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Total Burden Hours: 54,809 hours.
Total Annual Cost Burden: $693.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and
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.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A).
Dated: September 13, 2012.
George F. Triebsch,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012–23010 Filed 9–18–12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510–43–P

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0082]

Proposed Renewal of Existing
Information Collection; Records of
Preshift and Onshift Inspections of
Slope and Shaft Areas of Slope and
Shaft Sinking Operations at Coal Mines
Mine Safety and Health
Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
AGENCY:

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

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 continuing collections of
information in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This
program helps to assure 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 is
soliciting comments concerning the
extension of the information collection
for 30 CFR 77.1901. OMB last approved
this information collection request on
January 8, 2010. The package expires on
January 31, 2013.
DATES: All comments must be
postmarked or received by midnight
Eastern Time on November 19, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the
information collection requirements of
this notice must be clearly identified
with ‘‘OMB 1219–0082’’ and sent to
both the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) and the Mine Safety and
Health Administration (MSHA).
Comments to MSHA may be sent by any
of the methods listed below.
SUMMARY:

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• Federal E-Rulemaking Portal:
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
• Facsimile: 202–693–9441, include
‘‘OMB 1219–0082’’ in the subject line of
the message.
• Regular Mail or Hand Delivery:
MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 1100
Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, VA 22209–3939. For hand
delivery, sign in at the receptionist’s
desk on the 21st floor.
Comments to OMB may be sent by
mail addressed to the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget, New
Executive Office Building, 725 17th
Street NW., Washington, DC 20503,
Attn: Desk Officer for MSHA.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg
Moxness, Chief, Economic Analysis
Division, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at
[email protected] (email); 202–
693–9440 (voice); or 202–693–9441
(facsimile).

Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine
Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine
Act), 30 U.S.C. 813(h), authorizes
MSHA to collect information necessary
to carry out its duty in protecting the
safety and health of miners. The sinking
of slopes and shafts is a particularly
hazardous operation where conditions
change drastically in short periods of
time. Explosive methane and other
harmful gases can be expected to
infiltrate the work environment at any
time. The working environment is
typically a confined area in close
proximity to moving equipment.
Accordingly, 30 CFR 77.1901 requires
operators to conduct examinations of
slope and shaft areas for hazardous
conditions, including tests for methane
and oxygen deficiency, within 90
minutes before each shift, once during
each shift, and before and after blasting.
The surface area surrounding each slope
and shaft is also required to be
inspected for hazards.
The standard also requires that a
record be kept of the results of the
inspections. The record includes a
description of any hazardous condition
found and the corrective action taken to
abate it. The record is necessary to
ensure that the inspections and tests are
conducted in a timely fashion and that
corrective action is taken when
hazardous conditions are identified,
thereby ensuring a safe working
environment for the slope and shaft

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sinking employees. The record is
maintained at the mine site for the
duration of the operation.
This information collection addresses
the recordkeeping associated with:
§ 77.1901 Records of preshift and onshift
inspections.

II. Desired Focus of Comments
The Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) is soliciting
comments concerning the proposed
extension of the information collection
related to this safety standard on records
of preshift and onshift inspections of
slope and shaft areas of slope and shaft
sinking operations at coal mines. MSHA
is particularly interested in comments
that:
• Evaluate whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
agency, including whether the
information has practical utility;
• Evaluate the accuracy of the
MSHA’s estimate of the burden of the
collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
• Suggest methods to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
• Address 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) to minimize
the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to
respond.
The public may examine publicly
available documents, including the
public comment version of the
supporting statement, at MSHA, Office
of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard,
Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209–3939.
OMB clearance requests are available on
MSHA’s Web site at http://
www.msha.gov under ‘‘Rules & Regs’’ on
the right side of the screen by selecting
Information Collections Requests,
Paperwork Reduction Act Supporting
Statements. The document will be
available on MSHA’s Web site for 60
days after the publication date of this
notice. Comments submitted in writing
or in electronic form will be made
available for public inspection. Because
comments will not be edited to remove
any identifying or contact information,
MSHA cautions the commenter against
including any information in the
submission that should not be publicly
disclosed. Questions about the
information collection requirements
may be directed to the person listed in

