[Federal Register: October 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 196)]
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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. Genwal Resources, Inc.
[Docket No. M-2005-064-C]
Genwal Resources, Inc., P.O. Box 1077, Price, Utah 84501 has filed
a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.901 (Protection of
low- and medium-voltage three-phase circuits used underground) to its
South Crandall Canyon Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 42-02356) located in Emery
County, Utah. The petitioner requests a modification of the existing
standard to permit an alternative method of compliance for the
grounding of a diesel generator. The petitioner proposes to use a
portable diesel generator for utility power and to move electrically
powered mobile and stationary equipment throughout the mine. The
petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide
at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard.
2. Black Stallion Coal Company
[Docket No. M-2005-065-C]
Black Stallion Coal Company, 500 Lee Street, P.O. Box 1189,
Charleston, West Virginia 25324 has filed a petition to modify the
application of 30 CFR 75.900 (Low- and medium-voltage circuits serving
three-phase alternating current equipment; circuit breakers) to its
Black Stallion Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 46-09086) located in Boone County,
West Virginia. The petitioner proposes to use the circuit breaker
required in 30 CFR 75.900 for short circuit protection only. The
contactor will be equipped to provide under-voltage, grounded phase
protection, and other protective functions normally provided by the
contactor. The petitioner has listed specific terms and conditions in
this petition for modification 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.
3. San Juan Coal Company
[Docket No. M-2005-066-C]
San Juan Coal Company, P.O. Box 561, Waterflow, New Mexico 87421
has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.503
(Permissible electric face equipment; maintenance) and 30 CFR
18.35(a)(5)(i) (Portable (trailing) cables and cords) to its San Juan
South Underground Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 29-02170) located in San Juan
County, New Mexico. The petitioner requests a modification of the
existing standard to permit a higher maximum length on trailing cables
for the three-phase, 995-volt continuous mining machine, 995-volt roof
bolting machine, 995-volt auxiliary fan and 995-volt breaker. 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 November 14, 2005. Copies of these
petitions are available for inspection at that address.
Dated: October 5, 2005.
Rebecca J. Smith,
Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
[FR Doc. 05-20448 Filed 10-11-05; 8:45 am]
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