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[FR Doc. E6–20522 Filed 12–4–06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510–29–P
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Petitions for Modification
Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA), Labor.
ACTION: Notice of petitions for
modification of existing mandatory
safety standards.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Section 101(c) of the Federal
Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and
30 CFR part 44 govern the application,
processing, and disposition of petitions
for modification. This notice is a
summary of petitions for modification
filed by the parties listed below to
modify the application of existing
mandatory safety standards published
in Title 30 of the Code of Federal
Regulations.
DATES: Comments on the petitions must
be postmarked and received by the
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Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances on or before January 4, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may submit your
comments, identified by ‘‘docket
number’’ on the subject line, by any of
the following methods:
1. E-Mail: StandardsPetitions@dol.gov.
2. Telefax: 1–202–693–9441.
3. Hand-Delivery or Regular Mail:
Submit comments to the Mine Safety
and Health Administration (MSHA),
Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard,
Room 2349, Arlington, Virginia 22209,
Attention: Patricia W. Silvey, Director,
Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances.
We will consider only comments
postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service or
proof of delivery from another delivery
service such as UPS or Federal Express
on or before the deadline for comments.
If you submit your comments by handdelivery, you are required to check in at
the receptionist desk on the 21st floor.
Copies of the petitions and comments
will be available during normal business
hours at the address listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ria
Moore Benedict, Deputy Director, Office
of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances at 202–693–9443 (Voice),
benedict.ria@dol.gov (e-mail), or 202–
693–9441 (Telefax), or you can contact
Barbara Barron at 202–693–9447
(Voice), barron.barbara@dol.gov (email), or 202–693–9441 (Telefax).
[These are not toll-free numbers].
I. Background
Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine
Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine
Act) allows the mine operator or
representative of miners to file a
petition to modify the application of any
mandatory safety standard to a coal or
other mine if the Secretary determines
that an alternative method of achieving
the result of such standard exists which
will at all times guarantee no less than
the same measure of protection afforded
the miners of such mine by such
standard, or that the application of such
standard to such mine will result in a
diminution of safety to the miners in
such mine. In addition, the regulations
at 30 CFR 44.10 and 44.11 establish the
requirements and procedures for filing
petitions for modifications.
II. Petitions for Modification
Docket Number: M–2006–076–C.
Petitioner: Drummond Company, Inc.,
P.O. Box 10246, Birmingham, Alabama.
Mine: Shoal Creek Mine, (MSHA I.D.
No. 01–02901), located in Jefferson
County, Alabama.
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Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.507
(Power connection points).
Modification Request: The petitioner
requests a modification of the existing
standard to permit use of three-phase,
alternating current deep-well
submersible pumps in boreholes in its
Shoal Creek Mine. The petitioner asserts
that the proposed alternative method
would provide at least the same
measure of protection as the existing
standard.
Docket Number: M–2006–077–C.
Petitioner: Arch Western Bituminous
Group, LLC, 225 N. 5th Street, Suite
900, Grand Junction, Colorado 81510.
Mine: SUFCO Mine, (MSHA I.D. No.
42–00089), located in Sevier County,
Utah.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR
75.1909(c)(2) (Non-permissible dieselpowered equipment; design and
performance requirements).
Modification Request: The petitioner
requests a modification of the existing
standard to permit the use of Getman
220 tractors towing fully loaded Uintah
2m shield trailers that are: (a) Equipped
with a supplemental braking system on
the tractor; (b) Equipped with a system
to automatically lower the load in the
trailer onto the roadway providing
additional braking action; (c) Operated
by personnel that have been trained to
recognize appropriate levels of speed for
different road conditions and slopes,
and all hazards associated with an
additional supplemental braking
system; and (d) Maintenance personnel
will be trained in recognizing all
hazards with the additional
supplemental braking system. The
petitioner states that the miners will be
trained in the terms and conditions of
the Proposed Decision and Order and
within 60 days submit revisions of its
Part 48 training plan to the District
Manager that includes initial and
refresher training to comply with final
order. The petitioner asserts that the
proposed alternative method would
provide at least the same measure of
protection as the existing standard.
