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List of Comments for 2007

Mine Rescue Team Equipment; Proposed Rule 30 CFR Parts 49 and 75 FedReg Doc. 07-4318 - Published September 6, 2007 The comment period for this proposed rule closed November 16, 2007
» Comments Submitted to MSHA
» Hearing Transcripts

Mine Rescue Teams; Proposed Rule 30 CFR Parts 49 and 75 FedReg Doc. 07-4317 - Published September 6, 2007 The comment period for this proposed rule closed November 16, 2007
» Comments Submitted to MSHA
» Hearing Transcripts

List of Comments for 2006

Program Policy Letter P06-V-9 Section 2 of MINER Act Emergency Response Plan, Post-Accident Breathable Air FedReg Doc. 06-7260 - Published August 30, 2006 The comment period for this information request closed October 16, 2006.
» Comments Submitted to MSHA

Criteria and Procedures for Proposed Assessment of Civil Penalties 30 CFR Part 100 FedReg Doc. 06-7512 - Published September 8, 2006 The comment period for this information request closed November 9, 2006.
» Comments Submitted to MSHA
» Transcripts of Public Hearings

Section 2 of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006, 30 U.S.C. 801, as amended by Pub. L. No. 109-236 The comment period for this information request closed July 7, 2006.
» Comments Submitted to MSHA

Section 110(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977; Interpretation FedReg Doc. 06-4317 - Published May 9, 2006 The comment period for this information request closed June 8, 2006.
» Comments Submitted to MSHA

Equivalency Evaluation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Nonroad Diesel Engine Standards FedReg Doc. E6-4362 - Published March 28, 2006 The comment period for this information request closed May 30, 2006.
» Comments Submitted to MSHA

High-Voltage Continuous Mining Machine Standard for Underground Coal Mines FedReg Doc. E6-4359 - Published March 28, 2006 The comment period for this information request closed May 30, 2006.
» Comments Submitted to MSHA

Emergency Temporary Standard for Emergency Mine Evacuation FedReg Doc. 06-2255 - Published March 9, 2006 The comment period for this information request closed June 29, 2006.
» Comments Submitted to MSHA
» Transcripts of Public Hearings

Request for Information Underground Mine Rescue Equipment and Technology FedReg Doc. 06-722 - Published January 25, 2006 The comment period for this information request closed March 27, 2006.
» Comments Submitted to MSHA
» Transcripts of Public Meeting (to include meeting presentations)

List of Comments for 2005

Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Use of or Impairment From Alcohol and Other Drugs on Mine Property FedReg Doc. 05-19846 - Published October 4, 2005 The comment period for the ANPRM closed on November 27, 2005.
» Comments Submitted to MSHA
» Transcripts of Meetings
» References to the Department of Transportation concerning procedures for transportation workplace drug and alcohol testing programs corresponding to transcript of the public meeting held November 8, 2005

Proposed Rule Asbestos Exposure Limit; Proposed Rule FedReg Doc. 05-14510 - Published July 29, 2005 Post-hearing comment period closed on November 21, 2005.
» Comments Submitted to MSHA
» Transcripts of Public Hearings

Proposed Rule Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines FedReg Doc. 05-17802 - Published September 7, 2005 FR 06-803 - extension of comment period to February 17, 2006. Comment Period Closed February 17, 2006
» Comments Submitted to MSHA
» Transcripts of Public Hearings

List of Comments for 2004

Training Standards for Shaft and Slope Construction Workers at Mines FedReg Doc. 04-15842 - Published July 16, 2004 Comment Period closed September 14, 2004.
» Comments Submitted to MSHA
» Transcripts of Public Hearings for 04-15842

High-Voltage Continuous Mining Machines FedReg Doc. 04-15841 - Published July 16, 2004 Comment Period closed December 10, 2004
» Comments Submitted to MSHA
» Transcripts of Public Hearings for 04-15841

