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DOL/MSHA RIN: 1219-AA92 Publication ID: Spring 2001 
Title: Requirements for Approval of Flame-Resistant Conveyor Belts 
Abstract: Our current regulations require conveyor belts used in underground coal mines to be flame-resistant. The rule, as proposed, would set new procedures and requirements for testing and approval of these belts to evaluate their resistance to fire ignition and propagation. The proposal would also require purchase of the improved belts after one year. 
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: No 
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 14    30 CFR 18    30 CFR 75   
Legal Authority: 30 USC 957    30 USC 811   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/24/1992  57 FR 61524   
Extension of Comment Period to 3/26/93  02/11/1993  58 FR 8028   
Reopen Record and Notice of Public Hearing  03/31/1995  60 FR 16589   
Record Closed  06/05/1995  60 FR 16558   
Record Reopened  10/31/1995  60 FR 55353   
Extension of Comment Period to 2/5/1996  12/20/1995  60 FR 65509   
Record Reopened  12/28/1999  64 FR 72617   
Final Action  01/00/2002    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  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