[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 174 (Wednesday, September 9, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48246-48247]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-24188]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public
Comment and Recommendations; Records of Tests and Examinations of
Personnel Hoisting Equipment
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 pre-clearance
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 Records of Tests and Examinations
of Personnel Hoisting Equipment. 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 9, 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 O'Malley, Program Analysis Office, 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. Mrs. 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
These requirements provide for a record of specific test and
inspections of a mine's personnel hoisting systems, including the wire
rope, to ensure that the system remains safe to operate. Review of the
record indicates whether deficiencies are developing in the equipment,
in particular the wire rope, so that corrective action may be taken
before an accident occurs. A record is not required if unsafe
conditions are not present. However, the mine operator must certify
that the required inspections have been made.
The precise format in which the record is kept is left to the
discretion of the mine operator. All records are made by the person
conducting the required examinations or tests. Unless otherwise noted
below, these records are to be retained for one year at the mine site.
II. Current Actions
The information is used by industry management and maintenance
personnel to project the expected safe service performance of
equipment; to indicate when maintenance and specific test need to be
performed; and to ensure that wire rope is replaced in time to maintain
the necessary safety for miners. Federal inspectors use the records to
ensure that unsafe conditions are identified early and corrected. The
consequence of hoist equipment malfunctions or wire rope failures can
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result in serious injuries and fatalities. It is essential that MSHA
inspectors be able to verify that mine operators are properly
inspecting their hoist equipment for unsafe conditions.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Title: Records of Tests and Examinations of Personnel Hoisting
Equipment.
OMB Number: 1219-0034.
Agency Number: MSHA 720.
Recordkeeping: All records are required to be retained for one
year, except for the wire rope test and that is required for the life
of the wire rope.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
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Total Total Average time per
Cite/reference respondents Frequency responses response Burden hours
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EXAMINATION 56/57.19023..... 86 Daily........... 22,360 20 minutes...... 7,379
(a) and (d), 56/57.19121.... 86 Weekly.......... 4,472 10 minutes...... 745
56/57.19129, 56/57.19131, 56/ 86 Bi-weekly....... 2,236 45 min.......... 1,677
57.19132, 56/57.19133, 56/
57.19134.
RECORDING 56/57.19023 (a) 86 Daily........... 22,360 5 min........... 1,863
and (d). 86 Weekly.......... 4,472 5 min........... 373
56/57.19121, 56/57.19129.... 86 Bi-weekly....... 2,236 5 min........... 186
56/57.19131, 56/57.19132, 56/
57.19133, 56/57.19134.
EXAMINATION 56/57.19022, 56/ 86 2/year.......... 172 1 hour.......... 172
57.19023(c), 56/57.19023(e).
RECORDING................... 86 2/year.......... 172 9 minutes....... 26
EXAMINATION 75.1400-4, 274 On occasion..... 18,084 1 hour.......... 18,084
75.1433(d), 77.1404,
77.1433(d), 77.1906.
RECORDING................... 274 On occ.......... 18,084 5 minutes....... 1,506
EXAMINATION 75.1432, 274 Semi-annual..... 548 1 hour.......... 548
75.1433(e), 77.1432,
77.1433(e).
RECORDING................... 274 Semi-annual..... 548 0.15 hr......... 82
EXAMINATION 75.1400-2....... 274 6/yr............ 1,644 9 minutes....... 247
RECORDING................... 274 6/year.......... 1,644 1 hour.......... 1,644
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TOTALS.................. .............. ................ 99,032 21 min.......... 34,532
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Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): This cost is based upon the
mine operator's decision as to whether or/not to install a personnel
hoist or elevator.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $1,304,201.
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 2, 1998.
George M. Fesak,
Director, Program Evaluation and Information Resources.
[FR Doc. 98-24188 Filed 9-8-98; 8:45 am]
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