Federal Register: November 20, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 224)

DOCID: FR Doc 01-28974

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration

NOTICE: NOTICES

ACTION: Agency information collection activities:

DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice.

SUBJECT CATEGORY:

Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Records of Tests and Examinations of Personnel Hoisting Equipment

DATES: Submit comments on or before January 22, 2002.

DOCUMENT SUMMARY:

The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance 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.

SUMMARY:

Proposed collection; comment request,

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

I. Background

These requirements provide for a record of specific test and inspections of a mines's personnel hoisting systems, including the wire rope, to ensure that the system remains safe to operate. Review of the record indicates whether deficiencies are developing in the equipment, in particular the wire rope, so that corrective action may be taken before an accident occurs. The requirements also provide for a systematic procedure for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of shaft and hoisting equipment. The mine operator must certify that the required inspections, tests, and maintenance have been made then record any unsafe condition identified during the examination or test.

The precise format in which the record is kept is left to the discretion of the mine operator. All records are made by the person conducting the required examination or test. Unless otherwise noted below, these records are to be retained for one year at the mine site. II. Desired Focus of Comments

Currently, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the information collection related to the Records of Tests and Examinations of Personnel Hoisting Equipment. MSHA is particularly interested on comments which:

  • 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; [[Page 58178]]
  • 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 may be viewed on the Internet by accessing the MSHA Home Page (http://www.msha.gov) and selecting ``Statutory and Regulatory Information'' then ``Paperwork Reduction Act Submissions (http://www.msha.gov/regspwork.htm)'', or by contacting the employee listed above in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice for a hard copy.

    III. Current Actions

    The information is used by industry management and maintenance personnel to project the expected safe service performance of hoist and shaft equipment; to indicate when maintenance and specific tests need to be performed; and to ensure that wire rope attached to the personnel conveyance is replaced in time to maintain the necessary safety for miners. Federal inspectors use the records to ensure that inspections are conducted, unsafe conditions identified early and corrected. The consequence of hoist or shaft equipment malfunctions or wire rope failures can result in serious injuries and fatalities. It is essential that MSHA inspectors be able to verify that mine operators are properly inspecting their hoist and shaft equipment and maintaining it in safe condition.

    Type of Review: Extension.

    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.

    Title: Record of Tests and Examinations of Personnel Hoisting Equipment.

    OMB Number: 12190034.

    Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.

    Frequency: On occasion.

    Recordkeeping: One year.
    Total Total Average time per Burden Cite/reference respondents Frequency responses response (hours) hours* Examination:

    56/57.19023 (a) and (d)... 96 Daily............ 22,360 20 minutes...... 7,379

    56/57.19121............... 86 Weekly........... 4,472 10 minutes...... 745

    56/57.19129............... 86 Biweekly........ 2,236 45 minutes...... 1,677

    56/57.19131

    56/57.19132

    56/57.19133

    56/57.19134

    Recording:

    56/57.19023 (a) and (d)... 86 Daily............ 22,360 5 minutes....... 1,789

    56/57.19121............... 86 Weekly........... 4,472 5 minutes....... 358

    56/57.19129

    56/57.19131............... 86 BiWeekly........ 2,236 5 minutes....... 179

    56/57.19132

    56/57.19133

    56/57.19134

    Examination:

    56/57.19022............... 86 2/year........... 172 1 hour.......... 172

    56/57.19023(c)

    56/57.19023(e)
    Recording..................... 86 2/year........... 172 9 minutes....... 26 Examination:

    75.14004................. 174 Daily............ 135.720 20 minutes...... 44,788

    75.1433(d)................ 174 Biweekly........ 9,048 20 minutes...... 2,986

    75.1404................... 174 On occasion...... 17,383 4 hours......... 69,532

    75.1433(d)................ 174 Semi Annually.... 626 1 hour.......... 626

    77.1906
    Recording:
    174 Daily............ 45,240 5 minutes....... 3,619 174 Biweekly........ 4,524 5 minutes....... 362 174 On occasion...... 209 5 minutes....... 17 174 Semi Annually.... 626 5 minutes....... 50 Examination: 75.14002........ 174 Bimonthly....... 2,088 45 minutes...... 1,566 Recording..................... 174 Bimonthly....... 2,088 5 minutes....... 167
    Total................... 260 ................. 276,032 2 hours......... 7,001,385 * Discrepancies due to rounding.

    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.

    Total Operating and Maintenance Costs: $208,800.

    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: November 9, 2001.
    Gordon J. Burke, Jr.,
    Director, Administration and Management.
    [FR Doc. 0128974 Filed 111901; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 451043M

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

    Charlene N. Barnard, Regulatory Specialist, Records Management Division, U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Room 725, 5014 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 222031984. Ms. Barnard can be reached at Barnard charlene@msha.gov (Internet Email), (703) 2351470 (voice), or (703) 2351563 (facsimile).

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