; Examination, Correction, and Records.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 58 (Tuesday, March 28, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 58 (Tuesday, March 28, 2017)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-06074]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration

[OMB Control No. 1219-0089]


Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Safety Defects; 
Examination, Correction, and Records

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 Safety Defects; 
Examination, Correction, and Records.

DATES: All comments must be received on or before May 30, 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-2017-0002.
     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.
    Compressed-air receivers and other unfired pressure vessels must be 
inspected by inspectors holding a valid National Board Commission and 
in accordance with the applicable chapters of the National Board 
Inspection Code, a Manual for Boiler and Pressure Vessels Inspectors, 
1979. Safety defects found on compressed-air receivers and other 
unfired pressure vessels have caused injuries and fatalities in the 
mining industry.
    Records of inspections must be kept in accordance with the 
requirements of the National Board Inspection Code and the records must 
be made available to the Secretary or an authorized representative.
    Fired pressure vessels (boilers) must be equipped with water level 
gauges, pressure gauges, automatic pressure-relief valves, blowdown 
piping and other safety devices approved by the American Society of 
Mechanical Engineers (ASME) to protect against hazards from 
overpressure, flameouts, fuel interruptions and low water level.
    Records of inspection and repairs must be retained by the mine 
operator in accordance with the requirements of the ASME Boiler and 
Pressure Vessel Code, 1977, and the National Board Inspection Code 
(progressive records--no limit on retention time) and shall be made 
available to the Secretary or an authorized representative.
    Operators must inspect equipment, machinery, and tools that are to 
be used during a shift for safety defects before the equipment is 
placed in operation. Defects affecting safety are required to be 
corrected in a timely manner. In instances where the defect makes 
continued operation of the equipment hazardous to persons, the 
equipment must be removed from service, tagged to identify that it is 
out of use, and repaired before use is resumed.
    Safety defects on self-propelled mobile equipment account for many 
injuries and fatalities in the mining industry. Inspection of this 
equipment prior to use is required to ensure safe operation. The 
equipment operator is required to make a visual and operational check 
of the various primary operating systems that affect safety,

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such as brakes, lights, horn, seatbelts, tires, steering, back-up 
alarm, windshield, cab safety glass, rear and side view mirrors, and 
other safety and health related items.
    Any defects found are required to be either corrected immediately, 
or reported to and recorded by the mine operator prior to the timely 
correction. A record is not required if the defect is corrected 
immediately, i.e. a defect that the operator can fix without a mechanic 
such as a light bulb that needs turned tighter. The precise format in 
which the record is kept is left to the discretion of the mine 
operator. Reports of uncorrected defects are required to be recorded by 
the mine operator and kept at the mine office from the date the defects 
are recorded, until the defects are corrected.
    A competent person designated by the operator must examine each 
working place at least once each shift for conditions which may 
adversely affect safety or health. A record of such examinations must 
be kept by the operator for a period of one year and must be made 
available for review by the Secretary or an authorized representative.

