Federal Register #2026-09581

Request for Public Comment: Slope and Shaft Sinking Plans for Underground Coal Mines

This notice seeks public comment on an information collection request related to slope and shaft sinking plans for underground coal mines, managed by the Department of Labor's Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) - Purpose: - Regulatory information collection, not a procurement of products or services - Underground coal mine operators must submit detailed plans for each slope or shaft project - Requirements for Plans: - Include mine location, construction methods, equipment, ventilation systems, and safety safeguards - Plans are individualized due to the unique nature of each mining operation - Public Comment: - The agency invites feedback on the necessity, burden, and methodology of the information collection - No OEMs or Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are mentioned - Related Activities: - The Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women requires semi-annual progress reports from Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program grantees (not a procurement) - The National Archives and Records Administration seeks comments on records schedules (not a procurement)

Description

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting an information collection request sponsored by the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This request pertains to the collection of information related to slope and shaft sinking plans for underground coal mines, specifically the surface work areas. The plan must include details such as the mine location, construction methods, equipment used, ventilation system, and safeguards to prevent caving during excavation. Public comments on this information collection are invited until June 15, 2026.

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