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DOL/MSHA RIN: 1219-AB58 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines 
Abstract: MSHA is investigating refuge alternatives for use in underground coal mines. Refuge alternatives, such as rescue chambers, and other structures or systems, could be used to increase the survival of miners trapped underground. Section 13 of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006 requires the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to study refuge alternatives. Section 112(b) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008 requires MSHA to propose regulations by June 15, 2008, consistent with the recommendations of NIOSH, requiring rescue chambers in underground coal mines,or facilities that provide at least the same measure of protection, and to finalize the regulations by December 31, 2008. 
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 7    30 CFR 50    30 CFR 75   
Legal Authority: 30 USC 811   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
NPRM  Statutory  Section 112(a) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008  06/15/2008 
Final  Statutory  Section 112(a) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008  12/31/2008 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/16/2008  73 FR 34140   
NPRM Comment Period End  08/18/2008    
Final Action  12/00/2008    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.msha.gov/regsinfo.htm   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Patricia W. Silvey
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances
Department of Labor
Mine Safety and Health Administration
1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, VA 22209-3939
Phone:202 693-9440
Fax:202 693-9441
Email: silvey.patricia@dol.gov