Notices. Notice of availability; request for comments
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BILLING CODE 4510-43-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Health Standards for Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure (Underground Coal Mines) ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor
(DOL)is submitting this Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)-sponsored information collection request
(ICR)to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited. DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that the agency receives on or before October 16, 2023. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to *www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.* Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments” or by using the search function. *Comments are invited on:*
(1)whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2)the accuracy of the agency's estimates of the burden and cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and
(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Howell by telephone at 202-693-6782, or by email at *DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under section 101(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), the Secretary of Labor shall 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. In addition, section 103(h) of the Mine Act mandates that mine operators keep any records and make any reports that are reasonably necessary for the Mine Safety and Health Administration to perform its duties under the Mine Act. MSHA established standards and regulations for diesel-powered equipment in underground coal mines that provide additional important protection for coal miners who work on and around diesel-powered equipment. The standards were designed to reduce the risks to underground coal miners of serious health hazards that are associated with exposure to high concentrations of diesel particulate matter. The standards contain information collection requirements for underground coal mine operators in §§ 72.510(a) & (b), 72.520(a) & (b). Section 72.510(a) requires underground coal mine operators to provide annual training to all miners who may be exposed to diesel emissions. The training must include health risks associated with exposure to diesel particulate matter; methods used in the mine to control diesel particulate concentrations; identification of the personnel responsible for maintaining those controls; and actions miners must take to ensure controls operate as intended. Section 72.510(b) requires underground coal mine operators to keep a record of the training for one year. Section 72.520(a) and
(b)requires underground coal mine operators to maintain an inventory of diesel powered equipment units together with a list of information about any unit's emission control or filtration system. The list must be updated within 7 calendar days of any change. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the **Federal Register** on March 21, 2023 (88 FRN 17019). This information collection is subject to the PRA. A Federal agency generally cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information, and the public is generally not required to respond to an information collection, unless the OMB approves it and displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. In addition, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person shall generally be subject to penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information that does not display a valid OMB Control Number. *See* 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. *Agency:* DOL-MSHA. *Title of Collection:* Respirator Program Records. *OMB Control Number:* 1219-0124. *Affected Public:* Businesses or other for-profits. *Number of Respondents:* 164. *Frequency:* On occasion. *Number of Responses:* 55,980. *Annual Burden Hours:* 710 hours. *Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden:* $24. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) Michael Howell, Senior Paperwork Reduction Act Analyst. [FR Doc. 2023-19859 Filed 9-13-23; 8:45 am]
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