[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 20 (Wednesday, January 30, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5593-5594]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-1609]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration


Notice of Affirmative Decisions on Petitions for Modification 
Granted in Whole or in Part

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

ACTION: Notice of Affirmative Decisions on Petitions for Modification 
Granted in Whole or in Part.

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SUMMARY: The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) enforces mine 
operator compliance with mandatory safety and health standards that 
protect miners and improve safety and health conditions in U.S. Mines. 
This Federal Register Notice (FR Notice) notifies the public that it 
has investigated and issued a final decision on certain mine operator 
petitions to modify a safety standard.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the final decisions are posted on MSHA's Web site 
at http://www.msha.gov/indexes/petition.htm. The public may inspect the 
petitions and final decisions during normal business hours in MSHA's 
Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, 
Room 2349, Arlington, Virginia 22209. All visitors must first stop at 
the receptionist desk on the 21st Floor to sign-in.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edward Sexauer, Chief, Regulatory 
Development Division at 202-693-9444 (Voice), [email protected] 
(E-mail), or 202-693-9441 (Telefax), or Barbara Barron at 202-693-9447 
(Voice), [email protected] (E-mail), or 202-693-9441 (Telefax). 
[These are not toll-free numbers].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Introduction

    Under section 101 of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 
1977, a mine operator may petition and the Secretary of Labor 
(Secretary) may modify the application of a mandatory safety standard 
to that mine if the Secretary determines that: (1) An alternative 
method exists that will guarantee no less protection for the miners 
affected than that provided by the standard; or (2) that the 
application of the standard will result in a diminution of safety to 
the affected miners.
    MSHA bases the final decision on the petitioner's statements, any 
comments and information submitted by interested persons, and a field 
investigation of the conditions at the mine. In some instances, MSHA 
may approve a petition for modification on the condition that the mine 
operator complies with other requirements noted in the decision.

II. Granted Petitions for Modification

    On the basis of the findings of MSHA's investigation, and as 
designee of the Secretary, MSHA has granted or partially granted the 
following petitions for modification:
     Docket Number: M-2006-063-C.
    FR Notice: 71 FR 58434 (October 3, 2006).
    Petitioner: Jim Walter Resources, Inc., P.O. Box 133, Brookwood, 
Alabama 35444.
    Mine: No. 7 Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 01-01401.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.364(b)(1) (Weekly examination).
     Docket Number: M-2006-066-C.
    FR Notice: 71 FR 58433 (October 3, 2006).
    Petitioner: Monterey Coal Company, 14300 Brushy Mound Road, 
Carlinville, Illinois 62626.
    Mine: No. 1 Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 11-00726.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.364(b)(1) (Weekly examination).
     Docket Number: M-2006-068-C.
    FR Notice: 71 FR 70549 (December 5, 2006).
    Petitioner: Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, 1800 Washington Road, 
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15241.
    Mine: Bailey Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-07230.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.364(b)(1) (Weekly examination).
     Docket Number: M-2007-004-C.
    FR Notice: 72 FR 20885 (April 26, 2007).
    Petitioner: Oak Grove Resources, LLC, 8800 Oak Grove Mine Road, 
Adger, Alabama 35006.
    Mine: Oak Grove Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 01-00851.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.364(b)(2) (Weekly examination).
     Docket Number: M-2007-006-C.
    FR Notice: 72 FR 20887 (April 26, 2007).
    Petitioner: Knight Hawk Coal, LLC, 7290 County Line Road, Cutler, 
Illinois 62238.
    Mine: Prairie Eagle Underground Mine, MSHA I.D. No 11-03147.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.503 (Permissible electric face 
equipment; maintenance).
     Docket Number: M-2007-007-C.
    FR Notice: 72 FR 31858 (June 8, 2007).
    Petitioner: Mingo Logan Coal Company, P.O. Box 553, Charleston, 
West Virginia 25322.
    Mine: Mountaineer II Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 46-09029.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1700 (Oil and gas wells).
     Docket Number: M-2007-012-C.
    FR Notice: 72 FR 31859 (June 8, 2007).
    Petitioner: Eighty-Four Mining Company, 1800 Washington Road, 
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15241.
    Mine: Mine 84, MSHA I.D. No. 36-00958.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.364(b)(2) (Weekly examination).
     Docket Number: M-2007-022-C.
    FR Notice: 72 FR 31861 (June 8, 2007).
    Petitioner: Little Buck Coal Company, 57 Lincoln Road, Pine Grove, 
Pennsylvania 17963.
    Mine: Bottom Split Slope, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09491.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1100-2(a)(2) (Quantity and location 
of firefighting equipment).
     Docket Number: M-2007-032-C.
    FR Notice: 72 FR 36065 (July 2, 2007).
    Petitioner: Chestnut Coal Company, RD 3, Box 142B, Sunbury, 
Pennsylvania 17801.
    Mine: No. 12 Slope, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09493.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1200(d), (h), & (i) (Mine map).
     Docket Number: M-2007-033-C.
    FR Notice: 72 FR 36065 (July 2, 2007).
    Petitioner: Chestnut Coal Company, RD 3, Box 142B, Sunbury, 
Pennsylvania 17801.
    Mine: No. 12 Slope, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09493.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1202-1(a) (Temporary notations, 
revisions, and supplements).
     Docket Number: M-2007-034-C.
    FR Notice: 72 FR 36065 (July 2, 2007).
    Petitioner: Chestnut Coal Company, RD 3, Box 142B, Sunbury, 
Pennsylvania 17801.

