Federal Register #12190124

Request for Public Comment: Information Collection for Health Standards in Underground Coal Mines

This opportunity involves a request for public comment regarding information collection for health standards in underground coal mines. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL) - Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) - Scope of Request: - Focused on health standards for diesel particulate matter exposure - Annual training required for miners exposed to diesel emissions - Recordkeeping of training activities - Inventory management of diesel-powered equipment, including emission control information - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Unique Requirements: - Solicits feedback on necessity, accuracy, and burden of information collection - Seeks suggestions for improvement - Not a procurement for products or services; regulatory compliance and information collection only

Description

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting an information collection request (ICR) 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. The ICR relates to health standards for diesel particulate matter exposure in underground coal mines. It includes requirements for annual training of miners exposed to diesel emissions, recordkeeping of training, and maintaining an inventory of diesel-powered equipment with emission control information. Public comments on the ICR are invited until September 18, 2026.

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