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working place will be free of
accumulations of coal dust and coal
spillages, and rock dust will be applied
on the roof, rib, and floor to within 20
feet of the face when mining through the
well. On longwall sections, rock dusting
will be conducted and placed on the
roof, rib, and floor up to both the
headgate and tailgate gob.
(10) When the well is intersected, the
operator will deenergize all equipment
and thoroughly examine and determine
they are safe before mining is resumed.
After a well has been intersected and
the working place determined safe,
mining will continue inby the well at a
distance sufficient to permit adequate
ventilation around the area of the well.
(11) If the casing is cut or milled at
the coal seam level, the use of torches
should not be necessary. However, in
rare instances, torches may be used for
inadequately or inaccurately cut or
milled casings. No open flame is
permitted in the area until adequate
ventilation has been established around
the wellbore and methane levels less
than 1.0 percent are present in all areas
that will be exposed to flames and
sparks from the torch. The operator will
apply a thick layer of rock dust to the
roof, face, floor, ribs, and any exposed
coal within 20 feet of the casing prior
to any use of torches.
(12) Non-sparking (brass) tools will be
located on the working section and will
be used to expose and examine cased
wells.
(13) No person will be permitted in
the area of the mine-through operation
except those actually engaged in the
mining operation, including company
personnel, representative of the miners,
personnel from MSHA, and personnel
from the appropriate State agency.
(14) The operator will alert all
personnel in the mine to the planned
intersection of the well prior to their
going underground if the planned
intersection is to occur during their
shift. This warning will be repeated for
all shifts until the well has been mined
through.
(15) A certified official will directly
supervise the mine-through operation
and only the certified official in charge
will issue instructions concerning the
mine-through operation.
(16) The responsible person required
in 30 CFR 75.1501 will be responsible
for well intersection emergencies. The
responsible person will review the well
intersection procedures prior to any
planned intersection.
Within 30 days after this petition
becomes final, the petitioner will submit
proposed revisions for its approved Part
48 training plan to the DM. The
proposed revisions will include initial
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and refresher training regarding
compliance with the terms and
conditions of this petition. The operator
will provide all miners involved in the
well intersection with training regarding
the requirements of this petition prior to
mining within 150 feet of the next well
to be mined through.
Within 30 days after this petition
becomes final, the petitioner will submit
proposed revisions for its approved
mine emergency evacuation and
firefighting plan required in 30 CFR
75.1501. The operator will revise the
plans to include the hazards and
evacuation procedures to be used for
well intersections. All underground
miners will be trained in this revised
plan within 30 days of the DM’s
approval of the revised evacuation plan.
The petitioner asserts that the
proposed alternative method will at all
times guarantee no less than the same
measure of protection afforded by the
existing standard.
Sheila McConnell,
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations,
and Variances.
(Email), or 202–693–9441 (Telefax).
[These are not toll-free numbers].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Introduction
Under section 101 of the Federal Mine
Safety and Health Act of 1977, a mine
operator may petition and the Secretary
of Labor (Secretary) may modify the
application of a mandatory safety
standard to that mine if the Secretary
determines that: (1) An alternative
method exists that will guarantee no
less protection for the miners affected
than that provided by the standard; or
(2) the application of the standard will
result in a diminution of safety to the
affected miners.
MSHA bases the final decision on the
petitioner’s statements, any comments
and information submitted by interested
persons, and a field investigation of the
conditions at the mine. In some
instances, MSHA may approve a
petition for modification on the
condition that the mine operator
complies with other requirements noted
in the decision.
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II. Granted Petitions for Modification
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On the basis of the findings of
MSHA’s investigation, and as designee
of the Secretary, MSHA has granted or
partially granted the following petitions
for modification:
• Docket Number: M–2012–075–C.
FR Notice: 77 FR 30556 (May 23,
2012).
Petitioner: Mountain Coal Company,
P.O. Box 591, 5174 Highway 133,
Somerset, Colorado 81434.
Mine: West Elk Mine, MSHA I.D. No.
05–03672, located in Gunnison County,
Colorado.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.500(d)
(Permissible electric equipment).
• Docket Number: M–2014–011–C.
FR Notice: 79 FR 30174 (May 27,
2014).
Petitioner: Consol Pennsylvania Coal
Company, LLC, Consol Energy, Inc.,
CNX Center, 1000 Consol Energy Drive,
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania 15317–6506.
Mine: Enlow Fork Mine, MSHA I.D.
