Notice2023-00419
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance and Transportation for Injured Persons; Agreements; Reporting Requirements; Posting Requirements
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January 12, 2023
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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 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 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 Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance and Transportation for Injured Persons; Agreements; Reporting Requirements; Posting Requirements.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 8 (Thursday, January 12, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2134-2136]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-00419]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219-0144]
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Mine Rescue Teams;
Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance and Transportation for
Injured Persons; Agreements; Reporting Requirements; Posting
Requirements
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 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 Mine Rescue
Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance and Transportation
for Injured Persons; Agreements; Reporting Requirements; Posting
Requirements.
DATES: All comments must be received on or before March 13, 2023.
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-2022-0064.
<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#e6abb5aea7c88f888089948b87928f8988c885898a8a8385928f898895a682898ac8818990"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="baf7e9f2fb94d3d4dcd5c8d7dbced3d5d494d9d5d6d6dfd9ced3d5d4c9faded5d694ddd5cc">[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,
authorizes the Secretary of Labor 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 and metal and
nonmetal mines.
30 CFR part 49 subpart A, Mine Rescue Teams for Underground Metal
and Nonmetal (MNM) Mines, requires every operator of an underground
mine to assure the availability of mine rescue capability for purposes
of emergency rescue and recovery. This collection of information
relates to the availability of mine rescue teams; alternate mine rescue
capability for small and remote
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mines and mines with special mining conditions; inspection and
maintenance records of mine rescue equipment and apparatus; physical
requirements for team members and alternates; and experience and
training requirements for team members and alternates. 30 CFR part 49
subpart A includes sections Sec. Sec. 49.1-49.9 for MNM mine
operators.
30 CFR 49.2 (Availability of mine rescue teams) requires each
operator of an underground metal and non-metal mine to send the
District Manager a statement describing the mine's method of compliance
with this standard.
30 CFR 49.3 (Alternative mine rescue capability for small and
remote mines) provides that operators of small and remote mines may
submit an application for alternative mine rescue capability to MSHA
for approval.
30 CFR 49.4 (Alternative mine rescue capability for special mining
conditions) provides that operators of small and remote mines may
submit an application for special mining conditions capability to MSHA
for approval.
30 CFR 49.5 (Mine rescue station) provides that operators of an
underground metal and nonmental mine shall designate, in advance, the
location of the mine rescue station serving the mine. Mine rescue
stations are to provide a centralized storage location for rescue
equipment. This centralized storage location may be either at the mine
site, affiliated mines, or a separate mine rescue structure. Mine
rescue stations shall provide a proper storage environment to assure
equipment readiness for immediate use.
30 CFR 49.6 (Equipment and maintenance requirements) requires that
a person trained in the use and care of a breathing apparatus must
inspect and test the apparatus at intervals not exceeding 30 days and
must certify by signature and date that the required inspections and
tests were done, and record any corrective action taken.
30 CFR 49.7 (Physical requirements for mine rescue team) requires
that each member of a mine rescue team be examined annually by a
physician who must certify that each person is physically fit to
perform mine rescue and recovery work.
30 CFR 49.8 (Training for mine rescue teams) requires that a record
of the training received by each mine rescue team member be made and
kept on file at the mine rescue station for a period of 1 year. The
operator must provide the District Manager information concerning the
schedule of upcoming training when requested.
30 CFR 49.9 (Mine emergency notification plan) requires that each
mine have a mine rescue notification plan outlining the procedures to
be followed in notifying the mine rescue teams when there is an
emergency that requires their services.
30 CFR part 49 subpart B Mine Rescue Teams for Underground Coal
Mines, sets standards related to the availability of mine rescue teams;
alternate mine rescue capability for small and remote mines; inspection
and maintenance records of mine rescue equipment and apparatus;
physical requirements for mine rescue team members and alternates; and
experience and training requirements for team members and alternates.
The collection of information under 30 CFR part 49, subpart B, covers
the following requirements for underground coal mines. 30 CFR part 49
subpart B includes sections Sec. Sec. 49.11-49.60 for coal mine
operators.
30 CFR 49.12 (Availability of mine rescue teams) requires each
operator of an underground coal mine to send the District Manager a
statement describing the mine's method of compliance with this
standard.
30 CFR 49.13 (Alternative mine rescue capability for small and
remote mines) provides that operators of small and remote mines may
submit an application for alternative mine rescue capability to MSHA
for approval.
30 CFR 49.16 (Equipment and maintenance requirements) requires that
a person trained in the use and care of a breathing apparatus must
inspect and test the apparatus at intervals not exceeding 30 days and
must certify by signature and date that the required inspections and
tests were done, and record any corrective action taken.
30 CFR 49.17 (Physical requirements for mine rescue team) requires
that each member of a mine rescue team be examined annually by a
physician who must certify that each person is physically fit to
perform mine rescue and recovery work.
30 CFR 49.18 (Training for mine rescue teams) requires that a
record of the training received by each mine rescue team member be made
and kept on file at the mine rescue station for a period of 1 year. The
operator must provide the District Manager information concerning the
schedule of upcoming training when requested.
30 CFR 49.19 (Mine emergency notification plan) requires that each
mine have a mine rescue notification plan outlining the procedures to
be followed in notifying the mine rescue teams when there is an
emergency that requires their services.
30 CFR 49.50 (Certification of coal mine rescue teams) requires
underground coal mine operators to certify that each designated coal
mine rescue team meets the requirements of 30 CFR part 49 subpart B.
30 CFR 75.1713-1 and 77.1702 (Arrangements for emergency medical
assistance and transportation for injured persons; agreements;
reporting requirements; posting requirements) require coal mine
operators to make arrangements for 24-hour emergency medical assistance
and transportation for injured persons and to post this information at
appropriate places at the mine, including the names, titles, addresses,
and telephone numbers of all persons or services currently available
under those arrangements.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information
collection related to Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency
Medical Assistance and Transportation for Injured Persons; Agreements;
Reporting Requirements; Posting Requirements. 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 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 DOL-
MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th Street
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
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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 contains provisions for
Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance and
Transportation for Injured Persons; Agreements; Reporting Requirements;
Posting Requirements. 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: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
OMB Number: 1219-0144.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 362.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 30,463.
Annual Burden Hours: 5,106 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $265.
MSHA Forms: MSHA Form 2000-224, Operator's Annual Certification of
Mine Rescue Team Qualifications And MSHA Form 5000-3, Certificate of
Physical Qualification for Mine Rescue Work.
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. 2023-00419 Filed 1-11-23; 8:45 am]
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