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[April 24, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 78)] [Unified Agenda] [Page 22919] Department of Labor (DOL) Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Prerule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 1955. UNDERGROUND MINE RESCUE EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 30 USC 811 CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Mine Safety and Health Administration is requesting data, comments, and other information on issues relevant to underground mine rescue equipment and technology. Over the last several years, improvements have been made to communication devices, sensors, and other forms of technology in general industry. As such, continuous development and deployment of mine rescue equipment and technology are crucial to enhancing the effectiveness of mine rescue operations and improving miners' survivability in the event of a mine emergency. Responses to this request for information will assist the Agency in determining an appropriate course of action as necessary to improve mine rescue capabilities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ RFI 01/25/06 71 FR 4224 RFI Comment Period End 03/27/06 Public Meeting on 3/13/06 02/23/06 71 FR 9299 Review Comments 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patricia W. Silvey, Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2349, Arlington, VA 22209-3939 Phone: 202 693-9440 Fax: 202 693-9441 Email: silvey.patricia@dol.gov RIN: 1219-AB44 _______________________________________________________________________ |
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