Examinations of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines
mine-safety · Mine Safety and Health Administration · Published 2018-04-09 · Effective 2018-06-02 · 83 FR 15055
Document
Document number
2018-07084
Federal Register citation
83 FR 15055
CFR reference
30 CFR 56
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
mine-safety
Sub-agency
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Publication date
2018-04-09
Effective date
2018-06-02
DOL docket
Docket No. MSHA-2014-0030
Abstract
On January 23, 2017, the Mine Safety and Health Administration published a final rule (January 2017 rule) amending provisions regarding examinations of working places in metal and nonmetal mines which were later stayed. MSHA is further amending the affected provisions following expiration of the stay. These additional amendments provide mine operators additional flexibility in managing their safety and health programs and reduces regulatory burdens without reducing the protections afforded miners. A document announcing stakeholder meetings is published concurrently with this rule in the Federal Register.