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Safety Standards for Self-Rescue Devices in Underground Coal and Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 27, 1999

ACTION: Extension of comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This document extends the public comment period for the Advance Notice of Proposed … [[Page 40534]] At the request of a segment of the mining community to extend the time to submit comments, we are extending the comment period. The comment period will close September 7, 1999.

Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Periodic Medical Surveillance Examinations for Coal Miners

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 21, 2023

Currently, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection for Periodic Medical Surveillance Examinations for Coal Miners. … 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

Safety Standard for Preshift Examinations in Underground Coal Mines

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 19, 1999

Finally, commenters representing both labor and industry recommended that we adopt a final rule requiring preshift examinations for each 8-hour period that miners are underground. … Further, we provided the public, including Indian tribal governments which operated mines, the opportunity to comment during the proposed rule's comment period.

Training Policy Review

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 20, 1996

prepare comments, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is extending the period for public comment on its training policy. … The comment period was scheduled to close on March 25, 1996. In response to requests from the public, MSHA is extending the comment period 60 days.

Mine Shift Atmospheric Conditions; Respirable Dust Sample

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 11, 1996

This finding is being made in accordance with section 202(f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. … The comment period was scheduled to close on April 11, 1996. Commenters have requested additional time to review this information and prepare their comments.

Training and Retraining of Miners Engaged in Shell Dredging or Employed at Sand, Gravel, Surface Stone, Surface Clay, Colloidal Phosphate, or Surface Limestone Mines

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 14, 1999

One commenter expressed a preference for spreading out the remaining training over a 90-day period. … However, we request comment on whether a shorter or longer period for record retention is appropriate, and whether different record retention periods make sense for current and former miners.

Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Periodic Medical Surveillance Examinations for Coal Miners

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 25, 2020

Currently, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection for Periodic Medical Surveillance Examinations for Coal Miners. … 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

Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Performance Reports for MSHA Grants

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 18, 2020

Grantees are also required to submit final reports no later than 90 days after the end of the grant period. … These final reports are due no later than 90 days after the end of the 12-month performance period. II.

Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance; and Arrangements for Transportation for Injured Persons

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 11, 2006

DATES: Submit comments on or before November 13, 2006. ADDRESSES: Send comments to U.S. … Background Section 115(e) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) required the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) to publish proposed regulations which provide that mine rescue teams

Proximity Detection Systems for Continuous Mining Machines in Underground Coal Mines

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 10, 2011

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period. … MSHA is extending the comment period from November 14, 2011 to November 28, 2011. All comments and supporting documentation must be received or postmarked by November 28, 2011.

Electronic Surveying Equipment in Underground Coal Mines

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 22, 2025

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period. … MSHA received a request from a commenter for an extension of the comment period so that commenters could properly review, research, and develop meaningful comments.

Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Performance Reports for MSHA Grants

Federal Register · Notice · Jun 12, 2017

Grantees are also required to submit final reports no later than 90 days after the end of the grant period. … These final reports are due no later than 90 days after the end of the 12-month performance period. II.

Ventilation Plan Approval Criteria

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 22, 2025

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period. … MSHA received a request from a commenter for an extension of the comment period so that commenters could properly review, research, and develop meaningful comments that could be valuable in finalizing

Training and Retraining of Miners

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 22, 2025

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period. … 1, 2025, with an established public comment period that is scheduled to end on July 31, 2025.

Hazard Communication (HazCom)

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 11, 2000

ACTION: Notice of public hearing and extension of comment period. … The comment period is extended until December 19, 2000.

Proposed Extension of Information Collection: Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance and Transportation for Injured Persons; Agreements; Reporting Requirements; Posting Requirements

Federal Register · Notice · Jan 26, 2026

ACTION: Request for public comments. … Legal Authority Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), as amended, 30 U.S.C. 813(h), authorizes the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to collect information

Determination of Concentration of Respirable Coal Mine Dust

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 12, 2003

ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of the rulemaking record; extension of comment period. … In response to requests from commenters, the comment period was extended until September 8, 2000 (65 FR 49215).

Coal Mine Respirable Dust Standard; Single-Shift and Noncompliance Determinations

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Aug 1, 1994

time in which to prepare post-hearing comments, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is extending the period for public comment on the February 18, 1994, notices addressing changes to the … The rulemaking record was scheduled to close on August 5, 1994; however by this notice, the Agency is extending the comment period until September 30, 1994.

Roof Control Plan Approval Criteria

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 3, 2026

ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of comment period and notice of public hearing. … DATES: Reopening of the comment period: MSHA is reopening the comment period for the proposed rule published on July 1, 2025, (90 FR 28432) for additional public comments.

Proximity Detection Systems for Mobile Machines in Underground Mines

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 30, 2015

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period. … DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published on September 2, 2015 (80 FR 53070), is extended.