[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 107 (Monday, June 4, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33002-33003]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-13400]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219-0135]
Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Health
Standards for Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure (Underground Metal and
Nonmetal Miners)
AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and
respondent burden, the Department of Labor conducts a pre-clearance
consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies
with an opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing 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 is
soliciting comments concerning the extension of the information
collection for 30 CFR 57.5060; 57.5065; 57.5066; 57.5070; 57.5071; and
57.5075. OMB last approved this information collection request on
September 28, 2009. The collection expires on September 30, 2012.
DATES: All comments must be postmarked or received by midnight Eastern
Time on August 3, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the information collection requirements
of this notice must be clearly identified with ``OMB 1219-0135'' and
sent to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Comments 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.
Facsimile: 202-693-9441, include ``OMB 1219-0135'' in the
subject line of the message.
Regular Mail or Hand Delivery: MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, VA 22209-3939. For hand delivery, sign in at the
receptionist's desk on the 21st floor.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg Moxness, Chief, Economic Analysis
Division, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at
moxness.greg@dol.gov. (email); 202-693-9440 (voice); or 202-693-9441
(facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Under Section 101(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of
1977 (Mine Act), and Title 5, United States Code, Section 553, the
Secretary of Labor shall 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 or other mines.
Diesel particulate matter (DPM) is a probable carcinogen that
consists of tiny particles present in diesel engine exhaust that can
readily penetrate into the deepest recesses of the lungs. Despite
ventilation, the confined underground mine work environment may
contribute to significant concentrations of particles produced by
equipment used in the mine. Underground miners are exposed to higher
concentrations of DPM than any other occupational group. As a result,
they face a significantly greater risk than other workers of developing
such diseases as lung cancer, heart failure, serious allergic responses
and other cardiopulmonary problems.
This information collection addresses the recordkeeping associated
with:
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Sec. 57.5060......................... Limit on exposure to diesel
particulate matter.
Sec. 57.5065......................... Fueling practices.
Sec. 57.5066......................... Maintenance standards.
Sec. 57.5070......................... Miner training.
Sec. 57.5071......................... Exposure monitoring.
Sec. 57.5075......................... Diesel particulate records.
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II. Desired Focus of Comments
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting
comments concerning the proposed extension of the information
collection related to the health standards for diesel particulates
matter in underground metal and nonmetal 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 the 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
Address the use of appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms
of information technology (e.g., permitting electronic submissions of
responses), to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond.
The public may examine publicly available documents, including the
public comment version of the supporting statement, at MSHA, Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room
2350, Arlington, VA 22209-3939. OMB clearance requests are available on
MSHA's Web site at http://www.msha.gov under ``Rules & Regs'' on the
right side of the screen by selecting Information Collections Requests,
Paperwork Reduction Act Supporting Statements. The document will be
available on MSHA's Web site for 60 days after the publication date of
this notice. Comments submitted in writing or in electronic form will
be made available for public inspection. Because comments will not be
edited to remove
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any identifying or contact information, MSHA cautions the commenter
against including any information in the submission that should not be
publicly disclosed. 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
The information obtained from mine operators is used by MSHA during
inspections to determine compliance with this health standard. MSHA has
updated the data with respect to the number of respondents and
responses, as well as the total burden hours and burden costs
supporting this information collection extension request.
Summary
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Title: Health Standards for Diesel Particulates Matter in
Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines.
OMB Number: 1219-0135.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Cite/Reference/Form/etc.: 30 CFR 57.5060, 57.5065, 57.5066,
57.5070, 57.5071, and 57.5075.
Total Number of Respondents: 173.
Frequency: Various.
Total Number of Responses: 28,022.
Total Burden Hours: 3,329 hours.
Total Annual Cost Burden: $509,532.
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.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A).
Dated: May 29, 2012.
George F. Triebsch,
Certifying Officer.
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