[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 101 (Thursday, May 23, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25913-25918]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-12973]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Summary of Decisions Granting in Whole or in Part Petitions for
Modification
AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Labor.
ACTION: Notice of affirmative decisions issued by the Administrators
for Coal Mine Safety and Health and Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and
Health on petitions for modification of the application of mandatory
safety standards.
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SUMMARY: Under section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
of 1977, the Secretary of Labor may modify the application of a
mandatory safety standard to a mine if the Secretary determines either
that an alternate method exists at a specific mine that will guarantee
no less protection for the miners affected than that provided by the
standard, or that the application of the standard at a specific mine
will result in a diminution of safety to the affected miners.
Summaries of petitions received by the Secretary appear
periodically in the Federal Register. Final decisions on these
petitions are based upon the petitioner's statements, comments and
information submitted by interested persons, and a field investigation
of the conditions at the mine. MSHA has granted or partially granted
the requests for modification submitted by the petitioners listed
below. In some instances, the decisions are conditioned upon compliance
with stipulations stated in the decision.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Petitions and copies of the final
decisions are available for examination by the public in the Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, Room 627, 4015 Wilson
Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Contact Barbara Barron at 703-
235-1910.
Dated: May 14, 1996.
Patricia W. Silvey,
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations and Variances.
Affirmative Decisions on Petitions for Modification
Docket No.: M-93-024-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 13805.
Petitioner: Peabody Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 77.900.
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use a magnetic motor
starter instead of tripping a circuit breaker for ground phase
protection and undervoltage protection, use a circuit breaker for short
circuit protection, and use the magnetic motor starter and circuit
breaker for overload protection for serving portable or mobile phase
alternating current equipment considered acceptable alternative method.
Granted Hawthorn Mine with conditions.
Docket No.: M-93-087-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39236.
Petitioner: Neumeister Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.360(b)(5).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to examine each seal for
physical damage from the slope gunboat during the preshift examination
after an air quantity reading is taken in by the intake portal, to test
for the quantity and quality of air at the intake air split locations
off the slope in the gangway portion of the working section and
physically examine the entire length of the slope once a month
considered acceptable alternative method. Granted for No. 2 Slope Mine
with conditions for examinations of seals in the intake air haulage
slope of this mine.
Docket No.: M-93-089-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39236.
Petitioner: Neumeister Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002-1(a).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use nonpermissible
electric equipment within 150 feet of the pillar line and to suspend
equipment operation anytime the methane concentration at the equipment
reaches 0.25 percent, either during operation or a preshift examination
considered acceptable alternative method. Granted for No. 2 Slope Mine
with conditions for the use of nonpermissible electric drags and
associated nonpermissible electric components located within 150 feet
from pillar workings.
Docket No.: M-93-090-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39236.
Petitioner: Neumeister Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1100-2(a)(2).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use only portable
fire extinguishers to replace existing requirements where rock dust,
water cars, and other water storage are not practical considered
acceptable alternative method. Granted for No. 2 Slope Mine with
conditions for firefighting equipment in the working section.
Docket No.: M-93-091-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39236.
Petitioner: Neumeister Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1200 (d), (h), and (i).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use cross-sections
instead of contour lines through the intake slope, at locations of rock
tunnel connections between veins, and at 1,000 feet intervals of
advance from the intake slope and to limit the mapping of mine workings
above and below to those present within 100 feet of the vein being
mined except when veins are interconnected to other veins beyond the
100 feet limit through rock tunnels considered acceptable alternative
method. Granted for No. 2 Slope Mine with conditions for the use of
cross-sections, in lieu of contour lines, limiting the mapping of mines
above or below this mine to those within 100 feet of the vein being
mined.
Docket No.: M-93-092-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39236.
Petitioner: Neumeister Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1202-1(a).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to revise and supplement
mine maps on an annual basis instead of the required 6 month interval
and to update maps daily by hand notations considered acceptable
alternative method. Granted for No. 2 Slope Mine with conditions for
annual revisions and supplements of the mine map.
