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appropriate MSHA District Manager.
The plan must contain site-specific
safeguards and safety procedures for any
underground area of the mine that is
affected by the retort. Federal Mine
Safety and Health Act of 1977 sections
101(a) and 103(h) authorize this
information collection. See 30 U.S.C.
811(a); 813(h).
This information collection is subject
to the PRA. A Federal agency generally
cannot conduct or sponsor a collection
of information, and the public is
generally not required to respond to an
information collection, unless it is
approved by the OMB under the PRA
and displays a currently valid OMB
Control Number. In addition,
notwithstanding any other provisions of
law, no person shall generally be subject
to penalty for failing to comply with a
collection of information that does not
display a valid Control Number. See 5
CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. The DOL
obtains OMB approval for this
information collection under Control
Number 1219–0096.
OMB authorization for an ICR cannot
be for more than three (3) years without
renewal, and the current approval for
this collection is scheduled to expire on
September 30. 2015. The DOL seeks to
extend PRA authorization for this
information collection for three (3) more
years, without any change to existing
requirements. The DOL notes that
existing information collection
requirements submitted to the OMB
receive a month-to-month extension
while they undergo review. For
additional substantive information
about this ICR, see the related notice
published in the Federal Register on
May 28, 2015 (80 FR 30494).
Interested parties are encouraged to
send comments to the OMB, Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs at
the address shown in the ADDRESSES
section within thirty (30) days of
publication of this notice in the Federal
Register. In order to help ensure
appropriate consideration, comments
should mention OMB Control Number
1219–0096. The OMB is particularly
interested in comments that:
• 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
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• 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: DOL–MSHA.
Title of Collection: Underground
Retorts.
OMB Control Number: 1219–0096.
Affected Public: Private Sector—
businesses or other for-profits.
Total Estimated Number of
Respondents: 1.
Total Estimated Number of
Responses: 1.
Total Estimated Annual Time Burden:
160 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Other Costs
Burden: $0.
Dated: September 17, 2015.
Michel Smyth,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015–24180 Filed 9–22–15; 8:45 am]
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Comments concerning the
information collection requirements of
this notice 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 for docket number MSHA–
2015–0018.
• Regular Mail: Send comments to
USDOL–MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th
Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington,
VA 22202–5452.
• Hand Delivery: USDOL-Mine Safety
and Health Administration, 201 12th
Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington,
VA 22202–5452. Sign in at the
receptionist’s desk on the 4th floor via
the East elevator.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sheila McConnell, Acting Director,
Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, MSHA, at
[email protected]
(email); 202–693–9440 (voice); or 202–
693–9441 (facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES:

I. Background
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0030]

Proposed Extension of Information
Collection; Main Fan Operation and
Inspection (I–A, II–A, III, and V–A
Mines)
Mine Safety and Health
Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
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
collections of information in accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). 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
(MSHA) is soliciting comments on the
information collection for Main Fan
Operation and Inspection (I–A, II–A, III,
and V–A Mines).
DATES: All comments must be received
on or before November 23, 2015.
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Potentially gassy (explosive)
conditions in underground metal and
nonmetal mines are largely controlled
by the main mine fans. When
accumulations of explosive gases, such
as methane, are not swept from the mine
by the main fans, they may reasonably
be expected to contact an ignition
source. The results of such contacts are
usually disastrous, and multiple
fatalities may be reasonably expected to
occur. 30 CFR 57.22204, which only
applies to metal and nonmetal
underground mines that are categorized
as gassy, requires main fans to have
pressure-recording systems. This
standard also requires main fans to be
inspected daily while operating if
persons are underground and
certification made of such inspections
by signature and date. Certifications and
pressure recordings are to be retained
for one year and made available to
authorized representatives of the
Secretary. This information collection
addresses the recordkeeping associated
with 30 CFR 57.22204.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection related to Main Fan
Operation and Inspection (I–A, II–A, III,
and V–A 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

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agency, including whether the
information has practical utility;
• Evaluate the accuracy of 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
• 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.
The information collection request
will be available on http://
www.regulations.gov. MSHA cautions
the commenter against providing any
information in the submission that
should not be publicly disclosed. Full
comments, including personal
information provided, will be made
available on www.regulations.gov and
www.reginfo.gov.
The public may also examine publicly
available documents at USDOL-Mine
Safety and Health Administration, 201
12th Street South, Suite 4E401,
Arlington, VA 22202–5452. Sign in at
the receptionist’s desk on the 4th floor
via the East elevator.
Questions about the information
collection requirements may be directed
to the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION section of
this notice.

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III. Current Actions
This request for collection of
information contains provisions for
Main Fan Operation and Inspection (I–
A, II–A, III, and V–A Mines). MSHA has
updated the data with respect to the
number of respondents, responses,
burden hours, and burden costs
supporting this information collection
request.
Type of Review: Extension, without
change, of a currently approved
collection.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health
Administration.
OMB Number: 1219–0030.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents: 6.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 5,940.
Annual Burden Hours: 2,046 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper
Cost: $2,400.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and
included in the request for Office of
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information collection request; they will
also become a matter of public record.
Sheila McConnell,
Certifying Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0083]

Proposed Extension of Information
Collection; Daily Inspection of Surface
Coal Mines; Certified Person; Reports
of Inspection (Pertains to Surface Coal
Mines)
Mine Safety and Health
Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
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
collections of information in accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). 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
(MSHA) is soliciting comments on the
information collection for Daily
Inspection of Surface Coal Mines;
Certified Person; Reports of Inspection
(Pertains to Surface Coal Mines).
DATES: All comments must be received
on or before November 23, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the
information collection requirements of
this notice 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 for docket number MSHA–
2015–0027.
• Regular Mail: Send comments to
USDOL–MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th
Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington,
VA 22202–5452.
• Hand Delivery: USDOL-Mine Safety
and Health Administration, 201 12th
Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington,
VA 22202–5452. Sign in at the
SUMMARY:

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receptionist’s desk on the 4th floor via
the East elevator.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sheila McConnell, Acting Director,
Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, MSHA, at
[email protected]
(email); 202–693–9440 (voice); or 202–
693–9441 (facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
A number of potential hazards can
exist at surface coal mines and facilities.
Highwalls, mining equipment,
travelways, and the handling of mining
materials each present potentially
hazardous conditions.
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. Further Section 101(a)
of the Mine Act 30 U.S.C. 811
authorizes the Secretary to develop,
promulgate, and revise as may be
appropriate, improved mandatory
health and safety for the protection of
life and prevention of injuries in coal or
other mines. 30 U.S.C. 811(a).
Section 77.1713, Title 30 of the Code
of Federal Regulations requires coal
mine operators to conduct examinations
of each active working area of surface
mines, active surface installations at
these mines, facilities and preparation
plants not associated with underground
coal mines for hazardous conditions
during each shift. A report of hazardous
conditions detected must be entered
into a record book along with a
description of any corrective actions
taken. By conducting an on shift
examination for hazardous conditions,
mine operators can better ensure a safe
working environment for the miners and
a reduction in accidents.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection related to Daily Inspection of
Surface Coal Mines; Certified Person;
Reports of Inspection (Pertains to
Surface 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 MSHA’s
estimate of the burden of the collection
of information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;

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