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Legislative History
1910 Public Law 61-179. 1941 Public Law 77-49. 1947 Public Law 80-328. 1952 Public Law 82-552. Federal inspectors given authority to issue orders of withdrawal in situations of imminent danger as well as notices of violation. Also mandated orders of withdrawal where less serious violations were not properly corrected. Enforcement of Federal standards by State inspectors allowed under State plan system. Anthracite mines covered, all surface coal mines exempted, along with all mines employing fewer than 15. 1961 Public Law 87-300. 1966 Public Law 89-376. 1966 Public Law 89-577. Enforcement of Federal standards by State inspectors allowed under State plan system. Education and training programs expanded. 1969 Public Law 91-173. Mandatory fines for all violations. Criminal penalties for knowing and willful violations. Safety standards for all coal mines strengthened, and health standards adopted. Procedures incorporated for developing new health and safety standards. Training grant program instituted. Benefits provided to miners disabled by black lung disease. 1973 1977 Public Law 95-164. Requirement for four annual inspections at all underground mines, two at all surface mines. Advisory standards for metal and nonmetal mines eliminated. State enforcement plans in metal and nonmetal sector discontinued. Provisions for mandatory miner training. Mine rescue teams required for all underground mines. Increased involvement of miners and their representatives in health and safety activities. 2006 Public Law 109-236.Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (MINER Act). Amended Mine Act to require mine-specific emergency response plans in underground coal mines; new regulations regarding mine rescue teams and sealing of abandoned areas; prompt notification of mine accidents; and enhanced civil penalties. For More Information On MSHA, Contact:
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