[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 98 (Thursday, May 21, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28003-28004]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-13621]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public
Comment and Recommendations; Escape and Evacuation Plan
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 Escape and Evacuation. 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
other 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 July 20, 1998.
ADDRESSES: Submit 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: Theresa M. O'Malley, Program Analysis
Officer, Office of Program Evaluation and Information Resources, U.S.
Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Room 719,
4015 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203-1984. Ms. O'Malley can be
reached at tomalley@msha.gov (Internet E-mail), (703) 235-1470 (voice),
or (703) 235-1563 (facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Title 30, CFR Sec. 57.11053 requires the development of an escape
and evacuation plan specifically addressing the unique conditions of
each underground metal and nonmetal mine. Section 57.11053 also
requires that revisions be made as mining progresses. The plan must be
available to the inspector and conspicuously posted for the benefit of
affected miners. The plan is required to be reviewed jointly by the
operator and MSHA once every 6 months.
II. Current Actions
An accurate, up-to-date plan is vital to the safety of the miners
and rescue personnel in the event of an emergency. The plans are
monitored by MSHA to ensure that plans are updated as mining progresses
and that the escape routes are still effective.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Title: 30 CFR Sec. 57.11053, Escape and Evacuation Plans.
OMB Number: 1219-0046.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit institutions.
Cite/Reference/Form/etc: 30 CFR Sec. 57.11053.
Estimated Total Burden Cost: $233,280.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $2,430.
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.
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Dated: May 14, 1998.
George M. Fesak,
Director, Program Evaluation and Information Resources.
[FR Doc. 98-13621 Filed 5-20-98; 8:45 am]
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