[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 93 (Thursday, May 13, 2004)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 26499-26500]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-10872]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration

30 CFR Part 50


Administrative Changes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are amending our regulations to: reflect organizational 
changes and updated filing procedures; correct clerical errors; and 
make conforming changes to rule text.

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 13, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marvin W. Nichols, Jr., Director, 
Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, 1100 Wilson 
Blvd., Room 2313, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939, [email protected], (202)693-9440 (telephone), (202)693-9441 (facsimile). 
This rule is available in alternative formats, such as large print, and 
is also available at http://www.msha.gov, under ``Rules and Regs.''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    This final rule updates 30 CFR part 50 to reflect current mailing 
addresses and office closings. Additionally, the final rule recognizes 
our practice of providing the public with electronic access to forms 
and allowing mine operators to submit reports electronically. Finally, 
the rule corrects errors and makes a conforming change in the rule 
text.
    Because this final rule deals with agency management and 
procedures, the notice and comment provisions of the Administrative 
Procedure Act do not apply pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(2) and 
(b)(3)(A), and the usual 30-day delay in the effective date is not 
required.

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. E.O. 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 reflecting 
organizational and procedural changes in a federal agency. Because the 
rule is limited to agency organization and management, it falls within 
the exclusion set forth in section 3(d)(3) 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.

List of Subjects in 30 CFR Part 50

    Investigations, Mine safety and health, Reporting and record 
keeping requirements.

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

PART 50--NOTIFICATION, INVESTIGATION, REPORTS AND RECORDS OF 
ACCIDENTS, INJURIES, ILLNESSES, EMPLOYMENT, AND COAL PRODUCTION IN 
MINES

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1. The authority citation for Part 50 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 29 U.S.C. 577a; 30 U.S.C. 951, 957, 961.


Sec.  50.2  [Amended]

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2. In Sec.  50.2(h), the comma after the term ``Accident means'' is 
removed.


Sec.  50.10  [Amended]

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3. In Sec.  50.10:
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a. In the first sentence, the phrase ``or Subdistrict'' is removed.
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b. In the second sentence, the phrase ``or Subdistrict'' is removed.


Sec.  50.11  [Amended]

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4. In Sec.  50.11(a), in the first sentence, the phrase ``or 
Subdistrict'' is removed.
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5. In Sec.  50.11(b)(8), the word ``ocurrence'' is changed to 
``occurrence.''


Sec.  50.12  [Amended]

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6. In Sec.  50.12, the phrase ``or Subdistrict'' is removed.


Sec.  50.20  [Amended]

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7. In Sec.  50.20(a):
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a. In the second sentence, the phrase ``MSHA Metal and Nonmetal Mine 
Safety and Health District Offices and from MSHA Coal Mine Safety and 
Health Subdistrict Offices'' is revised to read ``the MSHA District 
Office.''
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b. In the last sentence, the phrase ``5 through 11'' is revised to read 
``5 through 12.''


Sec.  50.20-1  [Amended]

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8. In Sec.  50.20-1:
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a. In the second sentence, the phrase ``Denver Safety and Health 
Technology Center'' is revised to read ``MSHA Office of Injury and 
Employment Information.''
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b. In the third sentence, the phrase ``or Subdistrict'' is removed.
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c. In the fifth sentence, the phrase ``Denver Safety and Health 
Technology Center'' is revised to read ``MSHA Office of Injury and 
Employment Information.''
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d. At the end of the paragraph, add ``You may also submit reports by 
facsimile, 888-231-5515. To file electronically, follow the 
instructions on the MSHA Internet site, http://www.msha.gov. For 
assistance in electronic filing, contact the MSHA help desk at 877-778-
6055.''


Sec.  50.20-4  [Amended]

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9. In Sec.  50.20-4(a), in the second sentence, the phrase ``Health and 
Safety District of Subdistrict office'' is revised to read ``District 
Office.''


Sec.  50.20-6  [Amended]

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10. In Sec.  50.20-6(b)(7)(ii), the term ``Disease'' is revised to read 
``Diseases.''
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11. In Sec.  50.20-6(b)(7)(v), the term ``ulta-violet'' is revised to 
read ``ultra-violet.''


Sec.  50.30  [Amended]

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12. Amend Sec.  50.30(a) as follows:
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a. In the first sentence, the phrase ``Denver Safety and Health 
Technology Center'' is revised to read ``MSHA Office of Injury and 
Employment Information.''

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b. In the second sentence, the phrase ``MSHA Metal and Nonmetal Mine 
Safety and Health District Offices and from MSHA Coal Mine Safety and 
Health Subdistrict Offices'' is revised to read ``the MSHA District 
Office.''
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c. At the end of the paragraph, add ``You may also submit reports by 
facsimile, 888-231-5515. To file electronically, follow the 
instructions on the MSHA Internet site at http://www.msha.gov. For 
assistance in electronic filing, contact the MSHA help desk at 877-778-
6055.''


Sec.  50.30-1  [Amended]

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14. In Sec.  50.30-1(a), in the second sentence, the phrase ``Health 
and Safety District or Subdistrict'' is revised to read ``District.''

    Dated: May 7, 2004.
Dave D. Lauriski,
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health.
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