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30 CFR Part 75
RIN 1219–AB65 Proximity Detection Systems for Continuous Mining Machines in Underground Coal Mines Fedreg. Doc 2011-22125 Proposed rule; notice of public hearings. Published August 31, 2011 Fedreg. Doc 2011-26446 Proposed rule; scheduling of public hearing. Published October 12, 2011 Fedreg. Doc 2011-29128 Proposed rule; extension of comment period. Published November 10, 2011 Comment period closed November 28, 2011 |
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30 CFR Parts 70, 71, 72, 75, and 90 RIN 1219–AB64 Lowering Miners' Exposure to Respirable Coal Mine Dust, Including Continuous Personal Dust Monitors Fedreg. Doc 2010-25249 Proposed Rule Published October 19, 2010 Fedreg. Doc 2010-28676 Proposed rule; notice of public hearings; corrections Published November 15, 2010 Fedreg. Doc 2010-30099 Proposed rule; rescheduling of public hearings; correction. Published November 30, 2010 Fedreg. Doc 2011-704 Proposed rule; extension of comment period; request for comments. Published January 14, 2011 Fedreg. Doc 2011-5127 Proposed rule; request for comment. Published March 8, 2011 Fedreg. Doc 2011-10780 Proposed rule; extension of comment period. Published May 4, 2011 Fedreg. Doc 2011-13238 Proposed rule; extension of comment period. Published May 27, 2011 The comment period closed June 20, 2011. |
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30 CFR Part 104
RIN 1219–AB73 Pattern of Violations Fedreg. Doc 2011-2255 Proposed rule; notice of close of comment period. Published February 2, 2011 Fedreg. Doc 2011-7975 Proposed rule; extension of comment period. Published April 4, 2011 Fedreg. Doc 2011-10788 Proposed rule; notice of public hearings; notice of re-opening and close of comment period. Published May 4, 2011 Fedreg. Doc 2011-15250 Proposed rule; notice of public hearing; notice of extension of comment period. Published June 20, 2011 Comment period closed August 1, 2011 |
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30 CFR Part 75 RIN 1219–AB75 Examinations of Work Areas in Underground Coal Mines for Violations of Mandatory Health or Safety Standards Fedreg. Doc 2010-32410 Proposed rule; notice of close of comment period. Published December 27, 2010 Fedreg. Doc 2011-4592 Proposed rule; extension of comment period. Published March 1, 2011 Fedreg. Doc 2011-10788 Proposed rule; notice of public hearings; notice of re-opening and close of comment period. Published May 4, 2011 Fedreg. Doc 2011-15250 Proposed rule; notice of public hearing; notice of extension of comment period. Published June 20, 2011 Comment period closed August 1, 2011 |
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30 CFR Part 75 RIN 1219–AB75 Examinations of Work Areas in Underground Coal Mines for Violations of Mandatory Health or Safety Standards Fedreg. Doc 2010-32410 Proposed rule; notice of close of comment period. Published December 27, 2010 Fedreg. Doc 2011-4592 Proposed rule; extension of comment period. Published March 1, 2011 Fedreg. Doc 2011-10788 Proposed rule; notice of public hearings; notice of re-opening and close of comment period. Published May 4, 2011 Fedreg. Doc 2011-15250 Proposed rule; notice of public hearing; notice of extension of comment period. Published June 20, 2011 Comment period closed August 1, 2011 |
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30 CFR Parts 70, 71, 72, 75, and 90 RIN 1219–AB64 Lowering Miners' Exposure to Respirable Coal Mine Dust, Including Continuous Personal Dust Monitors Fedreg. Doc 2010-25249 Proposed Rule Published October 19, 2010 Fedreg. Doc 2010-28676 Proposed rule; notice of public hearings; corrections Published November 15, 2010 Fedreg. Doc 2010-30099 Proposed rule; rescheduling of public hearings; correction. Published November 30, 2010 Fedreg. Doc 2011-704 Proposed rule; extension of comment period; request for comments. Published January 14, 2011 The comment period closed May 2, 2011 |
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30 CFR Part 75
RIN 1219–AB76 Maintenance of Incombustible Content of Rock Dust in Underground Coal Mines Fedreg. Doc 2010-23789 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) Published September 23, 2010 The comment period closed December 20, 2010 |
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30 CFR Chapter I
RIN 1219–AB71 Safety and Health Management Programs for Mines Fedreg. Doc. 2010-22403- Notice of Public Meetings; Notice of Close of Comment Period Published September 9, 2010 The comment period closed December 17, 2010 |
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30 CFR Parts 56 and 57
RIN 1219–AB70 Metal and Nonmetal Dams Fedreg. Doc. 2010-19960- Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) Published August 13, 2010 Fedreg. Doc. 2010-25248 - Metal and Nonmetal Dams; Proposed Rule, extension of comment period. Published October 7, 2010 The comment period closed December 13, 2010 |
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30 CFR Parts 57 and 75
Proximity Detection Systems for Underground Mines RIN 1219–AB65 Request for Information Fedreg. Doc. 2010-1999 - Request for Information Published February 1, 2010 The comment period closed April 2, 2010. |
