[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 186 (Friday, September 25, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51376-51377]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-25685]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public
Comment and Recommendations; Permissible Equipment Testing
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 help 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 Permissible Equipment Testing. 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 November 24, 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:
Theresa M. O'Malley, Program Analysis Officer, Office of Programs
Evaluation and Information Resources, U.S. Department of Labor, Mine
Safety and Health Administration, Room 715, 4015 Wilson Boulevard,
Arlington, VA 22203-1984. Mrs. O'Malley can be reached at
tomalley@msha.gov (Internet E-mail), (703) 235-8378 (voice), or (703)
235-1563 (facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is responsible for
the inspection, testing, approval and certification, and quality
control of mining equipment and components, materials, instruments, and
explosives
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used in both underground and surface coal, metal, and nonmetal mines.
Title 30 CFR, Parts 15 through 36 contain procedures by which
manufacturers may apply for and have equipment approved as
``permissible'' for use in mines.
II. Current Actions
Title 30 CFR Parts 15 through 36 require that an investigation
leading to approval or certification will be undertaken by the Approval
and Certification Center (A&CC) only pursuant to a written application
accompanied by prescribed drawings and specifications identifying the
piece of equipment. This information is used by engineers and
scientists to evaluate the design in conjunction with tests to assure
conformance to standards prior to approval for use in mines.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Title: Permissible Equipment Testing.
OMB Number: 1219-0066.
Agency Number: MSHA 702.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
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Total Total Average time per Burden
Cite/reference respondents Frequency responses response hours
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Part 15......................... 6 On occasion........ 6 1 hr., 53 min..... 11
Part 18......................... 708 On occasion........ 708 1 hr., 50 min..... 8,136
Part 19......................... 5 On occasion........ 5 11 hrs. 36 min.... 58
Part 20......................... 8 On occasion........ 8 8 hrs............. 64
Part 21......................... 8 On occasion........ 8 8 hrs............. 64
Part 22......................... 11 On occasion........ 11 9 hrs., 38 min.... 106
Part 23......................... 12 On occasion........ 12 8 hrs., 15 min.... 99
Part 24......................... 3 On occasion........ 3 12 hrs............ 36
Part 26......................... 3 On occasion........ 3 14 hrs............ 42
Part 27......................... 8 On occasion........ 8 8 hrs., 45 min.... 70
Part 28......................... 3 On occasion........ 3 13 hrs., 20 min... 40
Part 29......................... 3 On occasion........ 3 10 hrs............ 30
Part 33......................... 12 On occasion........ 12 6 hrs., 30 min.... 78
Part 35......................... 5 On occasion........ 5 25 hrs............ 125
Part 36......................... 81 On occasion........ 81 8 hrs., 44 min.... 654
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Totals...................... 876 ................... 876 .................. 9,613
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Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $1,849,376.
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: September 22, 1998.
George M. Fesak,
Director, Program Evaluation and Information Resources.
[FR Doc. 98-25685 Filed 9-24-98; 8:45 am]
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