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RIN: 1219-AB19

Publication ID: Fall 1999

Title: Safety Standards for Self-Rescue Devices in Underground Coal Mines; Safety Standards for Self-Rescue Devices in Category I through V Gassy Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines
Abstract: Self-contained self-rescuers (SCSR) are closed circuit breathing apparatuses that provide a source of oxygen and greatly increase a miner's chance of surviving a mine emergency involving an irrespirable atmosphere. The mining industry has had recent experiences with SCSRs which did not function properly and where the devices were not donned properly, rendering them ineffective. We are considering a rule to address the appropriate inspection of SCSRs and the adequacy of training. In addition, we are proposing to apply SCSR regulations to certain gassy metal and nonmetal mines . Personal emergency devices (PED) are individual communication devices that inform a miner underground of an emergency situation and have proven to be effective in an emergency evacuation of a coal mine. We are considering the feasibility of requiring use of PEDs for miners.
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)	Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 48 30 CFR 75 30 CFR 57
Legal Authority: 30 USC 811 30 USC 957

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
ANPRM	07/07/1999	64 FR 36632
NPRM	05/00/2000

Additional Information: This rulemaking includes the metal and nonmetal rulemaking RIN 1219-AB06 (Self-Contained Self-Rescue Devices in Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines). This new rulemaking addresses SCSRs at both coal and metal and nonmetal mines.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes	Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
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