View Rule

View EO 12866 Meetings

Printer-Friendly Version Download RIN Data in XML

DOL/MSHA

RIN: 1219-AB37

Publication ID: Spring 2009

Title: Revising Electrical Product Approval Regulations
Abstract: 30 CFR part 18 (Electric Motor-Driven Mine Equipment and Accessories) describes the approval requirements for electrically operated machines and accessories intended for use in underground gassy mines, and for related matters, such as approval procedures, certification of components, and acceptance of flame-resistant hoses and conveyor belts. Aside from minor modifications, part 18 has been largely unchanged since it was promulgated in 1968. MSHA is proposing revisions to improve the efficiency of the approval process, recognize new technology, add quality assurance provisions, address existing policies through the rulemaking process, and reorganize portions of the approval regulations. MSHA will be addressing the requirements in this NPRM in phases. The first phase will be Flame-Resistance Testing of Mining Materials. This action will be published first because the MINER Act requires all life lines to be flame-resistant by June 14, 2009. The flame-resistance requirements are contained in 30 CFR part 18. Phase 1 was completed with the final rule published on December 31, 2008 (73 FR 8058). The second phase will be Intrinsic Safety Requirements. This action will be published second because the MINER Act requires underground coal mine operators to submit an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) that sets forth a means of providing post-accident communication and electronic tracking by June 15, 2009.
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 7 30 CFR 17 to 18 30 CFR 22 to 23 30 CFR 27
Legal Authority: 30 USC 957

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM (Phase 1)	06/19/2008	73 FR 35026
NPRM Comment Period End	09/08/2008
Final Action--Phase 1	12/31/2008	73 FR 80580
NPRM--Phase 2 Intrinsic Safety Requirements	03/00/2010

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: None
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 Room 631, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209-3939 Phone:202 693-9440 Fax:202 693-9441 Email: silvey.patricia@dol.gov