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DOL/MSHA RIN: 1219-AA98 Publication ID: Spring 2005 
Title: Improving and Eliminating Regulations 
Abstract: This rulemaking will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or duplication, and to streamline requirements. We have reviewed our current regulations and identified provisions that are outdated, redundant, unnecessary, or otherwise require change. We will be making these changes through notice and comment rulemaking where necessary. We will also consider new regulations that reflect "best practices" in the mining industry. We view this effort to be evolving and ongoing and will continue to accept recommendations from the public. We published a proposed rule addressing the use of low-and medium voltage three-phase circuits in underground coal mines. The rule would allow the use of low-and medium-voltage diesel-powered electrical generators as an alternative means of powering electrical equipment. 
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 1 to 199   
Legal Authority: 30 USC 811    30 USC 957   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM Comment Period End: Methane Testing  11/25/2002  67 FR 60611   
NPRM: Spring-Loaded Locks  01/22/2003  68 FR 2941   
Direct Final Rule: Spring-Loaded Locks  01/22/2003  68 FR 2879   
Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule: Spring-Loaded Locks  03/07/2003  68 FR 10965   
NPRM: Sanitary Toilets  04/21/2003  68 FR 19477   
NPRM: Seatbelts  04/21/2003  68 FR 19474   
Direct Final Rule: Sanitary Toilets  04/21/2003  68 FR 19347   
Direct Final Rule: Seatbelts  04/21/2003  68 FR 19344   
Final Rule: Sanitary Toilets  06/23/2003  68 FR 37082   
Final Rule: Spring-Loaded Locks  06/23/2003  68 FR 37077   
Final Rule Effective (Confirmation): Seatbelts  06/30/2003  68 FR 36913   
NPRM: Methane Testing  07/07/2003  68 FR 40132   
Final Rule: Methane Testing  07/07/2003  68 FR 40132   
Final Rule Effective: Sanitary Toilets  07/23/2003  68 FR 37082   
Final Rule Effective: Spring-Loaded Locks  08/22/2003  68 FR 37077   
NPRM: Portable Diesel Generator  06/25/2004  69 FR 35992   
Notice of Public Hearing - Diesel Generators   08/23/2004  69 FR 51784   
NPRM Comment Period End  12/10/2004    
Final Action  08/00/2005    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Rebecca J. Smith
Acting Director, Office of Standards
Department of Labor
Mine Safety and Health Administration
1100 Wilson Boulevard, Rm 2350,
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone:202 693-9440
Fax:202 693-9441
Email: smith.rebecca@dol.gov