[Federal Register: March 27, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 59); Page 14969]
[Notices]

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Secretary

Submission For OMB Review; Comment Request

March 24, 1998.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public information collection requests (ICRs) 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 each individual ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Department of Labor, Departmental Clearance Officer, Todd R. Owen ((202) 219-5096 ext. 143) or by E-Mail to Owen- Todd@dol.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) may call (202) 219-4720 between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday-Friday.

Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for BLS, DM, ESA, ETA, MSHA, OSHA, PWBA, or VETS, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 ((202) 395-7316), on or before April 27, 1998.

The OMB 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 submission of responses.

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                                                                                                   Total burden 
                 Cite                    Respondents                  Average time                     hours    
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30 CFR 71.300........................              81  3 hours 10 minutes.......................             257
30 CFR 71.301(d).....................              81  10 minutes...............................              14
30 CFR 75.370 and 30 CFR 75.370(a)(3)              63  6 hours 20 minutes.......................             210
30 CFR 75.370(e).....................              63  10 minutes...............................              11
30 CFR 75.370(f).....................              63  15 minutes...............................              16
30 CFR 90.300........................               3  3 hours 10 minutes.......................              10
30 CFR 90.301(d).....................               3  20 minutes...............................               1
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      Total..........................             357                                                        519
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Total Burden Hours: 519.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): 0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $116,230.
Description: Requires mine operators to use abatement samples to demonstrate to MSHA that they have corrected the condition or practice which resulted in the citation for exceeding the applicable respirable dust standard.

Todd R. Owen,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 98-8115 Filed 3-26-98; 8:45 am]
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