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RIN: 1219-AB28

Publication ID: Fall 2001

Title: ●Diesel Particulate Exposure of Underground Metal and Nonmetal Miners
Abstract: This proposed rule addresses two provisions of the Mine Safety and Health Administration's final rule pertaining to "Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Metal and Nonmetal Miners," published in the Federal Register on January 19, 2001 (66 FR 5706, RIN 1219-AB11). The final rule was scheduled to become effective on March 20, 2001, but MSHA delayed the effective date of the rule until May 21, 2001 in accordance with a January 20, 2001 memorandum from the President's Chief of Staff. On May 21, 2001, MSHA delayed the effective date of the final rule until July 5, 2001. The final rule was challenged by mining industry trade associations, several mining companies and the United Steelworkers of America. This proposed rule addresses two provisions: section 57.5066(b) (regarding the tagging provision of the maintenance standard) and section 57.5067(b) (regarding the definition of "introduced" in the engine standard). The proposal gives notice of MSHA's intent to revise these two provisions and requests comments from the mining community. The Agency also held a public hearing to receive further input from the public. The requirements of the proposed rule will work in tandum with the provisions that were effective on July 5, 2001. (66 FR 35518)
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 57
Legal Authority: 30 USC 811 30 USC 813

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	07/05/2001	66 FR 35521
NPRM Comment Period End	08/06/2001	66 FR 35521
Public Hearing	08/16/2001
Post-hearing Comment Period End and Close of Record	08/21/2001	66 FR 35521
Final Action	09/00/2002

Additional Information: This rulemaking is related to RIN: 1219-AB11 which was effective on July 5, 2001 (66 FR 35518).
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