[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 6, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14592-14593]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-05159]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration

[OMB Control No. 1219-0141]


Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Emergency 
Mine Evacuation

AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.

ACTION: Request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to 
reduce paperwork and respondent burden, 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 48.3, Training plans; time of submission; where 
filed; information required; time for approval; method for disapproval; 
commencement of training; approval of instructors, 30 CFR 75.1502, Mine 
emergency evacuation and firefighting program of instruction, 30 CFR 
75.1504, Mine emergency evacuation training and drills, 30 CFR 75.1505, 
Escapeway maps, 30 CFR 75.1714-3, Self-rescue devices; inspection, 
testing, maintenance, repair, and recordkeeping, 30 CFR 75.1714-4, 
Storage of self-contained self-rescuers (SCSRs) in hardened rooms, 30 
CFR 75.1714-5, Map locations of SCSRs, and 30 CFR 75.1714-8, Reporting 
SCSR inventory and malfunctions; retention of SCSRs.

DATES: All comments must be postmarked or received by midnight Eastern 
Standard Time on May 6, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the information collection requirements 
of this notice must be clearly identified with ``OMB 1219-0141'' 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 1219-0141'' 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

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued a final 
rule addressing emergency mine evacuation in 2006. This regulation 
included requirements for immediate accident notification applicable to 
all mines. In addition, it contained requirements for new and expanded 
training, including evacuation drills; self-contained self-rescuer 
(SCSR) storage, training, and use; and the installation and maintenance 
of lifelines in underground coal mines.

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 emergency mine evacuation. 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 
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 ``Federal Register 
Documents'' on the right side of the screen by selecting New and 
Existing Information Collections and 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 CONTACT section of 
this notice.

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III. Current Actions

    The information obtained from mine operators is used by MSHA during 
inspections to determine compliance with safety and health standards. 
MSHA has updated the data in respect to the number of respondents and 
responses, as well as the total burden hours and burden costs 
supporting this information collection extension request.
    MSHA does not intend to publish the results from this information 
collection and is not seeking approval to either display or not display 
the expiration date for the OMB approval of this information 
collection.
    There are no certification exceptions identified with this 
information collection and the collection of this information does not 
employ statistical methods.

Summary

    Type of Review: Extension.
    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Emergency Mine Evacuation.
    OMB Number: 1219-0141.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Cite/Reference/Form/etc: 30 CFR 48.3, 30 CFR 75.1502, 30 CFR 
75.1504, 30 CFR 75.1505, 30 CFR 75.1714-3, 30 CFR 75.1714-4, 30 CFR 
75.1714-5, 30 CFR 75.1714-8, and MSHA Form 2000-222.
    Total Number of Respondents: 361.
    Frequency: Various.
    Total Number of Responses: 1,140,325.
    Total Burden Hours: 450,840 hours.
    Total Other Annual Cost Burden: $73,440.
    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: March 1st, 2013.
George F. Triebsch,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-05159 Filed 3-5-13; 8:45 am]
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