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Refuge Alternatives, Conveyor Belt / Belt Air and Communications & Tracking

On December 31, 2008, MSHA issued the final rules on 1) Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines and 2) Flame-Resistant Conveyor Belt, Fire Prevention and Detection, and Use of Air from the Belt Entry. On January 16, 2009, MSHA issued Program Policy Letter No. P09-V-1 Guidance for Compliance with Post-Accident Two-Way Communications and Electronic Tracking Requirements of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (MINER Act).

Presentations in PDF Format for Downloading:

Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines
Erik Sherer

FINAL RULE
Flame-Resistant Conveyor Belt, Fire Prevention and Detection, and Use of Air From the Belt Entry December 31, 2008
Mike Kalich

MSHA Communications and Tracking Guidance PPL
Salwa El-Bassioni and Dave Chirdon
- PDF version
- Powerpoint Version

Implementation of MINER Act for Communication and Tracking Using MSHA’s Program
Policy Letter (PPL) P09-V-01 as Guidance
Salwa El-Bassioni
- PDF version
- Powerpoint Version

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