[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 125 (Monday, June 30, 1997)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 35113]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-17040]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration

30 CFR Part 75

RIN 1219-AB00


Safety Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines and 
Underground Coal Mines

AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: MSHA is extending the comment period regarding the Agency's 
proposed rule for roof and rock bolts at metal and nonmetal mines and 
underground coal mines which was published in the Federal Register on 
April 28, 1997.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 14, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Comments on the proposed rule may be transmitted by 
electronic mail, fax, or mail. Comments by electronic mail must be 
clearly identified as such and sent to this e-mail address: 
[email protected]. Comments by fax must be clearly identified as such 
and sent to: MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 
703-235-5551. Send mail comments to: MSHA, Office of Standards, 
Regulations, and Variances, Room 631, 4015 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, 
VA 22203-1984.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia W. Silvey, Director, Office 
of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, phone 703-235-1910.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On April 28, 1997, MSHA published in the 
Federal Register (62 FR 22998) a proposed rule to revise the Agency's 
existing safety standards for roof and rock bolts at metal and nonmetal 
mines and underground coal mines by updating the reference to the 
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard for roof and 
rock bolts and accessories. The comment period was scheduled to close 
on June 27, 1997. The Agency received a request from the mining 
community to extend the period for public comment.
    MSHA has evaluated the request and is extending the comment period 
to July 14, 1997. The Agency believes that this extension will provide 
sufficient time for all interested parties to review and comment on the 
proposal. All interested parties are encouraged to submit comments on 
or prior to July 14, 1997.

    Dated: June 25, 1997.
J. Davitt McAteer,
Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health.
[FR Doc. 97-17040 Filed 6-25-97; 3:06 pm]
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