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[December 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 237)] [Unified Agenda] [Page 73561-73562] Department of Labor (DOL) Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Long-Term Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 2116. 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 ; 30 CFR 23; 30 CFR 27 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: 30 CFR part 18, entitled ``Electric Motor-Driven Mine Equipment and Accessories,'' describes the requirements to obtain MSHA approval of electrically operated machines and accessories intended for use in underground gassy mines, as well as other 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. This update of part 18 was intended 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. We will be addressing the requirements in this NPRM in phases. The first phase will be Flame- Resistance Testing of Mining Materials. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None 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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