II. Desired Focus of Comments

    MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information 
collection related to Safety Defects; Examination, Correction, and 
Records. 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 
Safety Defects; Examination, Correction, and Records. 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: 1219-0089.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 11,660.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Number of Responses: 3,470,695.
    Annual Burden Hours: 768,728 hours.
    Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $154,300.
    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. 2017-06074 Filed 3-27-17; 8:45 am]
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15372 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 58 / Tuesday, March 28, 2017 / Notices information collection under Control Dated: March 20, 2017. MSHA.information.collections@dol.gov Number 1205–0030. Michel Smyth, (email); 202–693–9440 (voice); or 202– OMB authorization for an ICR cannot Departmental Clearance Officer. 693–9441 (facsimile). be for more than three (3) years without [FR Doc. 2017–06073 Filed 3–27–17; 8:45 am] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: renewal, and the current approval for BILLING CODE 4510–FT–P this collection is scheduled to expire on I. Background March 31, 2017. The DOL seeks to Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine extend PRA authorization for this DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine information collection for three (3) more Act), 30 U.S.C. 813(h), authorizes years, without any change to existing Mine Safety and Health Administration MSHA to collect information necessary requirements. The DOL notes that to carry out its duty in protecting the [OMB Control No. 1219–0089] existing information collection safety and health of miners. requirements submitted to the OMB Proposed Extension of Information Compressed-air receivers and other receive a month-to-month extension Collection; Safety Defects; unfired pressure vessels must be while they undergo review. For Examination, Correction, and Records inspected by inspectors holding a valid additional substantive information National Board Commission and in about this ICR, see the related notice AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health accordance with the applicable chapters published in the Federal Register on Administration, Labor. of the National Board Inspection Code, December 9, 2016 (81 FR 89153). ACTION: Request for public comments. a Manual for Boiler and Pressure Interested parties are encouraged to Vessels Inspectors, 1979. Safety defects send comments to the OMB, Office of SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as found on compressed-air receivers and Information and Regulatory Affairs at part of its continuing effort to reduce other unfired pressure vessels have the address shown in the ADDRESSES paperwork and respondent burden, caused injuries and fatalities in the section within thirty (30) days of conducts a pre-clearance consultation mining industry. publication of this notice in the Federal program to provide the general public Records of inspections must be kept Register. In order to help ensure and Federal agencies with an in accordance with the requirements of appropriate consideration, comments opportunity to comment on proposed the National Board Inspection Code and should mention OMB Control Number collections of information in accordance the records must be made available to 1205–0030. The OMB is particularly with the Paperwork Reduction Act of the Secretary or an authorized interested in comments that: 1995. This program helps to assure that representative. requested data can be provided in the Fired pressure vessels (boilers) must • Evaluate whether the proposed be equipped with water level gauges, desired format, reporting burden (time collection of information is necessary pressure gauges, automatic pressure- and financial resources) is minimized, for the proper performance of the relief valves, blowdown piping and collection instruments are clearly functions of the agency, including other safety devices approved by the understood, and the impact of collection whether the information will have American Society of Mechanical requirements on respondents can be practical utility; Engineers (ASME) to protect against • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s properly assessed. Currently, the Mine Safety and Health Administration hazards from overpressure, flameouts, estimate of the burden of the fuel interruptions and low water level. proposed collection of information, (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection for Safety Records of inspection and repairs including the validity of the must be retained by the mine operator methodology and assumptions used; Defects; Examination, Correction, and Records. in accordance with the requirements of • Enhance the quality, utility, and the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel clarity of the information to be DATES: All comments must be received Code, 1977, and the National Board collected; and on or before May 30, 2017. Inspection Code (progressive records— • Minimize the burden of the collection ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the no limit on retention time) and shall be of information on those who are to information collection requirements of made available to the Secretary or an respond, including through the use of this notice may be sent by any of the authorized representative. appropriate automated, electronic, methods listed below. Operators must inspect equipment, mechanical, or other technological • Federal E-Rulemaking Portal: machinery, and tools that are to be used collection techniques or other forms http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the during a shift for safety defects before of information technology, e.g., on-line instructions for submitting the equipment is placed in operation. permitting electronic submission of comments for docket number MSHA– Defects affecting safety are required to responses. 2017–0002. be corrected in a timely manner. In Agency: DOL–ETA. • Regular Mail: Send comments to instances where the defect makes Title of Collection: Job Corps Enrollee USDOL–MSHA, Office of Standards, continued operation of the equipment Allotment Determination. Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th hazardous to persons, the equipment OMB Control Number: 1205–0030. Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, must be removed from service, tagged to Affected Public: Individuals or VA 22202–5452. identify that it is out of use, and Households. • Hand Delivery: USDOL-Mine Safety repaired before use is resumed. Total Estimated Number of and Health Administration, 201 12th Safety defects on self-propelled Respondents: 1,749. Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, mobile equipment account for many sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Total Estimated Number of VA 22202–5452. Sign in at the injuries and fatalities in the mining Responses: 1,749. receptionist’s desk on the 4th floor via industry. Inspection of this equipment Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: the East elevator. prior to use is required to ensure safe 87 hours. