80 FR 77026 - Petitions for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 238 (December 11, 2015)
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 238 (December 11, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 238 (Friday, December 11, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 77026-77028] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-31219] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations 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 MSHA's Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances on or before January 11, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments, identified by ``docket number'' on the subject line, by any of the following methods: 1. Electronic Mail: [email protected]. 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, 201 12th Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, Virginia 22202-5452, Attention: Sheila McConnell, Acting 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 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), [email protected] (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 [[Page 77027]] 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-2015-006-M. Petitioner: Marigold Mining Company, 950 17th Street, Suite 2600, Denver, Colorado 80202. Mine: Marigold Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 26-02081, located in Humboldt County, Nevada. Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 56.6309(b) (Fuel oil requirements for ANFO). Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit the use of re-refined oil in lieu of conventional diesel when preparing ANFO for blasting. The petitioner states that: (1) Only RDO-100 will be used, which is an engineered liquid hydrocarbon fuel that is refined off site from recycled petroleum products by a reputable commercial business with quality controls in place to assure that the product meets the specifications outlined in the Material Safety Data Sheet. (2) Marigold mining company received lab results from American Testing Technologies, Inc., analyzing the RDO-100 Burner Fuel. The RDO- 100 Burner Fuel oil exceeds the following Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) limits of 40 CFR 279.11: --Arsenic--5 ppm maximum --Benzene--25 ppm maximum --Cadmium--2 ppm maximum --Chromium--10 ppm maximum --Lead--100 ppm maximum --Total Halogens--1,000 ppm maximum --Flash Point--100[deg]-125[deg] F minimum In similar cases, and corresponding orders granting modification of the application of 30 CFR 56-6309(b), MSHA has determined that there is not a diminution of safety when using re-refined used oil that meets the EPA criterial of 40 CFR 279.11, and does not contain hazardous waste material listed in 40 CFR part 261 to prepare ANFO. (3) Marigold Mining Company seeks modification of the existing standard that recognizes the RDO-100 Burner Fuel is not a ``waste oil'' or ``crankcase oil'' prohibited by the referenced standard. RDO-100 is an engineered liquid hydrocarbon fuel manufactured offsite from 100 percent reclaimed petroleum products, and has a flash point greater than 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Marigold Mining seeks recognition from MSHA that it can utilize RDO-100 Burner Fuel to prepare ANFO. (4) RDO-100 burner fuel is not a ``waste oil'' or ``crankcase oil'' prohibited by the referenced standard. Used oil is clearly acceptable to certain situations under EPA standard. Marigold Mining should be allowed to use re-refined and EPA compliant oil to prepare ammonium nitrate-fuel oil for the blasting process. 30 CFR 56.6309(b) states that ``waste oil, including crankcase oil, shall not be used to prepare ammonium nitrate-fuel oil'' However, the standard does not define the terms ``waste oil and ``crankcase oil''. Evaluating common industry definitions, it is clear that the RDO-100 burner fuel utilized by Marigold Mining does not fall into either of these categories. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a ``crankcase'' as ``the part of an engine that contains the crankshaft, the housing of a crankshaft.'' Thus, ``crankcase oil'' is the oil inside the crankcase that lubricates the crankshaft. The oil that Marigold Mining intends to utilize is recycled EPA compliant oil that does not fall under this definition. Used oil is clearly acceptable in certain situations under EPA standards. ``Used oil means any oil that has been refined from crude oil, or any synthetic oil, that has been used and as a result of such use is contaminated by physical or chemical impurities,'' 40 CFR 279.1. 40 CFR part 279 defines the acceptable and prohibited uses of ``used oil''. However, ``used oil burned for energy recovery, and any fuel produced from used oil by processing, blending, or other treatment is subject to regulation under [40 CFR part 279] unless it is shown not to exceed any of the allowable levels of the constituents and properties. 