United States of America > Mining and quarrying workers

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Diesel Particulate Exposure of Underground Metal and Non-Metal Miners. Final Rule (30 CFR Part 57).

Adoption: 2002-07-18 | USA-2002-R-62439

Promulgated by Mine Safety and Health Administration. Stays effectiveness of 30 CFR 57.5060(d), 57.5060(e), 57.5060(f) and 57.5062. Section 57.5060(d) permits miners to work in areas where diesel particulate matter exceeds applicable concentration limit with advance approval from Secretary. Section 57.5060(e) prohibits use of personal protective equipment to comply with concentration limits. 57.5060(f) prohibits use of administrative controls to comply with concentration limits. Section 57.5062 addresses diesel particulate matter control plan.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Metal and Nonmetal Miners. Final Rule (30 CFR Part 57).

Adoption: 2002-02-27 | Date of entry into force: 2002-03-29 | USA-2002-R-61145

Revises two provisions of Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA) existing rule pertaining to "Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Metal and Nonmetal Miners". Provisions are the evidence and tagging provisions of the Maintenance standard, and the definition of "introduced" in the Engine standard.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Coal Miners. Final Rules (30 CFR Part 72).

Adoption: 2001-01-19 | USA-2001-R-58389

Promulgated by Mine and Health Administration. Establishes new health standards for underground coal mines that use equipment powered by diesel engines. Requires that the diesel particulate matter (dpm) emissions from certain pieces of equipment be restricted to prescribed levels. Also, underground coal mine operators are required to train miners about the hazards of dpm exposure.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Metal and Nonmetal Miners. Final Rules (30 CFR Part 57).

Adoption: 2001-01-19 | USA-2001-R-58390

Promulgated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration. Establishes new health standards for underground metal and nonmetal mines that use equipment powered by diesel engines. Sets forth a concentration limit for diesel particulate matter (dpm), and requires mine operators to use engineering and work practice controls to reduce dpm to that limit.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Procedural Rules (29 CFR Part 2700).

Adoption: 1999-11-08 | Date of entry into force: 1999-11-08 | USA-1999-R-54442

Makes various revisions to the procedural rules of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Improving and Eliminating Regulations; Lighting Equipment, Coal Dust/Rock Dust Analyzers, and Methane Detectors Rule (30 CFR Parts 26, 29, 57, and 75).

Adoption: 1999-10-12 | USA-1999-R-54439

Technical amendments.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Improving and Eliminating Regulations; Calibration and Maintenance Procedures for Coal Mine Respirable Dust Samplers Rule (30 CFR Parts 70, 71, and 90).

Adoption: 1999-10-12 | USA-1999-R-54440

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Training and Retraining of Miners Engaged in Shell Dredging or Employed at Sand, Gravel, Surface Stone, Surface Clay, Colloidal Phosphate, or Surface Limestone Mines Rule (30 CFR Parts 46 and 48).

Adoption: 1999-09-30 | Date of entry into force: 2000-10-02 | USA-1999-R-54443

Establishes new training requirements in the types of mines enumerated in the title. Provides for more flexibility for mine owners to tailor training programmes to the specific needs of their operations.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Health Standards for Occupational Noise Exposure; Final Rule (30 CFR Parts 56, 57, 62, 70, 71).

Adoption: 1999-09-13 | Date of entry into force: 2000-09-13 | USA-1999-R-54887

Replaces the Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MHSA) existing standards for occupational noise exposure in coal mines and metal and nonmetal mines. Establishes uniform requirements to protect miners from occupational noise-induced hearing loss. The rule is derived in part from existing MSHA noise standards, and from the Department of Labor's existing occupational noise exposure standard for general industry promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standard for Preshift Examinations in Underground Coal Mines Rule (30 CFR Part 75).

Adoption: 1999-08-11 | Date of entry into force: 1999-10-18 | USA-1999-R-54438

Amends the examination interval for preshift examinations of underground coal mines by requiring that mine operators conduct preshift examinations at eight hour intervals. Clarifies when a preshift examination is required and the length of the shift covered. Promulgated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Implementation of amendments to the Equal Access to Justice Act in Commission Proceedings Rule (29 CFR Part 2704).

Adoption: 1998-12-14 | USA-1998-R-51163

Amends Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission Rules so as to provide for the award of attorney's fees and other expenses.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Experienced Miner and Supervisor Training Rule (30 CFR Parts 48, 75, and 77).

Adoption: 1998-09-29 | Date of entry into force: 1999-02-03 | USA-1998-R-50973

Revises the Mine Safety and Health Administration Training regulations so as to require essential health and safety training for certain supervisors, to eliminate new miner training for experienced miners, and to promote flexibility in experienced miner training to meet the specific needs of miners and operators.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Approval, Exhaust Gas Monitoring, and Safety Requirements for the Use of Diesel-Powered Equipment in Underground Coal Mines Rule (30 CFR Parts 7, 31, 32, 36, 70, and 75).

