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MSHA announced today that it has formally submitted a proposed
mine examination rule for publication in the June 8, 2016 Federal
Register. The proposed mine examination rule (RIN:1219-AB87)
would require metal and nonmetal mine operators to: (1) examine
their facilities before a shift begins; (2) explicitly
notify miners of any dangerous conditions found; and (3) record
their examinations and establish processes to fix hazards.
The current rule allows operators to examine mines during a
shift. MSHA will gather input on this proposed rule in four
meetings to be held in Salt Lake City, UT (July 19), Pittsburgh, PA
(July 21), Arlington, VA (July 26) and Birmingham, AL (Aug. 4).
Last year, MSHA chief, Joe Main, stated that tightening mine
inspection requirements was one of his highest regulatory
priorities.
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