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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to the President's directive, MSHA conducted a review of its existing regulations to identify provisions that are outdated, redundant, unnecessary, or otherwise in need of changing.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:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM - Phase 1 Removal of 30 CFR 21 and 24  08/30/1996  61 FR 45925   
Final Rule - Phase 1 Removal of 30 CFR 21 and 24  09/03/1998  63 FR 47118   
Final Rule Effective - Phase 1 Removal of 30 CFR 21 and 24  11/02/1998    
Final Rule - Phase 2 Removal of 30 CFR 26 and 29  05/00/1999    
Final Rule - Phase 3 Update of Reference IR 1240  05/00/1999    
Final Rule - Phase 4 Subparts  05/00/1999    
NPRM - Phase 5 Miscellaneous Technology Improvements  07/00/1999    
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