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2008

PIB08-01 Change to Respirable Coal Mine Dust Enforcement Program - 01/07/2008
PIB08-02 Reporting Deaths on Mine Property - 01/11/2008
PIB08-03 Use of Stabilizers (Outriggers) on Chassis-Mounted Drills and Cranes - 01/28/2008
PIB08-04 Legal Identity Report, MSHA Form 2000-7; Taxpayer Identification Number - 01/31/2008
PIB08-05 Suitable Materials for Use in Inflatable Barricades and Emergency Stoppings - 02/04/2008
PIB08-06 MSHA Approval of Electric Cap Lamps - 03/14/2008
PIB08-07 Submission of Respirable Dust Samples using the MSHA Individual Identification Number (MIIN) - 03/31/2008
PIB08-08 Precautions for the Use of the Analysis of Retreat Mining Pillar Stability (ARMPS) Computer Program - 04/07/2008
PIB08-09 Final Reports of Geophysical Mine Void Detection Demonstration Projects - 04/24/2008
PIB08-10 Quarterly Directives Index First Quarter - CY 2008 - 04/28/2008
PIB08-11 Temporary Suspension of MSHA Approval of MICON Seal Designs - 06/17/2008
PIB08-12 Technologically Achievable, Administratively Achievable, and Promising Noise Controls (30 C.F.R. Part 62) - 06/18/2008
PIB08-13 Use of Single-boom Roof Bolting Machines - 06/25/2008
PIB08-14 Potential Hazard from Recalled Electrical Disconnect Switches - 07/15/2008
PIB08-15 Fire Suppression Systems Used to Protect Battery Charging Stations and Other Unattended Electrically Powered Equipment in Underground Coal Mines - 07/22/2008
PIB08-16 Clarification of Procedures to Use When Reporting SCSR Inventories - 07/23/2008
PIB08-17 Potential Boom Failure on Komatsu America Corp. Model PC400LC-7L Excavator - 08/12/2008
PIB08-18 Withdrawal of MSHA Approval or Certification for Certain Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) Products - 08/25/2008
PIB08-19 Re-Issue of P01-4 - Hoist Examination and Safety Test Requirements - 08/27/2008
PIB08-20 Surface Drilled Coalbed Methane Wells with Horizontal Branches in the Coal Seam - 08/27/2008