40 CFR 279.11 (emphasis added). Based on Marigold Mining analysis test results, it is evident that Marigold Mining re-refined used oil does not exceed any allowable levels, and thus is not subject to the prohibitions described in 40 CFR part 279. As such, Marigold Mining should be allowed to utilize used, recycled, EPA compliant oil to prepare ammonium nitrate-fuel oil. (5) RDO-100 burner fuel (recycled oil) is almost chemically identical to Mobile 15-W40 motor oil (new oil). Even if RDO-100 burner fuel is considered ``waste oil'' under 30 CFR 56.6309(b), a comparison of the lab results for RDO-100 burner fuel (recycled oil) and Mobile 15-W40 motor oil'' (new oil) used to make ANFO reveals that there is not significant difference between the two. The new oil contains more total halogens than the recycled oil. RDO-100 is an engineered liquid hydrocarbon fuel refined offsite from recycled petroleum products by a reputable commercial business with quality controls in place to assure that the product meets the specifications outlined in the MSDS. Thus, creation of ANFO using RDO-100 versus Mobile15-W40 motor oil is similar to the creation of a Coke bottle using recycled plastic versus new plastic. (6) Marigold Mining is in the process of establishing several precautionary measures that it intends to follow in an effort to dispel any safety concerns. The procedures below constitute a fully appropriate and safe method for transporting, storing, and utilizing recycled used oil to prepare ANFO without any diminution of safety. --Marigold Mining will only be using re-refined used oil that has already been recycled and tested by a reputable commercial business. --The recycled oil received by Marigold Mining for use to prepare ANFO will be stored in an oil tank that is dedicated for diesel and/or used oil blend storage. --The ammonium nitrate to be combined with the re-refined used oil to create ANFO will be stored separate and apart from the re-refined used oil in a locked and secured compound. --The recycled oil, after it is filtered and meets the EPA criteria of 40 CFR 279.11, shall have no other products added except for No. 2 diesel fuel. --The re-refined used oil shall not be modified by heating, the addition of additives (excluding the No. 2 diesel fuel), or in any other way that would change the relevant properties of the oil. --The ANFO will be transported and used in a closed system which prevents skin contact, inhalation of vapors and ingestion of the product. Personal protective equipment worn by employees who handle the ANFO mixture, as required by 30 CFR 56.15006, will be maintained to ensure the intended protection and will be properly disposed of after each use. --The ANFO will be used only on Marigold Mine property and will not be sold or transferred to other mine properties. [[Page 77028]] --The re-refined used oil and ammonium nitrate will be taken to the blast site in separate containers and will be combined only as part of the actual process of loading the blast holes. --The petitioner will maintain a daily ``load'' and ``shot'' report detailing all holes loaded and shots fired which contain this re- refined used oil/prill mixture. (7) There have been no documented incidents at the Marigold Mine from use of RDO-100 burner fuel to prepare ANFO. Marigold Mining has successfully used RDO-100 burner fuel for over eight years without any problems, and has had several discussions with MSHA inspectors during that period regarding use of the product. Prior to Citation No. 8562938 being issued and subsequently vacated in 2011, no MSHA inspector has ever cited Marigold Mining for the use of RDO-100 burner fuel, nor has any MSHA inspector ever advised Marigold Mining not use RDO-100 burner fuel. Marigold Mining's use of RDO-100 burner fuel is a safe environmentally responsible practice that complies with the requirements of 30 CFR 6309. The petitioner asserts that application of the existing standard will result in a diminution of safety to the miners and 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, Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. 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No. 1 is powered by multiple drive material, including coal, before men DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
motors located on the mine’s surface are transported.
facilities. Each drive motor is controlled —Telephone or other suitable Mine Safety and Health Administration
by a variable frequency drive (VFD), communications will be provided at
coupled with encoders, that monitors points where persons are loaded on or Petitions for Modification of
the speed of the motor unit and can shut unloaded from the slope belt Application of Existing Mandatory
down the belt if a predetermined speed conveyor. Safety Standards
set point is exceeded. —Suitable crossing facilities will be
AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health
(6) The original equipment provided wherever persons must
Administration, Labor.
manufacturer has by design, provided cross the moving slope conveyor or
any other moving belt conveyor belt ACTION: Notice.
the necessary components (variable
frequency drives, programmable logic to gain access to or leave the
SUMMARY: Section 101(c) of the Federal
computers and associated software, and mechanical escape facility.
—The belt slope conveyor will have a Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and
switches/touchscreen controls) to Title 30 of the Code of Federal
provide for ‘‘mantrip-mode’’ operation. minimum 48-inch wide clear
travelway on at least one side and will Regulations Part 44 govern the
Additionally, the drive motor gear boxes application, processing, and disposition
are provided with a braking/blocking have a minimum 24-inch clear
travelway on the opposite side. of petitions for modification. This notice
device that mechanically prevents is a summary of petitions for
rotation of the gears when the drive —Suitable belt crossing facilities will be
provided wherever necessary to modification submitted to the Mine
motors are deenergized. Safety and Health Administration
The petitioner proposes to use the maintain a continuous route of travel
alongside the slope belt conveyor (MSHA) by the parties listed below.
