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Medical Surveillance Examinations for
Coal Miners.
DATES: All comments must be received
on or before May 26, 2020.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comment
as follows. Please note that late,
untimely filed comments will not be
considered.
Electronic Submissions: Submit
electronic comments in the following
way:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal:
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments
for docket number MSHA–2020–0010.
• Comments submitted electronically,
including attachments, to https://
www.regulations.gov will be posted to
the docket, with no changes. Because
your comment will be made public, you
are responsible for ensuring that your
comment does not include any
confidential information that you or a
third party may not wish to be posted,
such as your or anyone else’s Social
Security number or confidential
business information.
• If you want to submit a comment
with confidential information that you
do not wish to be made available to the
public, submit the comment as a
written/paper submission.
Written/Paper Submissions: Submit
written/paper submissions in the
following way:
• Mail/Hand Delivery: Mail or visit
DOL–MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th
Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington,
VA 22202–5452.
• MSHA will post your comment as
well as any attachments, except for
information submitted and marked as
confidential, in the docket at https://
www.regulations.gov.
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:

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I. Background
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 of Labor to
develop, promulgate, and revise as may
be appropriate, improved mandatory
health or safety standards for the
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injuries in coal and metal and nonmetal
mines.
The Mine Act authorizes the National
Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH) to study the causes and
consequences of coal-related respiratory
disease, and in cooperation with MSHA,
to carry out a program for early
detection and prevention of
pneumoconiosis. NIOSH administers
the National Coal Workers’ Health
Surveillance Program, ‘‘Specifications
for Medical Examinations of
Underground Coal Miners,’’ as specified
in 42 CFR part 37. Title 30 CFR 72.100
contains collection requirements for
these activities in paragraphs (d) and (e).
Section 72.100(d) requires that each
mine operator must develop and submit
for approval to NIOSH a plan in
accordance with 42 CFR part 37 for
providing miners with the required
periodic examinations specified in
section 72.100(a) and a roster specifying
the name and current address of each
miner covered by the plan.
Section 72.100(e) requires that each
mine operator must post on the mine
bulletin board at all times the approved
plan for providing the examinations
specified in section 72.100(a).
Sections 72.100(d) and (e) are
requirements that mirror NIOSH
information collection requirements
under 42 CFR 37.4 (existing OMB No.
0920–0020). Including these
requirements allows MSHA to use its
inspection and enforcement authority to
ensure that operators comply with these
provisions.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection. 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.
Background documents related to this
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available at https://regulations.gov and
in DOL–MSHA located at 201 12th
Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington,
VA 22202–5452. Questions about the
information collection requirements
may be directed to the person listed in
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION section of
this notice from the previous collection
of information.
III. Current Actions
This information collection request
concerns provisions for Periodic
Medical Surveillance Examinations for
Coal Miners. MSHA has updated the
data with respect to the number of
respondents, responses, burden hours,
and burden costs supporting this
information collection request from the
previous information collection request.
Type of Review: Extension, without
change, of a currently approved
collection.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health
Administration.
OMB Number: 1219–0152.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents: 1,126.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 1,352.
Annual Burden Hours: 1,051 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper
Cost: $406.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized in the
request for Office of Management and
Budget approval of the proposed
information collection request; they will
become a matter of public record and
will be available at https://
www.reginfo.gov.
Sheila McConnell,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020–06218 Filed 3–24–20; 8:45 am]
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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

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opportunity to comment on proposed
collections of information in accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995. This program helps to ensure 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 26, 2020.
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–
2020–0012.
• 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:
I. Background
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 of Labor to
develop, promulgate, and revise as may
be appropriate, improved mandatory
health or safety standards for the
protection of life and prevention of
injuries in coal or other mines.
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
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mines (30 CFR parts 56 and 57); and
underground coal and surface work
areas of underground coal mines (30
CFR parts 75 and 77).
Sections 56/57.19022 and 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.
Sections 56/57.19023 and 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.
Sections 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.
Section 75.1400–2 requires a record to
be made of tests conducted on safety
catches. Safety catches are the last
means to stop, safely, a falling
conveyance in the event of rope or
equipment failure.
Sections 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.
Section 77.1906 requires a daily
examination of hoists used for shaft
sinking. 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.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection. 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 section of this notice.
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
request.
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

