What's New for December 2008
POSTED: 12/05/2008
Compliance Guide Questions and Answers
for Sealing Abandoned Areas in Underground Coal Mines
This document is presented in a question and answer format with the questions asked from the perspective of the mine operator regarding the final rule on Sealing Abandoned Areas in Underground Coal Mines |
POSTED: 12/10/2008
News Release
Aggressive new program achieves 100 percent completion of MSHA annual mine inspections
Completion rate is unprecedented in agency's history |
POSTED: 12/11/2008
News Release
MSHA encourages mining industry to use e-filing
Required forms can be filed at agency's Web site |
POSTED: 12/12/2008
Fedreg. Doc. E8-29943
Wireless Communications and Electronic Tracking Systems Guidance - Notice of availability of Program Policy Letter; request for comments. |
POSTED: 12/12/2008
DRAFT Program Policy Letter
Guidance for Compliance with Post-Accident Two-Way Communications and Electronic Tracking Requirements of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (MINER Act) |
POSTED: 12/24/2008
Fedreg. Doc. E8-30623
Fee Adjustment for Testing, Evaluation, and Approval of Mining Products - Notice of fee adjustment. |
POSTED: 12/24/2008
J.H. Fletcher & Co Bulletin 110
J.H. Fletcher & Co Model DR and CDR Single Mast Feed Roof Drills
J. H. Fletcher requests that owners of the DR and CDR roof drills listed in the bulletin immediately remind all personnel of the danger of pinch points on the machine. Specifically, the pinch point between the inner and outer masts that move during the drilling and bolting process. The company is also providing a free mast guard arrangement for this area.
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POSTED: 12/30/2008
News Release
Kentucky mine operator agrees to pay more than $276,000 in delinquent penalties
Liggett Mining, LLC faced additional citations, withdrawal order |
POSTED: 12/30/2008
News Release
MSHA publishes final rule that requires flame-resistant conveyor belts and other fire protection measures in underground coal mines |
POSTED: 12/30/2008
News Release
MSHA publishes final mine rule on refuge alternatives
Rule requires life-sustaining environment to protect miners when escape not possible |
POSTED: 12/31/2008
I08-V-8
Procedure Instruction Letter
Procedures for Inspection of Seals |
POSTED: 12/31/2008
I08-V-7
Procedure Instruction Letter
Roof Bolt Spacing |
POSTED: 12/31/2008
Fedreg. Doc. E8-30639
Flame-Resistant Conveyor Belt, Fire Prevention and Detection, and Use of Air From the Belt Entry; Final Rule |
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