[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 106 (Friday, June 1, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32698-32699]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-13228]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration

[OMB Control No. 1219-0121]


Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Safety 
Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines and Underground 
Coal Mines

AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.

ACTION: Request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and 
respondent burden, the Department of Labor conducts a pre-clearance 
consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies 
with an opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing collections 
of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 
This program helps to assure 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. Currently, the Mine Safety and Health Administration is 
soliciting comments concerning the extension of the information 
collection for 30 CFR 56.3203, 57.3203, and 75.204(a) and (f)(6). OMB 
last approved this information collection request on September 28, 
2009. The package expires on September 30, 2012.

DATES: All comments must be postmarked or received by midnight Eastern 
Time on July 31, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the information collection requirements 
of this notice must be clearly identified with ``OMB 1219-0121'' and 
sent to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Comments may 
be sent by any of the methods listed below.
     Federal E-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
     Facsimile: 202-693-9441, include ``OMB 1219-0121'' in the 
subject line of the message.
     Regular Mail or Hand Delivery: MSHA, Office of Standards, 
Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, 
Arlington, VA 22209-3939. For hand delivery, sign in at the 
receptionist's desk on the 21st floor.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg Moxness, Chief, Economic Analysis 
Division, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at 
[email protected] (email); 202-693-9440 (voice); or 202-693-9441 
(facsimile).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Accidents involving falls of roof, face, and rib in underground 
metal, nonmetal, and coal mines or falls of highwall in surface metal 
and nonmetal mines, are among the leading causes of injuries and 
deaths. Prevention or control of falls of roof, face, and rib is 
uniquely difficult because of the variety of conditions encountered in 
mines that can affect the stability of various types of strata and the 
changing nature of the forces affecting ground stability at any given 
operation at any given time. Roof and rock bolts and accessories are an 
integral part of ground control systems at these mines and are used to 
prevent the fall of roof, face, and rib. Advancements in technology of 
roof and rock bolts and accessories have aided in reducing the hazards 
associated with falls of roof, face, and rib. This information 
collection addresses the recordkeeping associated with:

Sec.   56.3203...........................  Rock fixtures
Sec.   57.3203...........................  Rock fixtures
Sec.   75.204(a) & (f)(6)................  Roof bolting
 

II. Desired Focus of Comments

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting 
comments concerning the proposed extension of the information 
collection related to safety standards for roof bolts in surface and 
underground metal and nonmetal mines and underground coal mines. MSHA 
is particularly interested in comments that:
     Evaluate whether the collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information has practical utility;
     Evaluate the accuracy of the MSHA's estimate of the burden 
of the 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.
    The public may examine publicly available documents, including the

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public comment version of the supporting statement, at MSHA, Office of 
Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 
2350, Arlington, VA 22209-3939. OMB clearance requests are available on 
MSHA's Web site at http://www.msha.gov under ``Rules & Regs'' on the 
right side of the screen by selecting Information Collections Requests, 
Paperwork Reduction Act Supporting Statements. The document will be 
available on MSHA's Web site for 60 days after the publication date of 
this notice. Comments submitted in writing or in electronic form will 
be made available for public inspection. Because comments will not be 
edited to remove any identifying or contact information, MSHA cautions 
the commenter against including any information in the submission that 
should not be publicly disclosed. Questions about the information 
collection requirements may be directed to the person listed in the FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION section of this notice.

III. Current Actions

    The information obtained from mine operators is used by MSHA during 
inspections to determine compliance with safety standards related to 
the integrity of roof bolts. MSHA has updated the data for the number 
of respondents and responses, and the total burden hours and burden 
costs supporting this information collection extension request.

Summary

    Type of Review: Extension.
    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Safety Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines 
and Underground Coal Mines.
    OMB Number: 1219-0121.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit. Cite/Reference/Form/
etc. 30 CFR 56.3203, 57.3203, and 75.204.
    Total Number of Respondents: 1,215.
    Frequency: Various.
    Total Number of Responses: 129,060.
    Total Burden Hours: 785 hours.
    Total Annual Cost Burden: $0.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and 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.

    Authority:  44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A).

    Dated: May 25, 2012.
George F. Triebsch,
Certifying Officer.
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