Docket No.: M-93-099-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39237.
Petitioner: E & E Fuels Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1100-2(a)(2).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use only portable
fire extinguishers to replace existing requirements where rock dust,
water cars, and other water storage are not practical considered
acceptable alternative method. Granted for Orchard Slope Mine with
conditions for firefighting equipment in the working section.
Docket No.: M-93-100-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39237.
Petitioner: E & E Fuels Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1200 (d), (h), and (i).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use cross-sections
instead of contour lines through the intake slope, at locations of rock
tunnel connections between veins, and at 1,000 feet
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intervals of advance from the intake slope and to limit the mapping of
mine workings above and below to those present within 100 feet of the
vein being mined except when veins are interconnected to other veins
beyond the 100 feet limit through rock tunnels considered acceptable
alternative method. Granted for Orchard Slope Mine with conditions for
the use of cross-sections, in lieu of contour lines, limiting the
mapping of mines above or below this mine to those within 100 feet of
the vein being mined.
Docket No.: M-93-101-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39237.
Petitioner: E & E Fuels Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1202-1(a).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to revise and supplement
mine maps on an annual basis instead of the required 6 month interval
and to update maps daily by hand notations considered acceptable
alternative method. Granted for Orchard Slope Mine with conditions for
annual revisions and supplements of the mine maps.
Docket No.: M-93-109-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39238.
Petitioner: Wenrich Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.360(b)(5).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to examine each seal for
physical damage from the slope gunboat during the preshift examination
after an air quantity reading is taken in by the intake portal, to test
for the quantity and quality of air at the intake air split locations
off the slop in the gangway portion of the working section, and to
physically examine the entire length of the slope once a month
considered acceptable alternative method. Granted for Buck Mountain
Slope Mine with conditions for examinations of seals in the intake air
haulage slope of this mine.
Docket No.: M-93-111-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39238.
Petitioner: Wenrich Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1100-2(a)(2).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use only portable
fire extinguishers to replace existing requirements where rock dust,
water cars, and other water storage are not practical considered
acceptable alternative method. Granted for Buck Mountain Slope Mine
with conditions for firefighting equipment in the working section.
Docket No.: M-93-119-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39239.
Petitioner: R. and D. Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1200 (d), (h), and (i).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use cross sections
instead of contour lines through the intake slope, at locations of rock
tunnel connections between veins, and at 1,000 feet intervals of
advance from the intake slope and to limit the mapping of mine workings
above and below to those present within 100 feet of the vein being
mined except when veins are interconnected to other veins beyond the
100 feet limit through rock tunnels considered acceptable alternative
method. Granted for Buck Mountain Slope Mine with conditions for the
use of cross-sections, in lieu of contour lines, limiting the mapping
of miner above or below this mine to those within 100 feet of the vein
being mined.
Docket No.: M-93-120-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39239.
Petitioner: R. and D. Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 1202-1(a).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to revise and supplement
mine maps on an annual basis instead of the required 6 month interval
and to update maps daily by hand notations considered acceptable
alternative method. Granted for Buck Mountain Slope Mine with
conditions for annual revisions and supplements of the mine map.
Docket No.: M-93-124-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39240.
Petitioner: Kintzel Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.360(b)(5).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to examine each seal for
physical damage from the slope gunboat during the preshift examination
after an air quantity reading is taken inby the intake portal, to test
for the quantity and quality of air at the intake air split locations
off the slope in the gangway portion of the working section, and to
physically examine the entire length of the slope once a month
considered acceptable alternative method. Granted for Lykens No. 6 Mine
with conditions for examinations of seals in the intake air haulage
slope of this mine.
Docket No.: M-93-127-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39240.
Petitioner: Kintzel Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1100-2(a)(2).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use only portable
fire extinguishers to replace existing requirements where rock dust,
water cars, and other water storage are not practical considered
acceptable alternative method. Granted for Lykens No. 6 Mine with
conditions for firefighting equipment in the working section.
