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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Petitions for Modification of
Application of Existing Mandatory
Safety Standards
Mine Safety and Health
Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Section 101(c) of the Federal
Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and
Title 30 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, 30 CFR part 44, govern the
application, processing, and disposition
of petitions for modification. This notice
is a summary of petitions for
modification submitted to the Mine
Safety and Health Administration
(MSHA) by the parties listed below.
DATES: All comments on the petitions
must be received by the Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances
on or before June 15, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may submit your
comments, identified by ‘‘docket
number’’ on the subject line, by any of
the following methods:
1. Electronic Mail: zzMSHAcomments@dol.gov. Include the docket
number of the petition in the subject
line of the message.
2. Facsimile: 202–693–9441.
3. Regular Mail or Hand Delivery:
MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 1100
Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, Virginia 22209–3939,
Attention: Sheila McConnell, Acting
Director, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances. Persons
delivering documents are required to
check in at the receptionist’s desk on
the 21st floor. Individuals may inspect
copies of the petitions and comments
during normal business hours at the
address listed above.
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on or before the deadline for comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Barbara Barron, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances at 202–693–
9447 (Voice), barron.barbara@dol.gov
(Email), or 202–693–9441 (Facsimile).
[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 of Labor
determines that:
1. 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
2. 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 modification.
II. Petitions for Modification
Docket Number: M–2015–011–C.
Petitioner: GCC Energy, LLC, 6473
County Road 120, Hesperus, Colorado
81326.
Mine: King II Mine, MSHA I.D. No.
05–04864, located in La Plata County,
Colorado.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 77.1403
(Daily examination of hoisting
equipment).
Modification Request: The petitioner
requests a modification of the existing
standard that requires examinations of
hoists and elevators as it applies to a
new limited use/limited application
wheelchair lift elevator system. The
petitioner states that:
1. This wheelchair lift will not carry
miners into the mine on regularly
scheduled shifts.
2. The wheelchair lift is located on
the South end of our two-story
bathhouse next to the stairs accessing
the second floor where Engineering and
Superintendent offices are located. GCC
Energy LLC is in a new building located
on the surface area of an underground
mine site. A new two-stop limited use/
limited application elevator system has
been installed. The purpose and intent
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of the hoist is for handicap access to the
offices on the second floor of the
bathhouse.
3. The wheelchair lift is installed and
designed to comply with the Americans
with Disabilities Act.
4. Title 30 CFR 77.1403 requires daily
examinations of hoists and elevators,
and 30 CFR 77.1404 requires that the
person making the examination certify
that the examination has been made.
The records are to be kept for one year.
5. The Colorado Department of Labor
and Employment, Division of Oil and
Public Safety (OPS), Conveyance
Program protects the riding public and
industry personnel in the State of
Colorado from the hazards of dangerous
conveyances. To achieve this mission,
the OPS requires the following:
(a) That all elevators, escalators,
dumbwaiters, wheelchair lifts, APM and
other regulated conveyances located in
Colorado be registered with OPS.
(b) The installation, alteration,
maintenance, testing, and annual
inspection of regulated conveyances be
completed according to the Colorado
conveyance regulations, industry code
and standard adopted in statute and
regulation.
(c) That all conveyance contractors,
mechanics, and inspectors maintain a
current license issued by OPS and that
the installation, alteration, maintenance,
and examinations of regulated
conveyances are completed by licensed
and qualified personnel.
6. The petitioner states that GCC
Energy does not employ a licensed OPS
inspector. Accordingly, GCC seeks relief
from the requirements of daily
examination and recordkeeping of
hoisting equipment. GCC Energy
changes light bulbs in the cabin and
records the phase 1 fire tests done
monthly in the cabin. The control panel
or inspection covers are not opened by
GCC, and GCC does not perform any
service or maintenance on the lift. Every
five years a witness test with a licensed
mechanic must be performed.
7. The elevator is a wheelchair lift
with a single hydraulic cylinder
traveling approximately 12 feet, not to
exceed 30 feet per minute, that is roped
so as not to allow over-extension. The
cabin is attached to the cylinder. There
are no wire ropes, sheave wheels,
sheaves, or thimbles that must be
examined daily for wear, and no
damaged or worn bearings or broken
wires.
8. GCC Energy, LLC is petitioning to
allow the licensed inspectors to do the
examinations and the licensed
mechanics to do all repairs.
The petitioner asserts that the
proposed alternative method will
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increase the safety of the miners and
afford them no less than the same level
of protection as the existing standard.
Docket Number: M–2015–012–C.
Petitioner: Peabody Midwest Mining,
LLC, P.O. Box 369, Coulterville, Illinois.
Mine: Gateway North Mine, MSHA
I.D. No. 11–03235, located in Randolph
County, Illinois.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR
75.1909(b)(6) (Nonpermissible dieselpowered equipment; design and
performance requirements).
Modification Request: The petitioner
requests a modification of the existing
standard to permit the use of a Getman
Road Builder as it was originally
designed, without front brakes. The
petitioner states that:
(1) The existing standard for selfpropelled nonpermissible dieselpowered equipment does not address
equipment with more than four wheels,
specifically the Getman RDG–1504S
Road Builder with six wheels. This
machine has dual brake systems on the
four rear wheels and it is designed to
prevent a loss of braking due to a single
component failure.
(2) The speed of the machine will be
limited to 10 miles per hour by
permanently blocking out any gear that
would provide higher speed, or
transmission and differential ratios that
would limit the maximum speed to 10
miles per hour will be used.
(3) The grader operators will be
trained to recognize appropriate speeds
for different road conditions and slopes.
(4) The grader operators will be
trained to lower the grader blade to
provide additional stopping capability.
