The Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is seeking public comments on its information collection efforts regarding the use of explosive materials and blasting units in specific mines. The focus is on Category III metal and nonmetal mines, which are considered potentially gassy and require safe blasting practices. MSHA wants feedback on the necessity of the information collected, its burden on respondents, and methods to improve data quality and submission efficiency. Public comments will help MSHA reassess and potentially extend the current data collection practices.
Simple Explanation
The people in charge of keeping mines safe want to hear what people think about using explosives in some mines to make sure they're not dangerous; they're trying to figure out if the paperwork people have to fill out is really needed and if there's a way to make it easier.