02-13859. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request  

  • Start Preamble May 28, 2002.

    The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Department of Labor. To obtain documentation contact Darrin King on 202-693-4129 or E-Mail King-Darrin@dol.gov.

    Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for MSHA, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 ((202) 395-7316), within 30 days from the date of this publication in the Federal Register.

    The OMB 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 submission of responses.

    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).

    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

    Title: Permissible Equipment Testing.

    OMB Number: 1219-0066.

    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.

    Number of Respondents: 592.

    RequirementAnnual responsesAverage response time (hours)Annual burden hours
    Part 15—Requirements for Approval of Explosives and Sheathed Explosives Units
    New Acceptance Application15.035
    Acceptance Extension Application15.035
    Reporting Non-compliant Products40.251
    Part 15 Subtotal611
    Part 18—Electrical Motor Driven Mine Equipment and Accessories
    Approval Applications8414.431,212
    Approval Extensions325.16165
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    Certification Application114.4314
    Certification Extension15.165
    Simplified Certifications17.007
    Simplified Certifications Extensions12.503
    RAMP Applications3541.00354
    Part 18 Subtotal4741,760
    Part 19—Electric Cap Lamps
    Approval Applications114.7315
    Approval Extension15.035
    RAMP Applications11.481
    Part 19 Subtotal321
    Part 20—Electric Mine Lamps Other Than Standard Cap Lamps
    Approval Applications314.7344
    Approval Extension15.035
    RAMP Applications11.481
    Part 20 Subtotal551
    Part 22—Portable Methane Detector
    Approval Applications114.7315
    Approval Extension15.035
    RAMP Applications151.4822
    Part 22 Subtotal1742
    Part 23—Telephones and Signaling Devices
    Approval Applications114.7315
    Approval Extension15.035
    RAMP Applications31.484
    Part 23 Subtotal524
    Part 27—Methane Monitoring Systems
    Certification Application114.7315
    Certification Extension15.035
    RAMP Applications71.4810
    Part 27 Subtotal930
    Part 28—Fuses for Use With Direct Current
    Approval Applications114.7315
    Approval Extension15.035
    Part 28 Subtotal220
    Part 33—Dust Collectors for Use in Connection With Rock Drilling in Coal Mines
    Approval Applications714.73103
    Approval Extension15.035
    RAMP Applications31.484
    Part 33 Subtotal11113
    Part 35—Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluids
    Approval Applications124.2524
    Approval Extension124.2524
    Part 35 Subtotal249
    Part 36—Approval Requirements for Permissible Mobile Diesel-Powered Transportation Equipment
    Approval Applications5414.73795
    Approval Extension15.035
    Start Printed Page 38521
    RAMP Applications31.484
    Part 36 Subtotal58805
    Grand Total5922,926

    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.

    Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing services): $446,744.

    Description: MSHA is responsible for quality control of mine equipment and components, materials, instruments, and explosives used in the mining industry. The information collection requirements contained in 30 CFR parts 15, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 27, 28, 33, 35, and 36 contain procedures by which manufacturers may apply for, and have equipment approved as permissible for use in mines.

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    Ira Mills,

    Departmental Clearance Officer.

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    [FR Doc. 02-13859 Filed 6-3-02; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 4510-43-P

Document Information

Published:
06/04/2002
Department:
Labor Department
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
02-13859
Pages:
38519-38521 (3 pages)
EOCitation:
of 2002-05-28
PDF File:
02-13859.pdf