| DOL/MSHA |
RIN: 1219-AB37 |
Publication ID: Fall 2008
|
| Title: Revising
Electrical Product Approval Regulations |
| Abstract: 30 CFR part
18 (Electric Motor-Driven Mine Equipment and
Accessories), describes the approval requirements for
electrically operated machines and accessories intended
for use in underground gassy mines, and for 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. MSHA is proposing revisions 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. MSHA
will be addressing the requirements in this NPRM in
phases. The first phase will be Flame-Resistance Testing
of Mining Materials. This action will be published first
because the MINER Act requires all life lines to be
flame-resistant by June 14, 2009. The flame-resistance
requirements are contained in 30 CFR part 18.
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| Agency: Department of
Labor(DOL) |
Priority: Other Significant
|
| RIN Status: Previously published
in the Unified Agenda |
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking:
Long-Term Actions |
| Major: No |
Unfunded Mandates: No
|
| CFR Citation: 30 CFR
7; 30 CFR 17 to 18; 30 CFR 22 to 23; 30 CFR 27 (To
search for a specific CFR, visit the Code
of Federal Regulations.) |
| Legal Authority: 30
USC 957 |
Legal Deadline: None
|
Timetable:
| Action |
Date |
FR
Cite |
| NPRM (Phase
1) |
06/19/2008 |
73
FR 35026 |
| NPRM Comment
Period End |
09/08/2008 |
|
| NPRM |
To Be
Determined |
| |
| Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: No |
Government Levels Affected:
None |
| 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
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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