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DOL/MSHA RIN: 1219-AA48 Publication ID: Spring 2002 
Title: Air Quality, Chemical Substances, and Respiratory Protection Standards 
Abstract: Our current regulations for exposure to hazardous airborne contaminants are over 25 years old. They do not fully protect today's miners, who are potentially exposed to an array of toxic chemicals, and other hazards. Examples of these include lead, cyanide, arsenic benzene, asbestos and other well documented hazards. MSHA plans to withdraw this item. 
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 56    30 CFR 57    30 CFR 58    30 CFR 70    30 CFR 71    30 CFR 72    30 CFR 75    30 CFR 90   
Legal Authority: 30 USC 811    30 USC 813   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Notice of Availability of Preproposal Draft  07/06/1983  48 FR 31171   
ANPRM  11/19/1985  50 FR 47702   
NPRM  08/29/1989  54 FR 35760   
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 3/2/1990  10/19/1989  54 FR 43026   
NPRM Comment Period End  08/30/1991  56 FR 29201   
Final Rule: Abrasive Blasting and Drill Dust Control  02/18/1994  59 FR 8318   
Withdrawal Notice  09/00/2002    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal 
Federalism: Yes 
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