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removed and prior to entering the mine
to conduct a pre-shift examination. The
petitioner asserts that the proposed
alternative method would provide at
least the same measure of protection as
the existing standard.
Signed at Washington, DC, this 6th day of
April, 2005.
Emily Stover DeRocco,
Assistant Secretary, Employment and
Training Administration.
[FR Doc. 05–7383 Filed 4–12–05; 8:45 am]
[Docket No. M–2005–021–C]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Petitions for Modification
The following parties have filed
petitions to modify the application of
existing safety standards under section
101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and
Health Act of 1977.
1. Chestnut Coal Company
[Docket No. M–2005–019–C]
Chestnut Coal Company, RD 3, Box
142B, Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801 has
filed a petition to modify the
application of 30 CFR 75.512–2
(Frequency of examinations) to its No.
10 Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36–
07059) located in Northumberland
County, Pennsylvania. The petitioner
requests a modification of the existing
standard to permit permissible electrical
equipment to be examined once a
month instead of weekly. The petitioner
asserts that the proposed alternative
method would provide at least the same
measure of protection as the existing
standard.
2. Chestnut Coal Company
[Docket No. M–2005–020–C]
Chestnut Coal Company, RD 3, Box
142B, Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801 has
filed a petition to modify the
application of 30 CFR 75.311(b)(2) and
(b)(3) (Main mine fan operation) to its
No. 10 Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36–
07059) located in Northumberland
County, Pennsylvania. The petitioner
requests a modification of the existing
standard to permit the electrical circuits
entering the underground mine to
remain energized to the mine’s pumps
while the main fan is intentionally shut
down during idle shifts when miners
are not working underground. The
petitioner proposes to de-energize the
electrical circuits to the pumps and run
the main mine fan for 30 minutes after
the water from the mine has been
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3. Six M Coal Company
Six M Coal Company, 482 High Road,
Ashland, Pennsylvania 17921 has filed
a petition to modify the application of
30 CFR 75.335 (Construction of seals) to
its No. 1 Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No.
36–09138) located in Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania. Petitioner proposes
constructing seals from wooden
materials of moderate size and weight;
designing the seals to withstand a static
horizontal pressure in the range of 10
psi; and installing a sampling tube only
in the monkey (higher elevation) seal.
The petitioner asserts that because of
the pitch of anthracite veins, concrete
blocks are difficult to use and expose
miners to safety hazards during
transport. The petitioner cites the low
level of explosibility of anthracite coal
dust and the minimal potential for
either an accumulation of methane in
previously mined pitching veins or an
ignition source in the gob area as
justification for the proposed 10 psi
design criterion. The petitioner asserts
that the proposed alternative method
would provide at least the same
measure of protection as the existing
standard.
4. Consolidation Coal Company
[Docket No. M–2005–022–C]
Consolidation Coal Company, 1800
Washington Road, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania 15241 has filed a petition
to modify the application of 30 CFR
75.503 (Permissible electric face
equipment; maintenance) and 30 CFR
18.35 (Portable (trailing) cables and
cords) to its Blacksville No. 2 Mine
(MSHA I.D. No. 46–01968) located in
Monongalia County, West Virginia. The
petitioner requests a modification of the
existing standard to permit the
maximum length of trailing cables for
supplying power to permissible
equipment used in continuous mining
section be increased to 1,000 feet. The
petitioner asserts that the proposed
alternative method would provide at
least the same measure of protection as
the existing standard.
5. Warrior Coal, LLC
[Docket No. M–2005–023–C]
Warrior Coal, LLC, 57 J.E. Ellis Road,
Madisonville, Kentucky 42431 has filed
a petition to modify the application of
30 CFR 75.1103–4(a) (Automatic fire
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sensor and warning device systems;
installation; minimum requirements) to
its Cardinal Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 15–
17216) located in Hopkins County,
Kentucky. The petitioner requests a
modification of Section 2(a) of its
previously granted petition, M–2004–
034–C, to read as follows: ‘‘The carbon
monoxide monitoring system shall be
capable of providing both visual and
audible signals. A visual or audible alert
signal shall be activated when the
carbon monoxide level at any sensor
reaches 10 parts per million (ppm)
above the ambient level for the mine.
An audible and visual alarm signal
distinguishable from the alert signal
shall be activated when the carbon
monoxide level at any sensor reaches 15
ppm above the ambient level for the
mine. The District Manager is
authorized to require lower alert and
alarm levels.’’ The petitioner asserts that
the proposed alternative method would
provide at least the same measure of
protection as the existing standard.