Adoption: 1996-10-15 | Date of entry into force: 1997-04-25 | Date of partial entry into force: 1996-11-25 | USA-1996-R-45314

Establishes new requirements for the approval of diesel engines and other components used in underground coal mines; requirements for monitoring gaseous exhaust by coal mine operators; and safety standards for the use of diesel-powered equipment in underground coal mines.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for First Aid at Metal and Nonmetal Mines (30 CFR Parts 56 and 57).

Adoption: 1996-09-18 | Date of entry into force: 1996-12-26 | USA-1996-R-45306

A person trained in first aid skills shall be available on all shifts. First aid training shall be made available to all interested miners.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Explosives at Metal and Nonmetal Mines Rule (30 CFR Parts 56 and 57).

Adoption: 1996-07-12 | Date of entry into force: 1996-09-10 | USA-1996-R-44589

Revises certain provsions of the Mine Safety and Health Administration's safety standards relating to detonators and loading of explosives.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Office of Management and Budget Control Numbers Under the Paperwork Reduction Act Rule (30 CFR Parts 3, 7, 15, 18, 23, 32, 33, 36, 40, 43, 45, 48, 56, 57, 70, 71, 75, 77, and 90).

Adoption: 1995-06-23 | Date of entry into force: 1995-06-29 | USA-1995-R-41423

Regulates the display of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control numbers by the Mine Safey and Health Administration in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Underground Coal Mine Ventilation Rule (30 CFR Part 75)

Adoption: 1994-04-14 | Date of entry into force: 1994-04-19 | USA-1994-R-37040

The Mine Safety and Health Administration is extending the stay of the effective date of two safety standards for ventilation of underground coal mines to allow completion of a rulemaking involving these and other ventilation standards.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Explosives at Metal and Nonmetal Mines Rule (30 CFR Parts 56 and 57)

Adoption: 1993-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 1993-12-31 | USA-1993-R-35615

Revises and clarifies the stayed provisions of the Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA) safety standards for explosives at metal and nonmetal mines which were promulgated on 18 January 1991.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Electric Motor Assemblies Rule (30 CFR Parts 7 and 18)

Adoption: 1992-12-14 | Date of entry into force: 1993-02-22 | USA-1992-R-31919

Establishes the specific requirements for Mine Safety and Health Administration approval of certain explosive-proof electric motor assemblies intended for use in approved equipment in underground mines.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Electric Cables, Signaling Cables and Cables Splice Kits Rule (30 CFR Parts 7, 18, 57 and 75)

Adoption: 1992-12-14 | Date of entry into force: 1993-02-22 | USA-1992-R-31920

Implements new procedures for testing and approval of electric cables, signaling cables and cable splice kit designs to ensure health and safety in mines.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Criteria and Procedures for Proposed Assessment of Civil Penalties Rule (30 CFR Part 100)

Adoption: 1992-12-14 | Date of entry into force: 1993-02-01 | USA-1992-R-31927

Revises the Mine Safety and Health Administration's procedures for proposing civil penalties.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Underground Coal Mine Ventilation; Amendments Rule (30 CFR Part 75)

Adoption: 1992-11-06 | Date of entry into force: 1992-11-16 | USA-1992-R-31773

Provides for technical amendments concerning noxious gas concentration and related matters.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Underground Coal Mine Ventilation Rule (30 CFR Parts 70 and 75)

Adoption: 1992-04-30 | Date of entry into force: 1992-08-16 | USA-1992-R-29408

Revises the Mine Safety and Health Administration's existing safety standards for ventilation of underground coal mines. The revisions update existing provisions consistent with advances in mining technology, eliminate duplicative and unnecessary standards, and reduce paperwork requirements.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Refuse Piles and Waste Impoundment Dams at Surface Coal Mines and Surface Work Areas of Underground Coal Mines Rule (30 CFR Part 17)

Adoption: 1992-02-24 | Date of entry into force: 1992-05-01 | USA-1992-R-27735

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Criteria and Procedures for Proposed Assessment of Civil Penalties Rule (30 CFR Part 100)

Adoption: 1992-01-17 | USA-1992-R-26750

Revises the Mine Safety and Health Administration's procedures for proposing civil penalties under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. Penalties are increased to induce greater overall mine operator compliance with MSHA safety and health standards.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Explosives and Blasting in Underground Coal Mines Rule (30 CFR Part 75)

Adoption: 1991-10-03 | Date of entry into force: 1991-12-10 | USA-1991-R-26638

Revises and clarifies provisions of the Mine Safety and Health Administration standards, in particular the criteria for miners to become qualified to use explosives for blasting, and addresses hazard of accidental initiation of detonators caused by stray electric current.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Explosives at Metal and Nonmetal Mines Rule (30 CFR Part 56)

