New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 19 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND WILDLIFE
Chapter 6 - MINE SAFETY
Part 2 - EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION
Section 19.6.2.9 - ESTABLISHMENT OF MINE ACCIDENT EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER

Universal Citation: 19 NM Admin Code 19.6.2.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024

A. The state mine inspector shall establish and maintain the mine accident emergency operations center as the primary state government communications for dealing with mine accidents that:

(1) provides emergency assistance requested by the mine operator or the mine safety and health administration for mine accidents or emergencies; and

(2) is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at a statewide telephone number established and designated by the inspector.

B. Upon receipt of an emergency call regarding an accident, the mine accident emergency operations center shall immediately notify the state mine inspector or their designee, who will ensure that the emergency notification plan for the appropriate mine is complied with.

C. In the event of an accident or recovery operation in or about a mine, the state mine inspector may, upon request of the mine operator or the mine safety and health administration, coordinate the assignment of mine rescue teams to assist with needed rescues.

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