Notice2022-09540
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Gamma Radiation Surveys
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Published
May 4, 2022
Issuing agencies
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 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. 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 Gamma Radiation Surveys.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 4, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26374-26375]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-09540]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219-0039]
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Gamma Radiation
Surveys
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. 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 Gamma Radiation
Surveys.
DATES: All comments must be received on or before July 5, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the information collection requirements
of this notice may be sent by any of the methods listed below.
<bullet> Federal E-Rulemaking Portal: <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments for docket
number MSHA-2022-0021.
<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, Director, Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#612c3229204f080f070e130c0015080e0f4f020e0d0d040215080e0f1221050e0d4f060e17"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="eca1bfa4adc285828a839e818d98858382c28f838080898f988583829fac888380c28b839a">[email protected]</span></a> (email); 202-693-9440 (voice); or
202-693-9441 (facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Gamma radiation occurs where radioactive materials are present. It
has been associated with lung cancer and other debilitating
occupational diseases. Natural sources include rocks, soils, and ground
water. Gamma radiation hazards may be found near radiation sources at
surface operations using X-ray machines, weightometers, nuclear and
diffraction units. Nuclear gauges mounted outside tanks, pipes, bins,
hoppers or other types of vessels use gamma rays to sense the level and
density of liquids, slurries or solids. Gamma rays can penetrate the
human body and can kill or damage cells in their path that can affect
many of the body's organs. The adverse health effects from exposure to
gamma radiation can vary depending upon the type of cell affected and
the extent of damage.
Under Section 103(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of
1977 (Mine Act), the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is
required to ``. . . issue regulations requiring operators to maintain
accurate records of employee exposures to potentially toxic materials
or harmful physical agents which are required to be monitored or
measured under any applicable mandatory health or safety standard
promulgated under this Act.'' In addition, 30 CFR 57.5047(a) requires
that gamma radiation surveys be conducted annually in all underground
mines where radioactive ores are mined. 30 CFR 57.5047(c) requires that
gamma radiation dosimeters be provided for all persons exposed to
average gamma radiation measurements in excess of 2.0 milliroentgens
per hour in the working place. This paragraph also requires that the
operator keep records of cumulative individual gamma radiation
exposures.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information
collection related to Gamma Radiation Surveys. 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
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agency, including whether the information has practical utility;
<bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of MSHA's estimate of the burden of
the collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
<bullet> Suggest methods to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and
<bullet> 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 <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. 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 <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> and <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov">www.reginfo.gov</a>.
The public may also examine publicly available documents at USDOL-
Mine Safety and Health Administration, 201 12th South, Suite 4E401,
Arlington, VA 22202-5452. Sign in at the receptionist's desk on the 4th
floor via the East elevator. 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.
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
This request for collection of information addresses provisions for
conducting and recording Gamma Radiation Surveys. 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: 1219-0039.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 3.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 3.
Annual Burden Hours: 6 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $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.
Song-ae Aromie Noe,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-09540 Filed 5-3-22; 8:45 am]
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