Adoption: 1991-09-06 | Date of entry into force: 1991-10-01 | USA-1991-R-25320

This Rule first was published as a "final rule" in the Federal Register on January 18, 1991, and is now reprinted in full with a new effective date, and a one year administrative stay of certain provisions concerning vehicles, primer protection, loading and blasting, excessive temperatures, and burning explosive material.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Certified and Qualified Persons Rule (30 CFR Parts 75 and 77)

Adoption: 1989-07-14 | Date of entry into force: 1989-09-18 | USA-1989-R-8073

Revises certain provisions of the Mine Safety and Health Administration's existing procedures concerning temporary qualification and certification of persons who work at coal mines. This final rule permits persons to be qualified or certified for as long as they continue to satisfy the requirements needed to obtain the certification or qualification, fulfill any applicable retraining requirements, and remain employed at the same mine or by the same independent contractor.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Requirements for Approval of Explosives and Sheathed Explosive Units Rule (30 CFR Part 15)

Adoption: 1988-11-09 | Date of entry into force: 1989-01-17 | USA-1988-R-7481

Revises mining regulations for approval of explosives and adds new requirements for approval of sheathed explosive units.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Self-contained Self-rescue Devices Rule (30 CFR Parts 48 and 75)

Adoption: 1988-03-24 | USA-1988-R-6246

Revises training standards in relation to mine safety.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Miners' Safety and Health Rule (42 CFR Part 37)

Adoption: 1983-11-22 | USA-1983-R-279

Adopts the 1980 revision of the ILO system for classifying radiographs of pneumoconioses.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Mandatory Health Standards-Surface Coal Mines and Surface Work Areas of Underground Coal Mines Rule (30 CFR Part 71)

Adoption: 1980-12-02 | USA-1980-R-11916

Respirable dust; operator sampling procedures.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Mandatory Health Standards-Coal Miners Who Have Evidence of the Development of Pneumoconiosis Rule (30 CFR Part 90)

Adoption: 1980-12-02 | USA-1980-R-11917

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Respirable Dust Rule (30 CFR Parts 11, 70, 71, 75 and 90)

Adoption: 1980-03-28 | USA-1980-R-11896

Numerous amendments relating to respirable dust, ventilation systems and methane and dust control plans in mines.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Standards for Determining Coal Miners' Total Disability or Death Due to Pneumoconiosis Rule (20 CFR Part 718)

Adoption: 1980-02-25 | USA-1980-R-11890

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Training and Retraining of Miners Rule (30 CFR Part 48)

Adoption: 1978-10-06 | USA-1978-R-12693

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, as amended Rule (20 CFR Parts 715, 717, 720, 725 and 727)

Adoption: 1978-08-11 | USA-1978-R-12690

Repeals Parts 715, 717 and 720, replaces Part 725 Claims for benefits under Part C of Title IV of the Federal Mines Safety and Health Act, as amended, and inserts a new Part 727-Review of pending and denied claims under the Black Lung Benefits Reform Act of 1977.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Law, Act

Black Lung Benefits Reform Act of 1977. Public Law 95-239 (H.R. 4544).

Adoption: 1978-03-01 | USA-1978-L-12680

Amends the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act to improve the black lung benefits program establish under such Act, and for other purposes.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, 30 U.S.C. §§ 823-823a. -

Adoption: 1977-11-09 | USA-1977-M-73275

Establishes the Federal Mine Safety and Health Reivew Commission and sets out its composition, powers, functions and procedures.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Law, Act

Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Public Law 95-164) (30 U.S.C., Chapter 22). -

Adoption: 1977-11-09 | USA-1977-L-105995

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, as amended: Black Lung Benefits Program Rule (20 CFR Parts 715, 718 and 720)

Adoption: 1972-09-27 | USA-1972-R-16684

Adds new Parts 715 (black lung benefits program under Title IV of the Federal Coal Mines Health and Safety Act; general provisions), 718 (standards for determining coal miner's total disability or death due to pneumoconiosis) and 720 (determination of black lung benefits claims under section 415 of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act and payment of benefits to claimants).

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Law, Act

Act to amend the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969. Public Law 92-303 (H.R. 9212).

Adoption: 1972-05-19 | USA-1972-L-16674

Extends black lung benefits to orphans whose fathers die of pneumoconiosis.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Grants for Advancement of Health in Coal Mining Rule (42 CFR Part 55)

Adoption: 1972-02-02 | USA-1972-R-16662

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Coal Mine Health and Safety Rule (30 CFR Part 75)

Adoption: 1971-09-24 | USA-1971-R-17364

Adds a new section 75.1720 (protective clothing; requirements).

