Search Results for citation:"89 FR 99283"

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  • 2024-28878 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Notification of Methane Detected in Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mine Atmospheres
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99283
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on an information collection request related to the detection of methane in underground metal and nonmetal mines. This request, submitted by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is part of efforts to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public comments are invited until January 9, 2025. The collection ensures that mine operators report any hazardous methane levels to MSHA, with details on the procedures and testing required for mine safety.

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    Imagine a school where teachers are checking for bad smells. The teachers have a rule that says if they find a bad smell, they must tell the principal so everyone stays safe. The grown-ups are asking if anyone has ideas to make sure the teachers can always tell the principal about bad smells.

  • 2024-28888 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Diesel-Powered Equipment in Underground Coal Mines
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99283
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection regarding the safety and maintenance of diesel-powered equipment in underground coal mines. This request, submitted under the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to ensure necessary safety measures are in place, such as maintenance records and exhaust emission tests, to protect miners from fire and health hazards associated with diesel equipment. The public can comment on the proposal until January 9, 2025, focusing on the necessity and implications of the data collection. The information collection's purpose is to enhance safety standards and reduce the risk associated with diesel machinery.

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    The government wants to make sure diesel machines in underground coal mines are safe, so they are asking people to share their thoughts on keeping these machines as safe as possible for the workers. They're looking for ideas until January 9, 2025, on how to make sure that all safety precautions are in place to avoid accidents and keep miners healthy.