[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 4, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 38384-38386]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-13906]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration

30 CFR Parts 18, 44, 46, 48, 49, 56, 57, 70, 71, 75 and 90


MSHA Headquarters Address Change

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Mine Safety and Health Administration is amending its 
regulations to reflect changes to the address of the Headquarters 
office. MSHA is relocating its Headquarters offices and these 
amendments to the regulations are necessary to inform the public of 
MSHA's new address.

EFFECTIVE DATE: June 10, 2002.

ADDRESSES: This final rule is available on MSHA's internet site, http://www.msha.gov, at the ``Statutory and Regulatory Information'' icon.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marvin W. Nichols, Jr., Director, 
Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, 4015 Wilson 
Blvd., Room 627, Arlington, Virginia 22203-1984, [email protected], (703) 235-1910 (telephone) or (703) 235-5551 
(facsimile) before June 10, 2002 and 1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2352, 
Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939, (202) 693-9440 (telephone), (202) 693-
9441 (facsimile) thereafter.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    On June 10, 2002, MSHA will move its Headquarters office from 4015 
Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22203-1984 to 1100 Wilson Blvd., 
Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.
    Because this amendment deals with agency management and procedures, 
the notice and comment provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act 
do not apply pursuant to 5 USC 553(a)(2) and (b)(3)(A).
    Good cause exists to dispense with the usual 30-day delay in the 
effective date because the amendments are of a minor and administrative 
nature dealing with a change in address.

B. Paperwork Reduction Act Statement

    This final rule does not contain a new or amended information 
collection requirement subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

C. Executive Order 12866 Regulatory Planning and Review

    This final rule is not a ``regulatory action'' under section 3 of 
Executive Order 12866, and has not been reviewed by the Office of 
Management and Budget. The rule is an administrative action that 
changes the address of a Federal agency. Because the rule is limited to 
agency organization, management and personnel, it falls within the 
exclusion set forth in section 3(d)(3) of the Executive Order.
    In promulgating this rule, the Agency has adhered to the regulatory 
philosophy and applicable principles of regulation set forth in section 
1 of the Executive Order.

D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    For purposes of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995, this rule 
does not include any Federal mandate that may result in increased 
expenditures by State, local or tribal governments, or by the private 
sector.


    Accordingly, Chapter I of Title 30 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations is amended as follows:

PART 18--ELECTRIC MOTOR-DRIVEN MINE EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES

    1. The authority citation for part 18 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 957 and 961.

Sec. 18.82  [Amended]

    2. In Sec. 18.82(a), the address for the Assistant Secretary of 
Labor for Mine Safety and Health is revised to read ``1100 Wilson 
Blvd., Room 2322, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''

PART 44--RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION OF 
MANDATORY SAFETY STANDARDS

    3. The authority citation for part 44 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 957.

Sec. 44.10  [Amended]

    4. In Sec. 44.10, the address for the Office of Standards, 
Regulations and Variances is revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 
2352, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 44.21  [Amended]

    5. In Sec. 44.21(a), the address for the Assistant Secretary of 
Labor for Mine Safety and Health is revised to read ``1100 Wilson 
Blvd., Room 2322, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''

PART 46--TRAINING AND RETRAINING OF MINERS ENGAGED IN SHELL 
DREDGING, OR EMPLOYED AT SAND, GRAVEL, SURFACE STONE, SURFACE CLAY, 
COLLOIDAL PHOSPHATE, OR SURFACE LIMESTONE MINES.

    6. The authority citation for part 46 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 811, 825.

Sec. 46.2  [Amended]

    7. In Sec. 46.2(d)(1)(iii), the address for the Office of 
Standards, Regulations and Variances is revised to read ``1100 Wilson 
Blvd., Room 2352, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 46.3  [Amended]

    8. In Sec. 46.3(h), the address for the Office of Educational 
Policy and Development is revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 
2100, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''

PART 48--TRAINING AND RETRAINING OF MINERS

    9. The authority citation for part 48 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 811, 825.


Sec. 48.3  [Amended]

    10. In Sec. 48.3(i), the addresses for the Administrator for MSHA 
Coal Mine Safety and Health and the Administrator for Metal and Non-
metal Safety and Health are revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 
2424 (Coal) or Room 2436 (Metal and Nonmetal), Arlington, Virginia 
22209-3939.''


