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MSHA Headquarters, Pittsburgh Safety and Health Technology Center, and Respirable Dust Processing Laboratory Address Changes

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 2, 2015

This technical amendment is a procedural “rule” under 5 U.S.C. 551(4), and is not subject to the notice-and-comment rulemaking requirements in 5 U.S.C. 553. … Detectors or laboratory analysis of mine air samples shall be used to determine the concentrations of harmful, noxious, or poisonous gases.

Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Coal Miners

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 19, 1998

The comment period was scheduled to close on August 7, 1998. … However, due to requests from the mining community, the Agency extended the comment period for an additional 60 days, until October 9, 1998.

Training Policy Review

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 25, 1996

Schwamberger, Acting Director, Educational Policy and Development, MSHA, 4015 Wilson Boulevard, Room 531, Arlington, VA 22203-1984. … During the comment period, anyone may submit comments or suggestions related to any aspect of part 48 policy. Dated: January 16, 1996. J.

Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Preparation and Maintenance of Accurate and Up-to-date Certified Mine Maps for Surface and Underground Coal Mines, Submittal of Underground Mine Closure Maps, and Notification of MSHA Prior to Opening New Mines or the Reopening of Inactive or Abandoned Mines

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 3, 1999

on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. … Commenters are encouraged to send their comments on a computer disk, or via E-mail to [email protected], along with an original printed copy. Mrs.

Safety Standards for Ventilation of Underground Coal Mines

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Aug 17, 1994

These hearings are being held under section 101 of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. The hearings will be held in Price, Utah; Monaville, West Virginia; and Washington, Pennsylvania. … The comment period was scheduled to close on July 18, 1994, but, in response to a request from the mining community for additional time in which to prepare comments, MSHA extended the comment period to

Safety Standards for the Use of Roof-Bolting Machines in Underground Mines

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 9, 1997

In a six-week period in early 1994, three operators of roof-bolting machines were killed while operating the machines in coal mines. … Installing control guarding or double-acting fast-feed controls, or both, to prevent inadvertent activation. 5.

Training Standards for Shaft and Slope Construction Workers at Mines

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 16, 2004

We will accept post-hearing written comments and other appropriate data for the record from any interested party, including those not presenting oral statements, prior to the close of the comment period … In addition, there were 1,830 days-lost injuries reported for shaft and slope workers during that period.

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

The proposed rule would implement the training requirements of Sec. 115 of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) and provide for effective miner training at the affected mines. … We are seeking comments on whether phased-in deadlines would be useful in facilitating compliance, and what period of time will be needed for full compliance.

Petitions for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 3, 2014

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. … Such work is required periodically and on an “as needed” basis.

Alcohol- and Drug-Free Mines: Policy, Prohibitions, Testing, Training, and Assistance

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 23, 2008

ACTION: Proposed rule; notice of public hearing; extension of comment period. … On September 26, 2008 (73 FR 55800), MSHA published a document extending the comment period.

Mine Rescue Teams

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 17, 2009

Final Rule The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) requires that rulemakings be published in the Federal Register and requires generally that agencies provide an opportunity for public comment. … However, notice and an opportunity for public comment are not required when the agency “for good cause finds” that notice and comment “are impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest

Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Mine Mapping and Records of Opening, Closing, and Reopening of Mines

Federal Register · Notice · Jul 12, 2024

agencies with an opportunity to comment 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, as amended (Mine Act), 30 U.S.C. 813(h), authorizes the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to collect information

Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Metal and Nonmetal Miners

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 27, 2002

The comment period on the proposed rule closed on August 6, 2001. MSHA received comments from trade associations, organized labor, and individual mine operators. … Maintenance at these mines may be conducted on the late night shift during periods of less production activities in the mine.

Criteria and Procedures for Proposed Assessment of Civil Penalties

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 8, 2006

DATES: MSHA must receive comments on or before October 23, 2006. … MSHA is proposing to reduce the 24-month review period to a 15-month review period because the agency believes that a period of 15 months would more accurately reflect an operator's current state of compliance

Petitions for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

Federal Register · Notice · Nov 18, 2013

Individuals may inspect copies of the petitions and comments during normal business hours at the address listed above. MSHA will consider only comments postmarked by the U.S. … 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

Examinations of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 12, 2017

ACTION: Proposed rule, limited reopening of the rulemaking record; notice of public hearings; close of comment period. … DATES: MSHA is reopening the comment period to solicit comments on limited changes to the final rule published on January 23, 2017 (82 FR 7695), effective May 23, 2017, and delayed on May 22, 2017 (82

Proximity Detection Systems for Mobile Machines in Underground Mines

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 9, 2017

ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening the comment period. … MSHA is reopening the rulemaking record and requesting comments on issues that were raised by commenters during the comment period and on issues that developed after the record closed.

Criteria and Procedures for Proposed Assessment of Civil Penalties

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 10, 2003

In determining whether a comment necessitates withdrawal of this direct final rule, we will consider whether it warrants a substantive response in a notice and comment process. … (c) Any operator who fails to correct a violation for which a citation has been issued under section 104(a) of the Mine Act within the period permitted for its correction may be assessed a civil penalty

Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Hoist Operators Physical Fitness; and Physical Requirements for Mine Rescue Teams and Man Hoist Operators

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 29, 1998

on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. … [[Page 51961]] DATES: Submit comments on or before November 30, 1998. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Patricia W.

Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 4, 2024

Individuals may inspect copies of the petition and comments during normal business hours at the address listed above. … 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