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DOL/MSHA RIN: 1219-AB20 Publication ID: Spring 2002 
Title: Mine Rescue Teams 
Abstract: We are assessing our current regulations to identify areas where we might increase flexibility and encourage underground mine operators to provide mine rescue and recovery capability at their mines. We hope to increase the number and improve the quality of mine rescue teams available to assist miners in life threatening emergencies. 
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 49   
Legal Authority: 30 USC 811    30 USC 825   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Notice of Public Meeting  03/12/2002  67 FR 11145   
Public Meeting  03/28/2002    
NPRM  09/00/2002    
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