1219-AB78 201710 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 1219 Mine Safety and Health Administration MSHA 1200 Department of Labor DOL Proximity Detection Systems for Mobile Machines in Underground Mines

This final rule addresses hazards miners face when working near mobile equipment in underground mines. MSHA has concluded, from investigations of accidents involving mobile equipment and other reports, that action is needed to protect miner safety. Mobile equipment can pin, crush, or strike a miner working near the equipment. Proximity detection technology can prevent these types of accidents. The proposed rule would strengthen the protection for underground miners by reducing the potential of pinning, crushing, or striking hazards associated with working close to mobile equipment. MSHA continues to review to determine an appropriate next step that would address hazards miners face when working near mobile equipment.

]]> Other Significant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Long-Term Actions No No Regulatory 30 CFR 75 30 U.S.C. 811 No Request for Information (RFI) 02/01/2010 75 FR 5009 RFI Comment Period End 04/02/2010 NPRM 09/02/2015 80 FR 53070 Scheduling of Public Hearing 09/28/2015 80 FR 58229 Public Hearing--Denver, Colorado 10/06/2015 10/06/2015 Public Hearing--Birmingham, Alabama 10/08/2015 10/08/2015 Public Hearing--Beaver, West Virginia 10/19/2015 10/19/2015 Public Hearing--Indianapolis, Indiana 10/29/2015 10/29/2015 NPRM Comment Period Extended 11/30/2015 80 FR 74740 NPRM Comment Period Extended End 12/15/2015 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 01/09/2017 82 FR 2285 NPRM Comment Period Reopened End 02/08/2017 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined No Businesses None No No No No 1219-AB65 Related to Sheila McConnell Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances 1219 Mine Safety and Health Administration MSHA 202 693-9440 202 693-9441 mcconnell.sheila.a@dol.gov 201 12th Street South, Room 4E401, Arlington VA 22202-5452