DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Applications for Approval of Sanitary Toilet Facilities
ACTION: Notice.
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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
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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 Applications for Approval of Sanitary Toilet Facilities. MSHA is particularly interested in 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;
*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 can be obtained by contacting the employee listed below in the For Further Information Contact section of this notice.
DATES: Submit comments on or before November 30, 1998.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to Patricia W. Silvey, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 4015 Wilson Boulevard, Room 627, Arlington, VA 22203-1984. Commenters are encouraged to send their comments on a computer disk, or via E-mail to psilvey, along with an original printed copy. Ms. Silvey can be reached at (703) 235- 1910 (voice) or (703) 235-5551 (facsimile).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Theresa M. O'Malley, Program Management Officer, Office of Program Evaluation and Information Resources, U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Room 719, 4015 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203- 1984. Mrs. O'Malley can be reached at tomalley@dol.gov (Internet E- mail), (703) 235-1470 (voice), or (703) 235-1563 (facsimile).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
A sanitary toilet is required by 30 CFR 71.500 at surface coal mines at a location that is convenient to each work site and by 30 CFR 75.1712-6 in underground coal mines within 500 feet of each working place where miners are regularly employed. The standards further require that only sanitary toilet facilities, approved by MSHA, be used. Manufacturers may either call or write to MSHA to learn what information is required to be included on applications for approval. To obtain approval, a manufacturer of sanitary toilet facilities, must submit an application and provide sufficient information for an effective evaluation of the sanitary features of the facilities. Applications are submitted to the Division of Health , Coal Mine Safety and Health , MSHA.
II. Current Actions
MSHA uses the information to properly ascertain if the mine operator is in compliance with the applicable standards.
Type of Review:Dated: September 24, 1998.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Title: Applications for Approval of Sanitary Toilet Facilities.
OMB Number: 1219-0101 (extension).
Agency Number: MSHA 209.
Affected Public: Business or other for profit.
Total Respondents: 2.
Frequency: On occasion.
Average Time per Response: 8.
Total Burden Hours: 16.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): 0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): 0.
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.