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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 · Aug 21, 2002

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)]. … DATES: Submit comments on or before October 21, 2002. ADDRESSES: Send comments to David .

Alternate Locking Devices for Plug and Receptacle-Type Connectors on Mobile Battery-Powered Machines

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 22, 2003

All interested parties should comment at this time because we will not initiate an additional comment period. … The comment period for the proposed rule runs concurrently with that of the direct final rule.

Criteria and Procedures for Proposed Assessment of Civil Penalties

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 7, 2008

During the four-year period from June 2003 to June 2007, inflation was approximately 13.4%. During the nine-year period from June 1998 to June 2007, inflation was approximately 27.8%. … (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

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.

Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Records of Preshift and Onshift Inspections of Slope and Shaft Areas

Federal Register · Notice · Jun 28, 2000

DATES: Submit comments on or before August 28, 2000. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Brenda C. … Background The sinking of slopes and shafts is a particularly hazardous operation where conditions change drastically in short periods of time.

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

Draft Program Policy Letter on Reporting Occupational Illness

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 12, 1997

Commenters are encouraged to submit comments on a computer disk or via e-mail to [email protected], along with an original hard copy. … This grace period will be announced at the time the PPL is issued. MSHA is issuing this PPL to restate its occupational illness reporting requirements.

Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 6, 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 … The notices (see Exhibits 1 and 2) indicated that for a period of time the radios were sold out of stock but that ceased as indicated in the notes.

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

Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 4, 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 … The notices indicated that for a period of time the radios were sold out of stock but that ceased as indicated in the notes.

Examinations of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 9, 2018

The comment period for the proposed limited changes closed on November 13, 2017. B. … commenter stated the proposed revision is contrary to Section 101(a)(9) of the Mine Act.

Proposed Renewal of Existing Information Collection; Records of Preshift and Onshift Inspections of Slope and Shaft Areas of Slope and Shaft Sinking Operations at Coal Mines

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 19, 2012

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 … The sinking of slopes and shafts is a particularly hazardous operation where conditions change drastically in short periods of time.

Low- and Medium-Voltage Diesel-Powered Electrical Generators

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 30, 2005

The post-hearing comment period closed December 10, 2004. In response to the proposed rule we received three written comments and oral testimony presented at the public hearings. II. … Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification Pursuant to the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) of 1980 as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA), we have analyzed the impact

The ``Significant and Substantial'' Phrase in Sections 104(d) and (e) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977; Interpretative Bulletin

Federal Register · Notice · Feb 20, 1998

ACTION: Notice, request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: MSHA is announcing a public comment period concerning the Interpretative Bulletin … Act).

Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Training Plans and Records of Training

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 17, 2010

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments. … Background The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), as amended, 30 U.S.C. 801 et seq., recognizes that education and training in the improvement of miner health and safety is an

Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Product Testing by Applicant or Third Party

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 17, 2003

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)]. … Recordkeeping: 30 CFR 7.4(a) required respondents to maintain records of test results and procedures for a period of at least 3 years.

Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 6, 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 … The notices (see Exhibits 1 and 2) indicated that for a period of time the radios were sold out of stock but that ceased as indicated in the notes.

Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Requirements for the Preparation and Maintenance of Accurate and Up-to-Date Mine Maps (Pertains to Underground and Surface Coal Mines)

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 31, 2008

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 computer disk, or via E-mail to Ferraro.Debbie@DOL.GOV . Ms.

Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Training Plan Regulations and Certificate of Training [OMB Control No. 1219-0009]

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 3, 2017

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

Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Hazardous Condition Complaints

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 27, 1998

DATES: Submit comments on or before June 26, 1998. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Patricia W. … Title 30, CFR part 43 implements Section 103(g) of the Mine Act.