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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 concerning the extension of 

the information collection related to the 

30 CFR 57.22204, Main Fan Operation. 

DATES: Submit comments on or before 

October 13, 2009. 

ADDRESSES: Send comments to U.S. 

Department of Labor, Mine Safety and 

Health Administration, John Rowlett, 

Director, Management Services 

Division, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 

2134, Arlington, VA 22209–3939. 

Commenters are encouraged to send 

their comments on a computer disk, or 

via E-mail to Rowlett.John@dol.gov. Mr. 

Rowlett can be reached at (202) 693– 

9827 (voice), or (202) 693–9801 

(facsimile). 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Contact the employee listed in the 

ADDRESSES section of this notice. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background 

Title 30, CFR 57.22204, which is 

applicable only to specific underground 

mines that are categorized as gassy 

requires main fans to have pressurerecording systems. Main fans are to be 

inspected daily while operating if 

persons are underground, and 

certification of the inspection is to be 

made by signature and date. 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 are usually 

disastrous and multiple fatalities may be 

expected to occur. The standard 

contains significantly more stringent 

requirements for main fans in ‘‘gassy’’ 

mines than for main fans in other mines. 

II. Desired Focus of Comments 

MSHA 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 submissions 

of responses. 

A copy of the proposed information 

collection request can be obtained by 

contacting the employee listed in the 

ADDRESSES section of this notice, or 

viewed on the internet by accessing the 

MSHA home page (http:// 

www.msha.gov/) and selecting ‘‘Rules & 

Regs’’, and then selecting ‘‘FedReg. 

Docs’’. On the next screen, select 

‘‘Paperwork Reduction Act Supporting 

Statement’’ to view documents 

supporting the Federal Register Notice. 

III. Current Actions 

Information collected through the 

pressure recordings is used by the mine 

operator and MSHA for maintaining a 

constant vigil on mine ventilation, and 

to ensure that unsafe conditions are 

identified early and corrected. 

Technical consultants may occasionally 

review the information when solving 

problems. 

Type of Review: Extension. 

Agency: Mine Safety and Health 

Administration. 

Title: Main Fan Operation and 

Inspection. 

OMB Number: 1219–0030. 

Recordkeeping: § 57.22204 requires 

that main fans are to be inspected daily 

while operating if persons are 

underground, and certification of the 

inspection is to be made by signature 

and date. Certifications and pressure 

recordings are to be kept for one year 

and made available to authorized 

representatives of the Secretary. 

Frequency: On Occasion. 

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. 

Respondents: 6. 

Total Responses: 3,960. 

Total Burden Hours: 1,980 hours. 

Total Burden Cost: $1,200. 

Comments submitted in response to 

this notice will be summarized and/or 

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. 

Dated at Arlington, Virginia, this 7th day 

of August 2009. 

John Rowlett, 

Director, Management Services Division. 

[FR Doc. E9–19308 Filed 8–11–09; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4510–43–P 

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 

Mine Safety and Health Administration 

Proposed Information Collection 

Request Submitted for Public 

Comment and Recommendations; 

Escape and Evacuation Plans 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: 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 

and/or continuing collections of 

information in accordance with the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 

(PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506 (c)(2)(A)]. 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 concerning the extension of 

the information collection related to the 

30 CFR Section 77.1101; Escape and 

Evacuation Plans. 

DATES: Submit comments on or before 

October 13, 2009. 

ADDRESSES: Send comments to U.S. 

Department of Labor, Mine Safety and 

Health Administration, John Rowlett, 

Director, Management Services 

Division, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 

2134, Arlington, VA 22209–3939. 

Commenters are encouraged to send 

their comments on a computer disk, or 

via Internet E-mail to 

Rowlett.John@dol.gov. Mr. Rowlett can 

be reached at (202) 693–9827 (voice), or 

(202) 693–9801 (facsimile). 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The 

employee listed in the ADDRESSES

section of this notice. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background 

Section 77.1101(a) requires operators 

of surface coal mines and surface work 

areas of underground coal mines to 

establish and keep current a specific 

escape and evacuation plan to be 

followed in the event of a fire. 

