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DOL/MSHA | RIN: 1219-AA98 | Publication ID: Fall 1998 |
Title: Improving and Eliminating Regulations | |
Abstract: In response to the President's directive, MSHA conducted a review of its existing regulations to identify provisions that are outdated, redundant, unnecessary, or otherwise in need of changing. Many of the changes require notice and comment rulemaking while other non-substantive changes can be implemented upon publication. So far, the Agency has identified nine regulations that could be removed entirely without any adverse impact on miner safety and health. In general, these regulations are obsolete or redundant. MSHA has identified provisions in over 80 other regulations that need overhauling or the cleanup of non-substantive language. MSHA will also be considering new regulations that reflect "best practices" which are used widely in the mining industry to protect miners' safety and health. MSHA views this project to be an evolving, ongoing process and will continue to accept recommendations from the public. | |
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL) | Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined |
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 1 to 199 | |
Legal Authority: 30 USC 811 30 USC 957 |
Timetable:
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Additional Information: As part of its regulatory improvement project, MSHA published final technical amendments updating addresses in 30 CFR chapter 1 on July 11, 1995 (60 FR 35692). | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
Agency Contact: Marvin W. Nichols Jr. Director, Office of Standards Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Room 2352, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209 Phone:202 693-9440 Fax:202 693-9441 Email: nichols-marvin@dol.gov |