[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 146 (Friday, July 29, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50023-50024]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-17926]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration

[OMB Control No. 1219-0144]


Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Coal Mine Rescue 
Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance and Transportation 
for Injured Persons; Agreements; Reporting Requirements; Posting 
Requirements

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 collections of information 
in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A). 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 
(MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection for Coal 
Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance and 
Transportation for Injured Persons; Agreements; Reporting Requirements; 
Posting Requirements.

DATES: All comments must be received on or before September 27, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the information collection requirements 
of this notice 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 for docket 
number MSHA-2016-0023.
     Regular Mail: Send comments to USDOL-MSHA, Office of 
Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th Street South, Suite 
4E401, Arlington, VA 22202-5452.
     Hand Delivery: USDOL-Mine Safety and Health 
Administration, 201 12th Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, VA 
22202-5452. Sign in at the receptionist's desk on the 4th floor via the 
East elevator.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheila McConnell, Director, Office of 
Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at 
[email protected] (email); 202-693-9440 (voice); or 
202-693-9441 (facsimile).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    30 CFR part 49, Mine Rescue Teams, Subpart B--Mine Rescue Teams for 
Underground Coal Mines, sets standards related to the availability of 
mine rescue teams; alternate mine rescue capability for small and 
remote mines; 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.
    Section 49.12 requires each operator of an underground coal mine to 
send the District Manager a statement describing the mine's method of 
compliance with this standard. This package covers the following 
requirements for coal mines.
    Section 49.13 provides that operators of small and remote mines may 
submit an application for alternative mine rescue capability to MSHA 
for approval.
    Section 49.16 requires that a person trained in the use and care of 
a breathing apparatus must inspect and test the apparatus at intervals 
not exceeding 30 days and must certify by signature and date that the 
required inspections and tests were done, and record any corrective 
action taken.
    Section 49.17 requires that each member of a mine rescue team be 
examined annually by a physician who must certify that each person is 
physically fit to perform mine rescue and recovery work.
    Section 49.18 requires that a record of the training received by 
each mine rescue team member be made and kept on file at the mine 
rescue station for a period of one year. The operator must provide the 
District Manager information concerning the schedule of upcoming 
training when requested.
    Section 49.19 requires that each mine have a mine rescue 
notification plan outlining the procedures to be followed in notifying 
the mine rescue teams when there is an emergency that requires their 
services.
    Section 49.50 requires underground coal mine operators to certify 
that each designated coal mine rescue team meets the requirements of 30 
CFR part 49 subpart B.
    Sections 75.1713-1 and 77.1702 require operators to make 
arrangements for 24-hour emergency medical assistance and 
transportation for injured persons and to post this information at 
appropriate places at the mine, including the names, titles, addresses, 
and telephone numbers of all persons or services currently available 
under those arrangements.

II. Desired Focus of Comments

    MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information 
collection related to Coal Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for 
Emergency Medical Assistance and Transportation for Injured Persons; 
Agreements; Reporting Requirements; Posting Requirements. 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 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
     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.
    The information collection request will be available on http://www.regulations.gov. MSHA cautions the commenter against providing any 
information in the submission that should not be publicly disclosed. 
Full comments, including personal information provided, will be made 
available on www.regulations.gov and www.reginfo.gov.
    The public may also examine publicly available documents at USDOL-
Mine Safety and Health Administration, 201 12th South, Suite 4E401, 
Arlington, VA 22202-5452. Sign in at the receptionist's desk on the 4th 
floor via the East elevator.
    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

    This request for collection of information contains provisions for 
Coal Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance 
and Transportation for Injured Persons; Agreements; Reporting 
Requirements; Posting Requirements. MSHA has updated the data with 
respect to the number of respondents, responses, burden hours, and 
burden costs supporting this information collection request.
    Type of Review: Extension, without change, of a currently approved 
collection.
    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    OMB Number: 1219-0144.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 275.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Number of Responses: 15,280.
    Annual Burden Hours: 2,203 hours.
    Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $617,070.
    MSHA Forms: MSHA Form MSHA Form 2000-224, Operator's Annual 
Certification of Mine Rescue Team Qualifications, and MSHA Form 5000-3, 
Certificate of Physical Qualification for Mine Rescue Work.
    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.

Sheila McConnell,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2016-17926 Filed 7-28-16; 8:45 am]
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