2007

PIB07-01 Global Positioning System (GPS) and Established Surface Stations or Markers - 01/18/2007
PIB07-02 Potential for the Quick Start Candle on Mine Safety Appliances Life-Saver 60 Self-Contained Self-Rescuer to Overheat or Catch Fire on Units Manufactured from September 1, 1999 through December 31, 2004 - 01/19/2007
PIB07-03 Implementation of Section 2 of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006: Options for Providing Post-Accident Breathable Air to Underground Coal Miners. This Program Information Bulletin should be used in conjunction with Program Policy Letter No. P06-V-10
PIB07-04 Clarification of Requirements of Title 30 Code of Federal Regulations §57.11050 Escapeways and refuges
PIB07-05 The Danger of Oxygen Deficiency in Underground Coal Mines
PIB07-06 Guy Wires of Poles Supporting High-Voltage Electric Power Lines
PIB07-07 MSHA Evaluation of Non-MSHA Product Safety Standards for Explosion-proof Enclosures
PIB07-08 Potential Hazard to Roof Bolting Machine Operators Due to Inadvertent Control Actuation
PIB07-09 Single Source Coal Reporting Pilot Program
PIB07-10 Notification of withdrawal of MSHA and NIOSH approval for Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) Flow-Lite Sampling Pumps
PIB07-11 Examination of Electrical Underground Coal Mine Equipment
PIB07-12 Best Practices for Turning Crosscuts with Remote Controlled Continuous Mining Machines; Reissue of P-03-28
PIB07-13 SCSR Inventory and Report
PIB07-14 Fastenings Used for Joints of Flame-Arresting Paths on Intake or Exhaust Systems for Permissible Diesel-Powered Equipment
PIB07-15 Potential Safety Hazard on Permissible Mobile Diesel-Powered Transportation Equipment with Sandvik (formerly EJC Mining Equipment, Inc.) Wet Scrubber Systems (PDF only)
PIB07-16 Hard Hats - Revised
PIB07-17 Test Procedure for Evaluating Maximum Total Exhaust System Backpressure on an Underground Diesel-Powered Machine
PIB07-18 Maximum Total Exhaust System Backpressure Specification Increase for Caterpillar Inc.'s (Caterpillar's) 3304 PCNA and 3306 PCNA Diesel Engines
PIB07-19 Hazards of Sliding Table Masonry Saws
PIB07-20 Change to Respirable Dust Data Card - Addition of Pre-weight Date
PIB07-21 Clarification of Requirements of Conveyor Start-Up Warnings for §§ 56.14201 and 57.14201
PIB07-22 Operation of Continuous Haulage Systems
PIB07-23 Updated Test Questions for Certifying Individuals to Perform Dust Sampling and Maintenance and Calibration of Approved Sampling Equipment
PIB07-24 Use of Portable Roof Drills
PIB07-25 Potential Hazardous Condition Caused by Bolts Breaking on X/P-1628 Electric Motors
PIB07-26 Charging of Lithium Ion or Lithium Polymer Batteries
PIB07-27 General Monitors Model 420, 420d, S500, and S800 Machine Mounted Methane Monitoring Systems
PIB07-28 Updated Test Questions for Certifying Individuals to Perform Dust Sampling and Maintenance and Calibration of Approved Sampling Equipment (Amended)
PIB07-29 Breaching and Drilling into Sealed Areas
PIB07-30 Notification of Opportunity for Interested Parties to Comment on Advance Draft of Updated "Engineering and Design Manual: Coal Refuse Disposal Facilities"
PIB07-31 Use of Fall Protection In, Around, or Over Any Shaft and Conveyance Safety Measures

2006

PIB06-01 Compliance with the testing and maintenance requirements of 30 CFR 75.1911(i), Fire suppression systems for diesel-powered equipment and fuel transportation units. - 01/25/2006
PIB06-02 Modifying Molded Case Circuit Breakers - 01/31/2006
PIB06-03 Proximity Protection for Remote Control Continuous Mining Machines - 02/02/2006
PIB06-04 Delayed Application of Spring Applied-Hydraulically Released Brakes; Rubber-Tired Diesel and Electric-Powered Equipment - 03/23/2006
PIB06-05 Requirements of Testing High-Voltage Gloves - 03/24/2006
PIB06-06 MSHA Approved Fan Assemblies that Incorporate Pipe Nipple Extensions - 03/30/2006
PIB06-09 Lever Lock Systems Used as Parking Brakes - 05/12/2006
PIB06-10 Hazards When Transporting Off-Track Equipment - 05/25/2006
PIB06-13 Common Air Courses and Examinations - 06/16/2006
PIB06-17 Delayed Application of Spring Applied-Hydraulically Released Brakes; Rubber-Tired Diesel and Electric-Powered Equipment, Additional Information Related to Public Information Bulletin Number P06-04
PIB06-18 Proximity Protection for Remote Control Continuous Mining Machines


