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DOL/MSHA RIN: 1219-AB70 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Metal and Nonmetal Dams 
Abstract: Nearly 2,000 impoundments exist at metal and nonmetal mines. Impoundment failures can endanger lives and damage property. MSHA issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking requesting information about proper design, construction, operation and maintenance of impoundments at metal and nonmetal mines, as well as related safety issues for impoundments at metal and nonmetal mines. 
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Prerule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 56    30 CFR 57   
Legal Authority: 30 USC 811    30 USC 812   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  08/13/2010  75 FR 49429   
Extension of Comment Period (Comment Period Ends-12/13/2010)  10/07/2010  75 FR 62024   
ANPRM Comment Period End  10/12/2010    
Extension of Comment Period End  12/13/2010    
Analyze Comments  09/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
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