Proposed and Final Rules
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PROPOSED
FINAL
2008
2007
Proposed Rule on Alcohol- And Drug-Free Mines: Policy, Prohbitions, Testing, And Assistance
(RIN 1219-AB41) [PDF Only]
Proposed Rule on Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines
(RIN 1219-AB58) [PDF Only]
Proposed Rule on Safety Standards Regarding the Recommendations
of the Technical Study Panel on The Utilization of Belt Air and the Composition and Fire Retardant Properties of Belt Materials in Underground Coal Mining
(RIN 1219-AB59) [PDF Only]
2006
Proposed Rule on Mine Rescue Teams
(RIN 1219-AB53) [PDF Only]
2005
Criteria and Procedures for Proposed Assessment of Civil Penalties
(RIN 1219-AB51) [PDF Only]
2004
Proposed Rule on Asbestos Exposure Limit
(RIN 1219-AB24) [PDF Only]
2003
Proposed Rule on High Voltage Continuous Mining Machine
(RIN 1219-AB34) [PDF Only]
Proposed Rule on 30 CFR Part 48 Training Standards For Shaft And Slope Construction Workers At Mines
(RIN 1219-AB35) [PDF Only]
2002
for Proposed Rule on 30 CFR Part 75 RIN 1219-AA76 Underground Coal Mine Ventilation — Safety Standards for the Use of a Belt Entry as an Intake Air Course To Ventilate Working Sections and Areas Where Mechanized Mining Equipment Is Being Installed or Removed [PDF Only]
Proposed Rule on 30 CFR Part 57 Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Metal and Nonmetal Miners (RIN 1219-AB29) [PDF Only]
The Proposed Rule Concerning Determination of Concentration of Respirable Coal Mine Dust
(RIN-1219-AB18)
and
The Proposed Rule for Verification of Underground
Coal Mine Operators' Dust Control Plans and
Compliance Sampling for Respirable Dust
(RIN-1219-AB14) [PDF Only]
2001
Emergency Temporary Standard on 30 CFR Parts 48 and 75 - Emergency Evacuations [PDF Only]
Part 6 Revised Proposed Rule - Alternate Approval Program - Using Testing and Evaluation By Independent Laboratories
And Use of Equivalent Non-MSHA Product Safety Standards For 30 CFR Parts 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 27, 33, 35, 36, and Amending Part 7.2, and Adding Part 7.10 [PDF Only]
Proposed Rule on 30 CFR Part 75 Improving and Eliminating Regulations Phase 5 Miscellaneous Technology Improvements (Methane Testing) [PDF Only]
1999
Proposed Rule Under 30 CFR Part 57.5066(b)(1), (B)(2) and Amended Part 57.5067 [PDF Only]
1998
Proposed Rule on 30 CFR 18 and Part 75 Proposed Standards and Regulations For High-voltage Longwall in Underground Coal Mines [PDF Only]
for Proposed Rule on 30 CFR Part 14 And 30 CFR §§ 75.1108 and 75.1108-1 Rin 1219-aa92 Proposed Requirements for the Approval of Flame-Resistant Conveyor Belt Rule [PDF Only]
Proposed Rule on 30 CFR Part 46 - Proposed Standards and Regulations Training and Retraining of Miners Engaged in Shell Dredging or Employed at Sand, Gravel, Surface Stone, Surface Clay, Colloidal Phosphate, or Surface Limestone Mines [PDF Only]
Occupational Noise Exposure at Metal, Nonmetal and Coal Mines
Health Standards For Diesel Particulate Concerning: 30 CFR Part 70 and 75 Underground Coal Mines
Health Standards For Diesel Particulate Concerning: 30 CFR Part 70 and 75 Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines
2010
2008
High Voltage Continuous Mining Machine
(April 6, 2010)
[PDF Only]
2007
Refuge Alternatives For Underground Coal Mines
(December 31, 2008)
[PDF Only]
Flame-Resistant Conveyor Belt, Fire Prevention and Detection, And Use of Air From The Belt Entry
(E8-30639 - December 31, 2008)
[PDF Only]
Final Rule On Sealing of Abandoned Areas in Underground Coal Mines
(08-1152 - April 18, 2008)
[PDF Only]
Final Rule On Mine Rescue Teams
(08-551 - February 8, 2008)
[PDF Only]
Final Rule On Asbestos Exposure Limit
(E8-3828 - February29, 2008)
[PDF Only]
Final Rule On Criteria And Procedures For Proposed Assessment Of Civil Penalties
(07-1402 - March 22, 2007)
[PDF Only]
Sealing Of Abandoned Areas - Emergency Temporary Standard
(07-2535 - May 22, 2007) [PDF Only]
2006
2005
Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure Of Underground Metal And Nonmetal Miners published May 18, 2006.
Final Rule On Emergency Mine Evacuation - Emergency Temporary Standard
(06-2255 - March 9, 2006)
[PDF Only]
Final Rule On Emergency Mine Evacuation - Final Rule to revise the
March 9, 2006 Emergency Temporary Standard (06-9608 - December 8, 2006)
[PDF Only]
2003
Final Rule On 30 CFR Part 48 Training Standards for Shaft and Slope Construction Workers at Underground Mines and Surface Areas of Underground Mines [PDF Only]
Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure Of Underground Metal And Nonmetal Miners [PDF Only]
2002
For Safety Standards For Underground Coal Mine Ventilation - Belt Entry Used As An Intake Air Course To Ventilate Working Sections And Areas Where Mechanized Mining Equipment Is Being Installed Or Removed [PDF Only]
Final Rule on 30 CFR Parts 48 and 75 - Emergency Evacuations [PDF Only]
Part 6 Final Rule - Testing and Evaluation By Independent Laboratories And Non-MSHA Product Safety Standards
For 30 CFR Parts 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 27, 33, 35, 36, and Amending Part 7.2, and Adding Part 7.10 [PDF Only]
2001
Emergency Temporary Standard on 30 CFR Parts 48 and 75 - Emergency Evacuations [PDF Only]
Final Rule and Withdrawl of the Interim Final Rule; Hazard Communication (HazCom) [PDF Only]
2000
Final Rule Under 30 CFR Revised Part 57.5066(b)(1), (B)(2) and Revised Part 57.5067 Final Standards and Regulations Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Metal and Nonmetal Miners [PDF Only]
1999
Final Rule on 30 CFR Parts 57 Final Standards and Regulations - Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Coal Miners [PDF Only]
Final Rule on 30 CFR Parts 57 Final Standards and Regulations - Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Metal and Nonmetal Miners [PDF Only]
Interim Final Rule Hazard Communication (HazCom) [PDF Only]
1998
Final Rule on Training and Retraining of Miners Engaged in Shell Dredging or Employed at Sand, Gravel, Surface Stone, Surface Clay, Colloidal Phosphate, or Surface Limestone Mines [PDF Only]
Final Rule on Health Standards for Occupational Noise Exposure [PDF Only]
1996
Final Rule on 30 CFR 48 Training and Retraining of Miners; Experienced Miner and Supervisor Training
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Criteria Procedures for the Assessment of Civil Penalties
Final Rule 30 CFR Parts 7, 36, 70, and 75 for Diesel Powered Equipment