Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards, 53014-53016 [2022-18610]

Download as PDF 53014 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 167 / Tuesday, August 30, 2022 / Notices Dated: August 24, 2022. Mara Blumenthal, Senior PRA Analyst. [FR Doc. 2022–18613 Filed 8–29–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FW–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Required Elements of an Unemployment Insurance Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment Grant State Plan Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Employment and Training Administration (ETA)sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited. DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that the agency receives on or before September 29, 2022. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Comments are invited on: (1) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) if the information will be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) the accuracy of the agency’s estimates of the burden and cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (4) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (5) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mara Blumenthal by telephone at 202– 693–8538, or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 included khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:24 Aug 29, 2022 Jkt 256001 amendments to the Social Security Act (SSA) creating a permanent authorization for the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program. Section 306(e) of the SSA provides the authorization and specific requirements for an annual RESEA state plan. In 2019, the Department developed this state plan data collection to closely align with the statutory annual report requirements detailed in the SSA, and the essential administrative information necessary to complete the review, execution, and oversight of RESEA grants. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on April 14, 2022 (87 FR 22234). This information collection is subject to the PRA. A Federal agency generally cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information, and the public is generally not required to respond to an information collection, unless the OMB approves it and displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. In addition, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person shall generally be subject to penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information that does not display a valid OMB Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. DOL seeks PRA authorization for this information collection for three (3) years. OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than three (3) years without renewal. The DOL notes that information collection requirements submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. Agency: DOL–ETA. Title of Collection: Required Elements of an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Grant State Plan. OMB Control Number: 1205–0538. Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 53. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 53. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 2,120 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) 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 Dated: August 24, 2022. Mara Blumenthal, Senior PRA Analyst. [FR Doc. 2022–18622 Filed 8–29–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FW–P PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Mine Safety and Health Administration Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by the party listed below. DATES: All comments on the petition must be received by MSHA’s Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances on or before September 29, 2022. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Docket No. MSHA–2022– 0040 by any of the following methods: 1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments for MSHA–2022–0040. 2. Fax: 202–693–9441. 3. Email: petitioncomments@dol.gov. 4. Regular Mail or Hand Delivery: MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, Virginia 22202–5452. Attention: S. Aromie Noe, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. Persons delivering documents are required to check in at the receptionist’s desk in Suite 4E401. Individuals may inspect copies of the petition and comments during normal business hours at the address listed above. Before visiting MSHA in person, call 202–693–9455 to make an appointment, in keeping with the Department of Labor’s COVID–19 policy. Special health precautions may be required. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: S. Aromie Noe, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances at 202–693– 9440 (voice), Petitionsformodification@ dol.gov (email), or 202–693–9441 (fax). [These are not toll-free numbers.] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 44 govern the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30AUN1.SGM 30AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 167 / Tuesday, August 30, 2022 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 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. The application of such standard to such mine will result in a diminution of safety to the miners in such mine. In addition, sections 44.10 and 44.11 of 30 CFR establish the requirements for filing petitions for modification. II. Petition for Modification Docket Number: M–2022–014–C. Petitioner: Peabody Southeast Mining LLC, 701 Market Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63101. Mine: Shoal Creek Mine, MSHA ID No. 01–02901, located in Tuscaloosa and Walker Counties, Alabama. Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.503, Permissible electric face equipment; maintenance. Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of 30 CFR 75.503 as it pertains to increasing the length of trailing cables used on low and medium voltage shuttle cars, auxiliary face ventilation fans, and roof bolting machines to 1,000 feet in length. The petitioner states that: (a) The Shoal Creek Mine utilizes continuous mining and longwall methods of mining. (b) The operator uses cables up to 700 feet in length on its development sections and utilizes pillars 150 feet in length. (c) For ground control purposes, the length of the pillars left for roof support during development at the mine may need to exceed the current 150 feet length. (d) Without the requested modification, the inability to increase the length of the pillars will prevent an improved system of roof control. (e) Increase in the length of the pillar without the requested modification makes cable handling and the section layout difficult for shuttle cars, auxiliary fans, and roof bolting machines. (f) Increase in the length of cables will permit improved roof control and more efficient and safer cable handling. The petitioner proposes the following alternative method: (a) The maximum length of the low and medium trailing cables shall be 1,000 feet. The 1,000 feet trailing cables shall only be used on the section shuttle cars, roof bolters, and auxiliary ventilation fans. (b) The low and medium voltage trailing cables shall not be smaller than No. 2 American Wire Gauge (AWG). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:24 Aug 29, 2022 Jkt 256001 (c) All circuit breakers used to protect the No. 2 AWG trailing cables exceeding 700 feet in length shall have instantaneous trip units calibrated to trip at 800 amperes +/¥10%. The trip settings of these circuit breakers shall be sealed or locked so the settings cannot be changed, and these circuit breakers shall have permanent, legible labels. Each label shall identify the circuit breaker as being suitable for protecting No. 2 AWG cables. (d) Calibration, sealing, and labeling of circuit breakers and replacement units shall be performed by the circuit breaker manufacturer or an authorized repair facility outfitted with calibrated test equipment. Each label shall identify the circuit breaker as being suitable for protecting No. 2 AWG cable. (e) Replacement circuit breakers and/ or instantaneous trip units used to protect the No. 2 AWG trailing cables shall be calibrated to trip at 800 amperes +/¥10%, and they shall be sealed. (f) All components that provide shortcircuit protection shall have a sufficient interruption rating in accordance with the minimum and maximum calculated fault currents available. Minimum and maximum calculated fault currents shall be made available by the operator. (g) Prior to putting the equipment noted in item (a) of this section into service for each shift, persons designated by the mine operator shall visually examine the trailing cables to ensure that the cables are in safe operating condition. The instantaneous settings of the specially calibrated circuit breakers shall also be visually examined to ensure that the seals or locks have not been removed and that they do not exceed the settings stipulated in item (c) of this section. (h) Permanent warning labels shall be installed and maintained on the cover(s) of the power center identifying the location of each sealed or locked shortcircuit protective device. These labels shall warn miners not to change or alter the short-circuit settings. If any labels or settings on circuit breakers are altered or changed, the labels and/or short-circuit protective devices shall be changed. (i) If the mining methods or operating procedures cause or contribute to the damage of any trailing cable, the cable shall be removed from service immediately and repaired or replaced. Each splice or repair in the trailing cables shall be made in a workmanlike manner and in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer of the splice or repair materials. The splice or repair shall comply with 30 CFR 75.603 and 75.604. Additional precautions shall be taken to ensure that haulage roads and trailing cable storage areas are PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53015 situated to minimize contact of the trailing cable with continuous mining equipment, haulage systems, scoops, and roof bolters. (j) The petitioner’s alternative method shall not be implemented until all miners designated to examine the integrity of seals or locks verify the short-circuit settings and proper procedures for examining trailing cables for defects or damage and to examine the designated operations of the section shuttle cars, roof bolters, and auxiliary ventilation fans have received the training specified in item (m). (k) Prior to implementation of this petition, the circuit breakers shall be inspected by MSHA to ensure their conformity with the terms and conditions of this petition. (l) Within 60 days after this petition becomes final, the operator shall submit proposed revisions for the approved 30 CFR part 48 training plan to the Coal Mine Safety and Health District Manager for the area in which the mine is located. The training shall include the following elements: (1) Training in mining methods and operating procedures that will protect the trailing cables against damage. (2) The proper procedure for examining the trailing cable to ensure that the cable(s) are in safe operating condition by a visual inspection of the entire cable, observing the insulation and the integrity of the splices, nicks, and abrasions. (3) Training in hazards of setting the short-circuit interrupting device(s) too high to adequately protect the trailing cables. (4) Training in how to verify that the circuit interrupting device(s) protecting the trailing cable(s) are properly set and maintained. (5) On each production shift, the person designated by the operator to examine the trailing cable shall ensure that only the amount of the trailing cable needed for the shift is stored on the cable reel to prevent cable overheating. All excess cable shall be stored in a safe location. (m) The operator shall post this Petition in unobstructed locations on the bulletin boards and/or in other conspicuous places where notices to miners are ordinarily posted at the mine for a period of not less than 60 consecutive days. The petitioner asserts that the alternative method proposed will at all times guarantee no less than the same E:\FR\FM\30AUN1.SGM 30AUN1 53016 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 167 / Tuesday, August 30, 2022 / Notices measure of protection afforded the miners under the mandatory standard. Song-ae Aromie Noe, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. I. Background [FR Doc. 2022–18610 Filed 8–29–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4520–43–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by the party listed below. DATES: All comments on the petition must be received by MSHA’s Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances on or before September 29, 2022. