[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 164 (Thursday, August 23, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 42653]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-18185]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Mine Safety and Health Research Advisory Committee (MSHRAC), 
Metal Mining Automation and Advanced Technologies (MMAAT) Workgroup

AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the CDC 
announces the following meeting for the Mine Safety and Health Research 
Advisory Committee (MSHRAC), Metal Mining Automation and Advanced 
Technologies (MMAAT) Workgroup. This meeting is open to the public, 
limited only by the space available. The public is welcome to submit 
written comments in advance of the meeting to the contact person below. 
Written comments received in advance of the meeting will be included in 
the official record of the meeting.

DATES: The meeting will be held on September 10, 2018, 8:00 a.m. to 
4:00 p.m. MDT; and September 11, 2018, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon MDT.

ADDRESSES: University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, 13001 E 
17th Place, Aurora, CO 80045. On September 10, the meeting will be held 
in the Krugman Conference Hall, and on September 11 in the Education 2 
South Auditorium, both on that campus.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Ruff, MMAAT Workgroup Designated 
Federal Officer, NIOSH, CDC, 315 E Montgomery Avenue, Spokane, 
Washington 99207, Telephone (509) 354-8003; Email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Purpose: This meeting will focus on emerging health and safety 
issues associated with the implementation of automation and advanced 
technology in the U.S. metal mining industry. The meeting is designed 
to identify to what extent automation and smart technologies will be 
implemented in metal mining and in what timeframe; to identify the 
related emerging health & safety concern;, and to identify what gaps 
exist in occupational health & safety research related to automation 
and smart technologies.
    Matters to be Considered: The agenda will include updates on the 
state-of-the-art in mining automation and case studies on implementing 
automation at mine sites. The updates will be followed by panel 
discussions regarding: (1) Human factors considerations, (2) risk 
management, (3) automated haulage, (4) sensor technology, and (5) data 
analytics. Each panel will seek input and discuss the health and safety 
implications associated with these various topics, and identify gaps 
for further study. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities 
dictate.
    The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been 
delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to 
announcements of meetings and other committee management activities for 
both CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

Sherri A. Berger,
Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2018-18185 Filed 8-22-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4163-19-P