| DOL/MSHA |
RIN: 1219-AB58 |
Publication ID: Fall 2008
|
| Title: Refuge
Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines |
| Abstract: MSHA is
investigating refuge alternatives for use in underground
coal mines. Refuge alternatives, such as rescue
chambers, and other structures or systems, could be used
to increase the survival of miners trapped underground.
Section 13 of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency
Response Act of 2006 requires the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to study refuge
alternatives. Section 112(b) of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act of 2008 requires MSHA to propose
regulations by June 15, 2008, consistent with the
recommendations of NIOSH, requiring rescue chambers in
underground coal mines,or facilities that provide at
least the same measure of protection, and to finalize
the regulations by December 31, 2008. |
| Agency: Department of
Labor(DOL) |
Priority: Economically
Significant |
| RIN Status: Previously published
in the Unified Agenda |
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final
Rule Stage |
| Major: Yes |
Unfunded Mandates: No
|
| CFR Citation: 30 CFR
7; 30 CFR 50 ; 30 CFR 75 (To search for a specific
CFR, visit the Code
of Federal Regulations.) |
| Legal Authority: 30
USC 811 |
Legal Deadline:
| Action |
Source |
Description |
Date |
| NPRM |
Statutory |
Section 112(a)
Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008 |
06/15/2008 |
| Final |
Statutory |
Section 112(a)
Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008 |
12/31/2008 | |
Timetable:
| Action |
Date |
FR
Cite |
| NPRM |
06/16/2008 |
73
FR 34140 |
| NPRM Comment
Period End |
08/18/2008 |
|
| Final
Action |
12/00/2008 |
| |
| Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Undetermined |
Government Levels Affected:
None |
| Small Entities Affected:
Businesses |
Federalism: No |
| Included in the Regulatory Plan:
No |
| RIN Information URL:www.msha.gov/regsinfo.htm www.msha.gov/regsinfo.htm
|
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov
|
| RIN Data Printed in the FR:
No |
Agency
Contact:
Patricia W. Silvey
Director, Office
of Standards, Regulations, and Variances
Department
of Labor
Mine Safety and Health Administration
1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2350,
Arlington, VA
22209-3939
Phone:202 693-9640
Fax:202 693-9441
Email: silvey.patricia@dol.gov
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