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30 CFR Parts 50 and 100
Criteria and Procedures for Proposed Assessment of Civil Penalties/ Reporting and Recordkeeping: Immediate Notification of Accidents; Final Rule and Proposed Rule Fedreg. Doc. E9-30607 - Proposed rule; request for comments. Fedreg. Doc. E9-30608 - Direct final rule; request for comments. Both Published December 29, 2009 The comment period closed March 1, 2010. Fedreg. Doc. 2010-9675 - Published April 27, 2010 |
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Coal Mine Dust Personal Monitors request for comments. Fedreg. Doc. E9-534 - Published January 16, 2009 Based on FedReg. Doc. E9-13585 The comment period closed 08/14/2009. |
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Respirable Coal Mine Dust: Continuous Personal Dust Monitor (CPDM) Request For Information Fedreg. Doc. E9-24665 - Published October 14, 2009 The comment period closed 12/14/2009. |
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List of Comments for 2008
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Wireless Communications and Electronic Tracking Systems Guidance (PPL) Fedreg. Doc. E8-29943 - Published December 18, 2008 The comment period closed 01/08/2009 |
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Alcohol- and Drug-Free Mines: Policy, Prohibitions, Testing, Training, and Assistance; Proposed Rule 30 CFR Parts 56, 57, and 66 FedReg Doc. E8-20561 - Published September 8, 2008 The comment period closed 11/10/2008. |
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Conveyor Belt Combustion Toxicity and Smoke Density Request for Information (RFI) 30 CFR Part 18 FedReg Doc. E8-13633 - Published June 19, 2008 Based on FedReg. Doc. E8-19391 The comment period closed 09/08/2008. |
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Safety Standards Regarding the Recommendations of the Technical
Study Panel on the Utilization of Belt Air and the Composition and Fire
Retardant Properties of Belt Materials in Underground Coal Mining 30 CFR Parts 6,14,18,48 and 75 FedReg Doc. E8-13631 - Published June 19, 2008 The comment period closed 09/08/2008. See Hearing Schedule |
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Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines; Proposed Rule 30 CFR Parts 7 and 75 FedReg Doc. E8-13565 - Published June 16, 2008 The comment period closed 08/18/2008. See Hearing Schedule |
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Sealing of Abandoned Areas; Final Rule 30 CFR Part 75 FedReg Doc. 07-2535 - Published May 22, 2007 The comment period closed 01/18/2008. |
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Mine Rescue Team Equipment; Proposed Rule 30 CFR Parts 49 and 75 FedReg Doc. 07-4318 - Published September 6, 2007 The comment period for this proposed rule closed November 16, 2007 |
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Mine Rescue Teams; Proposed Rule 30 CFR Parts 49 and 75 FedReg Doc. 07-4317 - Published September 6, 2007 The comment period for this proposed rule closed November 16, 2007 |
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Program Policy Letter P06-V-9 Section 2 of MINER Act Emergency Response Plan, Post-Accident Breathable Air FedReg Doc. 06-7260 - Published August 30, 2006 The comment period for this information request closed October 16, 2006. |
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Criteria and Procedures for Proposed
Assessment of Civil Penalties 30 CFR Part 100 FedReg Doc. 06-7512 - Published September 8, 2006 The comment period for this information request closed November 9, 2006. |
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Section 2 of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006, 30 U.S.C. 801, as amended by Pub. L. No. 109-236 The comment period for this information request closed July 7, 2006. |
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Section 110(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977;
Interpretation FedReg Doc. 06-4317 - Published May 9, 2006 The comment period for this information request closed June 8, 2006. |
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Equivalency Evaluation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's
Nonroad Diesel Engine Standards FedReg Doc. E6-4362 - Published March 28, 2006 The comment period for this information request closed May 30, 2006. |
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High-Voltage Continuous Mining Machine Standard for
Underground Coal Mines FedReg Doc. E6-4359 - Published March 28, 2006 The comment period for this information request closed May 30, 2006. |
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Emergency Temporary Standard for Emergency Mine Evacuation FedReg Doc. 06-2255 - Published March 9, 2006 The comment period for this information request closed June 29, 2006. |
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Request for Information Underground Mine Rescue Equipment and Technology FedReg Doc. 06-722 - Published January 25, 2006 The comment period for this information request closed March 27, 2006. |
