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DOL/MSHA RIN: 1219-AA87 Publication ID: Spring 2003 
Title: Testing and Evaluation by Independent Laboratories and Non-MSHA Product Safety Standards 
Abstract: The proposed rule contains modifications to MSHA's existing product approval requirements for use of products in gassy underground mines. MSHA currently issues product approvals from MSHA's Approval and Certification Center after MSHA tests and evaluates the products based on regulations in 30 CFR parts 7 through 36. The proposed rule would establish alternative requirements for the testing and evaluation of products for MSHA approval. It would permit manufacturers who seek MSHA product approval to use an independent laboratory to perform the necessary product testing and evaluation in lieu of it being performed by MSHA. It also would allow MSHA product approval to be based on equivalent non-MSHA product safety standards. 
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 18    30 CFR 19    30 CFR 20    30 CFR 22    30 CFR 23    30 CFR 27    30 CFR 33    30 CFR 35    30 CFR 36    30 CFR 6    30 CFR 7   
Legal Authority: 30 USC 957   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/30/1994  59 FR 61376   
NPRM  02/13/1995  60 FR 8209   
Public Hearing Notice  10/10/1995  60 FR 52640   
Notice to Reschedule Public Hearing  04/09/1996  61 FR 15743   
Comment Period End  04/09/1996  61 FR 15743   
Public Hearing Notice  10/17/2002  67 FR 64196   
Second NPRM  10/17/2002  67 FR 64196   
Second NPRM Comment Period End  12/31/2002    
Final Rule  09/00/2003    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
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