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DOL/MSHA RIN: 1219-AB30 Publication ID: Fall 2002 
Title: ●Focused Inspections 
Abstract: Compliance history and safety and health performance are factors that provide an objective means for focusing MSHA resources. MSHA seeks comment on how best to maximize the effectiveness of resources and to further develop inspection procedures based upon experience. MSHA will evaluate current guidelines and practices for conducting inspections and determine how to best balance the complimentary objectives of protecting miners while focusing inspection resources on the greatest safety and health needs within each mine. 
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Prerule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 4   
Legal Authority: 30 USC 957   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  06/00/2003    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Marvin W. Nichols Jr.
Director, Office of Standards
Department of Labor
Mine Safety and Health Administration
1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone:202 693-9440
Fax:202 693-9441
Email: nichols-marvin@dol.gov