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Program Policy Letters

2019
Policy Description Effective Date
P19-V-01

Implementation of Section 2 of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006

4/8/2019
2017
Policy Description Effective Date
P17-IV-01

Suspended Loads (30 C.F.R. §§ 56/57.16009)

2/6/2017
2014
Policy Description Effective Date
P14-V-02

Technical Citations for Safeguards

9/24/2014
P14-V-01

Revised Guidance for Compliance with Post-Accident Two-Way Communication and Electronic Tracking Requirements of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006 (MINER Act)

3/27/2014
P14-IV-02

Reissue of P12-IV-01 Safety Belts and Lines (30 C.F.R. §§ 56/57.15005)

3/25/2014
2013
Policy Description Effective Date
P13-V-12

Examination, Evaluation, and Effectiveness of Bleeder Systems

12/30/2013
P13-V-11

Program for Regular Cleanup and Removal of Accumulations of Coal and Float Coal Dust, Loose Coal, and Other Combustibles

12/18/2013
P13-V-10

Permits for Mining Under Bodies of Water

12/11/2013
P13-IV-01

OSHA’s Revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (29 C.F.R. § 1910.1200) as Compliance with MSHA’s Existing Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard (30 C.F.R. Part 47)

8/13/2013
P13-V-09

Re-Issue of P11-V-07 - Two-Way Communication and Electronic Tracking System: Potential Interference of RF Electromagnetic Fields with Electric Blasting Circuits

7/12/2013
P13-III-01

Reissue of P11-III-1 - Part 41 Legal Identification Numbers for Auger and Highwall Miner Operators and Providing MSHA Notification of the Relocation of These Portable Mining Operations

6/24/2013
P13-V-07

Reissue of P11-V-04 - Remote Restarting of Conveyor Belts when a Slip Switch Stops the Belt

6/24/2013