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[June 28, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 123)] [Unified Agenda] [Page 37815] Department of Labor (DOL) (Proposed Rule Stage) Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1961. REVISING ELECTRICAL PRODUCT APPROVAL REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 30 USC 957 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 18; 30 CFR 22; 30 CFR 23; 30 CFR 27 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Part 18 of 30 CFR, entitled ``Electric Motor--Driven Mine Equipment and Accessories,'' sets out the requirements to obtain MSHA approval of electrically operated machines and accessories intended for use in underground 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 un changed since it was promulgated in 1968. This update of part 18 is intended to improve the efficiency of the approval process, recognize new technology, add quality assurance provisions, and address existing policies through the rulemaking process. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Marvin W. Nichols Jr., Director, Office of Standards, Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Room 2352, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209 Phone: 202 693--9440 Fax: 202 693--9441 Email: nichols-marvin@dol.gov RIN: 1219-AB37 _______________________________________________________________________ |
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