[Federal Register: June 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 118)]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Petitions for Modification
The following parties have filed petitions to modify the
application of existing safety standards under section 101(c) of the
Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.
1. Mammoth Coal Company
[Docket No. M-2005-039-C]
Mammoth Coal Company, P.O. Box 120, Leviasy, West Virginia 26676
has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.1002
(Installation of electric equipment and conductors; permissibility) to
its Winifrede #1 Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 46-08867) located in
Kanawha County, West Virginia. The petitioner proposes to use 2,300
volts to operate the Joy Technologies, Inc., (Joy) continuous miner.
The petitioner states that the nominal voltage of the power circuits
for the new miners will not exceed 2,300 volts, the nominal voltage of
the control circuits will not exceed 120 volts, and all electrical
personnel will receive training before the proposed alternative method
is implemented. The petitioner also proposes to use a 2,400 volt power
center to power a continuous miner with high voltage trailing cable
inby the last open crosscut and within 150 feet of pillar workings. The
petitioner asserts that application of the existing standard will
result in a diminution of safety and that the proposed alternative
method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the
existing standard.
2. Foundation Coal West
[Docket No. M-2005-040-C]
Foundation Coal West, P.O. Box 3040, Gillette, Wyoming 82717-3040
has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 77.802
(Protection of high-voltage circuits; neutral grounding resistors;
disconnecting devices) to its Belle Ayr Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 48-00732)
and Eagle Butte Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 48-01078) both located in Campbell
County, Wyoming. The petitioner requests a modification of the existing
standard to permit an alternative method of compliance for the
grounding of a diesel electric generator. The petitioner proposes to
use a portable diesel powered electric generator for temporary power
and/or to move electrically powered mining equipment in and around the
mine. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would
provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing
standard.
3. McElroy Coal Company
[Docket No. M-2005-041-C]
McElroy Coal Company, 1800 Washington Road, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania 15241 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30
CFR 75.507 (Power connection points) to its McElroy Mine (MSHA I.D. No.
46-01437) located in Marshall County, West Virginia. The petitioner
proposes to use non-permissible submersible pumps installed in bleeder
and return entries and sealed areas of the McElroy Mine. The petitioner
has listed specific procedures in this petition that will be followed
when the proposed alternative method is implemented. The petitioner
asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the
same measure of protection as the existing standard.
4. Consolidation Coal Company
[Docket No. M-2005-042-C]
Consolidation Coal Company, 1800 Washington Road, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania 15241 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30
CFR 75.507 (Power connection points) to its Shoemaker Mine (MSHA I.D.
No. 46-01436) located in Marshall County, West Virginia. The petitioner
proposes to use non-permissible submersible pumps installed in bleeder
and return entries and sealed areas of the Shoemaker Mine. The
petitioner has listed specific procedures in this petition that will be
followed when the proposed alternative method is implemented. The
petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide
at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard.
Request for Comments
Persons interested in these petitions are encouraged to submit
comments via Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov; E-mail: zzMSHA-Comments@dol.gov; Fax: (202) 693-9441; or Regular Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room
2350, Arlington, Virginia 22209. All comments must be postmarked or
received in that office on or before July 21, 2005. Copies of these
petitions are available for inspection at that address.
Dated at Arlington, Virginia this 15th day of June 2005.
Rebecca J. Smith,
Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
[FR Doc. 05-12184 Filed 6-20-05; 8:45 am]
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