[Federal Register: July 25, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 143)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Secretary
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
July 15, 2003.
The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public
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 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of
this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by
calling the Department of Labor. To obtain documentation, contact
Darrin King on (202) 693-4129 (this is not a toll-free number) or E-
Mail: king.darrin@dol.gov. Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA), Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235,
Washington, DC
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20503 (202-395-7316/this is not a toll-free number), within 30 days
from the date of this publication in the Federal Register.
The OMB is particularly interested in comments which:
[sbull] 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;
[sbull] 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;
[sbull] Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
[sbull] 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.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Title: Fire Protection (Underground Coal Mines).
OMB Number: 1219-0054.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 893.
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Average
Annual response Annual
Requirement Frequency responses time burden
(hours) hours
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Examine chemical fire extinguishers--30 Semi-annually..................... 36,840 0.033 1,216
CFR 75.1100-3.
Program of instruction--30 CFR 75.1101- On occasion....................... 248 0.500 124
23(a).
Fire drill certifications--30 CFR Quarterly......................... 10,716 0.500 5,358
75.1101-23(c).
Inspect automatic fire sensors and
warning devices--30 CFR 75.1103-8
Weekly examinations................. Weekly............................ 123,760 0.250 30,940
Weekly certification................ Weekly............................ 123,760 0.170 21,039
Annual function test................ Annually.......................... 2,380 0.250 595
Test fire hydrant--30 CFR 75.1103-11.... Annually.......................... 35,700 0.500 17,850
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Total........................... .................................. 333,404 .......... 77,122
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Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.
Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing
services): $1,240.
Description: Section 311(a) of the Mine Safety and Health Act of
1977 (Pub. L. 91-173) states that each coal mine shall be provided with
suitable firefighting equipment adapted for the size and conditions of
the mine. Under 30 CFR 75.1100-3, chemical fire extinguishers must be
examined every 6 months and the date of the examination recorded on a
permanent tag attached to the extinguisher. Under section 75.1101-
23(a), operators of underground coal mines are required to establish a
program for the instruction of all miners in the proper fire fighting
and evacuation procedures to be followed in event of an emergency. The
program includes a specific fire fighting and evacuation plan designed
to acquaint miners on all shifts with procedures for: (i) Evacuation of
all miners not required for fire fighting activities; (ii) rapid
assembly and transportation of necessary people, fire suppression
equipment, and rescue apparatus to the scene of the fire; and (iii)
operation of the fire suppression equipment available in the mine.
Under section 75-1101-23(c), an underground coal mine operator is
required to conduct fire drills at intervals of not more than 90 days.
The operator is to certify by signature and date that fire drills were
conducted in accordance with the approved program. Under section
75.1103-8, a qualified person must examine the automatic fire sensor
and warning device systems on a weekly basis, and must conduct a
functional test of the complete system at least once a year. Under
section 75.1103-11, each fire hydrant and hose must be tested at least
once a year, and the records of those tests shall be kept in an
appropriate location.
Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 03-18964 Filed 7-24-03; 8:45 am]
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