94-30316. Fee Adjustments for Testing, Evaluation, and Approval of Mining Products  

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    DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
    Mine Safety and Health Administration
    
     
    
    Fee Adjustments for Testing, Evaluation, and Approval of Mining 
    Products
    
    AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.
    
    ACTION: Notice of fee adjustments.
    
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    SUMMARY: This notice revises the Mine Safety and Health 
    Administration's (MSHA) user fees for testing, evaluation, and approval 
    of certain products manufactured for use in underground mines. These 
    fees are based on fiscal year 1994 data and reflect changes in approval 
    processing operations as well as costs incurred to process approval 
    actions.
    
    DATES: These fee schedules are effective from January 1, 1995 through 
    December 31, 1995. Approval applications postmarked before January 1, 
    1995 will be chargeable under the fee schedules as published on 
    December 29, 1993.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Peter M. Turcic, Chief, Approval and Certification Center, R.R. 1, Box 
    251, Triadelphia, West Virginia 26059.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In general, MSHA has computed the revised 
    fees based on the cost to the government to provide testing, 
    evaluation, and approval of products manufactured for use in 
    underground mines. On May 8, 1987 (52 FR 17506), MSHA published a final 
    rule, 30 CFR Part 5--Fees for Testing, Evaluation, and Approval of 
    Mining Products, which established the specific procedures for fee 
    calculation, administration, and revisions. This revised fee schedule 
    is established in accordance with the procedures of that rule.
    
        Dated: December 5, 1994.
    J. Davitt McAteer,
    Assistant Secretary, Mine Safety and Health.
    
