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DOL/MSHA RIN: 1219-AB59 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Flame Resistant Conveyor Belts, Fire Protection and Detection, and Use of Air From the Belt Entry  
Abstract: The proposal would implement the recommendations of the Technical Study Panel (Panel) for the Utilization of Belt Air and the Composition and Fire Retardant Properties of Belt Material in Underground Coal Mining. Consistent with the MINER Act, the proposal includes MSHA’s response to the Panel’s report. Based on the Panel’s recommendations, MSHA is proposing new and revised safety standards for underground coal mines concerning 15 of the 20 recommendations. The remaining recommendations would not require rulemaking. MSHA proposes new standards for: conveyor belt flammability; qualifying Atmospheric Monitoring System operators; levels of methane and respirable dust in belt entries; airlocks between air courses; minimum and maximum air velocities; approval for the use of air from the belt entry to ventilate working sections; monitoring and remotely closing point-feed regulators; smoke sensors; standardized tactile signals on lifelines; replacing point-type heat sensors with carbon monoxide sensors; and belt conveyor and belt entry maintenance. 
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 6    30 CFR 14    30 CFR 48    30 CFR 75   
Legal Authority: Section101 of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act (PL 95-164)   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
NPRM  Statutory  sec 112(a)--Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008  06/20/2008 
Final  Statutory  sec 112(a)--Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008  12/31/2008 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/19/2008  73 FR 35026   
NPRM Comment Period End  09/08/2008    
Final Action  12/00/2008    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.msha.gov/reginfo.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