The Federal Register

Petitions for Modification

Wed, Nov 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and 30 CFR Part 44 govern the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification. This notice is a summary of petitions for modification filed by the parties listed below to modify the application of existing mandatory safety standards published in Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Asbestos Exposure Limit

Fri, Nov 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is amending and clarifying its existing health standards for asbestos exposure. The amendments make no substantive change to the existing standards, MSHA's enforcement of the standards, or the protection afforded miners under the standards.

Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Requirements for the

Fri, Oct 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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.

Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Safety Requirements for the

Fri, Oct 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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)(c)(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
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the information collection related to the 30 CFR Sections:
75.1901(a)Diesel Fuel Requirements; 75.1904(b)(4)(i)Underground Diesel Fuel Tanks and Safety Cans; 75.1906(d)Transport of diesel fuel; 75.1911(i) and (j)Fire Suppressi

Alcohol- and Drug-Free Mines: Policy, Prohibitions, Testing, Training, and Assistance

Thu, Oct 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will hold an additional public hearing on its proposed rule to amend the existing metal and nonmetal standards for the possession and use of intoxicating beverages and narcotics and make the new standard applicable to all mines. The proposed rule would also require those who violate the prohibitions to be removed from the performance of safetysensitive job duties until they successfully complete the recommended treatment and their alcohol and drugfree status is confirmed by a returntoduty test.

Proposed Information Collection Request; Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Part 46--Training,

Thu, Oct 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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.

Currently, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the information collection related to the 30 CFR Sections 46.3, 46.5, 46.6, 46.7, 46.8, 46.9, and 46.11; Training Plans, New Miner Training; Newly Hired Experienced Miner Training; New Task Training; Annual Refresher Training; Reco

Petitions for Modification

Fri, Oct 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and 30 CFR Part 44 govern the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification. This notice is a summary of petitions for modification filed by the parties listed below to modify the application of existing
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mandatory safety standards published in Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Proposed Information Collection RequestSubmitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Noise Exposure Assessment;

Fri, Oct 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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 the continuing collection 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.

Proposed Information Collection RequestSubmitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Independent Contractor

Fri, Oct 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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
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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 proposed extension of the information collection related to the Independent Contractor Registration and Identification.

Petition for Modification

Thu, Oct 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and 30 CFR Part 44 govern the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification. This notice is a summary of a petition for modification filed by the party listed below to modify the application of an existing mandatory safety standard published in Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Alcohol- and Drug-Free Mines: Policy, Prohibitions, Testing, Training, and Assistance

Fri, Sep 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will hold a public hearing on its proposed rule to amend the existing metal and nonmetal standards for the possession and use of intoxicating beverages and narcotics and make the new standard applicable to all mines. The proposed rule would also require those who violate the prohibitions to be removed from the performance of safetysensitive job duties until they successfully complete the recommended treatment and their alcohol and drugfree status is confirmed by a returntoduty test.

Petitions for Modification

Fri, Sep 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Fire Extinguishers in Underground Coal Mines

Mon, Sep 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is revising the existing standard for the quantity and location of firefighting equipment in underground coal mines to assure that it is readily available to quickly extinguish a fire. In lieu of the existing requirements for rock dust and other firefighting equipment, this final rule allows the use of portable fire extinguishers in working sections of underground anthracite coal mines that have no electrical equipment at the working section and produce less than 300 tons of coal per shift. The rule also requires an additional fire extinguisher in lieu of rock dust at temporary electrical installations in all underground coal mines.

Mine Rescue Team Equipment

Mon, Sep 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The final rule amends MSHA's existing standards addressing mine rescue team equipment at mine rescue stations serving underground coal and metal and nonmetal mines. It updates the existing standards to reflect advances in mine rescue team equipment technology to increase safety and improve the effectiveness of mine rescue teams.

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Tue, Sep 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

MSHA is amending its regulations to update the mailing address of the U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Approval and Certification Center (Center) in Triadelphia, West Virginia. The address of the Center has changed since publication of the regulations.

