[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 235 (Wednesday, December 6, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 76284]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-31041]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

November 28, 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) 693-4127 of by 
E-mail to [email protected]). To obtain documentation for ESA, MSHA, 
OSHA, and VETS contact Darrin King ((202) 693-4129 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, 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.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
    Title: Mine Rescue Teams: Arrangements for Emergency Medical 
Assistance and Arrangements for Transportation for Injured Persons.
    OMB Number: 1219-0078.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.

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                                                                                   Average time
        Cite/ reference              Total          Frequency      Total annual    per response   Burden (hours)
                                  respondents                        responses        (hours)
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49.2..........................           1,145  On occasion.....             147            1.00             146
49.3 & 4......................              10  On occasion.....              10            2.00              20
49.6..........................             520  Bimonthly.......          28,080            0.31           8,517
49.7..........................             520  Annually........           3,120            2.13           6,630
49.8..........................             260  Annually........          14,456            0.60           8,723
49.9..........................           1,145  On occasion.....             147            2.00             293
75.1713-1.....................             921  On occasion.....             116            2.00             233
77.1702.......................           1,601  On occasion.....             206            2.00             413
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      Totals..................           6,122  ................          46,282            0.54          24,975
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    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.
    Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $468,080.
    Description: Operators of small and remote underground mines or 
underground mines operating under special mining conditions may apply 
for permission to provide alternative mine rescue capability. The 
intent of this requirement is that such mines establish the best 
possible rescue response available given their unique circumstances.

Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-31041 Filed 12-5-00; 8:45 am]
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