[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 198 (Friday, October 12, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62266-62267]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-25075]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219-0083]
Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Daily
Inspection of Surface Coal Mines; Certified Person; Reports of
Inspection (Pertains to Surface 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 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 77.1713. 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 December 11, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the information collection requirements
of this notice must be clearly identified with ``OMB 1219-0083'' 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 1219-0083'' 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
The Secretary shall, in accordance with procedures set forth in
Section 101(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine
Act), and Section 553 of Title 5, United States Code, 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. 30 U.S.C. 811(a). Additionally,
section 103(h) of the Mine Act requires mine operators to establish and
maintain ``such records, make such reports, and provide such
information, as the Secretary * * * may reasonably require from time to
time to enable [her] to perform [her] functions under this Act.'' 30
U.S.C. 813(h).
Section 77.1713, Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations (30
CFR 77.1713) requires coal mine operators to conduct examinations of
each active working area of surface mines, active surface installations
at these mines, facilities and preparation plants not associated with
underground coal mines for hazardous conditions during each shift. A
report of hazardous conditions detected must be entered into a record
book along with a description of any corrective actions taken.
A number of potential hazards can exist at surface coal mines and
facilities. Highwalls, mining equipment, travelways, and the handling
of mining materials each present potentially hazardous conditions.
Prior to the promulgation of 30 CFR 77.1713 in 1971, numerous miners
had either lost their lives or received injuries of varying degrees of
seriousness at areas affected by the subject standard. The majority of
the injuries and fatalities resulted from hazardous conditions not
detected and corrected. By conducting an on shift examination for
hazardous conditions, mine operators better ensure a safe working
environment for the miners and a reduction in accidents.
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 Daily Inspection of Surface Coal Mines; Certified
Person; Reports of Inspection (Pertains to Surface 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 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 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
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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: Daily Inspection of Surface Coal Mines; Certified Person;
Reports of Inspection (Pertains to Surface Coal Mines).
OMB Number: 1219-0083.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Cite/Reference/Form/etc: 30 CFR 77.1713.
Total Number of Respondents: 1,464.
Frequency: 312.
Total Number of Responses: 913,536.
Total Burden Hours: 685,152 hours.
Total Other Annual Cost Burden: $0.
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: October 5, 2012.
George F. Triebsch,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-25075 Filed 10-11-12; 8:45 am]
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