# Hazard Communication (HazCom)
> **US Department of Labor** · Interim final rule; request for comments. · Published 2000-10-03 · Effective 2001-10-03 · 65 FR 59048
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-24803
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Labor
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 59048
- **CFR reference:** 30 CFR 42
- **Publication date:** 2000-10-03
- **Effective date:** 2001-10-03
## Abstract

We (MSHA) are establishing this interim final rule entitled "Hazard Communication (HazCom)" (30 CFR Part 47) to reduce injuries and illnesses related to chemicals in the mining industry. The standard requires mine operators to assess the hazards of chemicals they produce or use and provide information to miners concerning chemical hazards by means of a written chemical hazard communication program; labeling containers of hazardous chemicals; providing access to material safety data sheets (MSDSs); and training miners. In response to the National Performance Review and President Clinton's subsequent Executive Memorandum on Plain Language in Government Writing, dated June 1, 1998, we wrote this interim final rule in a different style than the one used in the proposal. Most of the requirements in this interim final rule, however, are substantially the same as the proposed rule. This interim final rule reflects comments received on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, public hearings, and the notice published in the Federal Register on March 30, 1999 (64 FR 15144), requesting comments on the impact of certain regulatory mandates and related Executive Orders on the proposed rule. In response to the most recent re-opening of the record, commenters requested an opportunity to address the provisions of the whole rule. Although not legally required, we think the additional opportunity to comment on the interim final rule is appropriate given the new "plain English" format and the passage of time since the close of the original comment period. For these reasons, we are allowing the public an additional opportunity to comment. All comments received will become part of the rulemaking record. We will publish our response to the comments received during this additional comment period in the Federal Register.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/10/03/00-24803/hazard-communication-hazcom)
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