[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 139 (Friday, July 19, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34950-34951]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-15349]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration


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

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and the Code of 
Federal Regulations govern the application, processing, and disposition 
of petitions for modification. This Federal Register notice notifies 
the public that MSHA 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 website 
at https://www.msha.gov/regulations/rulemaking/petitions-modification. 
The public may inspect the petitions and final decisions during normal 
business hours in MSHA's Office of Standards, Regulations, and 
Variances, 201 12th Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, Virginia 
22202. All visitors are required to check in at the receptionist's desk 
in Suite 4E401.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheila McConnell, 202-693-9440 
(voice), [email protected] (email), or 202-693-9441 (fax). 
[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) 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-2012-147-C.
    FR Notice: 77 FR 42015 (7/17/2012).
    Petitioner: Marshall County Coal Company (formerly McElroy Coal 
Company), Three Gateway Center, Suite 1340, 401 Liberty Avenue, 
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222.
    Mine: Marshall County Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 46-01437, located in 
Marshall County, West Virginia.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.507-1(a) (Electric equipment other 
than power-connection points; outby the last open crosscut; return air; 
permissibility requirements).

     Docket Number: M-2012-158-C.
    FR Notice: 77 FR 57158 (9/17/2012).
    Petitioner: Blue Mountain Energy, Inc., 3607 County Road #65, 
Rangely, Colorado 81648.
    Mine: Deserado Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 05-03505, located in Rio Blanco 
County, Colorado.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.500(d) (Permissible electric 
equipment).

     Docket Number: M-2012-159-C.
    FR Notice: 77 FR 57158 (9/17/2012).
    Petitioner: Blue Mountain Energy, Inc., 3607 County Road #65, 
Rangely, Colorado 81648.
    Mine: Deserado Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 05-03505, located in Rio Blanco 
County, Colorado.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.507-1(a) (Electric equipment other 
than power-connection points; outby the last open crosscut; return air; 
permissibility requirements).

     Docket Number: M-2012-160-C.
    FR Notice: 77 FR 57159 (9/17/2012).
    Petitioner: Blue Mountain Energy, Inc., 3607 County Road #65, 
Rangely, Colorado 81648.
    Mine: Deserado Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 05-03505, located in Rio Blanco 
County, Colorado.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002(a) (Installation of electric 
equipment and conductors; permissibility).

     Docket Number: M-2013-012-C.
    FR Notice: 78 FR 13093 (2/26/2013).
    Petitioner: Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC, Three Gateway Center, 
Suite 1500, 40l Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222.
    Mine: Wildcat Hills Mine-Underground, MSHA I.D. No. 11-03156, 
located in Saline County, Illinois.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.507-1(a) (Electric equipment other 
than power-connection points; outby the last open crosscut; return air; 
permissibility requirements).

     Docket Number: M-2013-013-C.
    FR Notice: 78 FR 13094 (2/26/2013).
    Petitioner: Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC, Three Gateway Center, 
Suite 1500, 40l Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222.
    Mine: Wildcat Hills Mine-Underground, MSHA I.D. No. 11-03156, 
located in Saline County, Illinois.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002(a) (Installation of electric 
equipment and conductors; permissibility).

     Docket Number: M-2013-032-C.
    FR Notice: 78 FR 49778 (8/15/2013).
    Petitioner: Wolf Run Mining, LLC, 21550 Barbour County Hwy., 
Philippi, West Virginia 26416.
    Mine: Sentinel Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 46-04168, located in Barbour 
County, West Virginia.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.500(d) (Permissible electric 
equipment).

     Docket Number: M-2013-033-C.
    FR Notice: 78 FR 49779 (8/15/2013).
    Petitioner: Wolf Run Mining, LLC, 21550 Barbour County Hwy., 
Philippi, West Virginia 26416.
    Mine: Sentinel Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 46-04168, located in Barbour 
County, West Virginia.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.507-1(a) (Electric equipment other 
than power-connection points; outby the last open crosscut; return air; 
permissibility requirements).

     Docket Number: M-2013-034-C.
    FR Notice: 78 FR 49779 (8/15/2013).
    Petitioner: Wolf Run Mining, LLC, 21550 Barbour County Hwy., 
Philippi, West Virginia 26416.
    Mine: Sentinel Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 46-04168, located in Barbour 
County, West Virginia.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002(a) (Installation of electric

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equipment and conductors; permissibility).

     Docket Number: M-2014-010-C.
    FR Notice: 79 FR 30173 (5/27/2014).
    Petitioner: Bridger Coal Company, P.O. Box 68, Point of Rocks, 
Wyoming 82942.
    Mine: Bridger Underground Coal Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 48-01646, 
located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.500(d) (Permissible electric 
equipment).

     Docket Number: M-2015-019-C.
    FR Notice: 80 FR 67428 (11/2/2015).
    Petitioner: Utah American Energy, Inc., 794 North ``C'' Canyon 
Road, East Carbon, Utah 84520.
    Mine: Lila Canyon Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 42-02241, located in Emery 
County, Utah.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.500(d) (Permissible electric 
equipment).

     Docket Number: M-2015-020-C.
    FR Notice: 80 FR 67430 (11/2/2015).
    Petitioner: Utah American Energy, Inc., 794 North ``C'' Canyon 
Road, East Carbon, Utah 84520.
    Mine: Lila Canyon Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 42-02241, located in Carbon 
County, Utah.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.507-1(a) (Electric equipment other 
than power-connection points; outby the last open crosscut; return air; 
permissibility requirements).

