1219-0049 60-day Published Frn 2017

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 69 / Wednesday, April 12, 2017 / Notices
MSHA, at
[email protected]
(email); 202–693–9440 (voice); or 202–
693–9441 (facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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I. Background
Section 101(a), 30 U.S.C. 811(a),
allows MSHA to promulgate standards
that would require operators to make
and retain records from which MSHA
would then be allowed to collect
information. Section 103(h), 30 U.S.C.
813(h), of the Federal Mine Safety and
Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), 30 U.S.C.
801 et seq., authorizes MSHA to collect
information necessary to carry out its
duty in protecting the safety and health
of miners.
Title 30 CFR 57.3461 requires
operators of underground metal and
nonmetal mines to develop and
implement a rock burst control plan
within 90 days after a rock burst has
been experienced. Plans are required to
include: Mining and operating
procedures designed to reduce the
occurrence of rock bursts; monitoring
procedures where detection methods are
used; and other measures to minimize
exposure of persons to areas prone to
rock bursts. Plans are also required to be
updated as conditions warrant and are
to be made available to MSHA
inspectors and to miners or their
representatives. The standard does not
require that all underground metal and
nonmetal mines develop these
preventative measures, but it does
require that all mines with a rock burst
history develop and implement a rock
burst control plan.
When rock bursts occur in an
underground mine, they pose a serious
threat to the safety of miners in the area
affected by the burst. These bursts may
reasonably be expected to result in the
entrapment of miners, death, and
serious physical harm. Recent mining
technology has disclosed scientific
methods of monitoring rock stresses
which will allow for the prediction of
an oncoming burst. These predictions
can be used by the mine operator to
move miners to safer locations and to
establish areas which need relief
drilling.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection related to the Rock Burst
Control Plan. 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;

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• 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.
III. Current Actions
This request for collection of
information contains provisions for the
Rock Burst Control Plan. 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: 1219–0097.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents: 1.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 1.
Annual Burden Hours: 12 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper
Cost: $0.
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.
[FR Doc. 2017–07293 Filed 4–11–17; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0049]

Proposed Extension of Information
Collection; Hoist Operators’ Physical
Fitness
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 Hoist
Operators’ Physical Fitness.
DATES: All comments must be received
on or before June 12, 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–
2017–0010.
• 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
SUMMARY:

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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 69 / Wednesday, April 12, 2017 / Notices

[email protected]
(email); 202–693–9440 (voice); or 202–
693–9441 (facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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I. Background
Sections 101(a) and 103(h) of the
Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of
1977 (Mine Act), 30 U.S.C. 811(a) and
813(h), authorizes MSHA to collect
information necessary to carry out its
duty in protecting the safety and health
of miners. Title 30 CFR 56.19057 and
57.19057 require the examination and
certification of hoist operators’ fitness
by a qualified, licensed physician,
within twelve months preceding
hoisting duties. The safety of all metal
and nonmetal miners riding hoist
conveyances is largely dependent upon
the attentiveness and physical
capabilities of the hoist operator.
Improper movements, overspeed, and
overtravel of a hoisting conveyance can
result in serious physical harm or death
to all passengers.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection related to Hoist Operators’
Physical Fitness. 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

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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.
III. Current Actions
This request for collection of
information contains provisions for
Hoist Operators’ Physical Fitness.
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: 1219–0049.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents: 115.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 575.
Annual Burden Hours: 19 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper
Cost: $182,275.
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.
[FR Doc. 2017–07294 Filed 4–11–17; 8:45 am]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Comment Request
National Science Foundation.
Submission for OMB review;
comment request.

AGENCY:
ACTION:

The National Science
Foundation (NSF) has submitted the
following information collection
requirements to OMB for review and
clearance under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES: Written comments on this notice
must be received by May 12, 2017 to be
assured of consideration. Comments
received after that date will be
considered to the extent practicable.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Comments should be addressed to:
Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk Officer
for National Science Foundation, 725
17th Street NW., Room 10235,
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Washington, DC 20503, and to Suzanne
H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer,
National Science Foundation, 4201
Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington,
Virginia 22230 or send email to
[email protected]. Copies of the
submission(s) may be obtained by
calling 703–292–7556. Individuals who
use a telecommunications device for the
deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–
800–877–8339, which is accessible 24
hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a
year (including federal holidays).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments
are invited on (a) whether the collection
of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate
of burden including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility and
clarity of the information to be
collected; (d) ways to 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.
It is not permissible for NSF to
conduct or sponsor a collection of
information unless the collection of
information displays a currently valid
OMB control number and the agency
informs potential persons who are to
respond to the collection of information
that such persons are not required to
respond to the collection of information
unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number.
Title of Collection: 2017 Survey of
Doctorate Recipients.
OMB Approval Number: 3145–0020.
Expiration Date of Approval: August
31, 2018.
Summary of Collection. The Survey of
Doctorate Recipients (SDR) has been
conducted biennially since 1973. The
2017 SDR will consist of a sample of
individuals less than 76 years of age
who have earned a research doctoral
degree in a science, engineering, or
health field (SEH) from a U.S.
institution. The purpose of this panel
survey is to collect data that will be
used to provide national estimates on
the doctoral science and engineering
workforce and changes in their
employment, education, and
demographic characteristics. The SDR is
sponsored by the National Center for
Science and Engineering Statistics
(NCSES) within the NSF and by the
National Institutes of Health. Data will

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