Docket No.: M-93-128-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39240
Petitioner: Kintzel Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1200 (d), (h), and (i).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use cross-sections
instead of contour lines through the intake slope, at locations of rock
tunnel connections between veins, and at 1,000 feet intervals of
advance from the intake slope and to limit the mapping of mine workings
above and below to those present within 100 feet of the vein being
mined except when veins are interconnected to other veins beyond the
100 feet limit through rock tunnels considered acceptable alternative
method. Granted for Lykens No. 6 Mine with conditions for the use of
cross-sections, in lieu of contour lines, limiting the mapping of mines
above or below this mine to those within 100 feet of the vein being
mined.
Docket No.: M-93-129-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39240.
Petitioner: Kintzel Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1202-1(a).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to revise and supplement
mine maps on an annual basis instead of the required 6 month interval
and to update maps daily by hand notations considered acceptable
alternative method. Granted for Lykens No. 6 Mine with conditions for
annual revisions and supplements of the mine map.
Docket No.: M-93-134-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39241.
Petitioner: M & S Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002-1(a).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use nonpermissible
electric equipment within 150 feet of the pillar line and to suspend
equipment operation anytime the methane concentration at the equipment
reaches 0.25 percent, either during operation or a preshift examination
considered acceptable alternative method. Granted for Buck Mountain
Slope Mine with conditions for the use of nonpermissible electric drags
and associated nonpermissible electric components located within 150
feet from pillar workings.
Docket No.: M-93-135-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39241.
Petitioner: M & S Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1100-2(a)(2).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use only portable
fire extinguishers to replace existing requirements where rock dust,
water cars, and other water storage are not practical considered
acceptable alternative method. Granted for Buck Mountain Slope Mine
with conditions for firefighting equipment in the working section.
Docket No.: M-93-136-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39241.
Petitioner: M & S Coal Company.
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Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1200 (d), (h), and (i).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use cross-sections
instead of contour lines through the intake slope, at locations of rock
tunnel connections between veins, and at 1,000 feet intervals of
advance from the intake slope and to limit the mapping of mine workings
above and below to those present within 100 feet of the vein being
mined except when veins are interconnected to other veins beyond the
100 feet limit through rock tunnels considered acceptable alternative
method. Granted for Buck Mountain Slope Mine with conditions for the
use of cross-sections, in lieu of contour lines, limiting the mapping
of mines above or below this mine to those within 100 feet of the vein
being mined.
Docket No.: M-93-138-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39241.
Petitioner: Jeff Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002-1(a).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use nonpermissible
electric equipment within 150 feet of the pillar line and to suspend
equipment operation anytime the methane concentration at the equipment
reaches 0.25 percent, either during operation or a preshift examination
considered acceptable alternative method. Granted for Tracy Vein Slope
Mine with conditions for use of nonpermissible battery-powered
locomotives located within 150 feet from pillar workings.
Docket No.: M-93-139-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39241.
Petitioner: Jeff Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1100-2(a)(2).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use only portable
fire extinguishers where rock dust, water cars, and other water storage
are not practical considered acceptable alternative method. Granted for
Tracy Vein Slope Mine with conditions for firefighting equipment in the
working section.
Docket No.: M-93-140-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39242.
Petitioner: Jeff Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 1200 (d), (h), and (i).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use cross-sections
instead of contour lines through the intake slope, at locations of rock
tunnel connections between veins, and at 1,000 feet intervals of
advance from the intake slope and to limit the mapping of mine workings
above and below to those present within 100 feet of the vein being
mined except when veins are interconnected to other veins beyond the
100 feet limit through rock tunnels considered acceptable alternative
method. Granted for Tracy Vein Slope Mine with conditions for the use
of cross-sections, in lieu of contour lines, limiting the mapping of
mines above or below this mine to those within 100 feet of the vein
being mined.
Docket No.: M-93-141-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39242.