6. Ohio County Coal Company
[Docket No. M–2005–024–C]
Ohio County Coal Company, P.O. Box
39, Centertown, Kentucky 42328 has
filed a petition to modify the
application of 30 CFR 75.1101–1(b)
(Deluge-type water spray systems) to its
Big Run Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 15–
18552) located in Ohio County,
Kentucky. The petitioner proposes to
train a person in the testing procedures
specific to the deluge-type water spray
fire suppression systems used at each
belt drive to once a week conduct a
visual examination of each deluge-type
water spray fire suppression system; to
conduct a functional test of the delugetype water spray fire suppression
systems by actuating the system and
observing its performance; and finally,
to record the results of the examination
and functional test in a book maintained
on the surface that would be made
available to the authorized
representative of the Secretary. The
results of the examination and
functional test will be retained at the
mine for one year. The petitioner states
that if any malfunction or clogged
nozzle is detected as a result of the
weekly examination or functional test,
corrections will be made immediately.
The petitioner further states that the
procedure used to perform the
functional test will be posted at or near
each belt drive that uses a deluge-type
water spray fire suppression system.
The petitioner asserts that the proposed
alternative method would provide at
least the same measure of protection as
the existing standard.
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7. Tech Leasing & Rebuild, Inc.
[Docket No. M–2005–025–C]
Tech Leasing & Rebuild, Inc., R. Rt. 1,
Box 48C, Pounding Mill, Virginia 24637
has filed a petition to modify the
application of 30 CFR 75.1710–1(4)
(Canopies or cabs; self-propelled dieselpowered and electric face equipment;
installation requirements) to its Mine #1
(MSHA I.D. No. 44–06859) located in
Tazewell County, Virginia. The Tech
Leasing & Rebuild, Inc., Mine #1 is
developing the War Creek coal seam
located North of Rt. 628 on Indian
Creek. The petitioner proposes to
operate mobile face equipment without
canopies or cabs when the mining
height is 48 inches or less. The
petitioner states that mining height at
the Mine #1 averages between 37″ to 45″
with localized dips and elevation
changes in the mine floor; and the
mining height with the dips and
changes in elevation have created
conditions in which mining equipment
with canopies and cabs have dislodged
roof bolts and limits visibility for
equipment operators. The petitioner
asserts that application of the existing
standard would result in a diminution
of safety to the miners.
Request for Comments
Persons interested in these petitions
are encouraged to submit comments via
Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov; E-mail: zzMSHAComments@dol.gov; Fax: (202) 693–
9441; or Regular Mail/Hand Delivery/
Courier: Mine Safety and Health
Administration, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 1100
Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, Virginia 22209. All
comments must be postmarked or
received in that office on or before May
13, 2005. Copies of these petitions are
available for inspection at that address.
Dated at Arlington, Virginia, this 6th day
of April 2005.
Rebecca J. Smith,
Acting Director, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances.
[FR Doc. 05–7388 Filed 4–12–05; 8:45 am]
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Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub.
L. 92–463), as amended, notice is hereby
given that two meetings of the Arts
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Advisory Panel to the National Council
on the Arts will be held as follows:
Opera (Great American Voices): May
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Renaissance Center, Room ‘‘Richard B,’’
Detroit, MI. This meeting, from 11:30
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These meetings are for the purpose of
Panel review, discussion, evaluation,
and recommendations on financial
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Further information with reference to
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Dated: April 8, 2005.
Kathy Plowitz-Worden,
Panel Coordinator, Panel Operations,
National Endowment for the Arts.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Petitions for Modification
The following parties have filed petitions to modify the
application of existing safety standards under section 101(c) of the
Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.
1. Chestnut Coal Company
[Docket No. M-2005-019-C]
Chestnut Coal Company, RD 3, Box 142B, Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801
has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.512-2
(Frequency of examinations) to its No. 10 Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36-
07059) located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. The petitioner
requests a modification of the existing standard to permit permissible
electrical equipment to be examined once a month instead of weekly. The
petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide
at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard.
2. Chestnut Coal Company
[Docket No. M-2005-020-C]
Chestnut Coal Company, RD 3, Box 142B, Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801
has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.311(b)(2)
and (b)(3) (Main mine fan operation) to its No. 10 Slope Mine (MSHA
I.D. No. 36-07059) located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. The
petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit
the electrical circuits entering the underground mine to remain
energized to the mine's pumps while the main fan is intentionally shut
down during idle shifts when miners are not working underground. The
petitioner proposes to de-energize the electrical circuits to the pumps
and run the main mine fan for 30 minutes after the water from the mine
has been removed and prior to entering the mine to conduct a pre-shift
examination. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative
method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the
existing standard.
3. Six M Coal Company
[Docket No. M-2005-021-C]
Six M Coal Company, 482 High Road, Ashland, Pennsylvania 17921 has
filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.335
(Construction of seals) to its No. 1 Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36-
09138) located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Petitioner proposes
constructing seals from wooden materials of moderate size and weight;
designing the seals to withstand a static horizontal pressure in the
range of 10 psi; and installing a sampling tube only in the monkey
(higher elevation) seal. The petitioner asserts that because of the
pitch of anthracite veins, concrete blocks are difficult to use and
expose miners to safety hazards during transport. The petitioner cites
the low level of explosibility of anthracite coal dust and the minimal
potential for either an accumulation of methane in previously mined
pitching veins or an ignition source in the gob area as justification
for the proposed 10 psi design criterion. The petitioner asserts that
the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure
of protection as the existing standard.
