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Requests for Information (RFI)

What is an RFI?

A Request for Information (RFI) generally describes a problem or an issue of Agency interest and requests data, comments, and other information from the public relevant to the problem presented. Responses to the RFI will assist the Agency in determining an appropriate course of action--which may or may not involve rulemaking--to address the problem. Current RFI's

Currently there are no RFIs

Previous RFI's

Published 02/01/2010
SUMMARY: The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is requesting information regarding whether the use of proximity detection systems would reduce the risk of accidents where mobile equipment pins, crushes, or strikes miners in underground mines and, if so, how. MSHA is also requesting information to determine if the Agency should consider regulatory action and, if so, what type of regulatory action would be appropriate.
[FedReg 2010-1999] [PDF Version]	Proximity Detection Systems for Underground Mines [02/01/2010] Comment Period Closes April 2, 2010.

Published 02/01/2010

SUMMARY: The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is requesting information regarding whether the use of proximity detection systems would reduce the risk of accidents where mobile equipment pins, crushes, or strikes miners in underground mines and, if so, how. MSHA is also requesting information to determine if the Agency should consider regulatory action and, if so, what type of regulatory action would be appropriate.

[FedReg 2010-1999]
[PDF Version]

Proximity Detection Systems for Underground Mines [02/01/2010]
Comment Period Closes April 2, 2010.

Published 10/14/2009
SUMMARY: This document requests information related to the use of the Continuous Personal Dust Monitor (CPDM) as a sampling device to measure a miner's exposure to respirable coal mine dust.
[FedReg E9-24665] [PDF Version]	Respirable Coal Mine Dust: Continuous Personal Dust Monitor (CPDM) [10/14/2009]

Published 06/19/2008
SUMMARY: MSHA is requesting information from the public on smoke density and combustion toxicity tests that may be used to evaluate the fire hazard of conveyor belting and similar materials used in underground coal mines.
[FedReg E8-13633] [PDF Version]	Conveyor Belt Combustion Toxicity and Smoke Density [06/19/2008]
[FedReg E8-19391] [PDF Version]	Conveyor Belt Combustion Toxicity and Smoke Density- reopening and extension of comment period. [08/21/2008] Comment Period Closes 09/08/2008

Published 08/30/2006
SUMMARY: On June 15, 2006, the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006 was enacted. In accordance with Section 2 of the MINER Act, each underground coal mine operator must submit an emergency response plan (ERP) to the appropriate MSHA District Manager. The ERP provides for the evacuation of all individuals endangered by an emergency and also for the maintenance of individuals trapped underground in the event that miners are unable to evacuate the mine. MSHA is soliciting comments that address the availability of readily accessible breathable air that would be sufficient to maintain miners trapped underground over a sustained period of time. MSHA will consider these comments in developing guidance to assist in assuring that the ERPs provide safe and reliable post-accident breathable air supplies for trapped miners.
[FedReg 06-7260] [PDF Version]	Program Policy Letter P06-V-9: Section 2 of MINER Act; Emergency Response Plan, Post-Accident Breathable Air [08/30/2006] Comment Period Closes 10/16/2006

Published 08/30/2006

SUMMARY: On June 15, 2006, the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006 was enacted. In accordance with Section 2 of the MINER Act, each underground coal mine operator must submit an emergency response plan (ERP) to the appropriate MSHA District Manager. The ERP provides for the evacuation of all individuals endangered by an emergency and also for the maintenance of individuals trapped underground in the event that miners are unable to evacuate the mine. MSHA is soliciting comments that address the availability of readily accessible breathable air that would be sufficient to maintain miners trapped underground over a sustained period of time. MSHA will consider these comments in developing guidance to assist in assuring that the ERPs provide safe and reliable post-accident breathable air supplies for trapped miners.

[FedReg 06-7260]
[PDF Version]

Program Policy Letter P06-V-9: Section 2 of MINER Act; Emergency Response Plan, Post-Accident Breathable Air [08/30/2006]
Comment Period Closes 10/16/2006

Published 01/25/2006
SUMMARY: The Mine Safety and Health Administration is requesting data, comments, and other information on issues relevant to underground mine rescue equipment and technology. Over the last several years, improvements have been made to communication devices, sensors and other forms of technology in general industry. As such, continuous development and deployment of mine rescue equipment and technology are crucial to enhancing the effectiveness of mine rescue operations and improving miners' survivability in the event of a mine emergency. Responses to this request for information will assist the Agency in determining an appropriate course of action as necessary to improve mine rescue capabilities.
[FedReg 06-1748] [PDF Version]	Underground Mine Rescue Equipment and Technology; Request for Information; notice of public meeting [02/23/2006]
[FedReg 06-722] [PDF Version]	Underground Mine Rescue Equipment and Technology [01/25/2006] Comment Period Closed 03/27/2006

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