No. 36–07416, located in Greene
County, Pennsylvania.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1700
(Oil and Gas wells).
• Docket Number: M–2014–012–C.
FR Notice: 79 FR 30176 (May 27,
2014).
Petitioner: Consol Pennsylvania Coal
Company, LLC, Consol Energy, Inc.,
CNX Center, 1000 Consol Energy Drive,
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania 15317–6506.
Mine: Bailey Mine, MSHA I.D. No.
36–07230, located in Greene County,
Pennsylvania.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Affirmative Decisions on Petitions for
Modification Granted in Whole or in
Part
Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA), Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Section 101(c) of the Federal
Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
govern the application, processing, and
disposition of petitions for modification.
This Federal Register Notice notifies the
public that MSHA has investigated and
issued a final decision on certain mine
operator petitions to modify a safety
standard.
SUMMARY:
Copies of the final decisions
are posted on MSHA’s Web site at
https://www.msha.gov/regulations/
rulemaking/petitions-modification. The
public may inspect the petitions and
final decisions during normal business
hours in MSHA’s Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th
Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington,
Virginia 22202. All visitors are required
to check in at the receptionist’s desk in
Suite 4E401.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Barbara Barron at 202–693–9447
(Voice), barron.barbara@dol.gov
ADDRESSES:
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Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1700
(Oil and gas wells).
• Docket Number: M–2014–013–C.
FR Notice: 79 FR 30178 (May 27,
2014).
Petitioner: Consol Pennsylvania Coal
Company, LLC, Consol Energy, Inc.,
CNX Center, 1000 Consol Energy Drive,
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania 15317–6506.
Mine: Harvey Mine (formerly BMX
Mine), MSHA I.D. No. 36–10045,
located in Greene County, Pennsylvania.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1700
(Oil and gas wells).
• Docket Number: M–2016–016–C.
FR Notice: 81 FR 47423 (July 21,
2016).
Petitioner: Marshall County Coal
Company, 1 Bridge Street, Monongah,
West Virginia 26554.
Mine: Marshall County Mine, MSHA
I.D. No. 46–01437, located in Marshall
County, West Virginia.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1700
(Oil and gas wells).
• Docket Number: M–2016–017–C.
FR Notice: 81 FR 47426 (July 21,
2016).
Petitioner: The Marion County Coal
Company, 1 Bridge Street, Monongah,
West Virginia 26554.
Mine: Marion County Mine, MSHA
I.D. No. 46–01433, located in Marion
County, West Virginia.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1700
(Oil and gas wells).
• Docket Number: M–2016–018–C.
FR Notice: 81 FR 47428 (July 21,
2016).
Petitioner: The Monongalia County
Coal Company, 1 Bridge Street,
Monongah, West Virginia 26554.
Mine: Monongalia County Mine,
MSHA I.D. No. 46–01968, located in
Monongalia County, West Virginia.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1700
(Oil and gas wells).
• Docket Number: M–2016–019–C.
FR Notice: 81 FR 47431 (July 21,
2016).
Petitioner: The Harrison County Coal
Company, 1 Bridge Street, Monongah,
West Virginia 26554.
Mine: Harrison County Mine, MSHA
I.D. No. 46–01318, located in Marion
County, West Virginia.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1700
(Oil and gas wells).
• Docket Number: M–2016–020–C.
FR Notice: 81 FR 47434 (July 21,
2016).
Petitioner: The Ohio County Coal
Company, 1 Bridge Street, Monongah,
West Virginia 26554.
Mine: Ohio County Mine, MSHA I.D.
No. 46–01436, located in Marshall
County, West Virginia.
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Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1700
(Oil and gas wells).
• Docket Number: M–2016–021–C.
FR Notice: 81 FR 47420 (July 21,
2016).
Petitioner: The Marshall County Coal
Company, 57 Goshorn Woods Road,
Cameron, West Virginia 26033.
Mine: Marshall County Mine, MSHA
I.D. No. 46–01437, located in Marshall
County, West Virginia.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR
77.1914(a) (Electrical equipment).
• Docket Number: M–2016–024–C.
FR Notice: 81 FR 55490 (August 19,
2016).
Petitioner: Signal Peak Energy, LLC,
100 Portal Drive, Roundup, Montana
59072.
Mine: Bull Mountains Mine #1,
MSHA I.D. No. 24–01950, located in
Musselshell County, Montana.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.312(c)
(Main mine fan examinations and
records).
• Docket Number: M–2016–025–C.
FR Notice: 81 FR 55491 (August 19,
2016).
