[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 95 (Friday, May 16, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 27068]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-12901]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 13, 1997.
    The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public 
information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of 
this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by 
calling the Department of Labor, Departmental Clearance Officer, 
Theresa M. O'Malley ((202) 219-5096 ext. 143). Individuals who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) may call (202) 219-
4720 between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through 
Friday.
    Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer, Mine Safety and Health Administration, 
Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 
((202) 395-7316), within 30 days from the date of this publication in 
the Federal Register.
    The OMB 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, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting 
electronic submission of responses.
    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Notification of Methane Detected in Mine Atmosphere.
    OMB Number: 1219-0103 (reinstatement, without change).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 8.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 31 hours.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $2,000.
    Description: This collection of information requires operators of 
underground metal and nonmetal mines to (a) Notify the Mine Safety and 
Health Administration when there is an outburst, a blowout, or ignition 
of methane in the mine atmosphere; (b) test mine atmosphere for methane 
at least once a week, and to certify that the tests have been 
conducted, (c) inform the affected persons when examinations disclose 
hazardous conditions.
Theresa M. O'Malley,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-12901 Filed 5-15-97; 8:45 am]
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