[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 182 (Wednesday, September 19, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58173-58174]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-23011]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219-0095]
Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Explosive
Materials and Blasting Units (Pertains to Metal and Nonmetal
Underground Mines Deemed To Be Gassy
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 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 requirements under 30 CFR 57.22606(a). OMB last approved
this information collection request (ICR) on February 1, 2010.
DATES: All comments must be postmarked or received by midnight Eastern
Standard Time on November 19, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the information collection requirements
of this notice must be clearly identified with ``OMB 1219-0095'' 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 1219-0095'' 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
[email protected] (email); 202-693-9440 (voice); or 202-693-9441
(facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Under Title 30 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR) Parts 7
and 15, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) evaluates and
approves explosive materials and blasting units as permissible for use
in the mining industry. However, since there are no permissible
explosives or blasting units available that have adequate blasting
capacity for some metal and nonmetal gassy mines, 30 CFR 57.22606(a)
outlines the procedures for mine operators to follow when using non-
approved explosive materials and blasting units. The standard requires
mine operators of Class III metal or nonmetal mines to notify MSHA in
writing prior to their use of non-approved explosive materials and
blasting units. MSHA then evaluates the non-approved explosive
materials and determines whether they are safe for use in a gassy
environment.
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 Explosive Materials and Blasting Units when used
in metal and nonmetal underground mines deemed to be gassy. 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 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
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the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice.
III. Current Actions
The information obtained from mine operators is used by MSHA during
inspections to determine compliance with safety and health standards.
MSHA has updated the data in respect to the number of respondents and
responses, as well as the total burden hours and burden costs
supporting this information collection extension request.
MSHA does not intend to publish the results from this information
collection and is not seeking approval to either display or not display
the expiration date for the OMB approval of this information
collection.
There are no certification exceptions identified with this
information collection and the collection of this information does not
employ statistical methods.
Summary
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Title: Explosive Materials and Blasting Units (pertains to metal
and nonmetal underground mines deemed to be gassy).
OMB Number: 1219-0095.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Cite/Reference/Form/etc: 30 CFR 57.22606(a).
Total Number of Respondents: 1.
Frequency: 1.
Total Number of Responses: 1.
Total Burden Hours: 1 hour.
Total Other Annual Cost Burden: $6.
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: September 13, 2012.
George F. Triebsch,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-23011 Filed 9-18-12; 8:45 am]
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