[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: 30CFR15.11]



[Page 87-88]

 

                       TITLE 30--MINERAL RESOURCES

 

  CHAPTER I--MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

 

PART 15_REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL OF EXPLOSIVES AND SHEATHED EXPLOSIVE vUNITS--Table of Contents

 

                      Subpart A_General Provisions

 

Sec.  15.11  Revocation.



    (a) MSHA may revoke for cause an approval issued under this part if 

the explosive or sheathed explosive unit--



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    (1) Fails to meet the applicable technical requirements; or

    (2) Creates a hazard when used in a mine.

    (b) Prior to revoking an approval, the approval-holder shall be 

informed in writing of MSHA's intention to revoke. The notice shall--

    (1) Explain the specific reasons for the proposed revocation; and

    (2) Provide the approval-holder an opportunity to demonstrate or 

achieve compliance with the product approval requirements.

    (c) Upon request, the approval-holder shall be afforded an 

opportunity for a hearing.

    (d) If an explosive or sheathed explosive unit poses an imminent 

hazard to the safety or health of miners, the approval may be 

immediately suspended without a written notice of the agency's intention 

to revoke. The suspension may continue until the revocation proceedings 

are completed.