[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 30, Volume 1] [Revised as of July 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 30CFR77] [Page 642] TITLE 30--MINERAL RESOURCES CHAPTER I--MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR PART 77_MANDATORY SAFETY STANDARDS, SURFACE COAL MINES AND SURFACE WORK AREAS OF UNDERGROUND COAL MINES--Table of Contents Subpart G_Trailing Cables Sec. 77.602 Permanent splicing of trailing cables. When permanent splices in trailing cables are made, they shall be: (a) Mechanically strong with adequate electrical conductivity; (b) Effectively insulated and sealed so as to exclude moisture; and, (c) Vulcanized or otherwise made with suitable materials to provide good bonding to the outer jacket.