[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 159 (Wednesday, August 16, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50016-50017]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-20766]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

August 10, 2000.
    The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public 
information collection requests (ICRs) 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 
each individual ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be 
obtained by calling the Department of Labor. To obtain documentation 
for BLS, ETA, PWBA, and OASAM contact Karin Kurz ((202) 219-5096 ext. 
159, or by E-mail to [email protected]). To obtain documentation for 
ESA, MSHA, OSHA, VETS contact Darrin King ((202) 219-5096, ext. 151, or 
by E-Mail to [email protected]).
    Comments should be sent to Office of information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for BLS, DM, ESA, ETA, MSNA, 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.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
    Title: Fire Protection for Underground Coal Mines.
    OMB Number: 1219-0054.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Frequency: On Occasion; Annually; Semi-annually; Quarterly; and 
Weekly.
    Number of Respondents: 1,275.
    Number of Annual Responses: 398,339.
    Estimated Time Per Response: Varies from 2 minutes to examine a 
fire extinguisher to approximately 30 minutes to prepare a fire 
protection program.
    Total Burden Hours: 89,263.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $1,695.
    Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: Requires underground coal mine operators to adopt an 
MSHA approved program for the instruction of miners in fire fighting 
and evacuation procedures. In addition fire extinguishers are to be 
examined every 6 months; fire drills conducted every 90 days; automatic 
fire sensor and warning device systems are to be examined weekly and 
tested annually; and fire hydrants and hose are to be tested at least 
once a year. These provisions also require that the mine operator 
maintain a record or certification that the fire drills and 
examinations and tests were conducted.

    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
    Title: Petitions for Modification, Pertains to All Mines.
    OMB Number: 1219-0065.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Frequency: On Occasion.
    Number of Respondents: 174.
    Number of Annual Responses: 174.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 40 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 5,400.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.

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    Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $78,522.
    Description: Provides procedures for petitions for modification by 
which a mine operator, representative of miners, or independent 
contractor may request relief from mandatory safety standards.

Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-20766 Filed 8-15-00; 8:45 am]
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