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involving life-threatening injuries and 

death. Proximity detection is a 

technology that uses electronic sensors 

to detect the motion or the location of 

one object relative to another. Proximity 

detection systems provide a warning 

and stop continuous mining machines 

before a pinning, crushing, or striking 

accident occurs that could result in 

injury or death to a miner. 

Under 30 CFR 75.1732(d)(1), at the 

completion of the check of the machinemounted components of the proximity 

detection system described under 

75.1732(c)(1), a certified person must 

certify by initials, date, and time that 

the check was conducted. The certified 

person is defined under 30 CFR 75.100 

as a person who has been certified as a 

mine foreman (mine manager), an 

assistant mine foreman (section 

foreman), or a preshift examiner (mine 

examiner). Defects found as a result of 

the check, including corrective actions 

and dates of corrective actions, must be 

recorded before the end of the shift. 

Under 30 CFR 75.1732(d)(2), the 

operator must make a record of the 

defects found as a result of the checks 

of miner-wearable components required 

under 75.1732(c)(2), including 

corrective actions and dates of 

corrective actions. 

Under 30 CFR 75.1732(d)(3), the 

operator must make a record of the 

persons trained in the installation and 

maintenance of proximity detection 

systems under 75.1732(b)(6). 

Under 30 CFR 75.1732(d)(4), the 

operator must maintain records in a 

secure book or electronically in a secure 

computer system not susceptible to 

alteration. 

Under 30 CFR 75.1732(d)(5), the 

operator must retain records for at least 

one year and make them available for 

inspection by authorized representatives 

of the Secretary and representatives of 

miners. 

II. Desired Focus of Comments 

MSHA is soliciting comments 

concerning the proposed information 

collection related to Proximity Detection 

Systems for Continuous Mining 

Machines in 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 

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 DOL–MSHA, 

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. Before visiting 

MSHA in person, call 202–693–9455 to 

make an appointment, in keeping with 

the Department of Labor’s COVID–19 

policy. Special health precautions may 

be required. 

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 information collection request 

concerns provisions for Proximity 

Detection Systems for Continuous 

Mining Machines in 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 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: 1219–0148. 

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. 

Number of Annual Respondents: 168. 

Frequency: Annually. 

Number of Annual Responses: 

245,337. 

Annual Burden Hours: 697 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 

Management and Budget approval of the 

proposed information collection 

request; they will become a matter of 

public record and be available at https:// 

www.reginfo.gov. 

Song-ae Aromie Noe, 

Certifying Officer, Mine Safety and Health 

Administration. 

[FR Doc. 2024–01119 Filed 1–19–24; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 

Occupational Safety and Health 

Administration 

[Docket No. OSHA–2023–0012] 

Federal Advisory Council on 

Occupational Safety and Health 

(FACOSH), Request for Nominations 

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health 

Administration (OSHA), Labor. 

ACTION: Request for nominations to 

serve on the Federal Advisory Council 

on Occupational Safety and Health 

(FACOSH). 

SUMMARY: The Assistant Secretary of 

Labor for Occupational Safety and 

Health Administration (OSHA) invites 

interested parties to submit nominations 

for membership on the Federal Advisory 

Council on Occupational Safety and 

Health (FACOSH). 

DATES: Nominations for FACOSH must 

be submitted (postmarked, sent, 

transmitted, or received) by February 

23, 2024. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit 

nominations and supporting materials 

by one of the following methods: 

Electronically: You may submit 

nominations, including attachments, 

electronically into Docket No. OSHA– 

2023–0012 at www.regulations.gov, 

which is the Federal eRulemaking 

Portal. Follow the online instructions 

for submissions. 

Docket: To read or download 

comments or other material in the 

docket, go to http://

www.regulations.gov. Documents in the 

docket are listed in the http://

www.regulations.gov index; however, 

some information (e.g., copyrighted 

material) is not publicly available to 

read or download through the website. 

All submissions, including copyrighted 

material, are available for the inspection 

through the OSHA Docket Office. 

Contact the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 

693–2350 (TTY (877) 889–5627) for 

assistance in locating docket 

submissions. 

Instructions: All submissions must 

include the agency name and OSHA 

docket number for this Federal Register 

notice (OSHA–2023–0012). OSHA will 


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place comments, including personal 

information, in the public docket, which 

may be available online. Therefore, 

OSHA cautions interested parties about 

submitting personal information such as 

Social Security numbers and birthdates. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Press inquiries: Mr. Frank Meilinger, 

Director, OSHA Office of 

Communications; telephone: (202) 693– 

1999; email: meilinger.francis2@dol.gov. 

General information: Ms. Lana 

Nieves, Supervisor, OSHA Office of 

Federal Agency Programs; telephone 

(202) 693–2128; email: ofap@dol.gov. 