Sec. 48.23  [Amended]

    11-12. In Sec. 48.23(i), the addresses for the Administrator for 
Coal Mine Safety and Health and the Administrator for Metal and Non-
metal Safety and Health are revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 
2424 (Coal) or Room 2436 (Metal and Nonmetal), Arlington, Virginia 
22209-3939.''


Sec. 48.32  [Amended]

    13. In Sec. 48.32(a), the addresses for the Administrator for Coal 
Mine Safety and Health and the Administrator for Metal and Non-metal 
Safety and Health are revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2424 
(Coal) or Room 2436 (Metal and Nonmetal), Arlington, Virginia 22209-
3939.''

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PART 49--MINE RESCUE TEAMS

    14. The authority citation for part 49 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 811, 825(e), 957.

Sec. 49.3  [Amended]

    15. In Sec. 49.3(h)(2), the addresses for the Administrator for 
Coal Mine Safety and Health and the Administrator for Metal and 
Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health are revised to read ``1100 Wilson 
Blvd., Room 2424 (Coal) or Room 2436 (Metal and Nonmetal), Arlington, 
Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 49.4  [Amended]

    16. In Sec. 49.4(i)(2), the addresses for the Administrator for 
Coal Mine Safety and Health and the Administrator for Metal and 
Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health are revised to read ``1100 Wilson 
Blvd., Room 2424 (Coal) or Room 2436 (Metal and Nonmetal), Arlington, 
Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 49.8  [Amended]

    17. In Sec. 49.8(e), the addresses for the Administrator for Coal 
Mine Safety and Health and the Administrator for Metal and Nonmetal 
Mine Safety and Health are revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 
2424 (Coal) or Room 2436 (Metal and Nonmetal), Arlington, Virginia 
22209-3939.''

PART 56--SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS--SURFACE METAL AND NONMETAL 
MINES

    18. The authority citation for part 56 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 811.


Sec. 56.6000  [Amended]

    19. In Sec. 56.6000, in the definition for laminated partition, the 
address for MSHA is revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2436, 
Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 56.6133  [Amended]

    20. In Sec. 56.6133(b), the address for MSHA is revised to read 
``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2436, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 56.6201  [Amended]

    21. In Sec. 56.6201(a)(2), the address for MSHA is revised to read 
``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2436, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''

    22. In Sec. 56.6201(b)(2), the address for MSHA is revised to read 
``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2436, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 56.14130  [Amended]

    23. In Sec. 56.14130(j), the address for the Administrator for 
Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health is revised to read ``1100 
Wilson Blvd., Room 2436, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 56.14131  [Amended]

    24. In Sec. 56.14131(d), the address for the Administrator for 
Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health is revised to read ``1100 
Wilson Blvd., Room 2436, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''

PART 57--SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS--UNDERGROUND METAL AND 
NONMETAL MINES

    25. The authority citation for part 57 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 811.

Sec. 57.6000  [Amended]

    26. In Sec. 57.6000, in the definition for laminated partition, the 
address for MSHA is revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2436, 
Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 57.6133  [Amended]

    27. In Sec. 57.6133(b), the address for MSHA is revised to read 
``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2436, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 57.6201  [Amended]

    28. In Sec. 57.6201(a)(2), the address for MSHA is revised to read 
``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2436, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''

    29. In Sec. 57.6201(b)(2), the address for MSHA is revised to read 
``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2436, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 57.14130  [Amended]

    30. In Sec. 57.14130(j), the address for the Administrator for 
Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health is revised to read ``1100 
Wilson Blvd., Room 2436, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 57.14131  [Amended]

    31. In Sec. 57.14131(d), the address for the Administrator for 
Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health is revised to read ``1100 
Wilson Blvd., Room 2436, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 57.22005  [Amended]

    32. In Sec. 57.22005(b), the address for the Assistant Secretary of 
Labor for Mine Safety and Health is revised to read ``1100 Wilson 
Blvd., Room 2322, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''

PART 70--MANDATORY HEALTH STANDARDS--UNDERGROUND COAL MINES

    33. The authority citation for part 70 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 811 and 813(h).

Sec. 70.204  [Amended]

    34. In Sec. 70.204(e), the address for MSHA Coal Mine Safety and 
Health is revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2424, Arlington, 
Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 70.1900  [Amended]

    35. In Sec. 70.1900(c), the address for the Office of Standards, 
Regulations and Variances is revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 
2352, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''

PART 71--MANDATORY HEALTH STANDARDS--SURFACE COAL MINES AND SURFACE 
WORK AREAS OF UNDERGROUND COAL MINES

    36. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 811, 951, 957.