2005

PIB05-01 Final Effective Date for Underground Coal Diesel Particulate Standard and Availability of Report on Issues related to High Temperature Diesel Particulate Filters (HTDPFs) Including Laboratory Results on Kindling Temperatures - 01/13/2005
PIB05-03 Revisions to the Sentinels of Safety Awards Program - 02/11/2005
PIB05-04 Retrofit Program for Permissible Diesel-Powered Equipment Manufactured before November 25, 1999, and equipped with Caterpillar Model 3306 PCNA Diesel Engines - 02/17/2005
PIB05-05 Use of Magnets near Remote Control Operated Equipment - 02/17/2005
PIB05-06 Withdrawal of MSHA Approval or Certification for Certain Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) Products- 03/03/2005
PIB05-07 Tree Cutting on Mine Property - 03/17/2005
PIB05-10 Coalbed Methane Wells - 05/10/2005
PIB05-13 Underground Scoop Accidents - 07/13/2005
PIB05-15 Responsibility for Proper Assembly and Maintenance of Permissible Mining Machines and Equipment - 10/11/2005
PIB05-17 Overcurrent Protection for Electrical Systems on Nonpermissible Outby Diesel-Powered Equipment; Compliance with Title 30 Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 75.1910(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) - 10/17/2005
PIB05-19 Use of Mobile Roof Support (MRS) Units for Retreat Mining
PIB05-20 Evaluation of Diesel Particulate Matter Aftertreatment Devices on Non-Permissible, Heavy-Duty, Diesel-Powered Equipment, Compressors and Generators
PIB05-21 Non-Conforming Circuit Boards Used in GAI-Tronics GM1000A Ground Wire Monitors (PDF Only)

2004

PIB04-01 Crushing Hazard on Battery-powered Scoops - 01/13/2004
PIB04-02 Scrubber Overflow Port Used on Atlas Copco Wagner Incorporated (ACW) Permissible Diesel Engine Power Packages - 01/13/2004
PIB04-03 Retrofit Program for Caterpillar Model 3306 PCNA Diesel Engines under Approval Numbers 7E-A002 and 7E-B003 - 01/13/2004
PIB04-04 Continuous Mining Machine Safety Features (Main Machine Circuit-Interrupting Device, Remote Traction Motor Circuit Breaker Reset, E-stop Override, Methane Monitor Failure Override) - 01/23/2004
PIB04-05 Basis for Assigning a P-Code for Noise Overexposure - 01/27/2004
PIB04-06 Hazards Associated with Surface Mines Intersecting Abandoned or Underground Workings - 02/10/2004
PIB04-08 Approval Numbers on 1011F Series Deutz Corporation Diesel Engines - 02/13/2004
PIB04-09 Impoundment (Retaining Dams) Inspection and Emergency Action Plans - 03/03/2004
PIB04-13 Superseding of Program Information Bulletins P99-24 and P02-9 Regarding MSHA Approved Cable Splice Kits - 04/28/2004
PIB04-15 Transmission of Respirable Dust Samples by Mine Operators and Correction of Dust Data Card Information - 06/18/2004
PIB04-17 Potential Fire Hazard of Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) Collected on High Temperature Disposable Diesel Particulate Filters (HTDPF)
PIB04-18 Technologically Achievable, Administratively Achievable, and Promising Noise Controls (30 CFR Part 62)
PIB04-19 Revision D of the Joy TX-3 Lightweight Radio Remote Station
PIB04-20 Electronic Detonators and Requirements for Shunting and Circuit Testing
PIB04-22 New Voluntary Program to Evaluate Fire Suppression Agents, Devices and Systems


2003

Draft PIB MSHA has released a draft Program Information Bulletin on Feasible Engineering and Administrative Noise Controls (30 CFR Part 62) and invites public comments. In response to a request for an extension of time, MSHA extended the public comment period. The comment period ended January 13, 2004.