Petitioner: Jeff Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1202-1(a).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to revise and supplement
mine maps on an annual basis instead of the required 6 month interval
and to update maps daily by hand notations considered acceptable
alternative method. Granted for Tracy Vein Slope Mine with conditions
for annual revisions and supplements of the mine map.
Docket No.: M-93-155-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39570.
Petitioner: Little Rock Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1200 (d), (h), and (i).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use cross-sections
instead of contour lines through the intake slope, at locations of rock
tunnel connections between veins, and at 1,000 feet intervals of
advance from the intake slope and to limit the mapping of mine workings
above and below to those present within 100 feet of the vein being
mined except when veins are interconnected to other veins beyond the
100 feet limit through rock tunnels considered acceptable alternative
method. Granted for No. 1 Slope Mine with conditions for the use of
cross-sections, in lieu of contour lines, limiting the mapping of mines
above or below this mine to those within 100 feet of the vein being
mined.
Docket No.: M-93-156-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 39570.
Petitioner: Little Rock Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1202-1(a).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to revise and supplement
mine maps on an annual basis instead of the required 6 month interval
and to update maps daily by hand notations considered acceptable
alternative method. Granted for No. 1 Slope Mine with conditions for
annual revisions and supplement of the mine map.
Docket No.: M-93-163-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 41295.
Petitioner: Nowacki Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1100-2(a)(2).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use only portable
fire extinguishers where rock dust, water cars, and other water storage
are not practical considered acceptable alternative method. Granted for
Nowacki Coal Company Slope Mine with conditions for firefighting
equipment in the working section.
Docket No.: M-93-164-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 41295.
Petitioner: Nowacki Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1200 (d), (h), and (i).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use cross-sections
instead of contour lines through the intake slope, at locations of rock
tunnel connections between veins, and at 1,000 feet intervals of
advance from the intake slope and to limit the mapping of mine workings
above and below to those present within 100 feet of the vein being
mined except when veins are interconnected to other veins beyond the
100 feet limit through rock tunnels considered acceptable alternative
method. Granted for Nowacki Coal Company Slope Mine with conditions for
the use of cross-sections, in lieu of contour lines, limiting the
mapping of mines above or below this mine to those within 100 feet of
the vein being mined.
Docket No.: M-93-165-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 41295.
Petitioner: Nowacki Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1202-1(a).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to revise and supplement
mine maps on an annual basis instead of the required 6 month interval
and to update maps daily by hand notations considered acceptable
alternative method. Granted for Nowacki Coal Company Slope Mine with
conditions for annual revisions and supplements of the mine map.
Docket No.: M-93-169-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 41295.
Petitioner: Tito Coal.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1100-2(a)(2).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use only portable
fire extinguishers where rock dust, water cars, and other water storage
are not practical considered acceptable alternative method. Granted for
White Vein Slope Mine with conditions for firefighting equipment in the
working section.
Docket No.: M-93-170-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 41296.
Petitioner: Tito Coal.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1200 (d), (h), and (i).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use cross-sections
instead of contour lines through the intake slope, at locations of rock
tunnel connections between veins, and at 1,000 feet intervals of
advance from the intake slope and to limit the mapping of mine workings
above and below to those present within 100 feet of the vein being
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mined except when veins are interconnected to other veins beyond the
100 feet limit through rock tunnels considered acceptable alternative
method. Granted for White Vein Slope Mine with conditions for the use
of cross-sections, in lieu of contour lines, limiting the mapping of
mines above or below this mine to those within 100 feet of the vein
being mined.
Docket No.: M-93-171-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 41296.
Petitioner: Tito Coal.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1202-1(a).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to revise and supplement
mine maps on an annual basis instead of the required 6 month interval
and to update maps daily by hand notations considered acceptable
alternative method. Granted for White Vein Slope Mine with conditions
for annual revisions and supplements of the mine map.
Docket No.: M-93-176-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 41296.
