Notice2022-05996
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Daily Inspection of Surface Coal Mine; Certified Person; Reports of Inspection (Pertains to Surface Coal Mines)
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March 22, 2022
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Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration
Abstract
The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance request for comment 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 request helps to ensure 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 Daily Inspection of Surface Coal Mine; Certified Person; Reports of Inspection (pertains to surface coal mines).
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 22, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16240-16241]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-05996]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219-0083]
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Daily Inspection of
Surface Coal Mine; 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
request for comment 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 request
helps to ensure 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 Daily Inspection
of Surface Coal Mine; Certified Person; Reports of Inspection (pertains
to surface coal mines).
DATES: All comments must be received on or before May 23, 2022.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comment as follows. Please note that late,
untimely filed comments will not be considered.
Electronic Submissions: Submit electronic comments in the following
way:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments for MSHA-2022-0001.
<bullet> Comments submitted electronically, including attachments,
to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> will be posted to the docket, with no
changes. Because your comment will be made public, you are responsible
for ensuring that your comment does not include any confidential
information that you or a third party may not wish to be posted, such
as your or anyone else's Social Security number or confidential
business information.
<bullet> If your comment includes confidential information that you
do not wish to be made available to the public, submit the comment as a
written/paper submission.
Written/Paper Submissions: Submit written/paper submissions in the
following way:
<bullet> Mail/Hand Delivery: Mail or visit DOL-MSHA, Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th Street South, Suite
4E401, Arlington, VA 22202-5452. Before visiting MSHA in person, call
202-693-9455 to make an appointment, in keeping with the Department of
Labor's COVID-19 policy. Special health precautions may be required.
<bullet> MSHA will post your comment as well as any attachments,
except for information submitted and marked as confidential, in the
docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: S. Aromie Noe, Acting Director, Office
of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cf829c878ee1a6a1a9a0bda2aebba6a0a1e1aca0a3a3aaacbba6a0a1bc8faba0a3e1a8a0b9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9bd6c8d3dab5f2f5fdf4e9f6faeff2f4f5b5f8f4f7f7fef8eff2f4f5e8dbfff4f7b5fcf4ed">[email protected]</span></a> (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. Further, section 101(a) of the Mine Act, 30 U.S.C. 811(a),
authorizes the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) to 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.
Section 77.1713, Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations
requires coal mine operators to conduct examinations of each active
working area of surface mines, active surface installations such as
preparation plants for hazardous conditions during each shift. 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. A report of
hazardous conditions detected must be entered into a record book along
with a description of any corrective actions taken. By conducting an
on-shift examination for hazardous conditions, mine operators can
better ensure a safe working environment for the miners and a reduction
in accidents.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information
collection, Daily Inspection of Surface Coal Mine; Certified Person;
Reports of Inspection (pertains to surface coal mines). MSHA is
particularly interested in comments that:
<bullet> 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;
<bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of MSHA's estimate of the burden
related to the information collection, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used in the estimate;
<bullet> Suggest methods to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and
<bullet> Minimize the burden of the information collection 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.
Background documents related to this information collection request
are available at <a href="https://regulations.gov">https://regulations.gov</a> and at DOL-MSHA located at 201
12th Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, VA 22202-5452. 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 information collection request concerns provisions for this
information collection, Daily Inspection of Surface Coal Mine;
Certified Person; Reports of Inspection (pertains to surface coal
mines). MSHA has updated the data with respect to the number of
respondents, responses, burden hours, and burden costs supporting this
information collection request from the previous information collection
request.
Type of Review: Extension, without change, of a currently approved
collection.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
OMB Number: 1219-0083.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 796.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 248,880.
Annual Burden Hours: 373,320 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $0.
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Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized in
the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the
proposed information collection request; they will become a matter of
public record and will be available at <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov">https://www.reginfo.gov</a>.
Song-ae Aromie Noe,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-05996 Filed 3-21-22; 8:45 am]
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