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  • Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Respirator Program Records

    Federal Register · Notice · Mar 21, 2023

    on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. … Background Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), 30 U.S.C. 813(h), authorizes MSHA to collect information necessary to carry out its duty in protecting the safety

    88 FR 17021Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration
  • Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

    Federal Register · Notice · Apr 27, 2023

    Background Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) allows the mine operator or representative of miners to file a petition to modify the application of any mandatory … This may include periodic tests of methane levels and limits on the minimum methane concentrations that may be extracted.

    88 FR 25707Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration
  • Asbestos Exposure Limit

    Federal Register · Rule · Feb 29, 2008

    (AHERA) [15 U.S.C. 2642(3)] and the Clean Air Act's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) [40 CFR 61.141]. 2  Asbestos is listed as a hazardous air pollutant under … the Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7412(b)(1)]; as a hazardous substance under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act [40 CFR 302.4]; and in EPA's Integrated Risk Information

    73 FR 11284Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration
  • Petitions for Modification

    Federal Register · Notice · Nov 29, 2004

    for the use of controlled compressed air for cleaning miners' dust laden clothing. … Request for Comments Persons interested in these petitions are encouraged to submit comments via Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov; e-mail: Comments@MSHA.gov ; Fax: (202

    69 FR 69414Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration
  • Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Metal and Nonmetal Miners

    Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 14, 2003

    ACTION: Proposed rule; notice of public hearings; close of comment period; request for data. … The comment period closed on November 25, 2002.

    68 FR 48668Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration
  • Petitions for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

    Federal Register · Notice · Aug 15, 2013

    ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments, identified by “docket number” on the subject line, by any of the following methods: 1. Electronic Mail: zzMSHA-comments@dol.gov. … Background Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) allows the mine operator or representative of miners to file a petition to modify the application of any mandatory

    78 FR 49774Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration
  • Petitions for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

    Federal Register · Notice · Apr 1, 2015

    ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments, identified by “docket number” on the subject line, by any of the following methods: 1. Electronic Mail: zzMSHA-comments@dol.gov. … Background Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) allows the mine operator or representative of miners to file a petition to modify the application of any mandatory

    80 FR 17502Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration
  • Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

    Federal Register · Notice · Jul 1, 2026

    Josephs-Conway, Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. Individuals may inspect copies of the petition and comments during normal business hours at the address listed above. … The mine liberates approximately zero cubic feet of methane in a 24-hour period.

    91 FR 40036Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration
  • Petition for Modification of Application of an Existing Mandatory Safety Standard

    Federal Register · Notice · Mar 22, 2022

    Background Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) allows the mine operator or representative of miners to file a petition to modify the application of any mandatory … This may include periodic tests of methane levels and limits on the minimum methane concentrations that may be extracted.

    87 FR 16234Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration
  • Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Metal and Nonmetal Miners

    Federal Register · Rule · May 18, 2006

    This sediment can clog fuel filters for a period of time until the fuel system is fully cleaned, which typically takes a few weeks. … They also stated that they had not found any workers unable to wear an air-supplying respirator or powered air-purifying respirator, as long as they were clean-shaven.

    71 FR 28924Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration
  • Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Metal and Nonmetal Miners

    Federal Register · Rule · Jan 19, 2001

    Pursuant to the Clean Air Act, the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for setting air pollution standards to protect the public from toxic air contaminants. … The 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments specifically directed EPA to study the contribution of nonroad engines to air pollution, and regulate them if warranted (Section 213 of the Clean Air Act).

    66 FR 5706Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration
  • Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines

    Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 16, 2008

    ACTION: Proposed rule; notice of public hearings and close of comment period. … This provision is intended to assure that only clean, uncontaminated air enters the compressors.

    73 FR 34140Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration
  • Petitions for Modification

    Federal Register · Notice · Jun 8, 2007

    We will consider only comments postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service or proof of delivery from another delivery service such as UPS or Federal Express on or before the deadline for comments. … Background Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) allows the mine operator or representative of miners to file a petition to modify the application of any mandatory

    72 FR 31858Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration
  • Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) in Underground Mines

    Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 1, 2025

    In addition, during the comment period and rulemaking process, ISA standards will be available for review, free of charge, at MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, Room C3522, 200 … In addition, during the comment period and rulemaking process, UL standards will be available for review, free of charge, at MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, Room C3522, 200 Constitution

    90 FR 28406Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration
  • Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

    Federal Register · Notice · Oct 8, 2024

    Background Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) allows the mine operator or representative of miners to file a petition to modify the application of any mandatory … This may include periodic tests of methane levels and limits on the minimum methane concentrations that may be extracted.

    89 FR 81567Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration
  • Coal Mine Dust Sampling Devices

    Federal Register · Rule · Apr 6, 2010

    Regulatory Flexibility Act and Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act VI. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 VII. Other Regulatory Considerations A. … The agency received comments on the proposed rule and held one public hearing on July 8, 2009, (74 FR 27265) in Arlington, Virginia. The comment period closed on August 14, 2009.

    75 FR 17512Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration
  • Petitions for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

    Federal Register · Notice · Aug 20, 2012

    ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments, identified by “docket number” on the subject line, by any of the following methods: 1. Electronic Mail: zzMSHA-comments@dol.gov. … Background Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) allows the mine operator or representative of miners to file a petition to modify the application of any mandatory

    77 FR 50166Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration
  • Petitions for Modification of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

    Federal Register · Notice · Aug 13, 2010

    MSHA will consider only comments postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service or proof of delivery from another delivery service such as UPS or Federal Express on or before the deadline for comments. … Background Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) allows the mine operator or representative of miners to file a petition to modify the application of any mandatory

    75 FR 49536Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration
  • Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

    Federal Register · Notice · Sep 16, 2025

    Background Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) allows the mine operator or representative of miners to file a petition to modify the application of any mandatory … (i) This alternative will provide at least an equal measure of protection as the original standard by ensuring operators work in a clean, climate-controlled, dust-free cab environment.

    90 FR 44718Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration
  • Petitions for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

    Federal Register · Notice · Oct 20, 2020

    ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments, identified by “docket number” on the subject line, by any of the following methods: 1. Electronic Mail: zzMSHA-comments@dol.gov. … Background Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) allows the mine operator or representative of miners to file a petition to modify the application of any mandatory

    85 FR 66582Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration

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