MSHA Proposed Rule
Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Coal Miners [04/27/1999]
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Volume 64, Number 80, Page 22592-22593
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
30 CFR Parts 72 and 75
RIN 1219-AA74
Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Coal Miners
AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Labor.
ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period and close of record.
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SUMMARY: We are extending the period for public comment on the Agency's
proposed rule addressing diesel particulate matter exposure of
underground coal miners. This proposed rule was published in the
Federal Register on April 9, 1998.
DATES: We must receive your comments by July 26, 1999.
ADDRESSES: You may use mail, facsimile (fax), or electronic mail to
send your comments to MSHA. Clearly identify comments as such and send
them--
(1) By mail to Carol J. Jones, Acting Director, Office of
Standards,
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Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, 4015 Wilson Boulevard, Room 631,
Arlington, VA 22203;
(2) By fax to MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, 703-235-5551; or
(3) By electronic mail to comments@msha.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol J. Jones, 703-235-1910.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On April 9, 1998 (63 FR 17492) MSHA
published a proposed rule to reduce the risks to underground coal
miners of serious health hazards that are associated with exposure to
high concentrations of diesel particulate matter (dpm). DPM is a very
small particle in diesel exhaust. Underground miners are exposed to far
higher concentrations of this fine particulate than any other group of
workers.
The post-hearing comment period for the proposed rule addressing
diesel particulate matter exposure of underground coal miners was
scheduled to close April 30, 1999 (64 FR 7144).
However, in response to requests from the public for additional
time to prepare their comments, the record for the proposed rule will
remain open until July 26, 1999. This provides a total of 15 months
from the date of publication for the public to comment on the proposed
rule.
Dated: April 21, 1999.
Marvin W. Nichols, Jr.,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health.
[FR Doc. 99-10567 Filed 4-26-99; 8:45 am]
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