| DOL/MSHA | RIN: 1219-AB41 | Publication ID: Fall 2009 |
| Title: Use of or Impairment From Alcohol and Other Drugs on Mine Property | |
| Abstract: MSHA published a proposed rule to address the risks and hazards to miner safety from the use of or impairment from alcohol and drugs on mine property. At this time MSHA is withdrawing action on this rulemaking. Reason for Withdrawal: Due to comments, and limited data on the effects of alcohol and drug use related to mine accidents, MSHA is withdrawing the proposed rule. Many commenters raised concerns that the proposed rule would negatively impact existing alcohol and drug programs at mining operations, thereby possibly resulting in a diminution of safety. Although MSHA is withdrawing the proposed rule, the Agency will continue to enforce the existing metal and nonmetal standard. In addition, MSHA will collect data to determine the extent to which the use of alcohol or drugs contributes to mine accidents, and will continue to consider options available to the Agency to address alcohol and drugs at all mines. | |
| Agency: Department of Labor(DOL) | Priority: Other Significant |
| RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions |
| Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
| CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.) | |
| Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined | |
| Legal Deadline: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: Local |
| Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions | Federalism: No |
| Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
| RIN Information URL: www.msha.gov/regsinfo.htm | Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov |
| RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
| 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 | |