4. Consolidation Coal Company
[Docket No. M-2005-022-C]
Consolidation Coal Company, 1800 Washington Road, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania 15241 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30
CFR 75.503 (Permissible electric face equipment; maintenance) and 30
CFR 18.35 (Portable (trailing) cables and cords) to its Blacksville No.
2 Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 46-01968) located in Monongalia County, West
Virginia. The petitioner requests a modification of the existing
standard to permit the maximum length of trailing cables for supplying
power to permissible equipment used in continuous mining section be
increased to 1,000 feet. The petitioner asserts that the proposed
alternative method would provide at least the same measure of
protection as the existing standard.
5. Warrior Coal, LLC
[Docket No. M-2005-023-C]
Warrior Coal, LLC, 57 J.E. Ellis Road, Madisonville, Kentucky 42431
has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.1103-4(a)
(Automatic fire sensor and warning device systems; installation;
minimum requirements) to its Cardinal Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 15-17216)
located in Hopkins County, Kentucky. The petitioner requests a
modification of Section 2(a) of its previously granted petition, M-
2004-034-C, to read as follows: ``The carbon monoxide monitoring system
shall be capable of providing both visual and audible signals. A visual
or audible alert signal shall be activated when the carbon monoxide
level at any sensor reaches 10 parts per million (ppm) above the
ambient level for the mine. An audible and visual alarm signal
distinguishable from the alert signal shall be activated when the
carbon monoxide level at any sensor reaches 15 ppm above the ambient
level for the mine. The District Manager is authorized to require lower
alert and alarm levels.'' The petitioner asserts that the proposed
alternative method would provide at least the same measure of
protection as the existing standard.
6. Ohio County Coal Company
[Docket No. M-2005-024-C]
Ohio County Coal Company, P.O. Box 39, Centertown, Kentucky 42328
has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.1101-1(b)
(Deluge-type water spray systems) to its Big Run Mine (MSHA I.D. No.
15-18552) located in Ohio County, Kentucky. The petitioner proposes to
train a person in the testing procedures specific to the deluge-type
water spray fire suppression systems used at each belt drive to once a
week conduct a visual examination of each deluge-type water spray fire
suppression system; to conduct a functional test of the deluge-type
water spray fire suppression systems by actuating the system and
observing its performance; and finally, to record the results of the
examination and functional test in a book maintained on the surface
that would be made available to the authorized representative of the
Secretary. The results of the examination and functional test will be
retained at the mine for one year. The petitioner states that if any
malfunction or clogged nozzle is detected as a result of the weekly
examination or functional test, corrections will be made immediately.
The petitioner further states that the procedure used to perform the
functional test will be posted at or near each belt drive that uses a
deluge-type water spray fire suppression system. The petitioner asserts
that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same
measure of protection as the existing standard.
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7. Tech Leasing & Rebuild, Inc.
[Docket No. M-2005-025-C]
Tech Leasing & Rebuild, Inc., R. Rt. 1, Box 48C, Pounding Mill,
Virginia 24637 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR
75.1710-1(4) (Canopies or cabs; self-propelled diesel-powered and
electric face equipment; installation requirements) to its Mine
1 (MSHA I.D. No. 44-06859) located in Tazewell County,
Virginia. The Tech Leasing & Rebuild, Inc., Mine 1 is
developing the War Creek coal seam located North of Rt. 628 on Indian
Creek. The petitioner proposes to operate mobile face equipment without
canopies or cabs when the mining height is 48 inches or less. The
petitioner states that mining height at the Mine 1 averages
between 37'' to 45'' with localized dips and elevation changes in the
mine floor; and the mining height with the dips and changes in
elevation have created conditions in which mining equipment with
canopies and cabs have dislodged roof bolts and limits visibility for
equipment operators. The petitioner asserts that application of the
existing standard would result in a diminution of safety to the miners.
Request for Comments
Persons interested in these petitions are encouraged to submit
comments via Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov; E-
mail: zzMSHA-Comments@dol.gov; Fax: (202) 693-9441; or Regular Mail/
Hand Delivery/Courier: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room
2350, Arlington, Virginia 22209. All comments must be postmarked or
received in that office on or before May 13, 2005. Copies of these
petitions are available for inspection at that address.
Dated at Arlington, Virginia, this 6th day of April 2005.
Rebecca J. Smith,
Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
[FR Doc. 05-7388 Filed 4-12-05; 8:45 am]
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