Docket Number: M–2006–078–C.
Petitioner: San Juan Coal Company,
P.O. Box 561, Waterflow, New Mexico
87421.
Mine: San Juan South Mine, (MSHA
I.D. No. 29–02170), located in San Juan
County, New Mexico.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR
75.335(a)(2) (Construction of seals).
Modification Request: The petitioner
requests a modification of the existing
standard to permit the use of an
alternative method for construction of
seals in the San Juan South Mine.
Persons may review a complete
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description of petitioner’s alternative
method at the MSHA address listed in
this notice. The petitioner asserts that
application of the existing standard will
result in a diminution of safety to the
miners and the proposed alternative
method will provide an equal or higher
degree of safety as the existing standard.
Docket Number: M–2006–079–C.
Petitioner: San Juan Coal Company,
P.O. Box 561, Waterflow, New Mexico
87421.
Mine: San Juan South Mine, (MSHA
I.D. No. 29–02170), located in San Juan
County, New Mexico.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR
75.335(a)(1) (Construction of seals).
Modification Request: The petitioner
requests a modification of the existing
standard to permit the use of an
alternative method for construction of
seals in the San Juan South Mine.
Persons may review a complete
description of petitioner’s alternative
method at the MSHA address listed in
this notice. The petitioner asserts that
application of the existing standard will
result in a diminution of safety to the
miners and the proposed alternative
method will provide an equal or higher
degree of safety as the existing standard.
Dated at Arlington, Virginia this 22nd day
of November 2006.
Patricia W. Silvey,
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations,
and Variances.
[FR Doc. E6–20569 Filed 12–4–06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510–43–P
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Petitions for Modification
Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA), Labor.
ACTION: Notice of petitions for
modification of existing mandatory
safety standards.
ycherry on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Section 101(c) of the Federal
Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and
30 CFR Part 44 govern the application,
processing, and disposition of petitions
for modification. This notice is a
summary of petitions for modification
filed by the parties listed below to
modify the application of existing
mandatory safety standards published
in Title 30 of the Code of Federal
Regulations.
DATES: Comments on the petitions must
be postmarked and received by the
Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances on or before January 4, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may submit your
comments, identified by ‘‘docket
VerDate Aug<31>2005
15:14 Dec 04, 2006
Jkt 211001
number’’ on the subject line, by any of
the following methods:
1. E-Mail: StandardsPetitions@dol.gov.
2. Telefax: 1–202–693–9441.
3. Hand-Delivery or Regular Mail:
Submit comments to the Mine Safety
and Health Administration (MSHA),
Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard,
Room 2349, Arlington, Virginia 22209,
Attention: Patricia W. Silvey, Director,
Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances.
We will consider only comments
postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service or
proof of delivery from another delivery
service such as UPS or Federal Express
on or before the deadline for comments.
If you submit your comments by handdelivery, you are required to check in at
the receptionist desk on the 21st floor.
Copies of the petitions and comments
will be available during normal business
hours at the address listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ria
Moore Benedict, Deputy Director, Office
of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances at 202–693–9443 (Voice),
benedict.ria@dol.gov (e-mail), or 202–
693–9441 (Telefax), or you can contact
Barbara Barron at 202–693–9447
(Voice), barron.barbara@dol.gov (email), or 202–693–9441 (Telefax).
[These are not toll-free numbers].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine
Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine
Act) allows the mine operator or
representative of miners to file a
petition to modify the application of any
mandatory safety standard to a coal or
other mine if the Secretary determines
that an alternative method of achieving
the result of such standard exists which
will at all times guarantee no less than
the same measure of protection afforded
the miners of such mine by such
standard, or that the application of such
standard to such mine will result in a
diminution of safety to the miners in
such mine. In addition, the regulations
at 30 CFR 44.10 and 44.11 establish the
requirements and procedures for filing
petitions for modifications.