30 CFR Part 75 Low- and Medium-Voltage Diesel-Powered Electrical Generators FedReg Doc. 04-14400 - Published June 25, 2004 Comment Period closed December 10, 2004
» Comments Submitted to MSHA
» Transcripts of Public Hearings for 04-14400

30 CFR Part 57 Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Metal and Nonmetal Miners FedReg Doc. 03-20190 - Published August 14, 2003 Comment Period closed October 14, 2003 Limited Re-opening of Comment Period FedReg Doc. 04-3656- Published February 20, 2004 Comment Period Closed April 5, 2004
» Transcripts of Public Hearings for 03-20190
» Comments Submitted to MSHA

List of Comments for 2003

Evaluation of International Electrotechnical Commission's (IEC) Standards for Intrinsic Safety and Explosion-Proof Enclosures Notice of Intent to Review FedReg Doc. 03-29747 - Published December 1, 2003 Comment Period Closed January 30, 2004.
» Comments Submitted to MSHA

Seat Belts for Off-Road Work Machines and Wheeled Agricultural Tractors at Metal and Nonmetal Mines FedReg Doc. 03-9657 - Direct final rule; request for comments. - Published April 21, 2003 FedReg Doc. 03-9658 - Proposed rule; request for comments. - Published April 21, 2003 Comment Period Closed May 21, 2003
» Comments Submitted to MSHA

Standards for Sanitary Toilets in Coal Mines FedReg Doc. 03-9655 - Direct final rule; request for comments. - Published April 21, 2003 FedReg Doc. 03-9656 - Proposed rule; request for comments. - Published April 21, 2003 Comment Period Closed May 21, 2003
» Comments Submitted to MSHA

30 CFR Part 72 Determination of Concentration of Respirable Coal Mine Dust FedReg Doc. 03-5402 - Published March 6, 2003 Comment period open until further notice. See [FedReg 03-20499]
» Comments Submitted to MSHA
» Transcripts of Public Hearings

30 CFR Parts 70, 75, and 90 Verification of Underground Coal Mine Operators' Dust Control Plans and Compliance Sampling for Respirable Dust FedReg Doc. 03-3941 - Published March 6, 2003 Comment period is open until further notice.
» Comments Submitted to MSHA
» Transcripts of Public Hearings

30 CFR Parts 75 Underground Coal Mine Ventilation Safety Standards for the Use of a Belt Entry as an Intake Air Course To Ventilate Working Sections and Areas Where Mechanized Mining Equipment Is Being Installed or Removed FedReg Doc. 03-1307 - Published January 27, 2003 Comment Period Closed March 28, 2003
» Comments Submitted to MSHA
» Transcripts of Public Hearings

Alternate Locking Devices for Plug and Receptacle-Type Connectors on Mobile Battery-Powered Machines FedReg Doc. 03-1305 - Published January 22, 2003 Comment Period Closed February 21, 2003
» Comments Submitted to MSHA

List of Comments for 2002

Emergency Temporary Standard/Proposed Rule Emergency Evacuations FedReg Doc. 02-31358 - Published December 12, 2002 Comment Period Closed January 13, 2003
» Comments Submitted to MSHA
» Transcripts of Public Hearings

Proposed Rule Testing and Evaluation by Independent Laboratories and Non-MSHA Product Safety Standards FedReg Doc. 02-25879 - Published October 17, 2002 Comment Period Closed December 31, 2002
» Comments Submitted to MSHA
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Proposed Rule Improving and Eliminating Regulations, Phase 5, Miscellaneous Technology Improvements (Methane Testing) FedReg Doc. 02-24387 - Published September 26, 2002 Comment Period Closed November 25, 2002
» Comments Submitted to MSHA
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Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Metal and Nonmetal Miners FedReg Doc. 02-24370 - Published September 25, 2002 Comment Period ended November 25, 2002
» Comments Submitted to MSHA

Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Measuring and Controlling Asbestos Exposure FedReg Doc. 02-7467 - Published March 29, 2002 Comment Period Closed June 27, 2002
» Comments Submitted to MSHA
» Transcripts of Public Hearings
» List of Commenters


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