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List of Transcripts For 2008

Alcohol- and Drug-Free Mines: Policy, Prohibitions, Testing,
Training, and Assistance; Proposed Rule
30 CFR Parts 56, 57, and 66

FedReg Doc. E8-20561 - Published September 8, 2008

The comment period closes 11/10/2008
Extended based on E8-25380.
» Comments Submitted to MSHA
» Hearing Transcripts


Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines; Proposed Rule
30 CFR Parts 7 and 75

FedReg Doc. E8-13565 - Published June 16, 2008

The comment period closed 08/18/2008.
See Hearing Schedule
» Comments submitted to MSHA
» Hearing Transcripts


Safety Standards Regarding the Recommendations of the Technical Study Panel on the Utilization of Belt Air and the Composition and Fire Retardant Properties of Belt Materials in Underground Coal Mining
30 CFR Parts 7 and 75

FedReg Doc. E8-13631 - Published June 19, 2008

The comment period closed 09/08/2008.
See Hearing Schedule
» Comments Submitted to MSHA
» Hearing Transcripts


Sealing of Abandoned Areas; Final Rule
30 CFR Part 75

07-2535 - Published May 22, 2007
The comment period for this information request closed January 18, 2008
» Comments Submitted to MSHA
» Hearing Submissions and Transcripts





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