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DOL/MSHA
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RIN: 1219-AB40
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Publication ID: Fall 2007
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Title: Fire Extinguishers in Underground Coal Mines
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Abstract: The fire protection requirement in 30 CFR 75.1100-2(a)(2) requires rock dust and water at the underground workings at anthracite coal mines, and 30 CFR 75.1100-2(e)(2) requires a fire extinguisher and rock dust at temporary electrical installations. MSHA has granted 101(c) petitions for modification allowing operators to use only fire extinguishers in lieu of rock dust and other requirements at these two locations. This direct final rule, also issued as a proposed rule, would eliminate the need to file petitions to use this alternative method of compliance without reducing protection for miners.
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Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)
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Priority: Other Significant
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RIN Status:
Previously published in the Unified Agenda
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Agenda Stage of Rulemaking:
Proposed Rule Stage
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Major:
No
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Unfunded Mandates:
No
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CFR Citation:
30 CFR 75.1100-2
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Legal Authority:
30 USC 811
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Legal Deadline:
None
Timetable:
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FR Cite |
| NPRM |
12/00/2007 |
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| Direct Final Rule |
12/00/2007 |
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
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Government Levels Affected:
None
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Federalism:
No
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Energy Effects:
No
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Included in the Regulatory Plan:
No
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RIN Information URL:
www.msha.gov/regsinfo.htm
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Public Comment URL:
www.regulations.gov
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Initial (Administrative Startup and /or Capital) Cost:
$0
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Yearly (Annual Operating) Cost:
$0
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Agency Contact:
Patricia W. Silvey
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Room 631,1100 Wilson Boulevard,Room 2350
Arlington,VA 22209-3939
Phone:202 693-9440
Fax:202 693-9441
Email:silvey.patricia@dol.gov
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