| DOL/MSHA |
RIN: 1219-AB59 |
Publication ID: Fall 2008
|
| Title: Flame Resistant
Conveyor Belts, Fire Protection and Detection, and Use
of Air From the Belt Entry |
| Abstract: The proposal
would implement the recommendations of the Technical
Study Panel (Panel) for the Utilization of Belt Air and
the Composition and Fire Retardant Properties of Belt
Material in Underground Coal Mining. Consistent with the
MINER Act, the proposal includes MSHA’s response to the
Panel’s report. Based on the Panel’s recommendations,
MSHA is proposing new and revised safety standards for
underground coal mines concerning 15 of the 20
recommendations. The remaining recommendations would not
require rulemaking. MSHA proposes new standards for:
conveyor belt flammability; qualifying Atmospheric
Monitoring System operators; levels of methane and
respirable dust in belt entries; airlocks between air
courses; minimum and maximum air velocities; approval
for the use of air from the belt entry to ventilate
working sections; monitoring and remotely closing
point-feed regulators; smoke sensors; standardized
tactile signals on lifelines; replacing point-type heat
sensors with carbon monoxide sensors; and belt conveyor
and belt entry maintenance. |
| Agency: Department of
Labor(DOL) |
Priority: Other Significant
|
| RIN Status: Previously published
in the Unified Agenda |
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final
Rule Stage |
| Major: No |
Unfunded Mandates: No
|
| CFR Citation: 30 CFR
6; 30 CFR 14; 30 CFR 48; 30 CFR 75 (To search for a
specific CFR, visit the Code
of Federal Regulations.) |
| Legal Authority:
Section101 of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act (PL
95-164) |
Legal Deadline:
| Action |
Source |
Description |
Date |
| NPRM |
Statutory |
sec
112(a)--Consolidated Appropriations Act,
2008 |
06/20/2008 |
| Final |
Statutory |
sec
112(a)--Consolidated Appropriations Act,
2008 |
12/31/2008 | |
Timetable:
| Action |
Date |
FR
Cite |
| NPRM |
06/19/2008 |
73
FR 35026 |
| NPRM Comment
Period End |
09/08/2008 |
|
| Final
Action |
12/00/2008 |
| |
| Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: No |
Government Levels Affected:
None |
| Small Entities Affected:
Businesses |
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 Blvd., Room 2350,
Arlington, VA
22209-3939
Phone:202 693-9640
Fax:202 693-9441
Email: silvey.patricia@dol.gov
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