[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 133 (Friday, July 11, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37298-37299]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-18281]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public
Comment and Recommendations: Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for
Emergency Medical Assistance; and Arrangements for Transportation for
Injured Persons
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 and reinstatement
of information collection requirements related to Mine Rescue Teams;
Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance; and Arrangements for
Transportation for Injured Persons. In addition, MSHA is soliciting
comments concerning existing paperwork requirements related to
Availability of Mine Rescue Teams which have not been previously
approved by OMB. 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 September 9, 1997.
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 on (703) 235-
1910 (voice) or (703) 234-5551 (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
Section 115(e) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
required the Secretary of Labor to publish proposed regulations which
provide that mine rescue teams be available for rescue and recovery
work to each
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underground mine in the event of emergency. Congress considered the
ready availability of mine rescue teams in the event of an accident to
be vital protection for miners.
In responding to Congressional concerns, MSHA promulgated 30 CFR
part 49, Mine Rescue Teams. These regulations set standards related 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 mine rescue team members and
alternates; and experience and training requirements for team members
and alternates.
II. Current Actions
This request for review consolidates all paperwork requirements
related to mine rescue teams, arrangements for emergency medical
assistance, and arrangements for transportation for injured persons
into a single paperwork package under Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) control number 1219-0078. The consolidated package includes all
paperwork requirements which were formerly approved under OMB control
numbers 1219-0077, 1219-0078, and 1219-0093, as well as certain
paperwork requirements which are currently approved under OMB control
number 1219-0049. In addition, paperwork requirements under 30 CFR
Sec. 49.2 which have not been approved by OMB have been included in
this consolidated package to eliminate the need for an additional
package.
Type of Review: New, extension, and reinstatement (without change).
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Title: Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical
Assistance; and Arrangements for Transportation for Injured Persons.
OMB Number: 1219-0078.
Recordkeeping: One year.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit institutions.
Estimated Burden Hours:
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Total Total
Cite/reference respondents Frequency responses Average time per responses Burden
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49.2............................. 1,285 On occasion.................... 89 1.00 hour...................... 89 hours.
49.3 and 4....................... 72 On occasion.................... 10 2.00 hours..................... 20 hours.
49.6............................. 311 Bimonthly...................... 33,588 0.31 hour...................... 10,263 hours.
49.7............................. 311 Annually....................... 3,732 2.13 hours..................... 7,931 hours.
49.8............................. 311 Annually....................... 17,310 0.60 hours..................... 10,452 hours.
49.9............................. 1,357 On occasion.................... 98 2.00 hours..................... 197 hours.
75.1713-1........................ 1,117 On occasion.................... 67 2.00 hours..................... 135 hours.
77.1702.......................... 1,781 On occasion.................... 90 2.00 hours..................... 180 hours
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Totals....................... 3,138 ............................... 54,984 0.53 hour...................... 29,267 hours.
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Estimated Burden Hour Cost: $1,007,898.
Estimated Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
Estimated Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $559,260.
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: July 7, 1997.
George M. Fesak,
Director, Program Evaluation and Information Resources.
[FR Doc. 97-18281 Filed 7-10-97; 8:45 am]
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