     Docket Number: M-2015-021-C.
    FR Notice: 80 FR 67431 (11/2/2015).
    Petitioner: Utah American Energy, Inc., 794 North ``C'' Canyon 
Road, East Carbon, Utah 84520.
    Mine: Lila Canyon Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 42-02241, located in Carbon 
County, Utah.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002(a) (Installation of electric 
equipment and conductors; permissibility).

     Docket Number: M-2016-023-C.
    FR Notice: 81 FR 47421 (7/21/2016).
    Petitioner: Utah American Energy, Inc., 794 North ``C'' Canyon 
Road, East Carbon, Utah 84520.
    Mine: Lila Canyon Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 42-02241, located in Carbon 
County, Utah.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002(a) (Installation of electric 
equipment and conductors; permissibility).

     Docket Number: M-2016-028-C.
    FR Notice: 81 FR 79522 (11/14/2016).
    Petitioner: River View Coal, LLC, 835 State Route 1179, Waverly, 
Kentucky 42462.
    Mine: River View Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 15-19374, located in Union 
County, Kentucky.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.500(d) (Permissible electric 
equipment).

     Docket Number: M-2016-029-C.
    FR Notice: 81 FR 79522 (11/14/2016).
    Petitioner: River View Coal, LLC, 835 State Route 1179, Waverly, 
Kentucky 42462.
    Mine: River View Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 15-19374, located in Union 
County, Kentucky.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.507-1(a) (Electric equipment other 
than power-connection points; outby the last open crosscut; return air; 
permissibility requirements).

     Docket Number: M-2017-023-C.
    FR Notice: 82 FR 60046 (12/18/2017).
    Petitioner: Bronco Utah Operations, LLC, P.O. Box 527, Emery, Utah 
84522.
    Mine: Emery Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 42-00079, located in Emery County, 
Utah.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002(a) (Installation of electric 
equipment and conductors; permissibility).

     Docket Number: M-2017-024-C.
    FR Notice: 82 FR 61033 (12/26/2017).
    Petitioner: ICG Illinois, LLC, 5945 Lester Road, Williamsville, 
Illinois 62693.
    Mine: Viper Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 11-02664, located in Sangamon 
County, Illinois.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.500(d) (Permissible electric 
equipment).

     Docket Number: M-2017-025-C.
    FR Notice: 82 FR 61033 (12/26/2017).
    Petitioner: ICG Illinois, LLC, 5945 Lester Road, Williamsville, 
Illinois 62693.
    Mine: Viper Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 11-02664, located in Sangamon 
County, Illinois.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.507-1(a) (Electric equipment other 
than power-connection points; outby the last open crosscut; return air; 
permissibility requirements).

     Docket Number: M-2017-027-C.
    FR Notice: 82 FR 61332 (12/27/2017).
    Petitioner: Bronco Utah Operations, LLC, P.O. Box 527, Emery, Utah 
84522.
    Mine: Emery Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 42-00079, located in Emery County, 
Utah.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.500(d) (Permissible electric 
equipment).

     Docket Number: M-2017-028-C.
    FR Notice: 82 FR 61333 (12/27/2017).
    Petitioner: Bronco Utah Operations, LLC, P.O. Box 527, Emery, Utah 
84522.
    Mine: Emery Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 42-00079, located in Emery County, 
Utah.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.507-1(a) (Electric equipment other 
than power-connection points; outby the last open crosscut; return air; 
permissibility requirements).

     Docket Number: M-2017-029-C.
    FR Notice: 82 FR 61333 (12/27/2017).
    Petitioner: Bronco Utah Operations, LLC, P.O. Box 527, Emery, Utah 
84522.
    Mine: Emery Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 42-00079, located in Emery County, 
Utah.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002(a) (Installation of electric 
equipment and conductors; permissibility).

     Docket Number: M-2017-030-C.
    FR Notice: 83 FR 3027 (1/22/2018).
    Petitioner: Bronco Utah Operations, LLC, P.O. Box 527, Emery, Utah 
84522.
    Mine: Emery Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 42-00079, located in Emery County, 
Utah.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.500(d) (Permissible electric 
equipment).

     Docket Number: M-2018-015-C.
    FR Notice: 83 FR 29141 (6/22/2018).
    Petitioner: Spartan Mining Company, LLC, 500 Lee Street East, Suite 
701, Charleston, West Virginia 25329.
    Mine: Rod Fork #52 Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 46-09522, located in Wyoming 
County, West Virginia.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1700 (Oil and gas wells).

     Docket Number: M-2016-005-M.
    FR Notice: 81 FR 55489 (8/19/2016).
    Petitioner: United Salt Hockley, LLC, 14002 Warren Ranch Road, 
Hockley, Texas 77447.
    Mine: Hockley Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 41-02478, located in Harris 
County, Texas.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 57.4760 (Shaft mines).

     Docket Number: M-2017-001-M.
    FR Notice: 82 FR 23308 (5/22/2017).
    Petitioner: Solvay Chemicals, Inc., P.O. Box 1167, 400 County Road 
85, Green River, Wyoming 82935.
    Mine: Solvay Chemicals Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 48-01295, located in 
Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 57.22305 (Approved equipment (III 
mines)).

     Docket Number: M-2018-005-M.
    FR Notice: 83 FR 23943 (5/23/2018).
    Petitioner: Solvay Chemicals, Inc., P.O. Box 1167, 400 County Road 
85, Green River, Wyoming 82935.
    Mine: Solvay Chemicals Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 48-01295, located in 
Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 57.4760 (Shaft mines).

Sheila McConnell,
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
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