[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 243 (Monday, December 21, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67903-67904]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-30191]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request

December 15, 2009.

    The Department of Labor (DOL) hereby announces the submission of 
the following public information collection requests (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 each ICR, with applicable supporting 
documentation, including among other things a description of the likely 
respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden 
may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain or by contacting Darrin King on 202-
693-4129 (this is not a toll-free number)/e-mail: [email protected].
    Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the 
Department of Labor--Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), 
Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10235, 
Washington, DC 20503, Telephone: 202-395-4816/Fax: 202-395-5806 (these 
are not toll-free numbers), E-mail: [email protected] within 
30 days from the date of this publication in the Federal Register. In 
order to ensure the appropriate consideration, comments should 
reference the applicable OMB Control Number (see below).
    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.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved 
collection.
    Title of Collection: Gamma Radiation Exposure Records.
    OMB Control Number: 1219-0039.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 4.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 8.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost Burden (does not include hourly wage 
costs): $0.
    Affected Public: Business or other for profits (metal and non-metal 
underground mines).
    Description: The Department's regulations at 30 CFR 57.5047 require 
records to be kept of cumulative individual gamma radiation exposure to 
ensure that annual exposure does not exceed 5 Rems per year. MSHA uses 
this information to evaluate the effectiveness of a mine operator's 
protection program in demonstrating compliance with the radiation 
standards. The information collected on cumulative occupational 
radiation exposures serves two purposes: (1) It aids MSHA in their 
efforts to protect the health and safety of the workers, and (2) it 
aids MSHA in developing prevention and control methods for subsequent 
radiation exposure. For additional information, see related notice 
published in the Federal Register on September 23, 2009, at Vol. 74, 
page 40610.

    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved 
collection.
    Title of Collection: Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency 
Medical Assistance; and Arrangements for Transportation for Injured 
Persons.

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    OMB Control Number: 1219-0078.
    Form Number: MSHA 5000-3.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 224.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 8,825.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost Burden (does not include hourly wage 
costs): $243,049.
    Affected Public: Business or other for profits (metal and nonmetal 
mines).
    Description: The Department's regulations at 30 CFR part 49 set 
standards relating 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. The information collection 
requirements contained in 30 CFR part 49 are used by mine operators, 
miners, and MSHA to formulate an appropriate rescue capability within 
the guidelines set forth in these standards. For additional 
information, see related notice published in the Federal Register on 
October 15, 2009, at Vol. 74, page 52979.

    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved 
collection.
    Title of Collection: Daily Inspection of Surface Coal Mines; 
Certified Person; Reports of Inspection.
    OMB Control Number: 1219-0083.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,442.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 674,856.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost Burden (does not include hourly wage 
costs): $0.
    Affected Public: Business or other for profits (surface coal 
mines).
    Description: 30 CFR 77.1713 requires operators of surface coal 
mines and surface facilities to keep records of the results of required 
examinations for hazardous conditions. These records consist of the 
nature and location of any hazardous condition found and the actions 
taken to abate the hazardous condition. The records are used by the 
MSHA inspectors to determine compliance with the standard, and that any 
hazards found have either been corrected or barricaded. Mine operators 
use these records to identify areas of the mine or equipment that 
present hazards to miners and, therefore, must be corrected to prevent 
miner injuries or death. Repeated hazardous conditions in any area or 
involving a particular piece of equipment would indicate to the 
operator the need for modification of operating procedures or 
replacement or repair of equipment. For additional information, see 
related notice published in the Federal Register on October 9, 2009, at 
Vol. 74, page 52260.

    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved 
collection.
    Title of Collection: Explosive Materials and Blasting Units.
    OMB Control Number: 1219-0095.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost Burden (does not include hourly wage 
costs): $0.
    Affected Public: Business or other for profits (metal and nonmetal 
underground mines deemed to be gassy).
    Description: The Department's regulations at 30 CFR 57.22606(a) 
provide procedures by which a mine operator shall notify MSHA of all 
explosive materials and blasting units prior to their use in 
underground gassy metal and nonmetal mines. MSHA uses the information 
provided by the mine operator to determine whether nonapproved blasting 
materials and explosives and procedures are safe for use in a gassy 
underground metal or nonmetal mine. Without such determinations, miners 
may be exposed to significant safety risks. For additional information, 
see related notice published in the Federal Register on September 28, 
2009, at Vol. 74, page 49401.


Darrin A. King,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-30191 Filed 12-18-09; 8:45 am]
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