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MSHA - Protecting Miners' Safety and Health Since 1978
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Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969
Public Law 91-173*
91st Congress, S. 2917
December 30, 1969
An Act
Findings and Purpose
Definitions
Mines Subject to Act
Interim Compliance Panel
TITLE I - GENERAL
Health and Safety Standards; Review
Advisory Committees
Inspections and Investigations
Findings, Notices, and Orders
Review by the Secretary
Judicial Review
Posting of Notices, Orders, and Decisions
Injunctions
Penalties
Entitlement of Miners
Reports
TITLE II - INTERIM MANDATORY HEALTH STANDARDS
Coverage
Dust Standard and Respiratory Equipment
Medical Examinations
Dust From Drilling Rock
Dust Standard When Quartz is Present
Noise Standard
TITLE III - INTERIM MANDATORY SAFETY STANDARDS
FOR UNDERGROUND COAL MINES
Coverage
Roof Support
Ventilation
Combustible Materials and Rock Dusting
Electrical Equipment - General
Trailing Cables
Grounding
Underground High-Voltage Distribution
Underground-Low and Medium-Voltage Alternating Current Circuits
Trolley Wires and Trolley Feeder Wires
Fire Protection
Maps
Blasting and Explosives
Hoisting and Mantrips
Emergency Shelters
Communications
Miscellaneous
Definitions
TITLE IV - BLACK LUNG BENEFITS
Part A - General
Part B - Claims For Benefits filed on or Before December 31, 1972
Part C - Claims For Benefits After December 31, 1972
TITLE V - ADMINISTRATION
Research
Training and Education
Assistance to States
Economic Assistance
Inspectors; Qualifications; Training
Effect on State Laws
Administrative Procedures
Regulations
Operative Date and Repeal
Separability
Reports
Special Report
Jurisdiction; Limitation
*This document was prepared within the Office of the Solicitor, Division of Mine Health and Safety, Department of the Interior. It is intended to be used for historical purposes only. Do not use this document as a legal citation to authority.
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