II. Petitions for Modification
Docket Number: M–2006–067–C.
Petitioner: West Ridge Resources, Inc.,
P.O. Box 1077, Price, Utah 84501.
Mine: West Ridge Mine, (MSHA I.D.
No. 42–02233), located in Carbon
County, Utah.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.350
(Air courses and belt haulage entries).
Modification Request: The petitioner
has filed a petition for modification to
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request that Section V. (B)(5) of the
Proposed Decision and Order (PDO) for
previously granted petition, docket
number M–1999–026–C, be amended to
insert the following sub-paragraphs:
1. In addition to the requirements of
(B)(5), and subject to the terms set forth
in paragraph 2 of this subpart, dieselpowered equipment classified as
‘‘heavy-duty’’ under 30 CFR 75.1908(a)
must include a means, maintained in
operating condition, to maintain the
surface temperature of the exhaust
system of diesel equipment below 302°
Fahrenheit.
2. In the absence of a safe and
reasonable means to comply with the
requirement set forth in Paragraph 1 of
this subpart, the following requirements
shall apply.
(i) All hydraulic hoses, fuel lines, or
other devices used to convey
combustible fluids must be separated
from the hot engine exhaust-system
surfaces by piping rerouting, barriers or
other means acceptable to MSHA. Such
hoses, lines, or other devices used to
convey combustible fluids that by
design cannot be separated as required
may be insulated using Kevlar or
equivalent insulation product.
(ii) Engine exhaust system must be
designed to minimize contact with
combustible materials. Where safe and
reasonable, exhaust pipes outside of the
engine compartment must be of doublewall construction. Joints in the exhaust
systems must consist of flanged
connections utilizing gaskets and/or
solid welded construction.
(iii) In addition to the requirements of
30 CFR 75.1909, 4-braid hoses must be
used where a hose failure could result
in combustible fluids contacting parts of
the exhaust systems. Hoses should be
covered with a Kevlar covering such as
Protect, NHS–125, MSHA IC–171/1, or
an equivalent covering acceptable to
MSHA.
(iv) Diesel equipment must be
equipped with both an automatic and
manual fire-suppression system meeting
the requirements of 30 CFR 75.1911 and
capable of being activated from inside
and outside the machine operator’s cab.
The manual activator located outside
the cab must be on the side of the
machine opposite the operator’s cab.
The fire-suppression system must be
installed by a reputable fire suppression
vendor with an enhanced fire-hazard
analysis designed to address a higher
level of fire protection for machines that
are operated in two-entry mining
systems. Each diesel-powered machine
must be equipped with two hand-held
fire extinguishers. Diagrams specific to
each diesel family must be developed
and retained by the mine operator to
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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Petitions for Modification
AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Labor.
ACTION: Notice of petitions for modification of existing mandatory
safety standards.
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SUMMARY: Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of
1977 and 30 CFR part 44 govern the application, processing, and
disposition of petitions for modification. This notice is a summary of
petitions for modification filed by the parties listed below to modify
the application of existing mandatory safety standards published in
Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
DATES: Comments on the petitions must be postmarked and received by the
Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances on or before January 4,
2007.
ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments, identified by ``docket
number'' on the subject line, by any of the following methods:
1. E-Mail: Standards-Petitions@dol.gov.
2. Telefax: 1-202-693-9441.
3. Hand-Delivery or Regular Mail: Submit comments to the Mine
Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2349,
Arlington, Virginia 22209, Attention: Patricia W. Silvey, Director,
Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
We will consider only comments postmarked by the U.S. Postal
Service or proof of delivery from another delivery service such as UPS
or Federal Express on or before the deadline for comments. If you
submit your comments by hand-delivery, you are required to check in at
the receptionist desk on the 21st floor.