                     Fee Schedule Effective January 1, 1995                 
                        [Based on fiscal year 1994 data]                    
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                Hourly    Flat   Application
                   Action title                  rate     rate       fee    
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                  30 CFR Part 7--Product Testing by Third Party             
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    12Approval Evaluation--Battery Assemblies       43  .......        100  
    12Approval Evaluation--Brattice and                                     
     Ventilation Tubing......................       50  .......        100  
    12Approval Evaluation--Multiple-Shot                                    
     Blasting Units..........................       43  .......        100  
    12Approval Evaluation--Electric Motor                                   
     Assemblies\1\...........................       43  .......        100  
    12Approval Evaluation--Electric Cables                                  
     and Splice Kits.........................       49  .......        100  
    14Approval Extension--Batteries                                         
     Assemblies..............................       42  .......        100  
    14Approval Extension--Brattice and                                      
     Ventilation Tubing......................       48  .......        100  
    14Approval Extension--Multiple-Shot                                     
     Blasting Units..........................       42  .......        100  
    14Approval Extension--Electric Motor                                    
     Assemblies\1\...........................       42  .......        100  
    14Approval Extension--Electric Cables and                               
     Splice Kits.............................       48  .......        100  
    40Stamped Notification Acceptance Program                               
     (SNAP)..................................  .......      278  ...........
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           30 CFR Part 15--Explosives                       
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    12Approval Evaluation\2\.................       47  .......        100  
        Permissibility Tests for Explosives:                                
            Weigh-in.........................  .......      420  ...........
            Physical Exam: First size........  .......      295  ...........
            Chemical Analysis................  .......    1,797  ...........
            Air Gap--Minimum Product Firing                                 
             Temperature.....................  .......      418  ...........
            Air Gap--Room Temperature........  .......      320  ...........
            Pendulum Friction Test...........  .......      148  ...........
            Detonation Rate..................  .......      320  ...........
            Gallery Test 7...................  .......    6,760  ...........
            Gallery Test 8...................  .......    5,030  ...........
            Toxic Gases (Large Chamber)......  .......      732  ...........
        Permissibility Tests for Sheathed                                   
         Explosives:                                                        
            Physical Examination.............  .......      128  ...........
            Chemical Analysis................  .......    1,044  ...........
            Gallery Test 9...................  .......    1,944  ...........
            Gallery Test 10..................  .......    1,944  ...........
            Gallery Test 11..................  .......    1,944  ...........
            Gallery Test 12..................  .......    1,944  ...........
            Drop Test........................  .......      648  ...........
            Temperature Effects/Detonation...  .......      672  ...........
            Toxic Gases......................  .......      580  ...........
    14Approval Extension.....................       47  .......        100  
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
        30 CFR Part 18--Electric Motor Driven Equipment and Accessories     
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    12Approval--Machine Evaluation\2\........       49  .......        100  
        Approval--Machine Testing:                                          
            Explosion Test...................       41  .......  ...........
            Surface/Temperature Test.........       43  .......  ...........
            Impact Test......................       39  .......  ...........
            Thermal Shock Test...............       40  .......  ...........
            Product Flame Test...............       48  .......  ...........
    12Approval--Instrument (testing included)       47  .......        100  
    14Approval Extension--Machine                                           
     Evaluation\1\...........................       48  .......        100  
        Approval Extension--Machine Testing:                                
            Explosion Test...................       41  .......  ...........
            Surface/Temperature Test.........       43  .......  ...........
            Impact Test......................       39  .......  ...........
            Thermal Shock Test...............       40  .......  ...........
            Product Flame Test...............       48  .......  ...........
    14Approval Extension--Instruments                                       
     (testing included)......................       47  .......        100  
    15Acceptance Evaluation\2\...............       46  .......        100  
        Acceptance Testing:                                                 
            Explosion Test...................       41  .......  ...........
            Wall Thickness Test..............       51  .......  ...........
            Surface/Temperature Test.........       43  .......  ...........
            Impact Test......................       39  .......  ...........
            Thermal Shock Test...............       40  .......  ...........
            Product Flame Test...............       48  .......  ...........
            Compressibility Test (asbestos                                  
             substitutes)....................       51  .......  ...........
    16Certification Evaluation\2\............       41  .......        100  
        Certification Testing:                                              
            Explosion Test...................       41  .......  ...........
            Surface/Temperature Test.........       43  .......  ...........
            Impact Test......................       39  .......  ...........
            Thermal Shock Test...............       40  .......  ...........
            Product Flame Test...............       48  .......  ...........
    17Acceptance Extension\2\................       46  .......        100  
            Product Flame Test...............       48  .......  ...........
    18Certification Extension\2\.............       41  .......        100  
        Certification Extension Testing:                                    
            Explosion Test...................       41  .......  ...........
            Surface/Temperature Test.........       43  .......  ...........
            Impact Test......................       39  .......  ...........
