[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 217 (Friday, November 9, 2007)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 63530]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-22088]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration

30 CFR Parts 49 and 75

RIN 1219-AB53


Mine Rescue Teams

AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.

ACTION: Extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is extending 
the comment period for the Proposed Rule on Mine Rescue Teams for 
underground coal mines published on September 6, 2007 (72 FR 51320). 
This extension gives commenters additional time to review recently 
posted transcripts on MSHA's Web site.

DATES: The comment period will close midnight, November 16, 2007, 
Eastern Standard Time.

ADDRESSES: Comments must be clearly identified and may be submitted by 
any of the following methods:
    (1) Federal Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow 
the instructions for submitting comments.
    (2) Electronic mail: [email protected]. Include ``RIN 1219-
AB53'' in the subject line of the message.
    (3) Telefax: (202) 693-9441. Include ``RIN 1219-AB53'' in the 
subject.
    (4) Regular Mail: MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and 
Variances, 1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2350, Arlington, Virginia, 22209-
3939.
    (5) Hand Delivery or Courier: MSHA, Office of Standards, 
Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2350, Arlington, 
Virginia 22209-3939. Sign in at the receptionist's desk on the 21st 
floor.
    (6) Docket: Comments can be accessed electronically at http://www.msha.gov under the ``Rules and Regs'' link. MSHA will post all 
comments on the Internet without change, including any personal 
information provided. Comments may also be reviewed at the Office of 
Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Blvd., Room 2350, 
Arlington, Virginia. Sign in at the receptionist's desk on the 21st 
floor.
    MSHA maintains a listserve that enables subscribers to receive e-
mail notification when rulemaking documents are published in the 
Federal Register. To subscribe to the listserve, go to http://www.msha.gov/subscriptions/subscribe.aspx.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia W. Silvey, Director, Office 
of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, 
Room 2350, Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939. Ms. Silvey can be reached at 
[email protected] (Internet E-mail), (202) 693-9440 (voice), or 
(202) 693-9441 (facsimile). This notice is available on the Internet at 
http://www.msha.gov/REGSINFO.HTM.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MSHA issued a Proposed Rule on Mine Rescue 
Teams for underground coal mines on September 6, 2007 (72 FR 51320). 
The proposal provided notice of four public hearings which were held on 
October 23, October 25, October 30, and November 1, 2007 and required 
that all comments be submitted by November 9, 2007. On November 5, 2007 
the National Mining Association requested that the comment period be 
extended for 30 days to allow additional time to review and comment on 
the transcripts of the public hearings.
    MSHA is extending the comment period to November 16, 2007. This 
action allows commenters sufficient time to review the posted 
transcripts and submit comments. All comments and other appropriate 
data must be submitted by midnight, November 16, 2007, Eastern Standard 
Time.

    Dated: November 6, 2007.
Richard E. Stickler,
Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health.
 [FR Doc. E7-22088 Filed 11-8-07; 8:45 am]
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