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DOL/MSHA
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RIN: 1219-AB58
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Publication ID: Spring 2009
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Title: Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines
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Abstract: MSHA is investigating refuge alternatives for use in underground coal mines. Refuge alternatives, such as rescue chambers, and other structures or systems, could be used to increase the survival of miners trapped underground. Section 13 of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006 requires the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to study refuge alternatives. Section 112(b) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008 requires MSHA to propose regulations by June 15, 2008, consistent with the recommendations of NIOSH, requiring rescue chambers in underground coal mines,or facilities that provide at least the same measure of protection, and to finalize the regulations by December 31, 2008.
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Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)
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Priority: Economically Significant
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RIN Status:
Previously published in the Unified Agenda
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Agenda Stage of Rulemaking:
Completed Actions
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Major:
Yes
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Unfunded Mandates:
No
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CFR Citation:
30 CFR 7; 30 CFR 50; 30 CFR 75 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
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Legal Authority:
30 USC 811
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Legal Deadline:
| Action |
Source |
Description |
Date |
| Final |
Statutory |
section 112(a) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008 |
12/31/2008 |
| NPRM |
Statutory |
section 112(a) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008 |
06/15/2008 |
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Timetable:
| Action |
Date |
FR Cite |
| NPRM |
06/16/2008 |
73 FR 34140 |
| NPRM Comment Period End |
08/18/2008 |
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| Final Action |
12/31/2008 |
73 FR 80656 |
| Final Action Effective |
03/02/2009 |
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
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Government Levels Affected:
None
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Small Entities Affected:
Businesses
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Federalism:
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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RIN Data Printed in the FR:
No
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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
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