Application for Approval

Approval and Certification Center

General Procedures

• Standard Application Procedures (ASAP1005)
  for the Revised Approval Modification Program (RAMP)
• Submission of Approval Applications in Electronic Format

• Approval Transfer Procedure (ASAP1017)
  for officially notifying the Approval & Certification Center of a change in ownership of MSHA approvals, including name changes

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Applied Engineering Division Procedures

• Criteria for Acquiring Illumination Data (ACRI2002)
  in a STE Applicant's Darkroom
• Criteria for Using the Crewstation Analysis Program (CAP) (ACRI2006)
  to Acquire Light Survey Data Required for STE Applications
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP2023)
  for Statement of Test and Evaluation (STE) for Mining Machines and Longwall Mining Systems
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP6004)
  for Part 7 Refuge Alternative Structural Component Approval, Extension of Approval and Subsequent Approval
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP6005)
  for Part 7 Refuge Alternative Structural Component Approval, Extension of Approval and Subsequent Approval, under § 7.505
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP6006)
  for Part 7 Refuge Alternative Breathable Air Component Approval, Extension of Approval and Subsequent Approval, under § 7.506
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP6007)
  for Part 7 Refuge Alternative Air Monitoring Component Approval, Extension of Approval and Subsequent Approval, under § 7.507

• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP6008)
  for Part 7 Refuge Alternative Harmful Gas Removal Component Approval, Extension of Approval and Subsequent Approval, under § 7.508

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Electrical Safety Division Procedures

• Criteria for the Evaluation and Test (ACRI2001)
  of Intrinsically Safe Apparatus and Associated Apparatus
  • Digitized MSHA Minimum Ignition Curves (Excel)
    The MSHA minimum ignition curves for methane-air atmospheres were derived from ACRI2001. The hardcopy ignition curves in ACRI2001 remain the official version.
  • Digitized MSHA Minimum Ignition Curves for Inductance at Known Voltage (Excel)
    These MSHA inductive ignition curves were extrapolated from the digitized ACRI2001 Figures 11.2 and 11.3 as an aid for determining acceptability for inductances between 0.1mH and 1000mH.
  • Digitized MSHA 0.3mJ Inductive Ignition Curve (Excel)
    This MSHA inductive ignition curve was derived using the 0.3mJ minimum ignition energy of methane-air atmospheres.
• Design and Performance Criteria (ACRI2003)
  for Acceptance of Ground Wire Monitor Systems
• Design Criteria for Microprocessor Based (ACRI2007)
  Motor Overload Protection Systems
• Encapsulation Criteria (ACRI2010)
• Intrinsically Safe Active Voltage/Current Power Source Criteria (ACRI2011)
• Approval of Distribution Systems (ACRI2101)
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP2001)
  for Part 18 Shearer Evaluation and Extension of Shearer Evaluation
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP2006)
  Field Modifications
• Standard Application Procedures (ASAP2008)
  for Evaluation of Mine-Wide Monitoring Systems, Barrier Classifications, and Sensor Classifications
• Standard Application Procedures (ASAP2009)
  for Permits to Use Experimental Face Equipment under Part 18, 30 CFR
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP2011)
  for Part 18 Machine/System Approval and Extension of Approval

• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP2016)
  for the Approval or Evaluation of Intrinsically Safe Apparatus and Associated Apparatus per 30 CFR Part 18

  For Further Information:

  • Understanding and Expediting the Intrinsic Safety Approval Process
    Frequently Asked Questions and Guide
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP2018)
  for monitor and power systems (MAPS) Acceptance Actions
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP2019)
  for Acceptance or Extension of Acceptance of Ground Wire Monitor Systems
• Standard Application Procedures (ASAP2021)
  for Acceptance of Ground Wire Devices
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP2028)
  for the Approval of Mine Communication Equipment and Signaling Devices per 30 CFR Part 23
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP2029)
  for the Approval of Portable Methane Indicating Detectors per 30 CFR Part 22
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP2032)
  for a Machine Mounted Proximity Detection System Evaluation
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP2033)
  for the Approval of Electric Cap Lamps per 30 CFR Part 19

• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP2034)
  for the Certification of Methane-Monitoring Systems per 30 CFR Part 27

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Mechanical and Engineering Safety Division Procedures

• Criteria for the Evaluation (ACRI2102)
  of a Window or Lens on an Explosion-Proof (X/P) Enclosure
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP2013)
  for Part 7 Battery Assembly Approvals, Subsequent Approvals and Extensions of Approval
• Standard Application Procedures (ASAP2015)
  for Certifications, Simplified Certifications and Extensions of Certifications
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP2017)
  for Part 7 Motor Approvals, Subsequent Approvals and Extensions of Approval
  • Part 7 Motor Explosion Test Flow Chart
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP2031)
  for Diesel Electric Evaluation and Extension of Diesel Electric Evaluation
• Simplified Machine/Electrical Checklist (ASAP3001)
  for Part 36 Approval Applications
• Alternate Application Procedures (ASAP3003)
  for Approval of Diesel Powered Equipment Under Part 36 Title 30 Code of Federal Regulations
• Field Modification Application Procedures (ASAP3005)
  Electrical Lighting Systems
• Diesel Safety Component Certification Applications (ASAP3006)
  30 CFR 36
• Dust Collector Approval and Certificate (ASAP3010)
  of Performance Applications
• Guidelines for the Suitability Evaluation (ASAP3025)
  of New or Novel Mine Fire Fighting Agents

• Part 7E Category A Diesel Engine Application Procedures (ASAP3027)
  For Non-Engine Manufacturers

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Quality Assurance and Material Testing Division Procedures

• Performance Criteria and Test Guidelines (ACRI5001)
  for Evaluation of Nontraditional Ventilation Controls in Underground Coal Mines
• Design and Performance Criteria (ACRI5002)
  for Non-Asbestos Packing Material
• Standard Application Procedures (ASAP5001)
  for Acceptance Of Flame-Resistant Solid Products Taken Into Mines
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP5003)
  for Approval of Fire-Resistant Hydraulic Fluids According to the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 30, Part 35
• Application Procedure (ASAP5005)
  for Sealants Applied to Underground Ventilation Controls
• Application Procedure (ASAP5006)
  for a Suitability Evaluation of Nontraditional Ventilation Controls
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP5007)
  for Approval of Electric Cables, Signaling Cables and Splice Kits, Including the Splice Kit Option
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP5008)
  for Approval of Flame-Resistant Brattice Cloth and Ventilation Tubing
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP5009)
  for Acceptance of Conduit Hose, Fire Suppression Hose Cover and Fire Hose Liner for use in Underground Coal Mines
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP5010)
  for Acceptance of Non-Asbestos Packing Material
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP5013)
  for the Acceptance of Lifelines for Underground Coal Mines
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP5014)
  for Approval of Flame-Resistant Conveyor Belt, 30 CFR, Part 14
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP5015)
  for the Approval of Powder Actuated Devices Used in Underground Coal and other Gassy Mines
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP5016)
  for Acceptance of Battery Box Insulating Material
• Standard Application Procedure (ASAP5017)
  for Acceptance of Grommet/Compressible Materials in Explosion-Proof Enclosures and Motors