Federal Register #2026-10858

MSHA Request for Comments on Extension of Information Collection for Personnel Hoisting Equipment Tests and Examinations

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), under the Department of Labor, is requesting public input on extending its information collection requirements for personnel hoisting equipment safety in mines. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - Purpose: - Soliciting comments on the extension of the information collection titled "Records of Tests and Examinations of Personnel Hoisting Equipment" - Requirements: - Collection covers: - Initial measurements of wire ropes - Biweekly visual examinations of wire ropes - Semiannual tests and measurements - Daily examinations of personnel hoists - Tests of safety catches at underground coal mines - Aimed at ensuring proper inspection and maintenance for mine safety - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is a regulatory information collection, not a procurement of products or services - Feedback requested on necessity, accuracy, and burden of the collection, as well as suggestions for improvement - Submission location: MSHA Headquarters, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room C3522, Washington, DC 20210

Description

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the proposed extension of the information collection titled "Records of Tests and Examinations of Personnel Hoisting Equipment." This collection ensures that hoist or shaft equipment and wire ropes are properly inspected to identify and correct unsafe conditions promptly. The information collection includes initial measurements, biweekly visual examinations, semiannual tests, daily examinations of personnel hoists, and tests of safety catches at underground coal mines. The data supports compliance with mandatory safety standards across all types of mines.

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