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Revised Ventilating Air Quantities for Certain Permissible Diesel EnginesAs of August 6, 1997, Program Information Bulletin (PIB) 97-20 was issued. This bulletin's subject matter is "Gaseous Dilution Air Quantity and Particulate Index for the Caterpillar 3306 PCNA Diesel Engine".As of November 5, 1997, Program Information Bulletin (PIB) 97-29 was issued. This bulletin's subject matter is "Gaseous Dilution Air Quantity and Particulate Index for the Isuzu QD100-36 Diesel Engine". For more information, please refer to these bulletins. Program Handbook PH92-V-6
MSHA's Program Handbook PH92-V-6 sets forth guidelines and instructions for evaluating and processing mineventilation plans. Chapter 8 of this handbook, entitled "Guidance for Ventilation Plan Approval in Mines Where Diesel-powered Equipment is Operated" provides some good guidelines relative to 30 CFR Section 75.325 (f) and (g).
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