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DOI/OSMRE RIN: 1029-AC71 Publication ID: Fall 2016 
Title: Toxic Gases and Blasting 
Abstract:

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) intends to propose regulatory changes to ensure that surface coal mining operators prevent injury to people and damage to property from any harm that could result from toxic gases generated by blasting at coal mines, including nitrogen oxide (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO). The proposed rule would include a definition of "blast area" to help ensure that the areas affected by blasting are properly secured and that the public is adequately protected. It would also specify that toxic gases are one of the dangers posed by blasting.

 
Agency: Department of the Interior(DOI)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 816    30 CFR 817   
Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 553(e)    30 U.S.C. 1211(c)(2)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  02/00/2018 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Joshua Rockwell
Mining Engineer
Department of the Interior
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
1951 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20240
Phone:202 208-2633
Email: jrockwell@osmre.gov