Copies of this Federal Register 

document: Electronic copies of this 

Federal Register document are available 

at http://www.regulations.gov. This 

document, as well as news releases and 

other relevant information are also 

available on the OSHA web page at 

http://www.osha.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background 

FACOSH is authorized to advise the 

Secretary of Labor (Secretary) on all 

matters relating to the occupational 

safety and health of Federal employees 

(Occupational Safety and Health Act of 

1970 (29 U.S.C. 668), 5 U.S.C. 7902, 

Executive Orders 12196 and 14109. This 

includes providing advice on how to 

reduce and keep to a minimum the 

number of injuries and illnesses in the 

Federal workforce and how to 

encourage the establishment and 

maintenance of effective occupational 

safety and health programs in each 

Federal agency. The FACOSH charter is 

available to read or download at http:// 

www.osha.gov. 

II. FACOSH Membership 

FACOSH is comprised of 16 members 

(eight members represent management 

of federal agencies and departments and 

eight members are from labor 

organizations that represent federal 

employees) who the Secretary appoints 

to staggered terms not to exceed three 

(3) years. The Assistant Secretary, who 

chairs FACOSH, is seeking nominations 

to fill a labor member position on 

FACOSH that became vacant on 

November 30, 2023. This is a mid-term 

appointment, and the term will end on 

December 31, 2024. 

FACOSH members serve at the 

pleasure of the Secretary unless the 

member is no longer qualified to serve, 

resigns, or is removed by the Secretary. 

The Secretary may appoint FACOSH 

members to successive terms. FACOSH 

meets at least two (2) times per year. 

The Department of Labor is committed 

to equal opportunity in the workplace 

and seeks broad-based and diverse 

FACOSH membership. Any interested 

person or organization may nominate 

one (1) or more qualified persons for 

membership on FACOSH. Interested 

persons also are invited and encouraged 

to submit statements in support of 

particular nominees. 

III. Nomination Requirements 

Nominations must include the 

following information: 

1. The nominee’s contact information 

and current occupation or position; 

2. Nominee’s resume or curriculum 

vitae, including prior membership on 

FACOSH and other relevant 

organizations, associations, and 

committees; 

3. A summary of the nominee’s 

background, experience, and 

qualifications that addresses the 

nominee’s suitability for the nominated 

membership category of labor 

representative; 

4. Articles or other documents the 

nominee has authored that indicate the 

nominee’s knowledge, experience, and 

expertise in occupational safety and 

health, particularly as it pertains to the 

Federal workforce; and 

5. A statement that the nominee is 

aware of the nomination, is willing to 

regularly attend and participate in 

FACOSH meetings and has no apparent 

conflicts of interest that would preclude 

membership on FACOSH. 

IV. Member Selection 

The Secretary will appoint FACOSH 

members based on criteria including, 

but not limited to, the nominee’s level 

of responsibility for occupational safety 

and health matters involving the Federal 

workforce, experience and competence 

in occupational safety and health, and 

willingness and ability to participate in 

FACOSH meetings regularly and fully. 

Labor nominees who are responsible for 

Federal employee occupational safety 

and health matters within their 

respective organizations are preferred. 

The information received through the 

nomination process, along with other 

relevant sources of information, will 

assist the Secretary in making 

appointments to FACOSH. In selecting 

FACOSH members, the Secretary will 

consider individuals nominated in 

response to this Federal Register notice, 

as well as other qualified individuals. 

OSHA will publish the new FACOSH 

member in the Federal Register. 

Authority and Signature 

James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant 

Secretary of Labor for Occupational 

Safety and Health, directed the 

preparation of this notice under the 

authority granted by section 19 of the 

Occupational Safety and Health Act of 

1970 (29 U.S.C. 668), 5 U.S.C. 7902, the 

Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 

U.S.C. 10), Executive Order 12196 and 

14109 Secretary of Labor’s Order 8–2020 

(85 FR 58393, 9/18/2020), 29 CFR part 

1960 (Basic Program Elements of for 

Federal Employee Occupational Safety 

and Health Programs), and 41 CFR part 

102–3. 

Signed at Washington, DC. 

James S. Frederick, 

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for 

Occupational Safety and Health. 

[FR Doc. 2024–01118 Filed 1–19–24; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 

Wage and Hour Division 

Notice of Approved Agency 

Information Collection; Information 

Collection: Employment Information 

Form 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: In accordance with the 

Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), the 

Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is 

providing notice to the public that the 

WHD sponsored information collection 

request (ICR) titled ‘‘Employment 

Information Form,’’ has been approved 

by the Office of Management and 

Budget (OMB). WHD is notifying the 

public that the information collection 

has been revised and extended effective 

immediately through January 31, 2027. 

DATES: The OMB approval of the 

revision of this information collection is 

effective immediately with an 

expiration date of January 31, 2027. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Robert Waterman, Division of 

Regulations, Legislation, and 

Interpretation, Wage and Hour, U.S. 

Department of Labor, Room S–3502, 200 

Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, 

DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693–0406 

(this is not a toll-free number) or by 

sending an email to 

WHDPRAComments@dol.gov. 

Alternative formats are available upon 

request by calling 1–866–487–9243. If 

you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a 

speech disability, please dial 7–1–1 to 

access telecommunications relay 

services. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

Department of Labor submitted a 

proposed revision to the information 

collection titled Employment 

Information Form (OMB Control 

Number 1235–0021) in conjunction 


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