Petitioner: Little Buck Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1100-2(a)(2).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use only portable
fire extinguishers where rock dust, water cars, and other water storage
are not practical considered acceptable alternative method. Granted for
No. 2 Slope Mine with conditions for firefighting equipment in the
working section.
Docket No.: M-93-177-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 41296.
Petitioner: Little Buck Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1200 (d), (h), and (i).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use cross-sections
instead of contour lines through the intake slope, at locations of rock
tunnel connections between veins, and at 1,000 feet intervals of
advance from the intake slope and to limit the mapping of mine workings
above and below to those present within 100 feet of the vein being
mined except when veins are interconnected to other veins beyond the
100 feet limit through rock tunnels considered acceptable alternative
method. Granted for No. 2 Slope Mine with conditions for the use of
cross-sections, in lieu of contour lines, limiting the mapping of mines
above or below this mine to those within 100 feet of the vein being
mined.
Docket No.: M-93-178-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 41296.
Petitioner: Little Buck Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1202-1(a).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to revise and supplement
mine maps on an annual basis instead of the required 6 month interval
and to update maps daily by hand notations considered acceptable
alternative method. Granted for No. 2 Slope Mine with conditions for
annual revisions and supplements of the mine map.
Docket No.: M-93-184-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 41297.
Petitioner: Primrose Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002-1.
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use nonpermissible
electric equipment within 150 feet of the pillar line and to suspend
equipment operation anytime the methane concentration at the equipment
reaches 0.25 percent, either during operation or a preshift examination
considered acceptable alternative method. Granted for Primrose Slope
Mine with conditions for use of nonpermissible battery-powered
locomotives located within 150 feet from pillar workings.
Docket No.: M-93-185-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 41297.
Petitioner: Primrose Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1100-2(a)(2).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use only portable
fire extinguishers where rock dust, water cars, and other water storage
are not practical considered acceptable alternative method. Granted for
Primrose Slope Mine with conditions for firefighting equipment in the
working section.
Docket No.: M-93-186-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 41297.
Petitioner: Primrose Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1200 (d), (h), and (i).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use cross-sections
instead of contour lines through the intake slope, at locations of rock
tunnel connections between veins, and at 1,000 feet intervals of
advance from the intake slope and to limit the mapping of mine workings
above and below to those present within 100 feet of the vein being
mined except when veins are interconnected to other veins beyond the
100 feet limit through rock tunnels considered acceptable alternative
method. Granted for Primrose Slope Mine with conditions for the use of
cross-sections, in lieu of contour lines, limiting the mapping of mines
above or below this mine to those within 100 feet of the vein being
mined.
Docket No.: M-93-194-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 41298.
Petitioner: Brookside Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 1100-2(a)(2).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use only portable
fire extinguishers where rock dust, water cars, and other water storage
are not practical considered acceptable alternative method. Granted for
Four Foot Slope Mine with conditions for firefighting equipment in the
working section.
Docket No.: M-93-203-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 44700.
Petitioner: Sunset Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.360(b)(5).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to examine each seal for
physical damage from the slope gunboat during the preshift examination
after an air quantity reading is taken inby the intake portal, to test
for the quantity and quality of air at the intake air split locations
off the slope in the gangway portion of the working section, and to
physically examine the entire length of the slope once a month
considered acceptable alternative method. Granted for Orchard Slope
Mine with conditions for examinations of seals in the intake air
haulage slope of this mine.
Docket No.: M-93-205-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 44700.
Petitioner: Sunset Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1100-2(a)(2).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use only portable
fire extinguishers where rock dust, water cars, and other water storage
are not practical considered acceptable alternative method. Granted for
Orchard Slope Mine with conditions for firefighting equipment in the
working section.
Docket No.: M-93-206-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 44701.
