Federal Register #12190089

MSHA Request for Public Comments on Extension of Information Collection for Safety Defects, Examination, Correction, and Records

This opportunity involves the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), under the Department of Labor, seeking public input on the extension of its information collection requirements for mine safety inspections and recordkeeping. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor - Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - Purpose: - Soliciting public comments on the continued need and burden of information collection related to safety defects, examination, correction, and records in mining operations - Scope of Collection: - Covers inspections and recordkeeping for compressed-air receivers, boilers, and self-propelled mobile equipment - Ensures defects are identified, hazards are abated, and unsafe conditions are corrected to protect miners - Regulatory Basis: - Supports compliance with the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act and relevant Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) sections - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs, vendors, or products are being procured - The notice is for public comment on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection, as well as suggestions for improvement

Description

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting public comments on the proposed extension of the information collection titled Safety Defects; Examination, Correction, and Records. This collection ensures that compressed-air receivers, boilers, and self-propelled mobile equipment are inspected, defects are addressed, hazards are abated, and unsafe conditions are identified and corrected to provide miners with a safe working environment. The information collection supports compliance with safety standards for underground coal mine ventilation and related equipment. Comments are requested to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection and to suggest improvements.

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