Petitioner: Ohio County Coal
Company, 1107 Golden Ridge Road,
Dallas, West Virginia 26036.
Mine: Ohio County Mine, MSHA I.D.
No. 46–01436, located in Marshall
County, West Virginia.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR
77.1914(a) (Electrical equipment).
• Docket Number: M–2016–036–C.
FR Notice: 81 FR 16066 (March 31,
2017).
Petitioner: Pennyrile Energy, LLC,
7386 State Route 593, Calhoun,
Kentucky 42327.
Mine: Riveredge Mine, MSHA I.D. No.
15–19424, located in McLean County,
Kentucky.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1700
(Oil and gas wells).
• Docket Number: M–2016–010–M.
FR Notice: 82 FR 16071 (March 31,
2017).
Petitioner: Fred Weber, Inc., 2320
Creve Coeur Mill Road, Maryland
Heights, Missouri 63043.
Mine: Joliet MI, LLC Mine, MSHA I.D.
No. 11–03153, located in Will County,
Illinois.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.6(a)(1)
(Equipment and maintenance
requirements).
Sheila McConnell,
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations,
and Variances.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
[Docket No. OSHA–2011–0064]
Forging Machines; Extension of the
Office of Management and Budget’s
(OMB) Approval of Information
Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA), Labor.
ACTION: Request for public comment.
AGENCY:
OSHA is soliciting public
comments concerning its proposal to
extend the Office of Management and
Budget’s (OMB) approval of the
information collection requirements
contained in the Forging Machines
Standard.
SUMMARY:
Comments must be submitted
(postmarked, sent, or received) by
December 15, 2017.
ADDRESSES:
Electronically: You may submit
comments and attachments
electronically at https://
www.regulations.gov, the Federal
eRulemaking Portal. Follow the
instructions online for submitting
comments.
Facsimile: If your comments,
including attachments, are not longer
than 10 pages, you may fax them to the
OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–1648.
Mail, hand delivery, express mail,
messenger, or courier service: When
using these methods, you must submit
a copy of your comments and
attachments to the OSHA Docket Office,
Docket No. OSHA–2011–0064,
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, U.S. Department of
Labor, Room N–3653, 200 Constitution
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210.
Deliveries (hand, express mail,
messenger, and courier service) are
accepted during the Docket Office’s
normal business hours, 10:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m., ET.
Instructions: All submissions must
include the Agency name and OSHA
docket number for the ICR (OSHA–
2011–0064). All comments, including
any personal information you provide,
are placed in the public docket without
change, and may be made available
online at https://www.regulations.gov.
For further information on submitting
comments, see the ‘‘Public
Participation’’ heading in the section of
this notice titled SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION.
Docket: To read or download
comments or other materials in the
docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov
DATES:
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Affirmative Decisions on Petitions for Modification Granted in
Whole or in Part
AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of
1977 govern the application, processing, and disposition of petitions
for modification. This Federal Register Notice notifies the public that
MSHA has investigated and issued a final decision on certain mine
operator petitions to modify a safety standard.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the final decisions are posted on MSHA's Web site
at https://www.msha.gov/regulations/rulemaking/petitions-modification.
The public may inspect the petitions and final decisions during normal
business hours in MSHA's Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, 201 12th Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, Virginia
22202. All visitors are required to check in at the receptionist's desk
in Suite 4E401.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 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. Introduction
Under section 101 of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of
1977, a mine operator may petition and the Secretary of Labor
(Secretary) may modify the application of a mandatory safety standard
to that mine if the Secretary determines that: (1) An alternative
method exists that will guarantee no less protection for the miners
affected than that provided by the standard; or (2) the application of
the standard will result in a diminution of safety to the affected
miners.
MSHA bases the final decision on the petitioner's statements, any
comments and information submitted by interested persons, and a field
investigation of the conditions at the mine. In some instances, MSHA
may approve a petition for modification on the condition that the mine
operator complies with other requirements noted in the decision.
II. Granted Petitions for Modification
On the basis of the findings of MSHA's investigation, and as
designee of the Secretary, MSHA has granted or partially granted the
following petitions for modification:
Docket Number: M-2012-075-C.
FR Notice: 77 FR 30556 (May 23, 2012).
Petitioner: Mountain Coal Company, P.O. Box 591, 5174 Highway 133,
Somerset, Colorado 81434.
Mine: West Elk Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 05-03672, located in Gunnison
County, Colorado.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.500(d) (Permissible electric
equipment).
