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DOL/MSHA RIN: 1219-AB08 Publication ID: Spring 2000 
Title: Occupational Exposure to Coal Mine Dust (Lowering Exposure Limit) 
Abstract: In 1996 the Secretary of Labor's Advisory Committee on the Elimination of Pneumoconiosis Among Coal Miners recommended that we consider lowering the coal dust permissible exposure limit (PEL). In 1995, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health issued a Criteria Document in which they recommended that the respirable coal mine dust PEL be cut in half. We are considering rulemaking to lower the coal dust PEL because miners continue to be at risk of developing dust-induced occupational lung disease. 
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Prerule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 70    30 CFR 71    30 CFR 90   
Legal Authority: 30 USC 811   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  07/00/2000    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
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