Petitions for Modification

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration

Petitions for Modification

The following parties have filed petitions to modify the

application of mandatory safety standards under section 101(c) of the

Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.

1. Energy West Mining Company

[Docket No. M-94-15-C]

Energy West Mining Company, P.O. Box 310, Huntington, Utah 84528

has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.1002

(location of trolley wires, trolley feeder wires, high-voltage cables

and transformers) to its Deer Creek Mine (I.D. No. 42-00121); its

Cottonwood Mine (I.D. No. 42-01944); and its Trail Mountain Mine (I.D.

No. 42-01211) all located in Emery County, Utah. The petitioner

proposes to use high-voltage (2400 volts) cable to power longwall

equipment. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternate method

would provide at least the same measure of protection as would the

mandatory standard.

2. Andalex Resources, Inc.

[Docket No. M-94-16-C]

Andalex Resources, Inc., P.O. Box 902, Price, Utah 84501 has filed

a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.1002 (location of

trolley wires, trolley feeder wires, high-voltage cables and

transformers) to its Pinnacle Mine (I.D. No. 42-01474); and its

Aberdeen Mine (I.D. No. 42-02028) both located in Carbon County, Utah.

The petitioner proposes to use high-voltage (2400 volts) equipment in

the last open crosscut at the longwall sections. The petitioner states

that application of the standard would result in a diminution of safety

to the miners. In addition, the petitioner asserts that the proposed

alternate method would provide at least the same measure of protection

as would the mandatory standard.

3. De'Lyn, Ltd.

[Docket No. M-94-17-C]

De'Lyn, Ltd., Drawer 907, Skelton, West Virginia 25919 has filed a

petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.364(b)(2) (weekly

examination) to its Mine No. 7 (I.D. No. 46-07162) located in Boone

County, West Virginia. Due to deteriorating roof conditions in the 2nd

Left Mains air course, the area cannot be traveled safely. The

petitioner proposes to establish monitoring stations at spad #2872 in

entry #1 outby the affected area and at #3024 inby the affected area to

measure the quantity and direction of the air flow; to post a marker

indicating the proper direction of the air flow; and to record the

results of air readings and examinations in a record book accessible to

all interested parties. The petitioner asserts that the proposed

alternative method would provide at least the same measure of

protection as would the mandatory standard.

Request for Comments

Persons interested in these petitions may furnish written comments.

These comments must be filed with the Office of Standards, Regulations

and Variances, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Room 627, 4015

Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203. All comments must be

postmarked or received in that office on or before March 28, 1994.

Copies of these petitions are available for inspection at that address.

Dated: February 15, 1994.

Patricia W. Silvey,

Director, Office of Standards, Regulations and Variances.

[FR Doc. 94-4177 Filed 2-23-94; 8:45 am]

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