Federal Register #OMB Control No. 1219-0097

MSHA Request for Public Comments on Rock Burst Control Plan Information Collection

This opportunity is a request for public comments from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), under the Department of Labor, regarding the extension of the information collection for Rock Burst Control Plans in underground metal and nonmetal mines. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL) - Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement for products or services - Requirements: - Underground metal and nonmetal mine operators must report any rock burst event within 24 hours - Operators must develop and implement a rock burst control plan within 90 days of an event - Plan must include procedures to reduce rock burst occurrence, monitoring methods, and measures to minimize miner exposure to hazardous areas - The information collection is intended to ensure compliance with federal safety regulations and protect miner safety - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified - No unique technical or product requirements, as this is a regulatory information collection, not a procurement

Description

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting public comments on the proposed extension of the information collection titled "Rock Burst Control Plan (Pertains to Underground Metal/Nonmetal Mines)." This collection requires underground metal and nonmetal mine operators who have experienced a rock burst to report the event within 24 hours and develop and implement a rock burst control plan within 90 days. The plan must include procedures to reduce rock bursts, monitoring methods, and measures to minimize exposure to hazardous areas. The goal is to ensure miner safety by reducing risks associated with rock bursts in underground mines.

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