Federal Register #OMB Control No. 1219-0003

The Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of its information collection for radiation sampling and exposure records in mines. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - Products/Services Requested: - Monitoring and recording radon daughter concentrations in mines - Maintaining individual miner exposure records - Submitting annual exposure reports to MSHA - Providing exposure records to miners upon request - Posting safety signage in areas with potential exposure - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory information collection, not a procurement of products or services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Use of MSHA Form 40009 or equivalent for exposure records - Retention of records at mine sites or nearest mine offices - Compliance with federal regulations (30 CFR 57.5037, 57.5040, 57.5045) and ANSI N13.8-1973 standards - Annual reporting and ongoing recordkeeping required

The Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of the information collection titled "Radiation Sampling and Exposure Records." This collection involves monitoring and recording radon daughter concentrations in mines to ensure miners' exposure does not exceed safety limits. The information collected includes radon daughter sampling, individual exposure records, annual reporting to MSHA, and posting of safety signage in affected mine areas. The goal is to protect miners' health by maintaining accurate exposure data and ensuring compliance with safety standards.