# Specifications for Medical Examinations of Underground Coal Miners
> **US Department of Health and Human Services** · Final rule. · Published 2012-09-13 · Effective 2012-10-15 · 77 FR 56718
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-22253
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Health and Human Services
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 56718
- **CFR reference:** 42 CFR 37
- **Publication date:** 2012-09-13
- **Effective date:** 2012-10-15
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. CDC-2011-0013
## Abstract

This final rule modifies the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regulations for medical examinations of underground coal miners. Existing regulations established specifications for providing, interpreting, classifying, and submitting film-based roentgenograms (now commonly called chest radiographs or X-rays) of underground coal miners. The revised standards modify the requirements to permit the use of film-based radiography systems and add a parallel set of standards permitting the use of digital radiography systems. An additional amendment requires coal mine operators to provide the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) with employee rosters to assist the Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program in improving participation by miners.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/09/13/2012-22253/specifications-for-medical-examinations-of-underground-coal-miners)
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