Docket Number: M-2014-011-C.
FR Notice: 79 FR 30174 (May 27, 2014).
Petitioner: Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, Consol Energy,
Inc., CNX Center, 1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
15317-6506.
Mine: Enlow Fork Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-07416, located in Greene
County, Pennsylvania.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1700 (Oil and Gas wells).
Docket Number: M-2014-012-C.
FR Notice: 79 FR 30176 (May 27, 2014).
Petitioner: Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, Consol Energy,
Inc., CNX Center, 1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
15317-6506.
Mine: Bailey Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-07230, located in Greene
County, Pennsylvania.
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Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1700 (Oil and gas wells).
Docket Number: M-2014-013-C.
FR Notice: 79 FR 30178 (May 27, 2014).
Petitioner: Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, Consol Energy,
Inc., CNX Center, 1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
15317-6506.
Mine: Harvey Mine (formerly BMX Mine), MSHA I.D. No. 36-10045,
located in Greene County, Pennsylvania.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1700 (Oil and gas wells).
Docket Number: M-2016-016-C.
FR Notice: 81 FR 47423 (July 21, 2016).
Petitioner: Marshall County Coal Company, 1 Bridge Street,
Monongah, West Virginia 26554.
Mine: Marshall County Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 46-01437, located in
Marshall County, West Virginia.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1700 (Oil and gas wells).
Docket Number: M-2016-017-C.
FR Notice: 81 FR 47426 (July 21, 2016).
Petitioner: The Marion County Coal Company, 1 Bridge Street,
Monongah, West Virginia 26554.
Mine: Marion County Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 46-01433, located in Marion
County, West Virginia.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1700 (Oil and gas wells).
Docket Number: M-2016-018-C.
FR Notice: 81 FR 47428 (July 21, 2016).
Petitioner: The Monongalia County Coal Company, 1 Bridge Street,
Monongah, West Virginia 26554.
Mine: Monongalia County Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 46-01968, located in
Monongalia County, West Virginia.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1700 (Oil and gas wells).
Docket Number: M-2016-019-C.
FR Notice: 81 FR 47431 (July 21, 2016).
Petitioner: The Harrison County Coal Company, 1 Bridge Street,
Monongah, West Virginia 26554.
Mine: Harrison County Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 46-01318, located in
Marion County, West Virginia.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1700 (Oil and gas wells).
Docket Number: M-2016-020-C.
FR Notice: 81 FR 47434 (July 21, 2016).
Petitioner: The Ohio County Coal Company, 1 Bridge Street,
Monongah, West Virginia 26554.
Mine: Ohio County Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 46-01436, located in Marshall
County, West Virginia.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1700 (Oil and gas wells).
Docket Number: M-2016-021-C.
FR Notice: 81 FR 47420 (July 21, 2016).
Petitioner: The Marshall County Coal Company, 57 Goshorn Woods
Road, Cameron, West Virginia 26033.
Mine: Marshall County Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 46-01437, located in
Marshall County, West Virginia.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 77.1914(a) (Electrical equipment).
Docket Number: M-2016-024-C.
FR Notice: 81 FR 55490 (August 19, 2016).
Petitioner: Signal Peak Energy, LLC, 100 Portal Drive, Roundup,
Montana 59072.
Mine: Bull Mountains Mine #1, MSHA I.D. No. 24-01950, located in
Musselshell County, Montana.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.312(c) (Main mine fan examinations
and records).
Docket Number: M-2016-025-C.
FR Notice: 81 FR 55491 (August 19, 2016).
Petitioner: Ohio County Coal Company, 1107 Golden Ridge Road,
Dallas, West Virginia 26036.
Mine: Ohio County Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 46-01436, located in Marshall
County, West Virginia.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 77.1914(a) (Electrical equipment).
Docket Number: M-2016-036-C.
FR Notice: 81 FR 16066 (March 31, 2017).
Petitioner: Pennyrile Energy, LLC, 7386 State Route 593, Calhoun,
Kentucky 42327.
Mine: Riveredge Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 15-19424, located in McLean
County, Kentucky.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1700 (Oil and gas wells).
Docket Number: M-2016-010-M.
FR Notice: 82 FR 16071 (March 31, 2017).
Petitioner: Fred Weber, Inc., 2320 Creve Coeur Mill Road, Maryland
Heights, Missouri 63043.
Mine: Joliet MI, LLC Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 11-03153, located in Will
County, Illinois.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.6(a)(1) (Equipment and maintenance
requirements).
Sheila McConnell,
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
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