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information collection request; they will
also become a matter of public record.
Sheila McConnell,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020–06219 Filed 3–24–20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510–43–P

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0089]

Proposed Extension of Information
Collection; Safety Defects;
Examination, Correction, and Records
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 ensure 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 Safety
Defects; Examination, Correction, and
Records.
DATES: All comments must be received
on or before May 26, 2020.
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–
2019–0050.
• 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,

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MSHA, at
[email protected]
(email); (202) 693–9440 (voice); or (202)
693–9441 (facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
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 of Labor
(Secretary) to develop, promulgate, and
revise as may be appropriate, improved
mandatory health or safety standards for
the protection of life and prevention of
injuries in coal and metal and nonmetal
mines.
This Information Collection Request
concerns recordkeeping requirements
related to: (1) Inspection of compressedair receivers and other unfired pressure
vessels, (2) Boilers, (3) Safety defects;
examination, correction and records,
and (4) Examination of working places.
Under sections 56.13015 and
57.13015 of title 30, Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR), compressed-air
receivers and other unfired pressure
vessels must be inspected by inspectors
holding a valid National Board
Commission and in accordance with the
applicable chapters of the National
Board Inspection Code, a Manual for
Boiler and Pressure Vessels Inspectors,
1979. Safety defects found on
compressed-air receivers and other
unfired pressure vessels have caused
injuries and fatalities in the mining
industry.
Records of inspections must be kept
in accordance with the requirements of
the National Board Inspection Code and
the records must be made available to
the Secretary or an authorized
representative.
Under sections 56.13030 and
57.13030 of title 30 CFR, fired pressure
vessels (boilers) must be equipped with
water level gauges, pressure gauges,
automatic pressure-relief valves,
blowdown piping and other safety
devices approved by the American
Society of Mechanical Engineers to
protect against hazards from
overpressure, flameouts, fuel
interruptions and low water level.
Records of inspection and repairs
must be retained by the mine operator
in accordance with the requirements of
the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code, 1977, and the National Board
Inspection Code (progressive records—
no limit on retention time) and shall be
made available to the Secretary or an
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Under sections 56.14100 and
57.14100, operators must inspect
equipment, machinery, and tools that
are to be used during a shift for safety
defects before the equipment is placed
in operation. Defects affecting safety are
required to be corrected in a timely
manner. In instances where the defect
makes continued operation of the
equipment hazardous to persons, the
equipment must be removed from
service, tagged to identify that it is out
of use, and repaired before use is
resumed.
Safety defects on self-propelled
mobile equipment account for many
injuries and fatalities in the mining
industry. Inspection of this equipment
prior to use is required to ensure safe
operation. The equipment operator is
required to make a visual and
operational check of the various primary
operating systems that affect safety,
such as brakes, lights, horn, seatbelts,
tires, steering, back-up alarm,
windshield, cab safety glass, rear and
side view mirrors, and other safety and
health related items.
Any defects found are required to be
either corrected immediately, or
reported to and recorded by the mine
operator prior to the timely correction.
The precise format in which the record
is kept is left to the discretion of the
mine operator. Reports of uncorrected
defects are required to be recorded by
the mine operator and kept at the mine
office from the date the defects are
recorded, until the defects are corrected.
Under sections 56.18002 and
57.18002 of title 30 CFR, a competent
person designated by the operator shall
examine each working place at least
once each shift before miners begin
work in that place, for conditions that
may adversely affect safety or health. A
record of each examination must be
made before the end of the shift for
which the examination was conducted.
The record must contain the name of the
person conducting the examination; the
date of the examination; location of all
areas examined; and description of each
condition found that may adversely
affect the safety or health of miners.
When a condition that may adversely
affect safety or health is corrected, the
examination record shall include, or be
supplemented to include, the date of the
corrective action. The operator must
maintain the examination records for at
least one year, make the records
available for inspection by authorized
representatives of the Secretary and the
representatives of miners, and provide
these representatives a copy on request.

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