Copies of the petitions and comments will be available during
normal business hours at the address listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ria Moore Benedict, Deputy Director,
Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances at 202-693-9443
(Voice), benedict.ria@dol.gov (e-mail), or 202-693-9441 (Telefax), or
you can contact Barbara Barron at 202-693-9447 (Voice),
barron.barbara@dol.gov (e-mail), or 202-693-9441 (Telefax). [These are
not toll-free numbers].
I. Background
Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
(Mine Act) allows the mine operator or representative of miners to file
a petition to modify the application of any mandatory safety standard
to a coal or other mine if the Secretary determines that an alternative
method of achieving the result of such standard exists which will at
all times guarantee no less than the same measure of protection
afforded the miners of such mine by such standard, or that the
application of such standard to such mine will result in a diminution
of safety to the miners in such mine. In addition, the regulations at
30 CFR 44.10 and 44.11 establish the requirements and procedures for
filing petitions for modifications.
II. Petitions for Modification
Docket Number: M-2006-076-C.
Petitioner: Drummond Company, Inc., P.O. Box 10246, Birmingham,
Alabama.
Mine: Shoal Creek Mine, (MSHA I.D. No. 01-02901), located in
Jefferson County, Alabama.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.507 (Power connection points).
Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of the
existing standard to permit use of three-phase, alternating current
deep-well submersible pumps in boreholes in its Shoal Creek Mine. The
petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide
at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard.
Docket Number: M-2006-077-C.
Petitioner: Arch Western Bituminous Group, LLC, 225 N. 5th Street,
Suite 900, Grand Junction, Colorado 81510.
Mine: SUFCO Mine, (MSHA I.D. No. 42-00089), located in Sevier
County, Utah.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1909(c)(2) (Non-permissible diesel-
powered equipment; design and performance requirements).
Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of the
existing standard to permit the use of Getman 220 tractors towing fully
loaded Uintah 2m shield trailers that are: (a) Equipped with a
supplemental braking system on the tractor; (b) Equipped with a system
to automatically lower the load in the trailer onto the roadway
providing additional braking action; (c) Operated by personnel that
have been trained to recognize appropriate levels of speed for
different road conditions and slopes, and all hazards associated with
an additional supplemental braking system; and (d) Maintenance
personnel will be trained in recognizing all hazards with the
additional supplemental braking system. The petitioner states that the
miners will be trained in the terms and conditions of the Proposed
Decision and Order and within 60 days submit revisions of its Part 48
training plan to the District Manager that includes initial and
refresher training to comply with final order. The petitioner asserts
that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same
measure of protection as the existing standard.
Docket Number: M-2006-078-C.
Petitioner: San Juan Coal Company, P.O. Box 561, Waterflow, New
Mexico 87421.
Mine: San Juan South Mine, (MSHA I.D. No. 29-02170), located in San
Juan County, New Mexico.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.335(a)(2) (Construction of seals).
Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of the
existing standard to permit the use of an alternative method for
construction of seals in the San Juan South Mine. Persons may review a
complete
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description of petitioner's alternative method at the MSHA address
listed in this notice. The petitioner asserts that application of the
existing standard will result in a diminution of safety to the miners
and the proposed alternative method will provide an equal or higher
degree of safety as the existing standard.
Docket Number: M-2006-079-C.
Petitioner: San Juan Coal Company, P.O. Box 561, Waterflow, New
Mexico 87421.
Mine: San Juan South Mine, (MSHA I.D. No. 29-02170), located in San
Juan County, New Mexico.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.335(a)(1) (Construction of seals).
Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of the
existing standard to permit the use of an alternative method for
construction of seals in the San Juan South Mine. Persons may review a
complete description of petitioner's alternative method at the MSHA
address listed in this notice. The petitioner asserts that application
of the existing standard will result in a diminution of safety to the
miners and the proposed alternative method will provide an equal or
higher degree of safety as the existing standard.
Dated at Arlington, Virginia this 22nd day of November 2006.
Patricia W. Silvey,
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
[FR Doc. E6-20569 Filed 12-4-06; 8:45 am]
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