[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 4, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23232-23233]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-8842]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration


Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public 
Comment and Recommendations; Testing, Evaluation and Approval of Mining 
Products

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to 
reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance 
consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies 
with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing 
collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to 
ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, 
reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, 
collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of 
collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed.

DATES: Submit comments on or before July 5, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and 
Health Administration, John Rowlett, Director, Management Services 
Division, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2134, Arlington, VA 22209-3939. 
Commenters are encouraged to send their comments on a computer disk, or 
via Internet e-mail to [email protected], along with an original 
printed copy. Mr. Rowlett can be reached at (202) 693-9827 (voice), or 
(202) 693-9801 (facsimile).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact the employee listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this notice.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is responsible for 
the inspection, testing, approval and certification, and quality 
control of mining equipment and components, materials, instruments, and 
explosives

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used in both underground and surface coal, metal, and nonmetal mines. 
Title 30 CFR parts 6 through 36 contain procedures by which 
manufacturers may apply for and have equipment approved as 
``permissible'' for use in mines.

II. Desired Focus of Comments

    Currently, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is 
soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the 
information collection requirement related to testing, evaluation, and 
approval of Mining Products. MSHA is particularly interested in 
comments that:
    * Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of MSHA's functions, including 
whether the information has practical utility;
    * Evaluate the accuracy of MSHA's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    * Suggest methods to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and
    * Address the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, 
or other technological collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology, (e.g., permitting electronic submissions of 
responses) to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are to respond.
    A copy of the proposed information collection request can be 
obtained by contacting the employee listed in the ADDRESSES section of 
this notice or viewed on the Internet by accessing the MSHA home page 
(http://www.msha.gov) and then choosing ``Statutory and Regulatory 
Information'' and ``Federal Register Documents.''

III. Current Actions

    Title 30 CFR parts 6 through 36 require that an investigation 
leading to approval or certification will be undertaken by the A&CC 
only pursuant to a written application accompanied by prescribed 
drawings and specifications identifying the piece of equipment. This 
information is used by engineers and scientists to evaluate the design 
in conjunction with tests to assure conformance to standards prior to 
approval for use in mines.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Permissible Equipment Testing.
    OMB Number: 1219-0066.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.

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                                     Total                             Total
        Cite/reference            respondents       Frequency        responses     Burden hours    Burden costs
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Part 6........................               1  On occasion.....               2               2               0
Part 7........................              48  On occasion.....             120           1,391        $573,048
Part 15.......................               1  On occasion.....               2              10           6,472
Part 18.......................             114  On occasion.....             383             996         378,962
Part 19.......................               2  On occasion.....               5              22          19,513
Part 20.......................               3  On occasion.....               6              49          17,092
Part 22.......................               4  On occasion.....              17              60          80,082
Part 23.......................               4  On occasion.....               6              23          13,756
Part 27.......................               3  On occasion.....               4              21          15,193
Part 28.......................               1  On occasion.....               3              20          29,175
Part 33.......................               1  On occasion.....               3              20          10,383
Part 35.......................               4  On occasion.....               6             144          14,284
Part 36.......................               4  On occasion.....               5              30           6,200
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    TOTALS....................             190  ................             562           2,788    1,164,160.00
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    Respondents: 190.
    Responses: 562.
    Total Burden Hours: 2,788.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $1,164,160.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget 
approval of the information collection request; they will also become a 
matter of public record.

    Dated at Arlington, Virginia, this 26th day of April, 2005.
David L. Meyer,
Director, Office of Administration and Management.
[FR Doc. 05-8842 Filed 5-3-05; 8:45 am]
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