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What's New for September 2008


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


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


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: 09/11/2008
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: 09/15/2008
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: 09/15/2008
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: 09/16/2008
News Release
MSHA further improves effectiveness of mine rescue teams
Agency publishes final rule on mine rescue equipment


POSTED: 09/17/2008
30 CFR Download
There are updates available for the downloadable version of the 30 CFR. These updates represent changes made based on the recent technical amendment that was published. This amendment was issued to notify all of the Approval and Certification Center's address change.


POSTED: 09/19/2008
FedReg. Doc. E8-21897
Petition for Modification


POSTED: 09/24/2008
News Release
Mining operations recognized for outstanding safety records
Operations worked nearly 2.9 million injury-free hours in 2007


POSTED: 09/25/2008
OT 10-08-2
SLAM Risks - Coal and Metal/Nonmetal Fatalities - January – June 2008


POSTED: 09/26/2008
E8-22679
Proposed Rule 30 CFR Parts 56, 57, and 66 - Alcohol- and Drug-Free Mines: Policy, Prohibitions, Testing, Training, and Assistance; notice of public hearing; extension of comment period


POSTED: 09/30/2008
Remarks Posted...
Remarks of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health John P. Pallasch - Atlantic Alliance Symposium - Leesburg, VA - September 25, 2008





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