Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Cleanup Program for Accumulations of Coal and Float Coal Dusts, Loose Coal, and Other Combustibles

Published date01 July 2019
Citation84 FR 31351
Record Number2019-13976
SectionNotices
CourtMine Safety And Health Administration
Federal Register, Volume 84 Issue 126 (Monday, July 1, 2019)
[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 126 (Monday, July 1, 2019)]
                [Notices]
                [Pages 31351-31352]
                From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
                [FR Doc No: 2019-13976]
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                DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
                Mine Safety and Health Administration
                [OMB Control No. 1219-00151]
                Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Cleanup Program for
                Accumulations of Coal and Float Coal Dusts, Loose Coal, and Other
                Combustibles
                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. This program
                helps to ensure 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 Cleanup Program
                for Accumulations of Coal and Float Coal Dusts, Loose Coal, and Other
                Combustibles.
                DATES: All comments must be received on or before August 30, 2019.
                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-2019-0019.
                 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
                 Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
                (Mine Act), 30 U.S.C. 813(h), authorizes MSHA to collect information
                necessary to carry out its duty in protecting the safety and health of
                miners. Further, section 101(a) of the Mine Act, 30 U.S.C. 811,
                authorizes the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) to develop, promulgate,
                and revise as may be appropriate, improved mandatory health or safety
                standards for the protection of life and prevention of injuries in coal
                and metal and nonmetal mines.
                 A program for regular cleanup and removal of accumulations of coal
                and float coal dusts, loose coal, and other combustibles is essential
                to protect miners from explosions. Effective and frequent rock dust
                application is necessary to protect miners from the potential of a
                float coal dust explosion or, if one occurs, to reduce its propagation.
                Section 75.400-2 requires that mine operators establish and maintain a
                ``program for regular cleanup and removal of accumulations of coal and
                float coal dusts, loose coal, and other combustibles.'' In addition,
                the cleanup program must be available to the Secretary or authorized
                representative.
                II. Desired Focus of Comments
                 MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information
                collection related to Cleanup Program for Accumulations of Coal and
                Float Coal Dusts, Loose Coal, and Other Combustibles. 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.
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                 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
                 This request for collection of information contains provisions for
                Cleanup Program for Accumulations of Coal and Float Coal Dusts, Loose
                Coal, and Other Combustibles. 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: 1219-0151.
                 Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
                 Number of Respondents: 203.
                 Frequency: On occasion.
                 Number of Responses: 183.
                 Annual Burden Hours: 281 hours.
                 Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $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.
                Sheila McConnell,
                Certifying Officer.
                [FR Doc. 2019-13976 Filed 6-28-19; 8:45 am]
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