MSHA Unified Agenda - [Long-Term Actions]

RIN: 1219-AB60

Publication ID: Fall 2009 

Title: Smoke Density and Toxicity 

Abstract: MSHA will gather information on the criteria for testing density and toxicity of smoke from burning conveyor belts or similar materials. 

Agency: Department of Labor(DOL) 

Priority: Other Significant 

RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda

Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 

Major: No 

Unfunded Mandates: No 

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.) 

Legal Authority: Section 101 of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act (PL 95-164) 

Legal Deadline:  None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
Request for Information	06/19/2008	73 FR 35057
Comment Period End	08/18/2008
Comment Period Extended to 9/8/2008	08/21/2008	73 FR 49373
Next Action Undetermined	To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No 

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 

Small Entities Affected: Businesses 

Federalism: No 

Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 

RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 

Agency Contact:
Patricia W. Silvey
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances
Department of Labor
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Room 631, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, VA 22209-3939
Phone:202 693-9440
Fax:202 693-9441
Email: silvey.patricia@dol.gov