Notice2023-16259
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Records of Tests and of Examinations of Personnel Hoisting Equipment
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Published
August 1, 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. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection for Records of Tests and of Examinations of Personnel Hoisting Equipment.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 146 (Tuesday, August 1, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50178-50179]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16259]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219-0034]
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Records of Tests
and of Examinations of Personnel Hoisting Equipment
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. The
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments on
the information collection for Records of Tests and of Examinations of
Personnel Hoisting Equipment.
DATES: All comments must be received on or before October 2, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the information collection requirements
of this notice may be sent by any of the methods listed below. Please
note that late, untimely filed comments will not be considered.
<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-2023-0036.
<bullet> Mail/Hand Delivery: 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 all comments 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#8dc0dec5cca3e4e3ebe2ffe0ecf9e4e2e3a3eee2e1e1e8eef9e4e2e3fecde9e2e1a3eae2fb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b9f4eaf1f897d0d7dfd6cbd4d8cdd0d6d797dad6d5d5dcdacdd0d6d7caf9ddd6d597ded6cf">[email protected]</span></a> (email); (202) 693-9440 (voice); or (202) 693-9441
(facsimile). These are not toll-free numbers.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
(Mine Act), Public Law 95-164 as amended, 30 U.S.C. 813(h), authorizes
Mine Safety and Health Administration (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 (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
and metal and nonmental mines.
MSHA's mandatory standards for hoists and appurtenances, including
wire rope, used for hoisting persons for both surface and underground
metal and nonmetal mines are referenced in 30 CFR 56 and 30 CFR 57, for
underground coal mines in 30 CFR 75, and for surface coal mines and
surface work areas of underground coal mines in 30 CFR 77.
Initial Wire Rope Diameter Measurement
30 CFR 56.19022, 30 CFR 57.19022, 30 CFR 75.1432 and 30 CFR 77.1432
require the diameter of newly installed wire rope to be measured at
least once in every third interval of the rope's active length to
establish a baseline for subsequent semiannual measurements. A record
of the measurements is required to be made and retained until the rope
is retired from service.
Biweekly and Daily Visual Examinations of Wire Ropes and Hoists
30 CFR 56.19023(a), 57.19023(a), 75.1433(a), and 77.1433(a) require
the wire rope to be examined visually at least every fourteen days for
visible structural damage, corrosion, and improper lubrication or
dressing. If the examination reveals weakening portions of the rope,
the weakened portions must be monitored daily for further deterioration
until retirement criteria require that the rope be removed from
service. 30 CFR 56.19023(d), 57.19023(d), 75.1433(d), and 77.1433(d)
require that the person conducting the examination must certify that
the examination was made and the condition of weakening portions. The
records must be retained for one year.
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30 CFR 56.19121 and 30 CFR 57.19121 require the person conducting
the inspections, tests, or examinations of hoisting equipment to
certify by signature and date that these activities have been done. A
record of any part that is not functioning properly must be made and
dated. All certifications and records must be retained for 1 year.
30 CFR 75.1400-3 and 77.1403 require hoists and elevators to be
examined daily. 30 CFR 75.1400-4 and 77.1404 require a record to be
made of each daily examination, including the condition and date if any
unsafe condition is found during the examination. All certifications
and records must be retained for 1 year.
30 CFR 77.1906 requires a daily examination of hoists used to
transport persons. The person making the examination must certify that
the examination has been made. If any unsafe condition is found during
the examination, the person conducting the examination must make a
record of the condition. All certifications and records must be
retained for 1 year.
Semiannual Tests and Measurement of Wire Ropes
30 CFR 56.19023(c), 57.19023(c), 75.1433(c), and 77.1433(c) also
require, at least once every six months, mine operators to conduct
nondestructive tests of the active length of the rope or measure rope
diameter, wherever wear is evident or at regular stopping points, or
the rope rests on sheaves or leaves the drum, or at drum cross over and
changing-of-layer regions. 30 CFR 56.19023(e), 57.19023(e), 75.1433(c),
and 77.1433(c) require the records of nondestructive tests and
measurements must be dated and retained until the rope is retired from
service.
Safety Catches
30 CFR 75.1400(c) requires that cages, platforms, or other devices
used to transport persons in shafts and slopes shall be equipped with
safety catches or other no less effective devices approved by the
Secretary that act quickly and effectively in an emergency. Such
catches or devices shall be tested at least once every two months. 30
CFR 75.1400-2 requires a record to be made of tests conducted on safety
catches. Each entry must be signed by the person performing the tests
and countersigned by a responsible official.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information
collection related to Records of Tests and of Examinations of Personnel
Hoisting Equipment. 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 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
Records of Tests and of Examinations of Personnel Hoisting Equipment.
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: 1219-0034.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Annual Respondents: 225.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Annual Responses: 61,265.
Annual Burden Hours: 5,114 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $270,000.
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, Mine Safety and Health Administration.
[FR Doc. 2023-16259 Filed 7-31-23; 8:45 am]
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