            Thermal Shock Test...............       40  .......  ...........
            Product Flame Test...............       48  .......  ...........
    21Field Modification\2\..................       50  .......        100  
        Field Modification Testing:                                         
            Explosion Test...................       41  .......  ...........
            Impact Test......................       39  .......  ...........
            Thermal Shock Test...............       40  .......  ...........
            Product Flame Test...............       48  .......  ...........
            Arc Ignition Test................       51  .......  ...........
    23Field Approval.........................  .......      255  ...........
    26Permit--Machines\2\....................       47  .......        100  
        Permit Testing:                                                     
            Explosion Test...................       41  .......  ...........
            Surface/Temperature Test.........       43  .......  ...........
            Impact Test......................       39  .......  ...........
            Thermal Shock Test...............       40  .......  ...........
            Product Flame Test...............       48  .......  ...........
    26Permit--Instruments (testing included).       47  .......        100  
    30Instrinsic Safety Determination                                       
     (testing included)......................       51  .......        100  
    31Instrinsic Safety Determination                                       
     Extension (testing included)............       51  .......        100  
    32Simplified Certification\2\............       43  .......        100  
    41Longwall Approval\2\...................       49  .......        100  
        Longwall Approval Testing:                                          
            Explosion Test...................       41  .......  ...........
            Thermal Shock Test...............       40  .......  ...........
            Impact Test......................       39  .......  ...........
            Product Flame Test...............       48  .......  ...........
            Arc Ignition Test................       51  .......  ...........
    42Longwall Approval Extension\2\.........       49  .......        100  
        Longwall Approval Extension Testing:                                
            Explosion Test...................       41  .......  ...........
            Thermal Shock Test...............       40  .......  ...........
            Impact Test......................       39  .......  ...........
            Product Flame Test...............       48  .......  ...........
            Arc Ignition Test................       51  .......  ...........
    45Shearer Evaluation\2\..................       50  .......        100  
        Shearer Evaluation Testing:                                         
            Explosion Test...................       41  .......  ...........
            Thermal Shock Test...............       40  .......  ...........
            Impact Test......................       39  .......  ...........
            Product Flame Test...............       48  .......  ...........
            Arc Ignition Test................       51  .......  ...........
    46Shearer Evaluation Extension\2\........       50  .......        100  
        Shearer Evaluation Extension Testing:                               
            Explosion Test...................       41  .......  ...........
            Thermal Shock Test...............       40  .......  ...........
            Impact Test......................       39  .......  ...........
            Product Flame Test...............       48  .......  ...........
            Arc Ignition Test................       51  .......  ...........
    47Permit--Extension of Time..............  .......       91  ...........
    48Permit--Modification--Machine..........       47  .......        100  
    48Permit--Modification--Instrument                                      
     (testing included)......................       47  .......        100  
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       30 CFR Part 19--Electric Cap Lamps                   
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    12Approval (testing included)............       46  .......        100  
    14Approval Extension (testing included)..       46  .......        100  
    40Stamped Notification Acceptance Program                               
     (SNAP)..................................  .......      278  ...........
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       30 CFR Part 20--Electric Mine Lamps                  
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    12Approval (testing included)............       44  .......        100  
    14Approval Extension (testing included)..       44  .......        100  
    40Stamped Notification Acceptance Program                               
     (SNAP)..................................  .......      278  ...........
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       30 CFR Part 21--Flame Safety Lamps                   
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    12Approval (testing included)............       47  .......        100  
    14Approval Extension (testing included)..       47  .......        100  
    40Stamped Notification Acceptance Program                               
     (SNAP)..................................  .......      278  ...........
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                   30 CFR Part 22--Portable Methane Detectors               
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    12Approval (testing included)............       48  .......        100  
    14Approval Extension (testing included)..       48  .......        100  
    40Stamped Notification Acceptance Program                               
     (SNAP)..................................  .......      278  ...........
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                30 CFR Part 23--Telephones and Signaling Devices            
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    12Approval (testing included)............       50  .......        100  
    14Approval Extension (testing included)..       50  .......        100  
    40Stamped Notification Acceptance Program                               
     (SNAP)..................................  .......      278  ...........
    14Approval Extension (testing included)..       44  .......        100  
    40Stamped Notification Acceptance Program                               
     (SNAP)..................................  .......      278  ...........
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       30 CFR Part 21--Flame Safety Lamps                   
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    12Approval (testing included)............       47  .......        100  
    14Approval Extension (testing included)..       47  .......        100  
    40Stamped Notification Acceptance Program                               
     (SNAP)..................................  .......      278  ...........
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                   30 CFR Part 22--Portable Methane Detectors               
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    12Approval (testing included)............       48  .......        100  
