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What's New for May 2007


POSTED: 05/01/2007
PIB07-11
Program Information Bulletin
Examination of Electrical Underground Coal Mine Equipment


POSTED: 05/02/2007
FedReg Doc. 07-2160
Notice of Meeting
Technical Study Panel on the Utilization of Belt Air and the Composition and Fire Retardant Properties of Belt Materials in Underground Coal Mining; Notice of meeting.


POSTED: 05/02/2007
Unified Agenda Available
The 2007 Spring Unified Agenda which was published April 30, 2007, is now available.


POSTED: 05/03/2007
FedReg Doc E7-8432
Information Collection Request
Health Standards for Diesel Particulates (Underground Coal)


POSTED: 05/04/2007
PIB07-12
Program Information Bulletin
Best Practices for Turning Crosscuts with Remote Controlled Continuous Mining Machines; Reissue of P-03-28


POSTED: 05/07/2007
[FedReg E7-8564]
Information Collection Request
Hazardous Conditions Complaints


POSTED: 05/07/2007
[FedReg E7-8556]
Information Collection Request
Mine Ventilation System Plan


POSTED: 05/08/2007
News Release Posted
Labor Department's MSHA to enhance Mine Emergency Operations capabilities
Two new positions aimed at improving agency effectiveness during mine emergencies


POSTED: 05/08/2007
[FedReg E7-8722]
Information Collection Request
Slope and Shaft Sinking Plans


POSTED: 05/09/2007
[FedReg E7-8882]
Information Collection Request
Safety Defects, Examination, Correction, and Records


POSTED: 05/09/2007
Fatal Accident Investigation Report Posted
International Coal Group - Wolf Run Mining Company - Sago Mine - Fatal Underground Coal Mine Explosion January 2, 2006


POSTED: 05/09/2007
News Release Posted
U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration pursues new regulations on sealed areas based on findings of its Sago Mine accident investigation


POSTED: 05/10/2007
PIB07-13
Program Information Bulletin
SCSR Inventory and Report


POSTED: 05/11/2007
News Release Posted
U.S. Department of Labor's MSHA issues $761,000 in fines for flagrant violations against mine operator in Harlan County, Ky.


POSTED: 05/11/2007
News Release Posted
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA Web site now enables electronic filing of SCSR inventory
Inventory tracking system required by Mine Emergency Evacuation Rule


POSTED: 05/14/2007
News Release Posted
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks new mine inspectors in Illinois
Metal and nonmetal inspector positions available in Peru


POSTED: 05/14/2007
News Release Posted
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks new mine inspectors in Michigan
Metal and nonmetal inspector positions available in Lansing


POSTED: 05/22/2007
News Release Posted
U.S. Department of Labor's MSHA: Miners safer today than one year ago
Strengthened seals, additional breathable air, higher civil penalties help improve safety


POSTED: 05/23/2007
PIB07-16
Program Information Bulletin
Hard Hats


POSTED: 05/23/2007
News Release Posted
U.S. Department of Labor's MSHA sues operator to collect debt
Agency also announces settlement to guarantee payment of future fines by another operator


POSTED: 05/24/2007
News Release Posted
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks new mine inspectors
Coal mine inspector positions available in Maryland, Ohio and West Virginia


POSTED: 05/24/2007
News Release Posted
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks new mine inspectors in Pennsylvania
Coal mine inspector positions available in Wilkes-Barre, Pottsville and Shamokin


POSTED: 05/24/2007
FedReg Doc. E7-10077
Petition for Modification
Notice of Affirmative Decisions on Petitions for Modification Granted in Whole or in Part


POSTED: 05/29/2007
Sago Mine Citations/Orders Posted
149 Non-Contributory Citations/Orders issued by the SAGO Accident Investigation Team during an E-16 (Spot) Inspection are now available.


POSTED: 05/29/2007
News Release Posted
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA to focus on roof fall fatalities
Roof control seminars scheduled as part of PROP outreach effort


POSTED: 05/30/2007
News Release Posted
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks new mine inspectors in West Virginia
Positions in Logan, Madison, Mt. Carbon, Mt. Hope, Pineville, Princeton and Summersville


POSTED: 05/30/2007
News Release Posted
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks new mine inspectors in Kentucky
Positions available in Elkhorn City, Hindman, Martin, Phelps, Pikeville and Whitesburg


POSTED: 05/31/2007
FedReg Doc. E7-10442
Petition for Modification
Notice of petitions for modification of existing mandatory safety standards.





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