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DOL/MSHA | RIN: 1219-AA53 | Publication ID: Spring 1998 |
Title: Noise Standard | |
Abstract: Notwithstanding MSHA's firm enforcement of its current noise regulations, miners are continuing to incur hearing impairment. Data indicate that hearing impairment can be reduced significantly, however, if effective protective action is used both to reduce or eliminate the noise and to minimize exposure to the noise. MSHA will publish a final rule applicable to all types of mining which would require that protective measures be taken where exposure to noise is at a level lower than that which is currently permitted. The final rule may require, for example, that the mine operator make audiometric testing available and provide hearing protection under particular circumstances when a miner's exposure exceeds the "action level." | |
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 56 30 CFR 57 30 CFR 62 30 CFR 70 30 CFR 71 | |
Legal Authority: 30 USC 811 |
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
Agency Contact: Patricia W. Silvey Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Room 631, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209-3939 Phone:202 693-9440 Fax:202 693-9441 Email: silvey.patricia@dol.gov |