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RIN: 1219-AB01

Publication ID: Fall 1998

Title: Electrical Standards for Metal and Nonmetal Mines
Abstract: Electric power is widely used in the mining and processing of minerals. Large, highly productive mining equipment, such as continuous miners, loaders, shuttle cars, draglines, shovels and drills, are electrically powered. In addition, electricity is used for the transportation of material on conveyors, for electric railroads, and for processing plants. MSHA's accident records related to inadequate equipment grounding support the need for improved safety standards. The number of electrical accidents could be reduced by proper equipment grounding. The proposed rule would revise MSHA's existing safety standards addressing hazards associated with the grounding of circuits equipment, and metal enclosures at surface and underground metal and nonmetal mines. The proposed standard would specify requirements for grounding conductors to ensure that safe methods of grounding are used.
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 56 30 CFR 57
Legal Authority: 30 USC 811

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	04/00/1999

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