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Introduction and Summary
Industry Characteristics
Benefits
Cost of Compliance
Regulatory Flexibility Certification

II. INDUSTRY PROFILE

Introduction
Profile of the U.S. Coal Industry
Coal Production
Profile of Mines Using Diesel-powered Equipment
Definitions
Profile of Diesel-powered Equipment Used in Underground Coal Mines

III. BENEFITS EVALUATION

Introduction
Summary of the Final Rule's Benefits
Safety Hazards Related to the Use of Diesel-powered Equipment
Fires and Explosions Associated with Diesel-powered Equipment
Characteristics of Diesel-powered Equipment Fires in Mines
Injuries Caused by Diesel-powered Equipment Fires
Other Types of Safety Hazards Involving Diesel-powered Equipment
Benefits of the Rule Concerning Safety Hazards
Benefits of the Rule Addressing Diesel Power Packages
Benefits of the Rule Addressing Fuel Handling and Storage
Benefits of the Rule Addressing Equipment Safety Features
Benefits of the Rule Addressing Maintenance, Training, and Operations
Health Hazards Related to the Use of Diesel-powered Equipment
Exposure to Gaseous Contaminants in Diesel Exhaust
Exposure to Particulate Matter in Diesel Exhaust
Benefits of the Rule Concerning Health Hazards
Benefits of the Rule Addressing Approved Diesel Engines and Low Sulfur Fuel
Benefits of the Rule Addressing Ventilation
Benefits of the Rule Addressing Sampling
Benefits of the Rule Addressing Maintenance and Training
Additional Benefits of the Rule

IV. COST OF COMPLIANCE

Introduction
Methodology
Data Bases
Types of Costs
Summary of Cost of Compliance Estimates
Compliance Costs for Mine Operators
Compliance Costs for Manufacturers

PART 7 - SUBPART E
DIESEL ENGINES INTENDED FOR USE IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES

Introduction and Summary
Section By Section Analysis

Section 7.81 - Purpose and Effective Date
Section 7.82 - Definitions
Section 7.83 - Application Requirements
Section 7.84 - Technical Requirements
Section 7.85 - Critical Characteristics
Section 7.86 - Test Equipment and Specifications
Section 7.87 - Test for Determination of Maximum Fuel-Air Ratio
Section 7.88 - Test for Determination of Ventilation Rate
Section 7.89 - Test for Determination of Particulate Index
Section 7.90 - Approval Marking
Section 7.91 - Post-Approval Product Audit
Section 7.92 - New Technology

PART 7 - SUBPART F
DIESEL POWER PACKAGES INTENDED FOR USE IN AREAS WHERE
PERMISSIBLE ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED

Introduction and Summary
Power Package Cost
Section 7.95 - Purpose and Effective Date
Section 7.96 - Definitions
Section 7.97 - Application Requirements
Section 7.98 - Technical Requirements
Section 7.99 - Critical Characteristics
Section 7.100 - Explosion Tests
Section 7.101 - Surface Temperature Tests
Section 7.102 - Exhaust Gas Cooling Efficiency Tests
Section 7.103 - Tests of the Safety System Controls
Section 7.104 - Static Pressure Test
Section 7.105 - Approval Marking
Section 7.106 - Post-Approval Product Audit
Section 7.107 - New Technology
Section 7.108 - Power Package Checklist
Section 70.1900 - Exposure Monitoring
Section 75.325 - Air Quantity
Amendments to Section 75.371
Section 75.1901 - Diesel Fuel Used to Operate Diesel-Powered Equipment Underground
Section 75.1902 - Underground Diesel Fuel Storage Facilities, General Requirements
Section 75.1903 - Diesel Fuel Storage Facilities; Construction and Safety Precautions
Section 75.1904 - Underground Diesel Fuel Tanks and Safety Cans
Section 75.1905 - Dispensing of Diesel Fuel
Section 75.1905-1 - Diesel Fuel Piping Systems
Section 75.1906 - Transport of Diesel Fuel
Section 75.1907 - Diesel-powered Equipment Intended for Use in Underground Coal Mines
Section 75.1908 - Nonpermissible Diesel-powered Equipment - Categories
Section 75.1909 - Nonpermissible Diesel-powered equipment,
                             Design and Performance Requirements
Section 75.1910 - Nonpermissible Diesel-powered Equipment;
                             Electrical System Design and Performance Requirements
Section 75.1911 - Fire Suppression Systems for Mobile
                             Diesel-Powered Equipment and Fuel Transportation Units
Section 75.1912 - Fire Suppression Systems for Permanent
                             Underground Diesel Fuel Storage Facilities and
                             Stationary Unattended Diesel-powered Equipment
                             Facilities.
Section 75.1913 - Starting Aids
Section 75.1914 - Maintenance of Diesel-powered Equipment
Section 75.1915 - Training and Qualification of Persons Working on Diesel Equipment.
Section 75.1916 - Traffic Rules for Diesel-Powered Equipment

OTHER ISSUES UNDER PART 75
Section 75.342
Sections 75.1710 and 75.1710-1
Section 75.400
Sections 75.523-1&2

V. REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ANALYSIS

Introduction
Legal Basis for Final Rule
The Final Rule's Economic Impact
Impact on Small Mines
Significant Alternatives
Recordkeeping
Regulatory Relief

VI. UNFUNDED MANDATES REFORM ACT OF 1995

VII. PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1995

Introduction
PART 7 - SUBPART E - Permissible Engine Models
PART 7 - SUBPART E - NonPermissible Engine Models With Part 32 Approval
PART 7 - SUBPART E - NonPermissible Engine Models Without Part 32 Approval
PART 7, SUBPART E,
Section 7.90
PART 7 - SUBPART F
New Permissible Power Packages
PART 7 - SUBPART F
Existing Permissible Power Packages
PART 7, SUBPART F
Section 7.105
Section 75.363
Sections 75.371(r), (kk), (ll), (mm), (nn), (oo), and (pp)
Section 75.1901(a)
Section 75.1904(b)(4)(i)
Sections 75.1911(i)&(j)
Sections 75.1912(h)&(i) Permanent storage facilities.
Sections 75.1914(f)(1)(2)&(h)
Sections 75.1914(g)&(h)
Sections 75.1914(g)(5)&(h)
Section 75.1915(a)
Sections 75.1915(b)(5)&(c)
Equipment Costs
Section 75.363
Section 75.1914(g)(5)&(h)
Decrease in Burden Hours
PART 36
PART 32

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