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I. Background
Section 115(e) of the Federal Mine
Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine
Act) requires the Secretary of Labor to
publish regulations which provide that
mine rescue teams be available for
rescue and recovery work to each
underground mine in the event of an
emergency. In addition, the costs of
making advance arrangements for such
teams are to be borne by the operator of
each such mine.
Under 30 CFR part 49 subpart A,
Mine Rescue Teams for Underground
Metal and Nonmetal Mines, requires
every operator of an underground mine
to assure the availability of mine rescue
capability for purposes of emergency
rescue and recovery. This collection of
information relates to the availability of
mine rescue teams; alternate mine
rescue capability for small and remote
mines and mines with special mining
conditions; inspection and maintenance
records of mine rescue equipment and
apparatus; physical requirements for
team members and alternates; and
experience and training requirements
for team members and alternates.

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II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection related to Mine Rescue
Teams; Arrangements for Emergency
Medical Assistance; and Arrangements
for Transportation of Injured Persons.
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

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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 section of this notice.
III. Current Actions
This request for collection of
information contains provisions for
Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for
Emergency Medical Assistance; and
Arrangements for Transportation of
Injured Persons. 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: 1219–0078.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents: 202.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 19,973.
Annual Burden Hours: 9,941 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper
Cost: $309,068.
MSHA Forms: MSHA Form 5000–3,
Certificate of Physical Qualification for
Mine Rescue Work.
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. 1219–0054]

Proposed Extension of Information
Collection; Fire Protection
(Underground 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

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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 Fire
Protection (Underground Coal Mines).
DATES: All comments must be received
on or before July 2, 2019.
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–
2019–0009.
• 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 MSHA.information
[email protected] (email); 202–693–
9440 (voice); or 202–693–9441
(facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Fire protection standards for
underground coal mines are based on
section 311(a) of the Federal Mine
Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine
Act).
30 CFR 75.1100 requires that each
coal mine be provided with suitable
firefighting equipment adapted for the
size and conditions of the mine, and
that the Secretary of Labor shall
establish minimum requirements of the
type, quality, and quantity of such
equipment.
30 CFR 75.1100–3 requires that
chemical fire extinguishers be examined
every 6 months and that the date of the
examination be recorded on a

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permanent tag attached to the
extinguisher.
30 CFR 75.1103–5(a)(2)(ii) requires
that a map or schematic be updated
within 24 hours of any change in the
locations of automatic fire warning
sensors and the intended air flow
direction at these locations. This map or
schematic would be kept at a manned
surface location where personnel have
an assigned post of duty.
30 CFR 75.1103–8(a) requires that a
qualified person examine the automatic
fire sensor and warning device systems
on a weekly basis and conduct a
functional test of the complete system at
least once every seven days.
Section 75.1103–8(b) requires that a
record of the weekly automatic fire
sensor functional tests be maintained by
the mine operator and kept for a period
of one year.
30 CFR 75.1103–8(c) requires that
sensors be calibrated in accordance with
the manufacturer’s calibration
instructions at intervals not to exceed 31
days. Records of the sensor calibrations
must be maintained by the operator and
kept for a period of one year.
30 CFR 75.1103–11 requires that each
fire hydrant and hose be tested at least
once a year and the records of those
tests be maintained at an appropriate
location.
30 CFR 75.1501(a)(3) requires the
operator to certify that each responsible
person is trained and that the
certification is maintained at the mine
for at least one year.
30 CFR 75.1502 requires each mine
operator to adopt and follow a mine
evacuation and firefighting program of
instruction that addresses all mine
emergencies created as a result of a fire,
an explosion, or a gas or water
inundation. In addition, this section
requires mine operators to submit this
program of instruction, and any
revisions, to MSHA for its approval and
to train miners regarding the use of the
program of instruction, and any
revisions to such program of instruction,
after it is approved by MSHA.

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II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection related to Fire Protection
(Underground 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

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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 section of this notice.

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:

[FR Doc. 2019–09090 Filed 5–2–19; 8:45 am]

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 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 July 2, 2019.
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–
2019–0010.
• 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 MSHA.information
[email protected] (email); 202–693–
9440 (voice); or 202–693–9441
(facsimile).

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

III. Current Actions
This request for collection of
information contains provisions for Fire
Protection (Underground Coal 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: 1219–0054.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents: 204.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 121,486.
Annual Burden Hours: 19,305 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper
Cost: $378.
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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