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Petition - Docket No. M-95-178-C

In the matter of

Leeco, Inc.

No. 63 Mine

I.D. No. 15-16413

Petition for Modification

Docket No. M-95-178-C

Date Issued: 01/11/1997

PROPOSED ORDER OF DISMISSAL

 

By petition FOR modifocatopm filed on December 4, 1995. Petitioner requested modification of the application of 30 CFR 75.333(a) to its No. 63 Mine, located in Perry County, Kentucky.

The Petitioner proposed to used dry stacked, 6 inch hollow core concrete blocks plastered on one side with a woodfiber sealant which has a flame spread index of less than 25.The stopping would be installed as "semipermanent" ventilation controls (stopping separating belt entries and intakes from return entires) in continuous haulage/continuous mining panels which would be driven up and retreated approximately six weeks.

On Monday, March 11, 1996, MSHA published in VoL 61, No. 48 of the Federal.Register. Final Rules for Safety Standards for Underground Coal Mine Ventilation. The preambles for the revisions to 30 CFR. 75.333(a) describes MSHA's intent that tradition of stopping comtruction using dry stacked, 6 inch hollow core concrete blocks with strength enhacning,  1 hour fire rated sealant applied to the high pressure side be considered an acceptable permanent ventilation control under the standard. The final rules became effective June 10, 1996.

Therefore, pursuant to the authority delegated by the Secretary of Labor to the Administrator for Coal Mine Safety and Health, Leeco,Inc.'s Petition for Modification of 30 CFR 75.333(a) to its No.63 Mine is dismissed without prejudice.

 

Any party to this action desiring a hearing on this matter must file in accordance with 30 CFR. 44 within 30 days. The request for hearing must be filed with the Administrator tor Coal Mine Safety and Health, 4015 Wilson Boulevard. Arlington, Virginia 22203.

 

If a hearing is requested, the request shall contain a concise summary of position on the issues of fact or law desired to be raised by the party requesting the hearing, including specific objections to the proposed decision. A party other than Petitioner who has requested a hearing shall  also comment upon all issues of fact or law presented in the petition, and any party to this action requesting a hearing may iindicate a desired hearing site. If no request for a hearing is filed within 30 days after service thereof, the Order of Dismissal will become final.

 

 

Robert A. Elam

Deputy Administrator for Coal Mine Safety and Health