PIB03-03 Recommended Design Safeguards for Permissible Remote Controlled Continuous Mining Machines - 02/25/2003
PIB03-04 Short Circuit Protection For Trailing Cables Longer Than 500 Feet - 03/25/2003
PIB03-06 Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) Five Star Alarm, Potential for Inaccurate Methane Readings - 04/01/2003
PIB03-07 Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) Five Star Alarm, Additional Information Related to Public Information Bulletin Number P03-06 - 04/03/2003
PIB03-08 Mine Rescue Stations - Onsite Training and Technical Assistance - 04/21/2003
PIB03-10 Potential Safety Hazard Related to Explosion of Pumps - 04/25/2003
PIB03-11 Experienced Coal Miner Fatalities - 06/24/2003
PIB03-12 Assembly of Ansul's Checkfire MP Automatic Fire Suppression System Actuation Components - 06/19/2003
PIB03-13 Trailing Cable Overheating On Equipment Cable Reels - 06/23/2003
PIB03-14 Diesel Particulate Filter Use and Diesel Particulate Equipment Maintenance Information for Underground Coal Mines - 07/11/2003
PIB03-15 Compliance with Diesel Particulate Matter Standard in Underground Coal Mines for Nonpermissible Heavy-Duty Diesel-Powered Equipment, Generators, and Compressors - 07/11/2003
PIB03-20 Approval Status of Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) FiveStar Alarm - 09/04/2003
PIB03-24 How to Change Your Address with MSHA or Request Certain Publications - 10/08/2003
PIB03-25 Withdrawal of MSHA Approval Numbers 8C-67-0 and 8C-67-1 for Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) Five Star Alarms - 10/14/2003
PIB03-28 Best Practices for Turning Crosscuts with Remote Controlled Continuous Mining Machines - 11/03/2003

2002

PIB02-02 Modifications to MSHA Approved Explosion-Proof Motors to Incorporate the Use of Pipe Nipple Extensions to Mount Conduit Boxes - 05/16/2002
PIB02-04 Potential Health Hazard Caused by Platinum-Based Catalyzed Diesel Particulate Matter Exhaust Filters - 05/31/2002
PIB02-05 Crushing Hazard on Mobile Bridge Conveyor (MBC) - 06/21/2002
PIB02-06 Retrofit Program for Isuzu C240MA Diesel Engines - 06/28/2002
PIB02-07 Compliance with Diesel Particulate Matter Standard in Underground Coal Mines
PIB02-08 Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Metal and Nonmetal Miners-Summary of Settlement Agreement
PIB02-13 Withdrawal of MSHA Approval 2G-2239 and NIOSH Approval TC-74-105 for Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) Model G Sampling Pumps

2001

PIB01-04 Hoist Examination and Safety Test Requirements - 03/23/2001
PIB01-05 Reporting "Sampling Start Time" on Redesigned Dust Data Card - 04/06/2001
PIB01-06 Diesel Particulate Matter in Underground Coal Mines - Training Program Guide - 06/19/2001
PIB01-11 Use of Previous Version of the Dust Data Card to Report "Sampling Start Time" - 10/10/2001

2000

PIB00-07 Highwall Safety - 06/01/2000
PIB00-10 Application of 30 C.F.R. §§ 77.405(b), 56.14211, 57.14211, 56.14105, and 57.14105 to Dragline Masts - 07/25/2000
PIB00-11 Nondestructive Testing of Wire Rope - Electromagnetic Testing - 08/09/2000
PIB00-12 Crushing Fatalities in Underground Mines - 08/25/2000
PIB00-13 Mine Safety and Health Administration Product Approvals - 08/28/2000
PIB00-15 Unguarded Conveyors with Adjacent Travelways - 10/25/2000

1999

PIB99-01 Fatalities Resulting from Hazards on Coal SurgePiles - 01/13/1999
PIB99-10 Potential Hazard to Roof Bolting Machine Operators Due to Inadvertent Control Actuation - 06/10/1999

1998

PIB98-12 30 CFR 70.1900: Recordkeeping - 03/10/1998
PIB98-22 Hazard Potential To Roof Bolting Machine Operators and Helpers - 09/01/1998

1997

PIB97-17 Determination of Diesel Fuel Sulfur Content - 08/06/97
PIB97-20 Gaseous Dilution Air Quantity and Particulate Index for the Caterpillar 3306 PCNA Diesel Engine - 08/06/97
PIB97-24 Portable Methane Detectors Magnetically Attached to Mining Machinery (The "Gizmo") - 09/30/97
PIB97-29 Gaseous Dilution Air Quantity and Particulate Index for the Isuzu QD100-306 Diesel Engine - 11/05/97



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