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collection of information does not
display a valid Control Number. See 5
CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. For
additional information, see the related
notice published in the Federal Register
on July 2, 2015 (80 FR 38234).
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 ICR Reference
Number 201509–1205–007. 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
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: DOL–ETA.
Title of Collection: American
Apprenticeship Initiative Grants.
OMB ICR Reference Number: 201509–
1205–007.
Affected Public: Individuals our
Households; State, Local, and Tribal
Governments; and Private Sector—notfor-profit institutions.
Total Estimated Number of
Respondents: 12,046.
Total Estimated Number of
Responses: 12,184.
Total Estimated Annual Time Burden:
12,680 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Other Costs
Burden: $0.
Dated: March 1, 2017.
Michel Smyth,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
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I. Background

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0034]

Proposed Extension of Information
Collection; Records of Tests and of
Examinations of Personnel Hoisting
Equipment
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. 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 Records of
Tests and of Examinations of Personnel
Hoisting Equipment.
DATES: All comments must be received
on or before May 8, 2017.
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–
2016–0045.
• 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, Director, Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances,
MSHA, at
[email protected]
(email); 202–693–9440 (voice); or 202–
693–9441 (facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:

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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.
Under Title 30 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR), MSHA has
requirements that address hoists and
appurtenances, including wire rope,
used for hoisting persons. The
requirements address both metal and
nonmetal surface and underground
mines (30 CFR parts 56 and 57); and
underground coal and surface work
areas of underground coal mines (30
CFR parts 75 and 77).
Title 30 CFR 56/57.19022 and 30 CFR
75/77.1432 requires the diameter of
newly installed wire rope to be
measured at least once in every third
interval of the rope’s active length to
establish a baseline for subsequent
semiannual measurements. A record of
the measurements is required to be
made and retained until the rope is
retired from service.
Title 30 CFR 56/57.19023 and 30 CFR
75/77.1433 require the wire rope to be
visually examined at least every
fourteen days for visible structural
damage, corrosion, and improper
lubrication or dressing. If the
examination reveals weakening portions
of the rope, the weakened portions must
be monitored daily for further
deterioration until retirement criteria
require that the rope be removed from
service. The person conducting the
examination must certify that the
examination was made and the record
must be retained for one year.
Title 30 CFR 56/57.19121 requires the
person conducting the inspection, test
or examination of hoisting equipment
certify that these activities have been
done. Any unsafe conditions must be
noted in a record and dated. All
certifications and records must be
retained for one year.
Title 30 CFR 75.1400–2 requires a
record to be made of tests conducted on
safety catches. Safety catches are the last
means to safely stop a falling
conveyance in the event of rope or
equipment failure.
Title 30 CFR 75.1400–4 and 77.1404
require a record to be made of each
daily examination. If any unsafe
condition is found during the
examination, the person conducting the
examination must make a record of the
condition. All certifications and records
must be retained for one year.
Title 30 CFR 77.1906 requires a daily
examination of hoists used for shaft
sinking. If any unsafe condition is found

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during the examination, the person
conducting the examination must make
a record of the condition. All
certifications and records must be
retained for one year.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection related to Records of Tests
and of Examinations of Personnel
Hoisting Equipment. 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;
• 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 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 CONTACT section of this
notice.

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III. Current Actions
This request for collection of
information contains provisions for
Records of Tests and of Examinations of
Personnel Hoisting Equipment. MSHA
has updated the data with respect to the
number of respondents, responses,
burden hours, and burden costs
supporting this information collection
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Type of Review: Extension, without
change, of a currently approved
collection.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health
Administration.
OMB Number: 1219–0034.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents: 225.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 61,366.
Annual Burden Hours: 5,133 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper
Cost: $270,000.
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.
Sheila McConnell,
Certifying Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0042]

Proposed Extension of Information
Collection; Representative of Miners,
Notification of Legal Identity, and
Notification of Commencement of
Operations and Closing of 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
Representative of Miners, Notification of
Legal Identity, and Notification of
Commencement of Operations and
Closing of Mines.
DATES: All comments must be received
on or before May 8, 2017.
SUMMARY:

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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–
2017–0004.
• 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, 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
Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine
Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine
Act), as amended, 30 U.S.C. 813,
authorizes the Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) to collect
information necessary to carry out its
duty in protecting the safety and health
of miners.
The Mine Act establishes miners’
rights that may be exercised through a
representative. Title 30, Code of Federal
Regulations (30 CFR) part 40 contains
procedures that a person or organization
must follow to be identified by the
Secretary as a representative of miners.
The regulations define what is meant by
‘‘representative of miners,’’ a term that
is not defined in the Mine Act.
Title 30 CFR 40.2 requires a
representative of miners to file the
information specified in 30 CFR 40.3
with the MSHA district manager and the
mine operator. Title 30 CFR 40.3
requires the following information to be
filed with MSHA:
(1) The name, address, and telephone
number of the representative of miners.
If the representative is an organization,
the name, address, and telephone
number of the organization and the title
of the official or position, who is to
serve as the representative and his or
her telephone number.
(2) The name and address of the
operator of the mine where the
represented miners work and the name,
address, and Mine Safety and Health
Administration identification number, if
known, of the mine.

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