Federal Register #12190144

Request for Public Comment on Mine Rescue Team Preparedness Information Collection

The Department of Labor's Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is requesting public comment on an information collection related to mine rescue team preparedness and emergency arrangements. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL) - Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) - Purpose: - Collect information on mine rescue team preparedness - Ensure compliance with safety standards for underground mine operators - Requirements: - Maintain records on mine rescue team equipment and training - Document arrangements for emergency medical assistance and transportation for injured persons - Information used by mine operators, supervisors, employees, and state/federal mine inspectors - Affected Parties: - Private sector businesses, specifically underground mine operators - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are mentioned, as this is a regulatory information collection, 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 under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves records and training requirements for mine rescue teams to ensure preparedness for mine emergencies, including arrangements for emergency medical assistance and transportation for injured persons. The information collected will be used by mine operators, supervisors, employees, and inspectors to verify that mine rescue teams are properly equipped, trained, and ready to respond to emergencies such as fires, explosions, or gas or water inundations. Public comments on the information collection request are invited until June 15, 2026.

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