Section 77.1101(b) requires that all 

employees be instructed in current 

escape and evacuation plans, fire alarm 

signals, and applicable procedures to be 

followed in case of fire. The training 

and record keeping requirements 

associated with this standard are 


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addressed under OMB No. 1219–0070 

(Certificate of Training, MSHA Form 

5000–23). 

Section 77.1101(c) requires escape 

and evacuation plans to include the 

designation and proper maintenance of 

an adequate means for exiting areas 

where persons are required to work or 

travel including buildings, equipment, 

and areas where persons normally 

congregate during the work shift. 

While escape and evacuation plans 

are not subject to approval by MSHA 

district managers, MSHA inspectors 

evaluate the adequacy of the plans 

during their inspections of surface coal 

mines and surface work areas of 

underground coal mines. 

II. Desired Focus of Comments 

MSHA 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 submissions 

of responses. 

A copy of the proposed information 

collection request can be obtained by 

contacting the employee listed in the 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

section of this notice, or viewed on the 

Internet by accessing the MSHA home 

page (http://www.msha.gov/) and 

selecting ‘‘Rules & Regs’’, and then 

selecting ‘‘FedReg. Docs’’. On the next 

screen, select ‘‘Paperwork Reduction 

Act Supporting Statement’’ to view 

documents supporting the Federal 

Register Notice. 

III. Current Actions 

MSHA proposes to continue the 

information collection requirement 

related to escape and evacuation plans 

for surface coal mines and surface work 

areas of underground coal mines for an 

additional 3 years. MSHA believes that 

eliminating these requirements would 

expose miners to unnecessary risk of 

injury or death should a fire occur at or 

near their work location. 

Type of Review: Extension. 

Agency: Mine Safety and Health 

Administration. 

Title: Escape and Evacuation Plans. 

OMB Number: 1219–0051. 

Frequency: On Occasion. 

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. 

Respondents: 351. 

Responses: 351. 

Total Burden Hours: 1,695 hours. 

Total Burden Cost (operating/ 

maintaining): $0. 

Comments submitted in response to 

this notice will be summarized and/or 

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. 

Dated at Arlington, Virginia, this 7th day 

of August 2009. 

John Rowlett, 

Director, Management Services Division. 

[FR Doc. E9–19310 Filed 8–11–09; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4510–43–P 

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 

Mine Safety and Health Administration 

Proposed Information Collection 

Request 

ACTION: Notice. Proposed information 

collection request submitted for public 

comment and recommendations; 

Records of Preshift and Onshift 

Inspections of Slope and Shaft Areas 

(pertains to slope and shaft sinking 

operation at coal mines). 

SUMMARY: 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 

and/or continuing collections of 

information in accordance with the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 

(PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. 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 concerning the extension of 

the information collection related to the 

30 CFR sections 77.1901—Records of 

Preshift and Onshift Inspections of 

Slope and Shaft Areas. 

DATES: Submit comments on or before 

October 13, 2009. 

ADDRESSES: Send comments to U.S. 

Department of Labor, Mine Safety and 

Health Administration, John Rowlett, 

Director, Management Services 

Division, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 

2134, Arlington, VA 22209–3939. 

Commenters are encouraged to send 

their comments on a computer disk, or 

via e-mail to Rowlett.John@dol.gov. Mr. 

Rowlett can be reached at (202) 693– 

9827 (voice), or (202) 693–9801 

(facsimile). 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Contact the employee listed in the 

‘‘ADDRESSES’’ section of this notice. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background 

§ 77.1901 requires operators to 

conduct examinations of slope and shaft 

areas for hazardous conditions, 

including tests for methane and oxygen 

deficiency, within 90 minutes before 

each shift, once during each shift, and 

before and after blasting. The surface 

area surrounding each slope and shaft is 

also required to be inspected for 

hazards. 

§ 77.1901 also requires that records be 

kept of the results of the inspections. 

The record includes a description of any 

hazardous condition found and the 

corrective action taken to abate it. These 

records are necessary to ensure that the 

inspections and tests are conducted in 

a timely fashion and that corrective 

action is taken when hazardous 

conditions are identified, thereby 

ensuring a safe working environment for 

the slope and shaft sinking employees. 

The record is maintained at the mine 

site for the duration of the operation. 

II. Desired Focus of Comments 

MSHA 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 


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