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: operation. The equipment operator is Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Sheila McConnell, Director, Office of required to make a visual and Burden: $0. Standards, Regulations, and Variances, operational check of the various primary Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). MSHA, at operating systems that affect safety, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 Mar 27, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28MRN1.SGM 28MRN1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 58 / Tuesday, March 28, 2017 / Notices 15373 such as brakes, lights, horn, seatbelts, available on www.regulations.gov and information in accordance with the tires, steering, back-up alarm, www.reginfo.gov. paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This windshield, cab safety glass, rear and The public may also examine publicly program helps to ensure that requested side view mirrors, and other safety and available documents at USDOL-Mine data can be provided in the desired health related items. Safety and Health Administration, 201 format, reporting burden (time and Any defects found are required to be 12th South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, VA financial resources) is minimized, either corrected immediately, or 22202–5452. Sign in at the receptionist’s collection instruments are clearly reported to and recorded by the mine desk on the 4th floor via the East understood, and the impact of collection operator prior to the timely correction. elevator. requirements on respondents can be A record is not required if the defect is Questions about the information properly assessed. Currently, the Office corrected immediately, i.e. a defect that collection requirements may be directed of Workers’ Compensation (OWCP) is the operator can fix without a mechanic to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER soliciting comments concerning the such as a light bulb that needs turned INFORMATION section of this notice. proposed collection: Pre-Hearing tighter. The precise format in which the III. Current Actions Statement (LS–18). A copy of the record is kept is left to the discretion of proposed information collection request the mine operator. Reports of This request for collection of can be obtained by contacting the office uncorrected defects are required to be information contains provisions for listed below in the address section of recorded by the mine operator and kept Safety Defects; Examination, Correction, this Notice. at the mine office from the date the and Records. MSHA has updated the DATES: Written comments must be defects are recorded, until the defects data with respect to the number of submitted to the office listed in the are corrected. respondents, responses, burden hours, addresses section below on or before A competent person designated by the and burden costs supporting this May 30, 2017. operator must examine each working information collection request. Type of Review: Extension, without ADDRESSES: Ms. Yoon Ferguson, U.S. place at least once each shift for conditions which may adversely affect change, of a currently approved Department of Labor, 200 Constitution safety or health. A record of such collection. Ave. NW., Room S–3233, Washington, examinations must be kept by the Agency: Mine Safety and Health DC 20210, telephone/fax (202) 354– operator for a period of one year and Administration. 9647, Email Ferguson.Yoon@dol.gov. must be made available for review by OMB Number: 1219–0089. Please use only one method of the Secretary or an authorized Affected Public: Business or other for- transmission for comments (mail, fax, or representative. profit. Email). Number of Respondents: 11,660. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: II. Desired Focus of Comments Frequency: On occasion. I. Background: The Office of Workers’ MSHA is soliciting comments Number of Responses: 3,470,695. Compensation Programs, (OWCP) Annual Burden Hours: 768,728 hours. concerning the proposed information administers the Longshore and Harbor Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper collection related to Safety Defects; Workers’ Compensation Act. The Act Cost: $154,300. Examination, Correction, and Records. provides benefits to workers injured in Comments submitted in response to MSHA is particularly interested in maritime employment on the navigable this notice will be summarized and comments that: waters of the United States or in an included in the request for Office of • Evaluate whether the collection of Management and Budget approval of the adjoining area customarily used by an information is necessary for the proper information collection request; they will employer in loading, unloading, performance of the functions of the also become a matter of public record. repairing, or building a vessel. In agency, including whether the addition, several acts extend the information has practical utility; Sheila McConnell, Longshore Act’s coverage to certain • Evaluate the accuracy of MSHA’s Certifying Officer. other employees. estimate of the burden of the collection [FR Doc. 2017–06074 Filed 3–27–17; 8:45 am] Title 20, CFR 702.317 provides for the of information, including the validity of BILLING CODE 4510–43–P referral of claims under the Longshore the methodology and assumptions used; Act for formal hearings. This Section • Suggest methods to enhance the provides that before a case is transferred quality, utility, and clarity of the DEPARTMENT OF LABOR to the Office of Administrative Law information to be collected; and Judges the district director shall furnish • Minimize the burden of the Office of Workers’ Compensation each of the parties or their collection of information on those who Programs representatives with a copy of a pre- are to respond, including through the hearing statement form. Each party use of appropriate automated, Division of Longshore and Harbor shall, within 21 days after receipt of electronic, mechanical, or other Workers’ Compensation Proposed each form, complete it and return it to technological collection techniques or Extension of Existing Collection; the district director. Upon receipt of the other forms of information technology, Comment Request forms, the district director, after e.g., permitting electronic submission of ACTION: Notice. checking them for completeness and responses. after any further conferences that, in The information collection request SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as his/her opinion, are warranted, shall sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES will be available on http:// part of its continuing effort to reduce transmit them to the Office of the Chief www.regulations.gov. MSHA cautions paperwork and respondent burden, Administrative Law Judge with all the commenter against providing any conducts a preclearance consultation available evidence which the parties information in the submission that program to provide the general public intend to submit at the hearing. This should not be publicly disclosed. Full and Federal agencies with an information collection is currently comments, including personal opportunity to comment on proposed approved for use through August 31, information provided, will be made and/or continuing collections of 2017. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 Mar 27, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28MRN1.SGM 28MRN1


Document Created: 2017-03-28 00:32:47
Document Modified: 2017-03-28 00:32:47
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionRequest for public comments.
DatesAll comments must be received on or before May 30, 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 15372 
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