[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 246 (Tuesday, December 23, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 74254-74255]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-31537]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

December 15, 2003.
    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 contacting the Department of Labor. To obtain 
documentation, contact Darrin King on 202-693-4129 (this is not a toll-
free number) or by E-Mail: [email protected].
    Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Mine Safety and Health 
Administration (MSHA), Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, 
Washington, DC 20503 (202-395-7316 / this is not a toll-free number), 
within 30 days from the date of this publication in the Federal 
Register.
    The OMB is particularly interested in comments which:
    [sbull] 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;
    [sbull] 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;
    [sbull] Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
    [sbull] 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.
    Title: Gamma Radiation Exposure Records.
    OMB Number: 1219-0039.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Type of Response: Recordkeeping.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Number of Respondents: 2.
    Number of Annual Responses: 2.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour.
    Total Burden Hours: 2.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.
    Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: Title 30, CFR Sec.  57.5047 requires that gamma 
radiation surveys be conducted annually in all underground mines where 
radioactive ores are mined. The Standard also requires, where average 
gamma radiation measurements are in excess of 2.0 milliroentgens per 
hour in the working place, that gamma radiation dosimeters be provided 
for all persons affected, and that records of cumulative individual 
gamma radiation exposure be kept. These recordkeeping requirements are 
necessary to protect miners from adverse health affects resulting from 
occupational exposure to gamma radiation.

    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    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.
    Type of Response: Recordkeeping, Reporting, and Third party 
disclosure.
    Frequency: On occasion; Bi-monthly; Monthly; and Annually.
    Average Response Time: Varies from 15 minutes to 4 hours.

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                                                        Annual     Hour
                   Cite/Reference                     responses   burden
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30 CFR 49.2:
  Coal..............................................       117       117
  Metal/Non-metal...................................        31        31
30 CFR 49.3 and 49.4:
  Coal..............................................         2         4
  Metal/Non-metal...................................        11        22
30 CFR 49.6:
  Coal..............................................    14,868     4,510
  Metal/Non-metal...................................    14,904     4,521
30 CFR 49.7:
  Coal..............................................     1,652     3,511
  Metal/Non-metal...................................     1,656     3,519
30 CFR 49.8:
  Coal..............................................     7,623     4,226
  Metal/Non-metal...................................     7,673     4,631
30 CFR 49.9:
  Coal..............................................       117       233
  Metal/Non-metal...................................        31        62
30 CFR 75.1713-1:
  Coal..............................................       117       233
30 CFR 75.1702:
  Coal..............................................       166       332
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    Coal total......................................    24,662    13,166
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    Metal/Non-metal total...........................    24,306    12,786
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    Grand total.....................................    48,968    25,952
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    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.
    Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $561,306.
    Description: Under 30 CFR part 49, Mine Rescue Teams, the 
regulations set standards related to the availability of mine rescue 
teams; alternate mine rescue capability for small and remote mines and 
mines with special mining conditions; inspection and maintenance 
records of mine rescue equipment and apparatus; physical requirements 
for mine rescue team members and alternates; and experience and 
training requirements for team members and alternates. Parts 75 and 77 
requires that coal mine operators make arrangements with a licensed 
physician, medical service, medical clinic, or hospital and with an 
ambulance service to provide 24-hour emergency medical assistance and 
transportation. That information is to be posted at the mine.

Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 03-31537 Filed 12-22-03; 8:45 am]
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