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DOL/MSHA | RIN: 1219-AB86 | Publication ID: Spring 2021 |
Title: Exposure of Underground Miners to Diesel Exhaust | |
Abstract:
Epidemiological studies have found that diesel exhaust presents health risks to workers. These possible health effects range from headaches and nausea to respiratory disease and cancer. MSHA's existing regulations address the health hazards to underground metal and nonmetal miners (66 FR 5706) and coal miners (66 FR 5526) from exposure to diesel particulate matter (DPM). DPM is a component of diesel exhaust. MSHA also has limits for miners’ occupational exposure to selected components of the gaseous fraction of diesel exhaust. In June 2012, the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified diesel exhaust as a known human carcinogen. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the National Cancer Institute also have stated that diesel exhaust exposure has important public health implications, including increasing the risk of death from lung cancer. Because of the carcinogenic health risk to miners from exposure to diesel exhaust, MSHA requested information on approaches that would improve control of DPM and diesel exhaust. After review, the Department has determined to remove this entry because non-regulatory approaches may be more appropriate. |
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Agency: Department of Labor(DOL) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 57.5060 to 57.5075 30 CFR 70.1900 30 CFR 72.500 to 72.520 30 CFR 75.1900 to 75.1916 | |
Legal Authority: 30 U.S.C. 811 30 U.S.C. 813 |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: No | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Information URL: www.msha.gov/regulations/rulemaking | Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Jessica Senk Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration 201 12th Street S, Suite 401, Arlington, VA 22202 Phone:202 693-9440 |