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Docket No. MSHA–2022– 0039 by any of the following methods: 1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments for MSHA–2022–0039. 2. Fax: 202–693–9441. 3. Email: petitioncomments@dol.gov. 4. Regular Mail or Hand Delivery: MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, Virginia 22202–5452. Attention: S. Aromie Noe, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. Persons delivering documents are required to check in at the receptionist’s desk in Suite 4E401. Individuals may inspect copies of the petition and comments during normal business hours at the address listed above. Before visiting MSHA in person, call 202–693–9455 to make an appointment, in keeping with the Department of Labor’s COVID–19 policy. Special health precautions may be required. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: S. Aromie Noe, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances at 202–693– 9440 (voice), Petitionsformodification@ dol.gov (email), or 202–693–9441 (fax). [These are not toll-free numbers.] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:24 Aug 29, 2022 Jkt 256001 44 govern the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification. 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. The application of such standard to such mine will result in a diminution of safety to the miners in such mine. In addition, sections 44.10 and 44.11 of 30 CFR establish the requirements for filing petitions for modification. II. Petition for Modification Docket Number: M–2022–013–C. Petitioner: Harrison County Coal Resources, Inc., 464 North Portal Road, Wallace, West Virginia 26448. Mine: Harrison County Mine, MSHA ID No. 46–01318, located in Harrison County, West Virginia. Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1700, Oil and gas wells. Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of 30 CFR 75.1700 to permit mining within a 300 feet barrier of slant directionally drilled (SDD) wells and through coalbed methane (CBM) gas wells. The petitioner states that: (a) The proposed alternative method has been successfully used to prepare CBM wells for safe intersection by using one or more of the following methods: cement plug, polymer gel, bentonite gel, active pressure management and water infusion, and remedial work. (b) The proposed alternative method will prevent the CBM well methane from entering the underground mine. (c) An existing Petition for Modification (Docket No. M–2016–019– C granted on June 30, 2017) allows the plugging methods outlined in the proposed alternative method to be used at the Harrison County Mine for vertical oil and gas wells. The petitioner proposes the following alternative method: (a) District Manager approval required: (1) A minimum working barrier of 300 feet in diameter shall be maintained around all SDD wells until approval to proceed with mining has been obtained from the District Manager. This barrier PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 extends around all vertical and horizontal branches drilled in the coal seam. This barrier also extends around all vertical and horizontal branches within overlying coal seams subject to caving or subsidence from the coal seam being mined when methane leakage through the subsidence zone is possible. (2) The District Manager may choose to approve each well or a group of wells as applicable to the conditions. To prepare the SDD wells for intersection, the District Manager may require a certified review by a professional engineer to assess the applicability of the proposed system(s) to the minespecific conditions. (b) Mandatory computations and administrative procedures prior to plugging or replugging SDD wells after District Manager approval has been obtained: (1) Probable Error of Location— Directional drilling systems rely on sophisticated angular measurement systems and computer models to calculate the estimated location of the well bore. This estimated hole location is subject to cumulative measurement errors so that the distance between actual and estimated location of the well bore increases with the depth of the hole. Modern directional drilling systems are typically accurate within one or two degrees depending on the specific equipment and techniques. (i) The Probable Error of Location (EErr) is defined by a cone described by the average accuracy of angular measurement (aa) around the length of the hole (LLHH), calculated by the following equation: EErr = LLHH × sin aa. For example, mining projected to intersect a well at a point 4,000 feet from the collar, measured along the well path, would consider a probable error radius of 69.8 feet about the projected point of intersection. EErr = 4,000 × sin(1°) = 69.8. (ii) In addition to the Probable Error of Location, the true point of intersection may be affected by underground survey errors, surface survey errors, and survey errors. (2) Minimum Working Barrier Around Well—The minimum working barrier around any CBM well or branches of a CBM well in the coal seam is 50 feet greater than the calculated Probable Error of Location. (i) For example, mining projected to intersect a well at a point 4,000 feet from the collar, measured along the well path, would consider a probable error radius of 69.8 feet about the projected point of intersection. Therefore, the minimum working barrier around this point of the well bore is 120 feet. The additional 50 feet is a reasonable E:\FR\FM\30AUN1.SGM 30AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 167 (Tuesday, August 30, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53014-53016]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-18610]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration


Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory 
Safety Standards

AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice is a summary of a petition for modification 
submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by the 
party listed below.

DATES: All comments on the petition must be received by MSHA's Office 
of Standards, Regulations, and Variances on or before September 29, 
2022.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Docket No. MSHA-2022-
0040 by any of the following methods:
    1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow 
the instructions for submitting comments for MSHA-2022-0040.
    2. Fax: 202-693-9441.
    3. Email: [email protected].
    4. Regular Mail or Hand Delivery: MSHA, Office of Standards, 
Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th Street South, Suite 4E401, 
Arlington, Virginia 22202-5452.
    Attention: S. Aromie Noe, Director, Office of Standards, 
Regulations, and Variances. Persons delivering documents are required 
to check in at the receptionist's desk in Suite 4E401. Individuals may 
inspect copies of the petition and comments during normal business 
hours at the address listed above. Before visiting MSHA in person, call 
202-693-9455 to make an appointment, in keeping with the Department of 
Labor's COVID-19 policy. Special health precautions may be required.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: S. Aromie Noe, Office of Standards, 
Regulations, and Variances at 202-693-9440 (voice), 
[email protected] (email), or 202-693-9441 (fax). [These 
are not toll-free numbers.]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety 
and Health Act of 1977 and Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations 
(CFR) part 44 govern the application, processing, and disposition of 
petitions for modification.

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

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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. The application of such standard to such mine will result in a 
diminution of safety to the miners in such mine.
    In addition, sections 44.10 and 44.11 of 30 CFR establish the 
requirements for filing petitions for modification.

