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Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 21, 2013 / Notices

Assistance, Office of Justice Programs,
810 7th Street NW. Washington, DC
20531; Phone: (202) 616–3879 [note:
this is not a toll-free number]; Email:
Todd.Brighton@usdoj.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
meeting is open to the public. Members
of the public who wish to attend this
meeting must register with Mr. Brighton
at the above address at least seven (7)
days in advance of the meeting.
Registrations will be accepted on a
space available basis. Access to the
meeting will not be allowed without
registration. Please bring photo
identification and allow extra time prior
to the meeting. Interested persons
whose registrations have been accepted
may be permitted to participate in the
discussions at the discretion of the
meeting chairman and with approval of
the DFE.
Anyone requiring special
accommodations should notify Mr.
Brighton at least seven (7) days in
advance of the meeting.
Purpose
The NMVTIS Federal Advisory
Committee will provide input and
recommendations to the Office of Justice
Programs (OJP) regarding the operations
and administration of NMVTIS. The
primary duties of the NMVTIS Federal
Advisory Committee will be to advise
the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
Director on NMVTIS-related issues,
including but not limited to:
implementation of a system that is selfsustainable with user fees; options for
alternative revenue-generating
opportunities; determining ways to
enhance the technological capabilities
of the system to increase its flexibility;
and options for reducing the economic
burden on current and future reporting
entities and users of the system.
Todd Brighton,
NMVTIS Enforcement Coordinator, Bureau of
Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration

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Proposed Information Collection;
Hazardous Conditions Complaints
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

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program to provide the general public
and Federal agencies with an
opportunity to comment on proposed
and continuing collections of
information in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). 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 concerning the proposed
information collection for updating
Hazardous Conditions Complaints 30
CFR 43.4 and 43.7.
DATES: All comments must be
postmarked or received by midnight
Eastern Standard Time on October 21,
2013.
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–
2013–0024].
• Regular Mail or Hand Delivery:
MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 1100
Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, VA 22209–3939. Sign in at
the receptionist’s desk on the 21st floor.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sheila McConnell, Deputy Director,
Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, MSHA, at
McConnell.Sheila.A@dol.gov (email);
202–693–9440 (voice); or 202–693–9441
(facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Under Section 103(g) of the Federal
Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, as
amended (Mine Act), a representative of
miners, or any individual miner where
there is no representative of miners,
may submit a written or oral notification
of an alleged violation of the Mine Act
or a mandatory standard that an
imminent danger exists. The notifier has
the right to obtain an immediate
inspection by the Mine Safety and
Health Administration (MSHA). A copy
of the notice must be provided to the
operator, with individual miner names
redacted.
MSHA regulations at 30 CFR Part 43
implement Section 103(g) of the Mine
Act. These regulations provide the
procedures for submitting notification of

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the alleged violation or imminent
danger and the actions that MSHA must
take after receiving the notice. Although
the regulations contain a review
procedure (required by Section 103(g)(2)
of the Mine Act) whereby a miner or a
representative of miners may in writing
request a review if no citation or order
is issued as a result of the original
notice, the option is so rarely used that
it was not considered in the burden
estimates.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed extension of
the information collection related to
Hazardous Conditions Complaints in 30
CFR 43.4 and 43.7. 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 the
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.
This proposed information collection
request is available on MSHA’s Web site
at http://www.msha.gov under ‘‘Federal
Register Documents’’ on the right side of
the screen by selecting ‘‘New and
Existing Information Collections and
Supporting Statements’’. This proposed
information collection request will be
available on MSHA’s Web site for 60
days after the publication date of this
notice, and on http://
www.regulations.gov. Because
comments will not be edited to remove
any identifying or contact information,
MSHA cautions the commenter against
including any information in the
submission that should not be publicly
disclosed.
The public may also examine the
proposed information collection at
MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 1100
Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, VA 22209–3939 by signing in
at the receptionist’s desk on the 21st
floor.

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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 notification and
recordkeeping provisions for the
Proposed Information Collection
Request Submitted for Public Comment
and Recommendations; Hazardous
Conditions Complaints 30 CFR 43.4 and
43.7. MSHA has updated the data in
respect to the number of respondents
and responses, as well as the total
burden hours and burden costs
supporting this information collection
request.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health
Administration.
Title: Hazardous Conditions
Complaints 30 CFR 43.4 and 43.7.
OMB Number: 1219–0014.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; Individuals or Households.
Total Number of Respondents: 2,431.
Frequency: Various.
Total Number of Responses: 2,431.
Total Burden Hours: 486 hours.
Total Annual Respondent or
Recordkeeper Cost Burden: $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
information collection request; they will
also become a matter of public record.
Dated: August 16th, 2013.
George F. Triebsch,
Certifying Officer.
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Mine Safety and Health Administration
Proposed Information Collection;
Ventilation Plan and Main Fan
Maintenance Record (Pertains to Metal
and Nonmetal Underground 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
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 continuing collections of
information in accordance with the

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SUMMARY:

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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–
2013–0025].
• Regular Mail or Hand Delivery:
MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 1100
Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, VA 22209–3939. Sign in at
the receptionist’s desk on the 21st floor.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sheila McConnell, Deputy Director,
Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, MSHA, at
McConnell.Sheila.A@dol.gov (email);
202–693–9440 (voice); or 202–693–9441
(facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES:

I. Background

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

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Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). 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 concerning the proposed
information collection for updating
Ventilation Plan and Main Fan
Maintenance Record 30 CFR 57.8520,
and 57.8525.
DATES: All comments must be
postmarked or received by midnight
Eastern Standard Time on October 21,
2013.

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Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine
Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine
Act), 30 U.S.C. 813, authorizes the Mine
Safety and Health Administration
(MSHA) to collect information
necessary to carry out its duty in
protecting the safety and health of
miners.
Underground mines usually present
harsh and hostile working
environments. The ventilation system is
the most vital life support system in
underground mining and a properly
operating ventilation system is essential
for maintaining a safe and healthful
working environment. A well planned
mine ventilation system is necessary to
assure a fresh air supply to miners at all
working places, to control the amounts
of harmful airborne contaminants in the
mine atmosphere, and to dilute possible
accumulation of explosive gases.

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Lack of adequate ventilation in
underground mines has resulted in
fatalities from asphyxiation and/or
explosions due to a buildup of explosive
gases. Inadequate ventilation can be a
primary factor for deaths caused by
disease of the lungs (e.g. silicosis).
In addition, poor working conditions
from lack of adequate ventilation
contribute to accidents resulting from
heat stress, limited visibility, or
impaired judgment from contaminants.
The mine operator is required to prepare
a written plan of the mine ventilation
system. The plan is required to be
updated at least annually. Upon written
request of the District Manager, the plan
or revisions must be submitted to
MSHA for review and comment.
The main ventilation fans for an
underground mine must be maintained
either according to the manufacturers’
recommendations or a written periodic
schedule. Upon request of an
Authorized Representative of the
Secretary of Labor, this fan maintenance
schedule must be made available for
review. The records assure compliance
with the standard and may serve as a
warning mechanism for possible
ventilation problems before they occur.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
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 the
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.
This information collection request is
available on MSHA’s Web site at
http://www.msha.gov under ‘‘Federal
Register Documents’’ on the right side of
the screen by selecting ‘‘New and
Existing Information Collections and
Supporting Statements.’’ The
information collection request will be
available on MSHA’s Web site for 60
days after the publication date of this
notice, and on http://
www.regulations.gov. Because

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