Notice of Affirmative Decisions on Petitions for Modification Granted in Whole or in Part

Thu, Aug 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) enforces mine operator compliance with mandatory safety and health standards that protect miners and improve safety and health conditions in U.S. Mines. This Federal Register Notice (FR Notice) notifies the public that it has investigated and issued a final decision on certain mine operator petitions to modify a safety standard.

Conveyor Belt Combustion Toxicity and Smoke Density

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Mine Safety and Health Administration is reopening the rulemaking record on the request for information entitled ``Conveyor Belt Combustion Toxicity and Smoke Density'' published in the Federal Register on June 19, 2008 (73 FR 35057) and extending the comment period to September 8, 2008.

Petition for Modification

Fri, Aug 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and 30 CFR Part 44 govern the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification. This notice is a summary of a petition for modification filed by the party listed below to modify the application of the existing mandatory safety standard published in [[Page 47981]]
Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Petitions for Modification

Tue, Jul 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and 30 CFR part 44 govern the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification. This notice is a summary of petitions for modification filed by the parties listed below to modify the application of existing mandatory safety standards published in Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Petitions for Modification

Thu, Jul 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

OMB Control Numbers Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

Mon, Jun 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This technical amendment updates MSHA's listing of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control numbers for the Agency's standards and regulations. MSHA is prohibited from conducting a collection of information unless the Agency displays a currently valid OMB control number. This consolidated listing assists the public in searching for current MSHA standards and regulations that include information collection, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements approved by OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Petitions for Modification

Thu, Jun 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Petitions for Modification

Thu, Jun 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This is a correction to a notice of petitions for modification of existing safety standards that was published in the Federal Register on May 30, 2008 (73 FR 31149). In the notice we inadvertently listed the company name as TJS Mining Company, Inc., for petition for modification, docket number M2008024C. The correct company name is the Penn View Mining Company, Inc., TJS 6 Mine, MSHA Mine I.D. 3609464.

Dated: May 30, 2008.
Jack Powasnik,
Deputy Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. [FR Doc. E812597 Filed 6408; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 451043P

Petitions for Modification

Fri, May 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Metal and Nonmetal Miners

Tue, May 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice informs the public of MSHA's decision to implement the diesel particulate matter (DPM) final permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 160 micrograms of total carbon (TC) per cubic meter of air (160TC g/m³). MSHA has developed a practical sampling strategy to account for interferences from nondiesel exhaust sources when TC is used as a surrogate for measuring a miner's exposure to DPM. The Agency
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will begin enforcement of the 160 TC limit under existing 30 CFR 57.5060(b)(3) on May 20, 2008. MSHA will post details of its sampling strategy on the Agency's DPM Single Source Page prior to enforcement. The sampling strategy is based on the best available scientific evidence and will be specific to each mine.

Petitions for Modification

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Sealing of Abandoned Areas

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

MSHA published a final rule in the Federal Register on April 18, 2008 (73 FR 21182) on Sealing of Abandoned Areas in underground coal mines. The final rule incorrectly listed crossreferences in Sec. 75.336(b)(1) and Sec. 75.336(c). This document corrects the final rule by revising these sections.

Notice of Affirmative Decisions on Petitions for Modification Granted in Whole or in Part

Wed, Apr 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Testing, Evaluation and

Mon, Apr 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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.

Petitions for Modification

Mon, Apr 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Proposed Information Collection Request; Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Hazard Communication

Tue, Apr 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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 containing 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.

Petitions for Modification

Mon, Mar 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Petitions for Modification

Mon, Mar 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Criteria and Procedures for Proposed Assessment of Civil Penalties

Thu, Feb 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is revising its civil penalty assessment amounts to adjust for inflation. The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (DCIA) requires MSHA to adjust all civil penalties for inflation at least once every four years according to the formula specified in the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 (Inflation Adjustment Act). The revised penalties apply to citations and orders issued on or after the effective date of this rule.

Petitions for Modification

Thu, Feb 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Affirmative Decisions on Petitions for Modification Granted in Whole or in Part

Wed, Jan 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Petitions for Modification

Fri, Jan 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Refuse Piles and Impounding

Tue, Jan 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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 containing 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.