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DOL/MSHA RIN: 1219-AB22 Publication ID: Fall 2000 
Title: ●Surge and Storage Piles 
Abstract: MSHA has documented a number of accidents involving miners operating vehicles and equipment on surge piles. The current standard only prohibits persons from walking or standing on or around surge or storage piles where a hazard may exist. We are considering rulemaking to expand the existing standard to address vehicles and equipment. 
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 77.209   
Legal Authority: 30 USC 811   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  03/00/2001    
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