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Items Posted This Month (September)

POSTED: 09/15/2008
P08-V-5
Program Policy Letter
Interpretation of 30 CFR 75.1100-1 and 2 Regarding Water Delivery Capability of Coal Mine Waterlines When Fighting a Fire with a Firehose and Nozzle


POSTED: 09/15/2008
P08-V-4
Program Policy Letter
Water Sprinkler Fire Protection of Underground Belt Conveyors and Belt Takeup Storage Units


POSTED: 09/15/2008
Fedreg. Doc. E8-21449
Final Rule
Mine Rescue Team Equipment


POSTED: 09/15/2008
Fedreg. Doc. E8-21448
Final Rule
Fire Extinguishers in Underground Coal Mines


POSTED: 09/11/2008
News Release
MSHA to collect $342,000 in fines from Darby Mine - Operator withdraws challenge to violations in 2006 blast that killed five miners


POSTED: 09/08/2008
E8-20561
Proposed Rule 30 CFR Parts 56, 57, and 66 - Alcohol- and Drug-Free Mines: Policy, Prohibitions, Testing, Training, and Assistance


POSTED: 09/08/2008
News Release
MSHA announces proposed rule to address workplace substance abuse - New regulation aims to bolster safety for America’s miners


POSTED: 09/08/2008
News Release
MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors in southeastern U.S. Applicant screening set for Gainesville, Fla.


POSTED: 09/03/2008
News Release
MSHA refers issues relating to Crandall Canyon Mine to U.S. attorney for District of Utah


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