[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 137 (Tuesday, July 16, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37091-37092]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-18047]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration


Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public 
Comment and Recommendations; Main Fan Maintenance Record

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to 
reduce paperwork and respondent burden conducts a preclearance 
consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies 
with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing 
collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. 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 concerning the proposed new/revision/extension/
reinstatement of the information collection related to the Main Fan 
Maintenance Record. MSHA is particularly interested in comments which:
    *Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    *Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    *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,

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electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submissions of responses.
    A copy of the proposed information collection request can be 
obtained by contacting the employee listed below in the contact section 
of this notice.

DATES: Submit comments on or before September 16, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Written comments shall be mailed to Patricia W. Silvey, 
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 4015 Wilson 
Boulevard, Room 627, Arlington, VA 22203-1984. Commenters are 
encouraged to send their comments on a computer disk, or via E-mail to 
[email protected], along with an original printed copy. Ms. Silvey can 
be reached at (703) 235-1910 (voice) or (703) 235-5551 (facsimile).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George M. Fesak, Director, Office of 
Program Evaluation and Information Resources, U.S. Department of Labor, 
Mine Safety and Health Administration, Room 715, 4015 Wilson Boulevard, 
Arlington, VA 22203-1984. Mr. Fesak can be reached at [email protected] 
(Internet E-mail), (703) 235-8378 (voice), or (703) 235-1563 
(facsimile).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Sections 303(a), and (g) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act 
of 1977 authorize the recordkeeping and reporting requirements 
implemented in 30 CFR 57, Subpart G-Ventilation, Section 57.8525. The 
main fans are the major life support system to the entire underground 
mining operation. The air flow provided by the fans assures fresh air 
to the miners at working faces, reduces the chance of the air reaching 
threshold limit values of airborne contaminants, and dilutes 
accumulations of possible explosive gases.

II. Current Actions

    MSHA is seeking to continue the requirement for a regular fan 
maintenance schedule to assure an uninterrupted supply of air in the 
mine.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Main Fan Maintenance Record.
    OMB Number: 1219-0012.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Cite/Reference/Form/etc: 30 CFR 57.8525.
    Total Respondents: 212.
    Frequency: Weekly occasion/etc.
    Total Responses: 10,600.
    Average Time per Response: 0.017 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 180 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Cost: None.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or 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: July 10, 1996.
George M. Fesak,
Director, Program Evaluation and Information Resources.
[FR Doc. 96-18047 Filed 7-15-96; 8:45 am]
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