[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 39 (Friday, February 27, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10046-10047]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-5117]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public
Comment and Recommendations; Safety Defects, Examination, Correction
and Records
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to
reduce paperwork and respondent burden conducts a preclearance
consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies
with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing
collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. 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 concerning the proposed extension of the
information collection related to the Safety Defects, Examination,
Correction and Records. MSHA is particularly interested in comments
which:
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
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 others forms of information technology, e.g., permitting
electronic submissions of responses.
A copy of the proposed information collection request can be
obtained by contacting the employee listed below in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice.
DATES: Submit comments on or before April 28, 1998.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to Patricia W. Silvey, Director, Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 4015 Wilson Boulevard, Room 627,
Arlington, VA 22203-1984. Commenters are encouraged to send their
comments on a computer disk, or via E-mail to psilvey@msha.gov, along
with an original printed copy. Ms. Silvey can be reached at (703) 235-
1910 (voice) or (703) 235-5551 (facsimile).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
George M. Fesak, Director, Office of Program Evaluation and Information
Resources, U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health
Administration, Room 715, 4015 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203-
1984. Mr. Fesak can be reached at gfesak@msha.gov (Internet E-mail),
(703) 235-8378 (voice), or (703) 235-1563 (facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Title 30 CFR Sections 56.13015 and 57.13015 require compressed-air
receivers and other unfired pressure vessels be inspected by inspectors
holding a valid National Board Commission and in accordance with the
applicable chapters of the National Board Inspection Code, a manual for
Boiler and Pressure Vessels Inspectors, 1979. Safety defects found on
compressed-air receivers and other unfired pressure vessels could cause
injuries and fatalities in the mining industry. Records of inspections
are kept in accordance with the requirements of the National Board
Inspection Code and the records are made available to the Secretary or
his authorized representative.
Title 30 CFR Sections 56.13030 and 57.13030 require that fired
pressure vessels (boilers) be equipped with safety devices approved by
the American Society of Mechanical Engineers to protect against hazards
from overpressure, flameouts, fuel interruptions and low water level.
These sections also require that records of inspection and repairs be
retained by the mine operator in accordance with the requirements of
the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and the National Board
Inspection Code (progressive records--no limit on retention time) and
shall be made available to the Secretary or his authorized
representative.
Title 30 CFR Sections 56.14100 and 57.14100 require equipment
operators to inspect equipment, machinery, and tools that are to be
used during a shift for safety defects before the equipment is placed
in operation. Defects affecting safety are required to be corrected in
a timely manner. In instances where the defect makes continued
operation of the equipment unsafe, the standards require removal from
service, tagging to identify that it is out of use, and repair before
use is resumed.
Title 30 CFR Sections 56.18002 and 57.180002 require that a
competent person designated by the operator shall examine each working
place at least once each shift for conditions which may adversely
affect safety or health. A record of such examinations shall be kept by
the operator for a period of one year and shall be made available for
review by the Secretary or his authorized representative.
II. Current Actions
The records are used by industry management and maintenance
personnel to ensure that defects are not overlooked, that repairs are
made, and to monitor when and how often maintenance is performed on
certain equipment. Additionally, the inspection records denote any
hazards that were discovered and how the hazards or unsafe conditions
were abated. Federal inspectors use the records to ensure that unsafe
conditions are identified early and corrected.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Title: Safety Defects, Examination, Correction and Records.
OMB Number: 1219-0089.
Affected Public: Business of other for-profit.
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Average
Total Total time per Burden
Cite/reference respondents Frequency responses response hours
(minutes)
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56/57.13015...................... 1,745 Annually................ 1,745 10 291
56/57.13030...................... 3,140 Annually................ 3,140 10 524
56/57.14100...................... 11,000 Daily................... 10,522,828 5 876,902
56/57.18002...................... 11,000 Daily................... 2,738,630 12 547,726
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Totals..................... ........... ........................ 13,266,343 ......... 1,425,443
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Estimated Total Burden Cost: $37,061,518.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): 0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): 0.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized
and/or 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.
Dated: February 24, 1998.
George M. Fesak,
Director, Program Evaluation and Information Resources.
[FR Doc. 98-5117 Filed 2-26-98; 8:45 am]
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