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    Mine: No. 12 Slope, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09493.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1400 (Hoisting equipment; general).
     Docket Number: M-2007-037-C.
    FR Notice: 72 FR 39464 (July 18, 2007).
    Petitioner: Mallie Coal Company, Inc., 8442 Highway 6, Corbin, 
Kentucky 40701.
    Mine: Mine No. 7, MSHA I. D. No. 15-19007.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.380(f)(4)(i) (Escapeways; bituminous 
and lignite mines).
     Docket Number: M-2007-038-C.
    FR Notice: 72 FR 39464 (July 18, 2007).
    Petitioner: Mallie Coal Company, Inc., 8442 Highway 6, Corbin, 
Kentucky 40701.
    Mine: Mine No. 7, MSHA I.D. No. 15-19007.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.342 (Methane monitors).
     Docket Number: M-2007-045-C.
    FR Notice: 72 FR 45829 (August 15, 2007).
    Petitioner: Alpha & Omega Coal Company, LLC, Drawer 887, Louisa, 
Kentucky 41230.
    Mine: No. 2 Deep Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 46-09187.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002 (Installation of electric 
equipment and conductors; permissibility).
     Docket Number: M-2007-048-C.
    FR Notice: 72 FR 45830 (August 15, 2007).
    Petitioner: Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC, 2333 Alumni Park 
Plaza, Suite 310, Lexington, Kentucky 40517.
    Mine: Deep Mine 26, MSHA I.D. No. 44-06929.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1909(b)(6) (Nonpermissible diesel-
powered equipment; design and performance requirements).
     Docket Number: M-2006-006-M.
    FR Notice: 71 FR 58434 (October 3, 2006).
    Petitioner: Mosaic Potash Carlsbad, Inc., P.O. Box 71, 1361 Potash 
Mines Road, Carlsbad, New Mexico 88221-0071.
    Mine: Mosaic Potash Carlsbad, Inc., Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 29-00802.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 57.15031 (Location of self-rescue 
devices).
     Docket Number: M-2006-008-M.
    FR Notice: 71 FR 58434 (October 3, 2006).
    Petitioner: Intrepid Potash NM, LLC, 1996 Potash Mines Road, P.O. 
Box 101, Carlsbad, New Mexico 88221-0101.
    Mine: Intrepid Potash West Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 29-00175.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 57.15031 (Location of self-rescue 
devices).
     Docket Number: M-2006-009-M.
    FR Notice: 71 FR 58434 (October 3, 2006).
    Petitioner: Intrepid Potash NM, LLC, 1996 Potash Mines Road, P.O. 
Box 101, Carlsbad, New Mexico 88221-0101.
    Mine: Intrepid Potash East Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 29-00170.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 57.15031 (Location of self-rescue 
devices).
     Docket Number: M-2007-003-M.
    FR Notice: 72 FR 31860 (June 8, 2007).
    Petitioner: Intrepid Potash NM, LLC, 1996 Potash Mines Road, P.O. 
Box 101, Carlsbad, New Mexico 88221-0101.
    Mine: Intrepid Potash West Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 29-00175.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 57.18028 (Mine emergency and self-
rescuer training).
     Docket Number: M-2007-004-M.
    FR Notice: 72 FR 31861 (June 8, 2007).
    Petitioner: Intrepid Potash NM, LLC, 1996 Potash Mines Road, P.O. 
Box 101, Carlsbad, New Mexico 88221-0101.
    Mine: Intrepid Potash East Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 29-00170.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 57.18028 (Mine emergency and self-
rescuer training).
     Docket Number: M-2007-007-M.
    FR Notice: 72 FR 45830 (August 15, 2007.
    Petitioner: Phelps Dodge Safford, Inc., 1124 W. Thatcher Blvd., 
Suite 202, Safford, Arizona 85546.
    Mine: Phelps Dodge Safford, Inc., Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 02-03131.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 56.6309(b) (Fuel oil requirements for 
ANFO).

    Dated: January 24, 2008.
Jack Powasnik,
Deputy Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
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