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the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section of this notice.
III. Current Actions
The information obtained from mine
operators is used by MSHA during
inspections to determine compliance
with safety and health standards. MSHA
has updated the data in respect to the
number of respondents and responses,
as well as the total burden hours and
burden costs supporting this
information collection extension
request.
Summary
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health
Administration.
Title: Records of Preshift and Onshift
Inspections of Slope and Shaft Areas of
Slope and Shaft Sinking Operations at
Coal Mines.
OMB Number: 1219–0082.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Cite/Reference/Form/etc: 30 CFR
77.1901.
Total Number of Respondents: 27.
Frequency: Various.
Total Number of Responses: 11,880
Total Burden Hours: 14,850 hours.
Total Other Annual Cost Burden: $0.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and
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.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A).
Dated: September 13, 2012.
George F. Triebsch,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012–23012 Filed 9–18–12; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0095]

Proposed Extension of Existing
Information Collection; Explosive
Materials and Blasting Units (Pertains
to Metal and Nonmetal Underground
Mines Deemed To Be Gassy
Mine Safety and Health
Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
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AGENCY:

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

SUMMARY:

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and continuing collections of
information in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This
program helps to assure 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 is
soliciting comments concerning the
extension of the information collection
for requirements under 30 CFR
57.22606(a). OMB last approved this
information collection request (ICR) on
February 1, 2010.
DATES: All comments must be
postmarked or received by midnight
Eastern Standard Time on November 19,
2012.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the
information collection requirements of
this notice must be clearly identified
with ‘‘OMB 1219–0095’’ and sent to the
Mine Safety and Health Administration
(MSHA). Comments may be sent by any
of the methods listed below.
• Federal E-Rulemaking Portal:
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
• Facsimile: 202–693–9441, include
‘‘OMB 1219–0095’’ in the subject line of
the message.
• Regular Mail or Hand Delivery:
MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 1100
Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, VA 22209–3939. For hand
delivery, sign in at the receptionist’s
desk on the 21st floor.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg
Moxness, Chief, Economic Analysis
Division, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at
[email protected] (email); 202–
693–9440 (voice); or 202–693–9441
(facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Under Title 30 U.S. Code of Federal
Regulations (30 CFR) Parts 7 and 15, the
Mine Safety and Health Administration
(MSHA) evaluates and approves
explosive materials and blasting units as
permissible for use in the mining
industry. However, since there are no
permissible explosives or blasting units
available that have adequate blasting
capacity for some metal and nonmetal
gassy mines, 30 CFR 57.22606(a)
outlines the procedures for mine
operators to follow when using nonapproved explosive materials and
blasting units. The standard requires

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mine operators of Class III metal or
nonmetal mines to notify MSHA in
writing prior to their use of nonapproved explosive materials and
blasting units. MSHA then evaluates the
non-approved explosive materials and
determines whether they are safe for use
in a gassy environment.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
The Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) is soliciting
comments concerning the proposed
extension of the information collection
related to Explosive Materials and
Blasting Units when used in metal and
nonmetal underground mines deemed
to be gassy. MSHA is particularly
interested in comments that:
• Evaluate whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
agency, including whether the
information has practical utility;
• Evaluate the accuracy of the
MSHA’s estimate of the burden of the
collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
• Suggest methods to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
• Address 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), to minimize
the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to
respond.
The public may examine publicly
available documents, including the
public comment version of the
supporting statement, at MSHA, Office
of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard,
Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209–3939.
OMB clearance requests are available on
MSHA’s Web site at http://
www.msha.gov under ‘‘Rules & Regs’’ on
the right side of the screen by selecting
Information Collections Requests,
Paperwork Reduction Act Supporting
Statements. The document will be
available on MSHA’s Web site for 60
days after the publication date of this
notice. Comments submitted in writing
or in electronic form will be made
available for public inspection. Because
comments will not be edited to remove
any identifying or contact information,
MSHA cautions the commenter against
including any information in the
submission that should not be publicly
disclosed. Questions about the
information collection requirements
may be directed to the person listed in

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