Sec. 71.204  [Amended]

    37. In Sec. 71.204(e), the address for MSHA Coal Mine Safety and 
Health is revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2424, Arlington, 
Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 71.402  [Amended]

    38. In Sec. 71.402(b), the address for MSHA is revised to read 
``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2424, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 71.500  [Amended]

    39. In Sec. 71.500(c), the address for the Health Division of MSHA 
Coal Mine Safety and Health is revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., 
Room 2416, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 71.700  [Amended]

    40. In Sec. 71.700(a), the address for MSHA is revised to read 
``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2424, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''

PART 72--HEALTH STANDARDS FOR COAL MINES

    41. The authority citation for Part 72 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 811, 813(h), 957, 961.


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Sec. 72.710  [Amended]

    42. In Sec. 72.710, the address for the Office of Standards, 
Regulations and Variances is revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 
2352, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''

PART 75--MANDATORY SAFETY STANDARDS--UNDERGROUND COAL MINES

    43. The authority citation for Part 75 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 811.

Sec. 75.301  [Amended]

    44. In Sec. 75.301, in the definitions of noncombustible structure 
or area and noncombustible material, the address for the Office of 
Standards, Regulations and Variances is revised to read ``1100 Wilson 
Blvd., Room 2352, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 75.322  [Amended]

    45. In Sec. 75.322, the address for MSHA is revised to read ``1100 
Wilson Blvd., Room 2424, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 75.333  [Amended]

    46. In Sec. 75.333(d)(1), the address for the Office of Standards, 
Regulations and Variances is revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 
2352, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''

    47. In Sec. 75.333(e)(1)(i), the address for the Office of 
Standards, Regulations and Variances is revised to read ``1100 Wilson 
Blvd., Room 2352, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''

    48. In Sec. 75.333(e)(3), the address for the Office of Standards, 
Regulations and Variances is revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 
2352, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''

    49. In Sec. 75.333(f), the address for the Office of Standards, 
Regulations and Variances is revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 
2352, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 75.335  [Amended]

    50. In Sec. 75.335(a)(1)(iv), the address for the Office of 
Standards, Regulations and Variances is revised to read ``1100 Wilson 
Blvd., Room 2352, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''

    51. In Sec. 75.335(a)(2), the address for the Office of Standards, 
Regulations and Variances is revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 
2352, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 75.523  [Amended]

    52. In Sec. 75.523-1(c), the address for the Office of Technical 
Support is revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2329, Arlington, 
Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 75.818  [Amended]

    53. In Sec. 75.818(b)(4), the address for the Office of Standards, 
Regulations and Variances is revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 
2352, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 75.1710-1  [Amended]

    54. In Sec. 75.1710-1(f), the address for the Office of Technical 
Support is revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2329, Arlington, 
Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 75.1712-6  [Amended]

    55. In Sec. 75.1712-6(c), the address for the Health Division of 
MSHA Coal Mine Safety and Health is revised to read ``1100 Wilson 
Blvd., Room 2416, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 75.1900  [Amended]

    56. In Sec. 75.1900, in the definition of Noncombustible Material, 
the address for the Office of Standards, Regulations and Variances is 
revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2352, Arlington, Virginia 
22209-3939.''

PART 90--MANDATORY HEALTH STANDARDS--COAL MINERS WHO HAVE EVIDENCE 
OF PNEUMOCONIOSIS

    57. The authority citation for Part 90 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 811 and 813(h).

Sec. 90.3  [Amended]

    58. In Sec. 90.3(d), the address for the Health Division of MSHA 
Coal Mine Safety and Health is revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., 
Room 2416, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''

    59. In Sec. 90.3(e), the address for the Health Division of MSHA 
Coal Mine Safety and Health is revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., 
Room 2416, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939.''


Sec. 90.204  [Amended]

    60. In Sec. 90.204(e), the address for MSHA Coal Mine Safety and 
Health is revised to read ``1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2424, Arlington, 
Virginia 22209-3939.''

    Signed at Arlington, VA, this 28th day of May 2002.
John R. Caylor,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health.
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