mine-safety · Mine Safety and Health Administration · Published 2020-01-14 · Effective 2020-03-16 · 85 FR 2022
Document
Document number
2019-28446
Federal Register citation
85 FR 2022
CFR reference
30 CFR 56
Type
Rule
Action
Direct final rule; request for comments.
Category
mine-safety
Sub-agency
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Publication date
2020-01-14
Effective date
2020-03-16
DOL docket
Docket No. MSHA-2019-0007
Abstract
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is revising certain safety standards for explosives at metal and nonmetal (MNM) mines. This rule updates existing provisions consistent with technological advancements involving electronic detonators. MSHA is publishing a direct final rule because the Agency expects that there will be no significant adverse comments on the rule. Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, MSHA is publishing a companion proposed rule for notice and comment rulemaking to provide a procedural framework to finalize the rule in the event that the Agency receives significant adverse comment and withdraws this direct final rule. The companion proposed rule and the direct final rule are substantially identical.