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| [December 22, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 245)] [Unified Agenda] [Page 73216] Department of Labor (DOL) (Completed Actions) Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) _______________________________________________________________________ 2093. EMERGENCY EVACUATION; EMERGENCY TEMPORARY STANDARD Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 30 USC 811 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 75.1501; 30 CFR 75.1502 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), section 101(b) in response to the grave danger that underground coal miners are exposed to during mine fires, explosions, and gas or water inundation emergencies. The deaths of 14 miners at two underground coal mines demonstrated the need for MSHA to address proper training and mine emergency evacuation procedures. Under the Mine Act, the ETS, which became effective on December 12, 2002, acts as a proposed rule. MSHA conducted public hearings and accepted written comments on the proposed rule. The Mine Act requires that the Secretary promulgate a final rule no later than 9 months after publication of the ETS as provided for under section 101(b) of the Mine Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Emergency Temporary Standard 12/12/02 67 FR 76658 Comment Period End 01/13/03 Post Hearing Comment End 02/28/03 Final Rule 09/09/03 68 FR 53037 Final Rule Effective 09/09/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Marvin W. Nichols Jr., Director, Office of Standards, Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209 Phone: 202 693--9440 Fax: 202 693--9441 Email: nichols-marvin@dol.gov RIN: 1219-AB33 _______________________________________________________________________ |
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