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DOL/MSHA | RIN: 1219-AB33 | Publication ID: Spring 2003 |
Title: ●Emergency Evacuation; Emergency Temporary Standard | |
Abstract: The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), section 101(b) in response to the grave danger that underground coal miners are exposed to during mine fires, explosions, and gas or water inundation emergencies. The recent deaths of 14 miners at two underground coal mines demonstrate the need for MSHA to address proper training and mine emergency evacuation procedures. Under the Mine Act, the ETS effective as of December 12, 2002, acts as a proposed rule. MSHA will conduct public hearings and accept written comments. The Mine Act requires that the Secretary promulgate a final rule no later than 9 months after publication of the ETS as provided for under section 101(b) of the Mine Act. | |
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 75.1501 30 CFR 75.1502 | |
Legal Authority: 30 USC 811 |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
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 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209 Phone:202 693-9440 Fax:202 693-9441 Email: nichols-marvin@dol.gov |