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Items Posted This Month (January)
POSTED: 01/06/2008 Training Guide and Template
On December 31, 2008, MSHA published a final rule that implements the recommendations of the Technical Study Panel (Panel) on the Utilization of Belt Air and the Composition and Fire Retardant Properties of Belt Material in Underground Coal Mining. One part of this rule
requires training of Atmospheric Monitoring System (AMS) operators and make monitoring the AMS a primary responsibility. A training guide and template are now available.
Items Posted the Latter Part of December
POSTED: 12/31/2008 I08-V-8
Procedure Instruction Letter
Procedures for Inspection of Seals
POSTED: 12/31/2008 I08-V-7
Procedure Instruction Letter
Roof Bolt Spacing
POSTED: 12/31/2008 Fedreg. Doc. E8-31121
Petitions for Modification - Notice of Filings
POSTED: 12/31/2008 Fedreg. Doc. E8-30669 Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines; Final Rule
POSTED: 12/31/2008 Fedreg. Doc. E8-30639 Flame-Resistant Conveyor Belt, Fire Prevention and Detection, and Use of Air From the Belt Entry; Final Rule
POSTED: 12/30/2008 News Release
Kentucky mine operator agrees to pay more than $276,000 in delinquent penalties Liggett Mining, LLC faced additional citations, withdrawal order
POSTED: 12/30/2008 News Release
MSHA publishes final rule that requires flame-resistant conveyor belts and other fire protection measures in underground coal mines
POSTED: 12/30/2008 News Release
MSHA publishes final mine rule on refuge alternatives Rule requires life-sustaining environment to protect miners when escape not possible
POSTED: 12/30/2008 Safety Targets Program Safe Operation and Maintenance of Continuous Miners
POSTED: 12/24/2008 Fedreg. Doc. E8-30623 Fee Adjustment for Testing, Evaluation, and Approval of Mining Products - Notice of fee adjustment.
POSTED: 12/24/2008 J.H. Fletcher & Co Bulletin 110
J.H. Fletcher & Co Model DR and CDR Single Mast Feed Roof Drills
J. H. Fletcher requests that owners of the DR and CDR roof drills listed in the bulletin immediately remind all personnel of the danger of pinch points on the machine. Specifically, the pinch point between the inner and outer masts that move during the drilling and bolting process. The company is also providing a free mast guard arrangement for this area.
