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RIN: 1219-AB65

Publication ID: Spring 2014

Title: Proximity Detection Systems for Continuous Mining Machines in Underground Coal Mines
Abstract: This final rule addresses hazards that miners face when working near continuous mining machines in underground coal mines. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has concluded, from investigations of accidents involving continuous mining machines and other reports, that action is necessary to protect miners. Continuous mining machines can pin, crush, or strike a miner working near the equipment. Proximity detection technology can prevent these types of accidents. The final rule would strengthen the protection for underground coal miners by reducing the potential of pinning, crushing, or striking hazards associated with working close to continuous mining machines.
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 75.1732
Legal Authority: 30 USC 811

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
Request for Information (RFI)	02/01/2010	75 FR 5009
RFI Comment Period Ended	04/02/2010
NPRM	08/31/2011	76 FR 54163
Notice of Public Hearing	10/12/2011	76 FR 63238
NPRM Comment Period End	11/14/2011
Final Action	06/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: None
Small Entities Affected: Businesses	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
RIN Information URL: www.msha.gov/reginfo.htm	Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Related RINs: Related to 1219-AB78
Agency Contact: Sheila McConnell Director, Office of Standards, Regulations and Variances Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration 201 12th Street South, Room 4E401, Arlington, VA 22202-5452 Phone:202 693-9440 Fax:202 693-9441 Email: mcconnell.sheila.a@dol.gov