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Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Use of or Impairment From Alcohol and Other Drugs on Mine Property FedReg Doc. 05-19846 - Published October 4, 2005 The comment period for the ANPRM closed on November 27, 2005. |
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Proposed Rule Asbestos Exposure Limit; Proposed Rule FedReg Doc. 05-14510 - Published July 29, 2005 Post-hearing comment period closed on November 21, 2005. |
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Proposed Rule Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines FedReg Doc. 05-17802 - Published September 7, 2005 FR 06-803 - extension of comment period to February 17, 2006. Comment Period Closed February 17, 2006 |
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| Training Standards for Shaft and Slope Construction Workers at Mines
FedReg Doc. 04-15842 - Published July 16, 2004 Comment Period closed September 14, 2004. |
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| High-Voltage Continuous Mining Machines
FedReg Doc. 04-15841 - Published July 16, 2004 Comment Period closed December 10, 2004 |
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| 30 CFR Part 75 Low- and Medium-Voltage Diesel-Powered Electrical Generators
FedReg Doc. 04-14400 - Published June 25, 2004 Comment Period closed December 10, 2004 |
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30 CFR Part 57 Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Metal and Nonmetal Miners FedReg Doc. 03-20190 - Published August 14, 2003 Comment Period closed October 14, 2003 Limited Re-opening of Comment Period FedReg Doc. 04-3656- Published February 20, 2004 Comment Period Closed April 5, 2004 |
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| Evaluation of International Electrotechnical Commission's (IEC) Standards for Intrinsic Safety and Explosion-Proof Enclosures Notice of Intent to Review FedReg Doc. 03-29747 - Published December 1, 2003 Comment Period Closed January 30, 2004. |
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| Seat Belts for Off-Road Work Machines and Wheeled Agricultural
Tractors at Metal and Nonmetal Mines FedReg Doc. 03-9657 - Direct final rule; request for comments. - Published April 21, 2003 FedReg Doc. 03-9658 - Proposed rule; request for comments. - Published April 21, 2003 Comment Period Closed May 21, 2003 |
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| Standards for Sanitary Toilets in Coal Mines FedReg Doc. 03-9655 - Direct final rule; request for comments. - Published April 21, 2003 FedReg Doc. 03-9656 - Proposed rule; request for comments. - Published April 21, 2003 Comment Period Closed May 21, 2003 |
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| 30 CFR Part 72 Determination of Concentration of Respirable Coal Mine Dust FedReg Doc. 03-5402 - Published March 6, 2003 Comment period open until further notice. See [FedReg 03-20499] |
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| 30 CFR Parts 70, 75, and 90 Verification of Underground Coal Mine Operators' Dust Control Plans and Compliance Sampling for Respirable Dust FedReg Doc. 03-3941 - Published March 6, 2003 Comment period is open until further notice. |
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| 30 CFR Parts 75 Underground Coal Mine Ventilation Safety Standards for the Use of a Belt Entry as an Intake Air Course To Ventilate Working Sections and Areas Where Mechanized Mining Equipment Is Being Installed or Removed FedReg Doc. 03-1307 - Published January 27, 2003 Comment Period Closed March 28, 2003 |
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| Alternate Locking Devices for Plug and Receptacle-Type Connectors on Mobile Battery-Powered Machines FedReg Doc. 03-1305 - Published January 22, 2003 Comment Period Closed February 21, 2003 |
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| Emergency Temporary Standard/Proposed Rule Emergency Evacuations FedReg Doc. 02-31358 - Published December 12, 2002 Comment Period Closed January 13, 2003 |
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| Proposed Rule Testing and Evaluation by Independent Laboratories and Non-MSHA Product Safety Standards FedReg Doc. 02-25879 - Published October 17, 2002 Comment Period Closed December 31, 2002 |
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| Proposed Rule Improving and Eliminating Regulations, Phase 5, Miscellaneous Technology Improvements (Methane Testing) FedReg Doc. 02-24387 - Published September 26, 2002 Comment Period Closed November 25, 2002 |
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| Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Metal and Nonmetal Miners FedReg Doc. 02-24370 - Published September 25, 2002 Comment Period ended November 25, 2002 |
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| Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Measuring and Controlling Asbestos Exposure FedReg Doc. 02-7467 - Published March 29, 2002 Comment Period Closed June 27, 2002 |
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