    14Approval Extension (testing included)..       48  .......        100  
    40Stamped Notification Acceptance Program                               
     (SNAP)..................................  .......      278  ...........
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                30 CFR Part 23--Telephones and Signaling Devices            
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    12Approval (testing included)............       50  .......        100  
    14Approval Extension (testing included)..       50  .......        100  
    40Stamped Notification Acceptance Program                               
     (SNAP)..................................  .......      278  ...........
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                   30 CFR Part 24--Single-Shot Blasting Units               
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    12Approval (testing included)............       51  .......        100  
    14Approval Extension (testing included)..       51  .......        100  
    40Stamped Notification Acceptance Program                               
     (SNAP)..................................  .......      278  ...........
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
               30 CFR Part 26--Lighting Equipment for Illumination          
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    12Approval (testing included)............       50  .......        100  
    14Approval Extension (testing included)..       50  .......        100  
    40Stamp Notification Acceptance Program                                 
     (SNAP)..................................  .......      278  ...........
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                   30 CFR Part 27--Methane Monitoring Systems               
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    16Certification (testing included).......       51  .......        100  
    18Certification Extension (testing                                      
     included)...............................       47  .......        100  
    40Stamped Notification Acceptance Program                               
     (SNAP)..................................  .......      278  ...........
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       30 CFR Part 28--D.C. Current Fuses                   
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    12Approval (testing included)............       51  .......        100  
    14Approval Extension (testing included)..       51  .......        100  
    40Stamped Notification Acceptance Program                               
     (SNAP)..................................  .......      278  ...........
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
          30 CFR Part 29--Portable Dust Analyzers and Methane Monitors      
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    12Approval (testing included)............       47  .......        100  
    14Approval Extension (testing included)..       47  .......        100  
    40Stamped Notification Acceptance Program                               
     (SNAP)..................................  .......      278  ...........
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                     30 CFR Part 31--Diesel Mine Locomotives                
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    12Approval...............................       46  .......        100  
    14Approval Extension.....................       46  .......        100  
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
        30 CFR Part 32--Mobile Diesel-Powered Equipment for Noncoal Mines   
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    12Approval...............................       46  .......        100  
    14Approval Extension.....................       46  .......        100  
    16Certification Evaluation\2\............       48  .......        100  
        Certification Testing:                                              
            Emissions Test...................       51  .......  ...........
            Pre/Post Test Preparation........       49  .......  ...........
    18Certification Extension Evaluation\2\..       46  .......        100  
        Certification Extension Testing:                                    
            Emissions Test...................       51  .......  ...........
            Pre/Post Test Preparation........       49  .......  ...........
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         30 CFR Part 33--Dust Collectors                    
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    12Approval Evaluation without Cert. of                                  
     Performance\2\..........................       49  .......        100  
        Approval Testing:                                                   
            Dust Collector Test..............       51  .......  ...........
    14Approval Extension Evaluation\2\.......       49  .......        100  
        Approval Extension Testing:                                         
            Dust Collector Test..............       51  .......  ...........
    16Certification Evaluation\2\............       49  .......        100  
        Certification Testing:                                              
            Dust Collector Test..............       51  .......  ...........
    18Certification Extension\2\.............       49  .......        100  
        Certification Extension Testing:                                    
            Dust Collector Test..............       51  .......  ...........
    21Field Modification.....................       49  .......        100  
    29Dust Collector Approval with Cert. of                                 
     Performance.............................  .......      194  ...........
    40Stamp Notification Acceptance Program                                 
     (SNAP)..................................  .......      278  ...........
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 30 CFR Part 35--Fire-Resistant Hydraulic Fluids            
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    12Approval (testing included)............       46  .......        100  
    14Approval Extension (testing included)..       45  .......        100  
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 30 CFR Part 36--Mobile Diesel-Powered Equipment            
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    12Approval...............................       51  .......        100  
    14Approval Extension.....................       49  .......        100  
    16Certification--Engine Evaluation\2\....       46  .......        100  
        Certification--Engine Testing:                                      
            Emissions Test...................       48  .......  ...........
            Explosion Test...................       50  .......  ...........
            Surface Temperature/Safety                                      
             Controls Test...................       49  .......  ...........
            Pre/Post Test Preparation........       46  .......  ...........
    18Certification Extension--Engine                                       
     Evaluation\2\...........................       46  .......        100  
        Certification Extension--Engine                                     
         Testing:                                                           