Petitioner: Sunset Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1200 (d), (h), and (i).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use cross-sections
instead of contour lines through the intake slope, at locations of rock
tunnel connections between veins, and at 1,000 feet intervals of
advance from the intake slope and to limit the mapping of mine workings
above and below to those present within 100 feet of the vein being
mined except when veins are interconnected to other veins beyond the
100 feet limit through rock tunnels considered acceptable alternative
method. Granted for Orchard Slope Mine with conditions for the use of
cross-sections, in lieu of contour lines, limiting the mapping of mines
above or below this mine to those within 100 feet of the vein being
mined.
Docket No.: M-93-218-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 46219.
Petitioner: Rhen Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.360(b)(5).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to examine each seal for
physical damage from the slope gunboat
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during the preshift examination after an air quantity reading is taken
inby the intake portal, to test for the quantity and quality of air at
the intake air split locations off the slope in the gangway portion of
the working section, and to physically examine the entire length of the
slope once a month considered acceptable alternative method. Granted
for Skidmore Slope Mine with conditions for examinations of seals in
the intake air haulage slope of this mine.
Docket No.: M-93-220-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 46219.
Petitioner: Rhen Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1100-2(a)(2).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use only portable
fire extinguishers where rock dust, water cars, and other water storage
are not practical considered acceptable alternative method. Granted for
Skidmore Slope Mine with conditions for firefighting equipment in the
working section.
Docket No.: M-93-221-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 46219.
Petitioner: Rhen Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 1200 (d), (h), and (i).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use cross-sections
instead of contour lines through the intake slope, at locations of rock
tunnel connections between veins, and at 1,000 feet intervals of
advance from the intake slope and to limit the mapping of mine workings
above and below to those present within 100 feet of the vein being
mined except when veins are interconnected to other veins beyond the
100 feet limit through rock tunnels considered acceptable alternative
method. Granted for Skidmore Slope Mine with conditions for the use of
cross-sections, in lieu of contour lines, limiting the mapping of mines
above or below this mine to those within 100 feet of the vein being
mined.
Docket No.: M-93-232-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 46221.
Petitioner: S & M Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.360(b)(5).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to examine each seal for
physical damage from the slope gunboat during the preshift examination
after an air quantity reading is taken inby the intake portal, to test
for the quantity and quality of air at the intake air split locations
off the slope in the gangway portion of the working section, and to
physically examine the entire length of the slope once a month
considered acceptable alternative method. Granted for Buck Mountain
Slope Mine with conditions for examinations of seals in the intake air
haulage slope of this mine.
Docket No.: M-93-234-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 46221.
Petitioner: S & M Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1100-2(a)(2).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use only portable
fire extinguishers where rock dust, water cars, and other water storage
are not practical considered acceptable alternative method. Granted for
Buck Mountain Slope Mine with conditions for firefighting equipment in
the working section.
Docket No.: M-93-235-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 46221.
Petitioner: S & M Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1200 (d), (h), and (i).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use cross-sections
instead of contour lines through the intake slope, at locations of rock
tunnel connections between veins, and at 1,000 feet intervals of
advance from the intake slope and to limit the mapping of mine workings
above and below to those present within 100 feet of the vein being
mined except when veins are interconnected to other veins beyond the
100 feet limit through rock tunnels considered acceptable alternative
method. Granted for Buck Mountain Slope Mine with conditions for the
use of cross-sections, in lieu of contour lines, limiting the mapping
of mines above or below this mine to those within 100 feet of the vein
being mined.
Docket No.: M-93-236-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 46221.
Petitioner: S & M Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1202-1(a).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to revise and supplement
mine maps on an annual basis instead of the required 6 month interval
and to update maps daily by hand notations considered acceptable
alternative. Granted for Buck Mountain Slope Mine with conditions for
annual revisions and supplements of the mine map.
Docket No.: M-93-263-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 57626.
