The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to ventilation in underground coal mines. This request is being reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. The safety and health standards aim to ensure proper ventilation to protect miners from harmful gases and dust. The proposal includes tests and recordkeeping requirements to maintain and adjust ventilation systems, ensuring miner safety in harsh underground conditions.
Simple Explanation
The people in charge of keeping workers safe want to know how people keep air clean in underground places where they dig for coal. They are asking others to tell them what they think about their plan to check and record how air moves to keep it safe.