[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 234 (Thursday, December 5, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66697-66698]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-26261]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219-0144]
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; 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. 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 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 February 3, 2020.
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-20##-0###].
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 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.
In this revision to OMB No. 1219-0144, it is being combined with
OMB No. 1219-0078 (Expiring 2/29/2020) to be housed in OMB No. 1219-
0144 only. The 5000-3 Form, which currently belongs to both OMB No.'s,
will then cover one OMB No.
30 CFR part 49, 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.
The collection of information under 30 CFR part 49, subpart B, covers
the following requirements for underground coal mines.
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.
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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.
Under 30 CFR part 49 subpart A, Mine Rescue Teams for Underground
Metal and Nonmetal Mines, requires every operator of an underground
mine to assure the availability of mine rescue capability for purposes
of emergency rescue and recovery. This collection of information
relates to the availability of mine rescue teams; alternate mine rescue
capability for small and remote mines and mines with special mining
conditions; inspection and maintenance records of mine rescue equipment
and apparatus; physical requirements for team members and alternates;
and experience and training requirements for team members and
alternates.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information
collection related to 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.
III. Current Actions
This request for collection of information contains provisions for
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: Revision 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: 577.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 40,588.
Annual Burden Hours: 13,107 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $1,980,169.
MSHA Forms: 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. 2019-26261 Filed 12-4-19; 8:45 am]
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