Petitioner: B & B Anthracite Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1200 (d), (h), and (i).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use cross-sections
instead of contour lines through the intake slope, at locations of rock
tunnel connections between veins, and at 1,000 feet intervals of
advance from the intake slope and to limit the mapping of mine workings
above and below to those present within 100 feet of the vein being
mined except when veins are interconnected to other veins beyond the
100 feet limit through rock tunnels considered acceptable alternative
method. Granted for Rock Ridge Slope Mine with conditions for the use
of cross-sections, in lieu of contour lines, limiting the mapping of
mines above or below this mine to those within 100 feet of the vein
being mined.
Docket No.: M-93-264-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 57626.
Petitioner: B & B Anthracite Coal Company.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 1200 (d), (h), and (i).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use cross-sections
instead of contour lines through the intake slope, at locations of rock
tunnel connections between veins, and at 1,000 feet intervals of
advance from the intake slope and to limit the mapping of mine workings
above and below to those present within 100 feet of the vein being
mined except when veins are interconnected to other veins beyond the
100 feet limit through rock tunnels considered acceptable alternative
method. Granted for Rock Ridge No. 1 Slope Mine with conditions for the
use of cross-sections, in lieu of contour lines, limiting the mapping
of mines above or below this mine to those within 100 feet of the vein
being mined.
Docket No.: M-93-285-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 57626.
Petitioner: International Anthracite Corp.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1202-1(a).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to revise and supplement
mine maps on an annual basis instead of the required 6 month interval
and to update maps daily by hand notations considered acceptable
alternative. Granted for B & M Tunnel Mine with conditions for annual
revisions and supplements of the mine map.
Docket No.: M-93-289-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 58567.
Petitioner: R S & W Coal Company, Inc.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.360(b)(5).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to examine each seal for
physical damage from the slope gunboat during the preshift examination
after an air quantity reading is taken inby the intake portal, to test
for the quantity and quality of air at the intake air split locations
off the slope in the gangway portion of the working section, and to
physically examine the entire length of the slope once a month
considered acceptable alternative method. Granted for R S & W Drift
Mine with conditions for examinations of seals in the intake air
haulage slope of this mine.
Docket No.: M-93-291-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 58567.
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Petitioner: R S & W Coal Company, Inc.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002-1(a).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use nonpermissible
electric equipment within 150 feet of the pillar line and to suspend
equipment operation anytime the methane concentration at the equipment
reaches 0.25 percent, either during operation or a preshift examination
considered acceptable alternative method. Granted for R S & W Drift
Mine with conditions for use of nonpermissible battery-powered
locomotives located within 150 feet from pillar workings.
Docket No.: M-93-292-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 58568.
Petitioner: R S & W Coal Company, Inc.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1100-2(a)(2).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use only portable
fire extinguishers where rock dust, water cars, and other water storage
are not practical considered acceptable alternative method. Granted for
R S & W Drift Mine with conditions for fire-fighting equipment in the
working section.
Docket No.: M-93-293-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 58568.
Petitioner: R S & W Coal Company, Inc.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1200 (d), (h), and (i).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to use cross-sections
instead of contour lines through the intake slope, at locations of rock
tunnel connections between veins, and at 1,000 feet intervals of
advance from the intake slope and to limit the mapping of mine workings
above and below to those present within 100 feet of the vein being
mined except when veins are interconnected to other veins beyond the
100 feet limit through rock tunnels considered acceptable alternative
method. Granted for R S & W Drift Mine with conditions for the use of
cross-sections, in lieu of contour lines, limiting the mapping of mines
above or below this mine to those within 100 feet of the vein being
mined.
Docket No.: M-93-294-C.
FR Notice: 58 FR 58568.
Petitioner: R S & W Coal Company, Inc.
Reg Affected: 30 CFR 75.1202-1(a).
Summary of Findings: Petitioner's proposal to revise and supplement
mine maps on an annual basis instead of the required 6 month interval
and to update maps daily by hand notations considered acceptable
alternative. Granted for R S & W Drift Mine with conditions for annual
revisions and supplements of the mine map.
[FR Doc. 96-12973 Filed 5-22-96; 8:45 am]
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