[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 250 (Wednesday, December 31, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 68302]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-33693]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Secretary
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
December 22, 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, Todd
R. Owen ((202) 219-5096 ext. 143) or by E-Mail to Owen-T[email protected].
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-Friday.
Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for BLS, DM, ESA, ETA, MSHA, OSHA,
PWBA, or VETS, 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: Ventilation Plans, Tests and Examinations in Underground
Coal Mines.
OMB Number: 1219-0088 (Extension, with change).
Affected Public: Businesses or other for profit; small businesses
or organizations.
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Total Total Average time per
Cite/reference respondents Frequency responses response Burden
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75.310.......................... 980 Weekly............. 64,512 7 minutes......... 7,523
75.312.......................... 1,003 Daily.............. 1,293 .24485 minutes.... 99,739
75.321(c)(d).................... 980 Monthly............ 11.760 .3325 minutes..... 3,920
75.312(g)....................... 620 On occasion........ 7,440 5 minutes......... 620
75.312(g)(2)(ii)................ 23 On occasion........ 276 10 minutes........ 46
75.342.......................... 980 Monthly............ 27,612 .1669 minutes..... 4,610
75.351(h)....................... 60 Monthly............ 1,560 3.836............. 5,984
75.360.......................... 980 On occasion........ 448,490 3.279 hrs......... 1,470,667
75.361.......................... 980 On occasion........ 15,000 30 minutes........ 7,500
75.362.......................... 980 On occasion........ 864,535 .7434 minutes..... 642,744
75.363.......................... 980 On occasion........ 76,700 .1333 minutes..... 10,224
75.364.......................... 980 On occasion........ 44,740 9.1837 hours...... 410,878
75.370.......................... 980 On occasion........ 1,878 20.355 hours...... 38,226
75.382.......................... 300 Weekly............. 15,000 1 hour............ 15,000
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Totals...................... ........... ................... 2,262,566 1.20376 hours..... 2,717,687
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Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): 0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $194,256.
Requires operators of underground coal mines to keep records of the
results of certain tests and examinations which are required to be
performed to monitor the ventilation system. The information is used to
insure that the integrity of the ventilation system is being maintained
and that a safe working environment is being provided to miners.
Todd R. Owen,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-33693 Filed 12-30-97; 8:45 am]
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