[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 107 (Thursday, June 4, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31924-31925]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-13618]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219-0135]
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Health Standards
for Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure (Underground Metal and Nonmetal
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 collections of information
in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A). 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 Health
Standards for Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure (Underground Metal and
Nonmetal Mines).
DATES: All comments must be received on or before August 3, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the information collection requirements
of this notice may be sent by any of the methods listed below.
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Federal E-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments for docket
number MSHA-2015-0013.
Regular Mail: Send comments to USDOL-MSHA, Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th Street South, Suite
400, Arlington, VA 22202-5452.
Hand Delivery: USDOL-Mine Safety and Health
Administration, 201 12th Street South, Suite 400, 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, Acting 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
Diesel particulate matter (DPM) is a 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.
The DPM regulation established a permissible exposure limit to
total carbon, which is a surrogate for measuring a miner's exposure to
DPM. These regulations include a number of other requirements for the
protection of miners' health. The DPM regulations contain information
collection requirements for underground MNM mine operators under
Sec. Sec. 57.5060, 57.5065, 57.5066, 57.5070, 57.5071, and 57.5075(a)
and (b)(3).
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information
collection related to Health Standards for Diesel Particulate Matter
Exposure (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 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 Street South, Suite
400, 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 CONTACT
section of this notice.
III. Current Actions
This request for collection of information contains provisions for
Health Standards for Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure (Underground
Metal and Nonmetal Mines). 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: 1219-0135.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 194.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 41,692.
Annual Burden Hours: 8,928 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $416,639.
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.
Dated: May 29, 2015.
Sheila McConnell,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-13618 Filed 6-3-15; 8:45 am]
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