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[April 30, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 82)] [Unified Agenda] Department of Labor (DOL) Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Long-Term Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 1817. REVISING ELECTRICAL PRODUCT APPROVAL REGULATIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 30 USC 957 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 7; 30 CFR 17 to 18; 30 CFR 22 to 23; 30 CFR 27 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: 30 CFR part 18 (Electric Motor-Driven Mine Equipment and Accessories), describes the approval requirements for electrically operated machines and accessories intended for use in underground gassy mines, and for related matters, such as approval procedures, certification of components, and acceptance of flame-resistant hoses and conveyor belts. Aside from minor modifications, part 18 has been largely unchanged since it was promulgated in 1968. MSHA is proposing revisions to improve the efficiency of the approval process, recognize new technology, add quality assurance provisions, address existing policies through the rulemaking process, and reorganize portions of the approval regulations. MSHA will be addressing the requirements in this NPRM in phases. The first phase will be Flame-Resistance Testing of Mining Materials. This action will be published first because the MINER Act requires all life lines to be flame-resistant by June 14, 2009. The flame-resistant requirements are contained in 30 CFR part 18. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For More Information: www.msha.gov/regsinfo.htm www.regulations.gov URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Patricia W. Silvey, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209-3939 Phone: 202 693-9440 Fax: 202 693-9441 Email: silvey.patricia@dol.gov RIN: 1219-AB37 _______________________________________________________________________ |
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