II. Petition for Modification

    Docket Number: M-2022-014-C.
    Petitioner: Peabody Southeast Mining LLC, 701 Market Street, St. 
Louis, Missouri 63101.
    Mine: Shoal Creek Mine, MSHA ID No. 01-02901, located in Tuscaloosa 
and Walker Counties, Alabama.
    Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.503, Permissible electric face 
equipment; maintenance.
    Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of 30 
CFR 75.503 as it pertains to increasing the length of trailing cables 
used on low and medium voltage shuttle cars, auxiliary face ventilation 
fans, and roof bolting machines to 1,000 feet in length.
    The petitioner states that:
    (a) The Shoal Creek Mine utilizes continuous mining and longwall 
methods of mining.
    (b) The operator uses cables up to 700 feet in length on its 
development sections and utilizes pillars 150 feet in length.
    (c) For ground control purposes, the length of the pillars left for 
roof support during development at the mine may need to exceed the 
current 150 feet length.
    (d) Without the requested modification, the inability to increase 
the length of the pillars will prevent an improved system of roof 
control.
    (e) Increase in the length of the pillar without the requested 
modification makes cable handling and the section layout difficult for 
shuttle cars, auxiliary fans, and roof bolting machines.
    (f) Increase in the length of cables will permit improved roof 
control and more efficient and safer cable handling.
    The petitioner proposes the following alternative method:
    (a) The maximum length of the low and medium trailing cables shall 
be 1,000 feet. The 1,000 feet trailing cables shall only be used on the 
section shuttle cars, roof bolters, and auxiliary ventilation fans.
    (b) The low and medium voltage trailing cables shall not be smaller 
than No. 2 American Wire Gauge (AWG).
    (c) All circuit breakers used to protect the No. 2 AWG trailing 
cables exceeding 700 feet in length shall have instantaneous trip units 
calibrated to trip at 800 amperes +/-10%. The trip settings of these 
circuit breakers shall be sealed or locked so the settings cannot be 
changed, and these circuit breakers shall have permanent, legible 
labels. Each label shall identify the circuit breaker as being suitable 
for protecting No. 2 AWG cables.
    (d) Calibration, sealing, and labeling of circuit breakers and 
replacement units shall be performed by the circuit breaker 
manufacturer or an authorized repair facility outfitted with calibrated 
test equipment. Each label shall identify the circuit breaker as being 
suitable for protecting No. 2 AWG cable.
    (e) Replacement circuit breakers and/or instantaneous trip units 
used to protect the No. 2 AWG trailing cables shall be calibrated to 
trip at 800 amperes +/-10%, and they shall be sealed.
    (f) All components that provide short-circuit protection shall have 
a sufficient interruption rating in accordance with the minimum and 
maximum calculated fault currents available. Minimum and maximum 
calculated fault currents shall be made available by the operator.
    (g) Prior to putting the equipment noted in item (a) of this 
section into service for each shift, persons designated by the mine 
operator shall visually examine the trailing cables to ensure that the 
cables are in safe operating condition. The instantaneous settings of 
the specially calibrated circuit breakers shall also be visually 
examined to ensure that the seals or locks have not been removed and 
that they do not exceed the settings stipulated in item (c) of this 
section.
    (h) Permanent warning labels shall be installed and maintained on 
the cover(s) of the power center identifying the location of each 
sealed or locked short-circuit protective device. These labels shall 
warn miners not to change or alter the short-circuit settings. If any 
labels or settings on circuit breakers are altered or changed, the 
labels and/or short-circuit protective devices shall be changed.
    (i) If the mining methods or operating procedures cause or 
contribute to the damage of any trailing cable, the cable shall be 
removed from service immediately and repaired or replaced. Each splice 
or repair in the trailing cables shall be made in a workmanlike manner 
and in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer of the 
splice or repair materials. The splice or repair shall comply with 30 
CFR 75.603 and 75.604. Additional precautions shall be taken to ensure 
that haulage roads and trailing cable storage areas are situated to 
minimize contact of the trailing cable with continuous mining 
equipment, haulage systems, scoops, and roof bolters.
    (j) The petitioner's alternative method shall not be implemented 
until all miners designated to examine the integrity of seals or locks 
verify the short-circuit settings and proper procedures for examining 
trailing cables for defects or damage and to examine the designated 
operations of the section shuttle cars, roof bolters, and auxiliary 
ventilation fans have received the training specified in item (m).
    (k) Prior to implementation of this petition, the circuit breakers 
shall be inspected by MSHA to ensure their conformity with the terms 
and conditions of this petition.
    (l) Within 60 days after this petition becomes final, the operator 
shall submit proposed revisions for the approved 30 CFR part 48 
training plan to the Coal Mine Safety and Health District Manager for 
the area in which the mine is located. The training shall include the 
following elements:
    (1) Training in mining methods and operating procedures that will 
protect the trailing cables against damage.
    (2) The proper procedure for examining the trailing cable to ensure 
that the cable(s) are in safe operating condition by a visual 
inspection of the entire cable, observing the insulation and the 
integrity of the splices, nicks, and abrasions.
    (3) Training in hazards of setting the short-circuit interrupting 
device(s) too high to adequately protect the trailing cables.
    (4) Training in how to verify that the circuit interrupting 
device(s) protecting the trailing cable(s) are properly set and 
maintained.
    (5) On each production shift, the person designated by the operator 
to examine the trailing cable shall ensure that only the amount of the 
trailing cable needed for the shift is stored on the cable reel to 
prevent cable overheating. All excess cable shall be stored in a safe 
location.
    (m) The operator shall post this Petition in unobstructed locations 
on the bulletin boards and/or in other conspicuous places where notices 
to miners are ordinarily posted at the mine for a period of not less 
than 60 consecutive days.
    The petitioner asserts that the alternative method proposed will at 
all times guarantee no less than the same

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measure of protection afforded the miners under the mandatory standard.

Song-ae Aromie Noe,
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
[FR Doc. 2022-18610 Filed 8-29-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4520-43-P


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