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Mandatory Health Standards - Underground Coal Mines, Noise Standards Rule (30 CFR Part 70)

Adoption: 1971-06-30 | USA-1971-R-17360

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission Regulations (29 CFR, Subtitle B, Chapter XXVII, § 2700-2799). -

Adoption: 1970 | USA-1970-R-96860

The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission is an independent adjudicative agency that provides administrative trial and appellate review of legal disputes arising under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act).

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Law, Act

Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 (Public Law 91-173 as amended by Public Law 95-164 of 1977). (30 U.S. Code, secs. 8-01-8-78) -

Adoption: 1969-12-30 | USA-1969-L-17893

An Act to provide for the protection on the health and safety of persons working in the coal mining industry of the United States, and for other purposes.

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety and Health Standards for Federal Supply Contracts and Radiation Standards for Mining Rule (41 CFR Part 50)

Adoption: 1969-04-17 | USA-1969-R-17890

United States of America - Mining and quarrying workers - Law, Act

U.S.C. TITLE 30 - Mineral Lands and Mining. -

Adoption: 1872 | USA-1872-L-105994

CHAPTER 1—UNITED STATES BUREAU OF MINES (sections 1 to 16)
CHAPTER 2—MINERAL LANDS AND REGULATIONS IN GENERAL (sections 21 to 54)
CHAPTER 3—LANDS CONTAINING COAL, OIL, GAS, SALTS, ASPHALTIC MATERIALS, SODIUM, SULPHUR, AND BUILDING STONE (sections 71 to 172)
CHAPTER 3A—LEASES AND PROSPECTING PERMITS (sections 181 to 287)
CHAPTER 4—LEASE OF GOLD, SILVER, OR QUICKSILVER DEPOSITS WHEN TITLE CONFIRMED BY COURT OF PRIVATE LAND CLAIMS (sections 291 to 293)
CHAPTER 5—LEASE OF OIL AND GAS DEPOSITS IN OR UNDER RAILROADS AND OTHER RIGHTS-OF-WAY (sections 301 to 306)
CHAPTER 6—SYNTHETIC LIQUID FUEL DEMONSTRATION PLANTS (sections 321 to 325)
CHAPTER 7—LEASE OF MINERAL DEPOSITS WITHIN ACQUIRED LANDS (sections 351 to 360)
CHAPTER 8—DEVELOPMENT OF LIGNITE COAL RESOURCES (sections 401 to 404)
CHAPTER 9—RARE AND PRECIOUS METALS EXPERIMENT STATION (sections 411 to 412)
CHAPTER 10—COAL MINE SAFETY (sections 451 to 483)
CHAPTER 11—MINING CLAIMS ON LANDS SUBJECT TO MINERAL LEASING LAWS (sections 501 to 505)
CHAPTER 12—MULTIPLE MINERAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE SAME TRACTS (sections 521 to 531)
CHAPTER 12A—ENTRY AND LOCATION ON COAL LANDS ON DISCOVERY OF SOURCE MATERIAL (sections 541 to 541i)
CHAPTER 13—CONTROL OF COAL-MINE FIRES (sections 551 to 558)
CHAPTER 14—ANTHRACITE MINE DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL (sections 571 to 576)
CHAPTER 15—SURFACE RESOURCES (sections 601 to 615)
CHAPTER 16—MINERAL DEVELOPMENT OF LANDS WITHDRAWN FOR POWER DEVELOPMENT (sections 621 to 625)
CHAPTER 17—EXPLORATION PROGRAM FOR DISCOVERY OF MINERALS (sections 641 to 646)
CHAPTER 18—COAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (sections 661 to 668)
CHAPTER 19—LEAD AND ZINC STABILIZATION PROGRAM (sections 681 to 689)
CHAPTER 20—CONVEYANCES TO OCCUPANTS OF UNPATENTED MINING CLAIMS (sections 701 to 709)
CHAPTER 21—METAL AND NONMETALLIC MINE SAFETY (sections 721 to 740)
CHAPTER 22—MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH (sections 801 to 966)
CHAPTER 23—GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES (sections 1001 to 1028)
CHAPTER 24—GEOTHERMAL ENERGY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION (sections 1101 to 1164)
CHAPTER 25—SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION (sections 1201 to 1328)
CHAPTER 26—DEEP SEABED HARD MINERAL RESOURCES (sections 1401 to 1473)
CHAPTER 27—GEOTHERMAL ENERGY (sections 1501 to 1542)
CHAPTER 28—MATERIALS AND MINERALS POLICY, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT (sections 1601 to 1605)
CHAPTER 29—OIL AND GAS ROYALTY MANAGEMENT (sections 1701 to 1759)
CHAPTER 30—NATIONAL CRITICAL MATERIALS COUNCIL (sections 1801 to 1811)
CHAPTER 31—MARINE MINERAL RESOURCES RESEARCH (sections 1901 to 1905)
CHAPTER 32—METHANE HYDRATE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (sections 2001 to 2006)