Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - Federal Register Document E7-2092 - Proposed Information

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6296 Federal Register/Vol. 72, No. 27/Friday, February 9, 2007/Notices [FR Doc. E7–2162 Filed 2–8–07; 8:45 am] I. Background Managers with the authority to address unusual but recurring blasting practices BILLING CODE 4510–10–P Under Section 313 of the Federal needed for breaking rock types more Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 resilient than coal and for misfires in (Mine Act), 30 U.S.C. 873, a mine DEPARTMENT OF LABOR blasting coal. MSHA uses the operator is required to use permissible explosives in underground coal mines. information requested to issue permits Mine Safety and Health Administration The Mine Act also provides that under to mine operators or shaft and slope safeguards prescribed by the Secretary contractors for the use of Proposed Information Collection of Labor, a mine operator may permit nonpermissible explosives and/or shot- RequestSubmitted for Public Comment the firing of more than 20 shots and the firing units under 30 CFR part 77, and Recommendations; Applications use of nonpermissible explosives in Subpart T—Slope and Shaft Sinking. for a permit to Fire More Than 20 sinking shafts and slopes from the Similar permits are issued by MSHA to Boreholes, for the Use of surface in rock. Title 30, CFR 75.1321 underground coal mine operators for Nonpermissible Blasting Units, outlines the procedures by which a shooting more than 20 bore holes and/ Explosives, and Shot-Firing Units. permit may be issued for the firing of or for the use of ...

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Federal Register / Notices / Friday, February 9, 2007/ Vol. 72, No. 27

[FR Doc. E7–2162 Filed 2–8–07; 8:45 am] I. Background BILLING CODE 4510–10–P Under Section 313 of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (Minenemi pe   o 73 8a , .U 0.C.StcA 3 ,) miss per used toiuerr qe rsiarot elbi explosives in underground coal mines. Mine Safety and Health Administration The Mine Act also provides that under Proposed Information Collection sfageaudr srpse bedibcrSee thy  yraterc robaL fomine, a rato ope yep ram mrti RequestSubmitted for Public Comment the firing of more than 20 shots and the and Recommendations; Applications use of nonpermissible explosives in for a permit to Fire More Than 20   Boreholes, for the Use of 23 130, tle 75.1CFR  niknislo snd atsafshg  s   ru t ehrfmoep s . Tirock in face Nonpermissible Blasting Units, outlines the procedures by which a Explosives, and Shot-Firing Units. permit may be issued for the firing of more than 20 boreholes and/or the use ACTION :Notice. of nonpermissible shot-firing units in underground coal mines. In those SUMMARY :  in which there is a misfire of instances The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce  explosives, 30 CFR 75.1327 requires that paperwork and respondent burden  a qualified person post each accessible conducts a preclearance consultation entrance to the affected area with a program to provide the general public  warning to prohibit entry. Title 30 CFR and Federal agencies with an  77.1909–1 outlines the procedures by opportunity to comment on proposed  which a coal mine operator may apply and/or continuing collections of  for a permit to use nonpermissible information in accordance with the  explosives and/or shot-firing units in Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995  the blasting of rock while sinking shafts (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This  or slopes for underground coal mines. program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired II. M D S es H ir A e i d s     F p o a c r u ti s c o u f l   a C rl o y m in m t e e n re ts s   ted in format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized,  comments that: collection instruments are clearly  co •ther whe pro theauetvEla foinf  on ioatrm  desop noitcellrysa  nisesec understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be  for the proper performance of the properly assessed. Currently, the Mine  f w u h n e c t t h io er n   s t   h o e f     i t n h f e o  a r g m e a n t c i y o , n  i   n w c i l ll u   d h i a n v g e     Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments  practical utility; concerning the proposed extension of  ag • ecn v y E ’fo nedr eht laetauhe tcc aacurofy t eh   ssetimate of the bu the information collection related to the  osed c llection of information, application for a permit to fire more  i p n r c o l p uding t o he validity of the  than 20 boreholes, for the use of nonpermissible blasting units, and for  me •dn ility, ality, utauq eht ecnahnE ; eduss ontimpsu dsa ynalogohtdo the use of nonpermissible explosives and nonpermissible shot-firing units,  clarity of the information to be and posting of warning notices with  col • etcea ;dl den  burhe of tiMin dn  t ehimez regard to mis-fired explosives.  collection of information on those who   DATES :Submit comments on or before  to respond, including through the are April 10, 2007.  use of appropriate automated, ADDRESSES :Send comments to U.S.  mechanical, or other electronic, Department of Labor, Mine Safety and  t o e t c h h er n  f o o l r og m i s c   a o l f     c i o n l f l o e r c m ti a o t n i   o t n e   c t h ec ni h q n u o e l s o   g o y r ,     Health Administration, Debbie Ferraro,  ermittin electr   Management Services Division, 1100  e.g., p g onic submissions Wilson Boulevard, Room 2171,  of r A e   s c p o o p n y  s o e f s   . t   he proposed information  Arlington, VA 22209–  can be obtained b uest 3939. Commenters are encouraged to send their comments  c c o ol n l t e a c c t t i i o n n g     r t e h q e employee listed in th y e    on a computer disk, or via E-mail to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION COTNACT   [e-mail],   section of this notice along with an  vi r the original printed copy. Ms. Ferraro can  Internet by accessing ,     t o he M e S w H e A d    o h n o   me  be reached at (202) 693–9821 (voice), or va hen (202) 693– ooch 980 is page ( f( 1iscaelim .) h n t g t   p ‘ : ‘ / R / u w le w s w a . n m d s   h R a e .g gs o ’’and  )    tnd FOR FURTHER INFORMATION :Contact the ‘‘Federal RegisterDocuments.’’  employee listed in the‘‘ ADDRESSES ’’  III. Current Actions section of this notice.  Title 30, CFR 75.1321, 75.1327 d an SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :77.1901–1 provide MSHA District

Managers with the authority to address unusual but recurring blasting practices needed for breaking rock types more resilient than coal and for misfires in blasting coal. MSHA uses the information requested to issue permits to mine operators or shaft and slope contractors for the use of nonpermissible explosives and/or shot- firing units under 30 CFR part 77, Subpart T—Slope and Shaft Sinking. Similar permits are issued by MSHA to underground coal mine operators for shooting more than 20 bore holes and/ or for the use of nonpermissible shot firing units when requested under 30 CFR part 75, Subpart N—Explosives and Blasting. The approved permits allow the use of specific equipment and explosives in limited applications and under exceptional circumstances where standard coal blasting techniques or equipment is inadequate to the task. These permits inform mine management and the miners of the steps to be employed to protect the safety of any person exposed to such blasting while using nonpermissible items. Also, the posting of danger/warning signs at entrances to locations where a misfired blast hole or round remains indisposed is a safety precaution predating the Coal Mine Safety and Health Act. Type of Review:Extension. Agency:Mine Safety and Health Administration.  Title:Application for a Permit to Fire More than 20 Boreholes for the use of Nonpermissible Blasting Units, Explosives, and Shot-firing Units. OMB Number:1219–0025. Affected Public:Business or other for-  profit. Respondents:50. Responses:107. Total Burden Hours:69. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintaining):$635. 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 at Arlington, Virginia, this 5th day of February, 2007. David L. Meyer, Director, Office of Administration and Management.  [FR Doc. E7–2092 Filed 2–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P

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