(5) The petitioner proposes to transfer
the RDG–1540S Road Builder, serial
number 6739, from the Gateway Mine
that will be closing, to the New Gateway
North Mine.
The petitioner asserts that if the
machine is operated as described in the
petition, the safety of the miners will
not be compromised.
ACTION:
Dated: May 11, 2015.
Sheila McConnell,
Acting Director, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Petitions for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory
Safety Standards
AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of
1977 and Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations, 30 CFR part 44,
govern the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for
modification. This notice is a summary of petitions for modification
submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by the
parties listed below.
DATES: All comments on the petitions must be received by the Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances on or before June 15, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments, identified by ``docket
number'' on the subject line, by any of the following methods:
1. Electronic Mail: zzMSHA-comments@dol.gov. Include the docket
number of the petition in the subject line of the message.
2. Facsimile: 202-693-9441.
3. Regular Mail or Hand Delivery: MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, Virginia 22209-3939, Attention: Sheila McConnell, Acting
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. Persons
delivering documents are required to check in at the receptionist's
desk on the 21st floor. Individuals may inspect copies of the petitions
and comments during normal business hours at the address listed above.
MSHA 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Barron, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances at 202-693-9447 (Voice),
barron.barbara@dol.gov (Email), or 202-693-9441 (Facsimile). [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 of Labor determines that:
1. 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
2. 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 modification.
II. Petitions for Modification
Docket Number: M-2015-011-C.
Petitioner: GCC Energy, LLC, 6473 County Road 120, Hesperus,
Colorado 81326.
Mine: King II Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 05-04864, located in La Plata
County, Colorado.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 77.1403 (Daily examination of hoisting
equipment).
Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of the
existing standard that requires examinations of hoists and elevators as
it applies to a new limited use/limited application wheelchair lift
elevator system. The petitioner states that:
1. This wheelchair lift will not carry miners into the mine on
regularly scheduled shifts.
2. The wheelchair lift is located on the South end of our two-story
bathhouse next to the stairs accessing the second floor where
Engineering and Superintendent offices are located. GCC Energy LLC is
in a new building located on the surface area of an underground mine
site. A new two-stop limited use/limited application elevator system
has been installed. The purpose and intent of the hoist is for handicap
access to the offices on the second floor of the bathhouse.
3. The wheelchair lift is installed and designed to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
4. Title 30 CFR 77.1403 requires daily examinations of hoists and
elevators, and 30 CFR 77.1404 requires that the person making the
examination certify that the examination has been made. The records are
to be kept for one year.
5. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Division of Oil
and Public Safety (OPS), Conveyance Program protects the riding public
and industry personnel in the State of Colorado from the hazards of
dangerous conveyances. To achieve this mission, the OPS requires the
following:
(a) That all elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, wheelchair lifts,
APM and other regulated conveyances located in Colorado be registered
with OPS.
(b) The installation, alteration, maintenance, testing, and annual
inspection of regulated conveyances be completed according to the
Colorado conveyance regulations, industry code and standard adopted in
statute and regulation.
(c) That all conveyance contractors, mechanics, and inspectors
maintain a current license issued by OPS and that the installation,
alteration, maintenance, and examinations of regulated conveyances are
completed by licensed and qualified personnel.
6. The petitioner states that GCC Energy does not employ a licensed
OPS inspector. Accordingly, GCC seeks relief from the requirements of
daily examination and recordkeeping of hoisting equipment. GCC Energy
changes light bulbs in the cabin and records the phase 1 fire tests
done monthly in the cabin. The control panel or inspection covers are
not opened by GCC, and GCC does not perform any service or maintenance
on the lift. Every five years a witness test with a licensed mechanic
must be performed.
7. The elevator is a wheelchair lift with a single hydraulic
cylinder traveling approximately 12 feet, not to exceed 30 feet per
minute, that is roped so as not to allow over-extension. The cabin is
attached to the cylinder. There are no wire ropes, sheave wheels,
sheaves, or thimbles that must be examined daily for wear, and no
damaged or worn bearings or broken wires.
8. GCC Energy, LLC is petitioning to allow the licensed inspectors
to do the examinations and the licensed mechanics to do all repairs.
The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method will
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increase the safety of the miners and afford them no less than the same
level of protection as the existing standard.
Docket Number: M-2015-012-C.
Petitioner: Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC, P.O. Box 369,
Coulterville, Illinois.
Mine: Gateway North Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 11-03235, located in
Randolph County, Illinois.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1909(b)(6) (Nonpermissible diesel-
powered equipment; design and performance requirements).
Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of the
existing standard to permit the use of a Getman Road Builder as it was
originally designed, without front brakes. The petitioner states that:
(1) The existing standard for self-propelled nonpermissible diesel-
powered equipment does not address equipment with more than four
wheels, specifically the Getman RDG-1504S Road Builder with six wheels.
This machine has dual brake systems on the four rear wheels and it is
designed to prevent a loss of braking due to a single component
failure.
(2) The speed of the machine will be limited to 10 miles per hour
by permanently blocking out any gear that would provide higher speed,
or transmission and differential ratios that would limit the maximum
speed to 10 miles per hour will be used.
(3) The grader operators will be trained to recognize appropriate
speeds for different road conditions and slopes.
(4) The grader operators will be trained to lower the grader blade
to provide additional stopping capability.
(5) The petitioner proposes to transfer the RDG-1540S Road Builder,
serial number 6739, from the Gateway Mine that will be closing, to the
New Gateway North Mine.
The petitioner asserts that if the machine is operated as described
in the petition, the safety of the miners will not be compromised.
Dated: May 11, 2015.
Sheila McConnell,
Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
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