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RIN: 1219-AB19

Publication ID: Spring 2001

Title: Safety Standards for Self-Contained Self-Rescue Devices in Coal and Metal/Nonmetal Underground Mines
Abstract: Self-contained self-rescuers (SCSR) are closed circuit breathing devices 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 or were not donned properly, rendering them ineffective. We are considering a rule to address the service life of the devices, the appropriate inspection of SCSRs, and the adequacy of training. In addition, we may propose to apply SCSR standards to metal and nonmetal mines.
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 57 30 CFR 75
Legal Authority: 30 USC 811 30 USC 825

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
ANPRM	07/07/1999	64 FR 36632
NPRM	09/00/2001

Additional Information: This rulemaking replaces 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: No	Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
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