            Emissions Test...................       48  .......  ...........
            Explosion Test...................       50  .......  ...........
            Surface Temperature/Safety                                      
             Controls Test...................       49  .......  ...........
            Pre/Post Test Preparation........       46  .......  ...........
    21Field Modification.....................       49  .......        100  
    27Certification--Diesel Components                                      
     Evaluation\2\...........................       47  .......        100  
        Certification--Diesel Components                                    
         Testing:                                                           
            Emission Test....................       48  .......  ...........
            Explosion Test...................       50  .......  ...........
            Water Consumption/Cooling                                       
             Efficiency Test.................       52  .......  ...........
            Surface Temperature..............       49  .......  ...........
            Safety Control Test..............       49  .......  ...........
            Pre/Post Test Preparation........       46  .......  ...........
    28Certification Extension--Diesel                                       
     Components Evaluation\2\................       47  .......        100  
        Certification Extension--Diesel                                     
         Components Testing:                                                
            Emission Test....................       48  .......  ...........
            Explosion Test...................       50  .......  ...........
            Water Consumption/Cooling                                       
             Efficiency Test.................       52  .......  ...........
            Surface Temperature..............       49  .......  ...........
            Safety Control Test..............       49  .......  ...........
            Pre/Post Test Preparation........       46  .......  ...........
    40Stamped Notification Acceptance Program                               
     (SNAP)..................................  .......      278  ...........
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
              30 CFR Part 74--Coal Mine Dust Personal Sampler Units         
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    12Approval...............................       47  .......        100  
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             00 Other A&CC Services                         
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    15Acceptance--Overcurrent Relays (testing                               
     included)...............................       46  .......        100  
    15Statement of Test and Evaluation (ST&E)  .......       38  ...........
    15Material Acceptance (testing included).       46  .......        100  
    15Monitor and Power System (MAPS)                                       
     (testing included)......................       48  .......        100  
    15Acceptance--Ground Check Monitor/Ground                               
     Wire Devices (testing included).........       46  .......        100  
    17Acceptance Extension--Overcurrent                                     
     Relays..................................       46  .......        100  
    17Acceptance Extension--Interim Criteria.       46  .......        100  
    17Statement of Test and Evaluation (ST&E)                               
     Extension...............................  .......       23  ...........
    17Material Acceptance Extension (testing                                
     included)...............................       46  .......        100  
    17Acceptence Extension--Ground Check                                    
     Monitor/Ground Wire Devices.............       46  .......        100  
    20Stamped Revision Acceptance (SRA)\3\...  .......      260  ...........
    24Acceptance--Panic Bar..................       46  .......        100  
    33Generic Statement of Test and                                         
     Evaluation (ST&E).......................       47  .......        100  
    35Administration Records Update..........       15  .......       None  
    37Acceptance--Interim Criteria\2\........       46  .......        100  
        Interim Criteria Testing:                                           
            Product Flame Test...............       48  .......  ...........
    40Stamped Notification Acceptance Program                               
     (SNAP)--Ground Check Monitor/Ground Wire                               
     Device/Overcurrent Relay................  .......      278  ...........
    40Stamped Notification Acceptance Program                               
     (SNAP) ST&E.............................  .......       23  ...........
    41Approval--Longwall Area Lighting.......       48  .......        100  
    42Approval Extension--Longwall Area                                     
     Lighting................................       46  .......        100  
    50Mine Wide Monitoring System (MWMS)                                    
     Evaluation..............................       49  .......        100  
    50Mine Wide Monitoring System (MWMS)                                    
     Barrier Classification..................  .......      179  ...........
    54Mine Wide Monitoring System (MWMS)                                    
     Sensor Classification...................  .......      261  ...........
    00Retesting for Approval as a Result of                                 
     Post-Approval Product Audit\4\..........  .......  .......  ...........
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    \1\Electric motor assemblies final rule was issued February 22, 1993.   
      The phase-in period for this program is 3 years.                      
    \2\Full approval fee consists of evaluation cost plus applicable test   
      costs.                                                                
    \3\Fee covers SRA application accompanied by up to five documents.      
    \4\Fee based upon the approval schedule in effect at the time of retest.
                                                                            
    Note: When testing and evaluation are required at locations other than  
      MSHA's premises, the applicant shall reimburse MSHA for traveling,    
      subsistence, and incidental expenses of MSHA's representation in      
      accordance with standardized government travel regulations. This      
      reimbursement is in addition to the fees charged for evaluation and   
      testing.                                                              
    
    
    [FR Doc. 94-30316 Filed 12-8-94; 8:45 am]
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Document Information

Effective Date:
1/1/1995
Published:
12/09/1994
Department:
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Entry Type:
Uncategorized Document
Action:
Notice of fee adjustments.
Document Number:
94-30316
Dates:
These fee schedules are effective from January 1, 1995 through December 31, 1995. Approval applications postmarked before January 1, 1995 will be chargeable under the fee schedules as published on December 29, 1993.
Pages:
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Docket Numbers:
Federal Register: December 9, 1994