slope belt conveyor at Mine No. 1 as a
from the slope bottom where the DATES: All comments on the petitions
mechanical escape facility conditioned
alternative escape exits the slope belt must be received by the MSHA’s Office
on compliance with the following:
entry at the surface. of Standards, Regulations, and
—The slope belt conveyor will be —The slope belt conveyor will be Variances on or before January 11, 2016.
equipped with an automatic braking examined by a certified person at least ADDRESSES: You may submit your
system which prevents the belt from once a week. This examination will
reversing direction if power is lost. comments, identified by ‘‘docket
include: number’’ on the subject line, by any of
—Positive acting stop control will be
installed along the slope belt (a) Operating the slope belt conveyor the following methods:
conveyor and such controls will be as an emergency escape facility; 1. Electronic Mail: zzMSHA-
readily accessible and will be (b) Examination for hazards along the comments@dol.gov. Include the docket
maintained so that the belt can be slope belt conveyor and examination of number of the petition in the subject
stopped or started at any location. the mechanical and electrical condition line of the message.
Automatic controls will also of the slope conveyor system; 2. Facsimile: 202–693–9441.
deenergize the belt flight dumping (c) Immediate reporting of hazards or 3. Regular Mail or Hand Delivery:
onto the slope belt and will be so mechanical deficiencies observed; and MSHA, Office of Standards,
(d) Confirmation that any reported Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th
designed that the power cannot be
hazards or defects are corrected before Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington,
reapplied to the belt flight dumping
the slope belt is used as an emergency Virginia 22202–5452, Attention: Sheila
onto the slope belt while it is in use
escape facility. McConnell, Acting Director, Office of
as an emergency escape facility. —The slope conveyor belt will also be
—The slope belt conveyor will have a Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
subject to the preshift examination Persons delivering documents are
minimum vertical clearance of 18 requirements of 30 CFR 75.360(b)(2)
inches from the nearest overhead required to check in at the receptionist’s
and, where one of those examinations desk in Suite 4E401. Individuals may
projection when measured from the include operation of the slope
edge of the belt and there will be at inspect copies of the petitions and
conveyor as a mechanical escape comments during normal business
least 36 inches of sided clearance facility and examination for
where men board and leave the slope hours at the address listed above.
mechanical and electrical condition of MSHA will consider only comments
conveyor. the slope belt conveyor, the weekly
—When persons are being transported postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service or
examination requirements will be proof of delivery from another delivery
on the slope belt conveyor being used satisfied.
as an emergency escape facility, the service such as UPS or Federal Express
—The person(s) making the on or before the deadline for comments.
belt speed will not exceed 300 feet per examinations will certify by initials,
minute when the vertical clearance is FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
date, and the time the examinations
less than 24 inches and will not Barbara Barron, Office of Standards,
were made. The certification will be
exceed 350 feet per minute when the Regulations, and Variances at 202–693–
at the loading and unloading stations
vertical clearance is 24 inches or 9447 (Voice), barron.barbara@dol.gov
of the slope conveyor belt.
more. The petitioner asserts that the (Email), or 202–693–9441 (Facsimile).
—Adequate illumination including proposed alternative method will at all [These are not toll-free numbers.]
colored lights or reflectors will be times provide the same degree of safety SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
installed at all loading and unloading
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as that provided by the existing I. Background
stations on the slope conveyor belt. standard.
Such colored lights will be located to Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine
be observable to all persons riding the Sheila McConnell, Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine
conveyor belt. Acting Director, Office of Standards, Act) allows the mine operator or
—The slope conveyor belt will not be Regulations, and Variances. representative of miners to file a
used to transport supplies and the [FR Doc. 2015–31220 Filed 12–10–15; 8:45 am] petition to modify the application of any
slope conveyor will be clear of all BILLING CODE 4520–43–P mandatory safety standard to a coal or
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other mine if the Secretary of Labor that recognizes the RDO–100 Burner RDO–100 burner fuel is considered
determines that: Fuel is not a ‘‘waste oil’’ or ‘‘crankcase ‘‘waste oil’’ under 30 CFR 56.6309(b), a
1. An alternative method of achieving oil’’ prohibited by the referenced comparison of the lab results for RDO–
the result of such standard exists which standard. RDO–100 is an engineered 100 burner fuel (recycled oil) and
will at all times guarantee no less than liquid hydrocarbon fuel manufactured Mobile 15–W40 motor oil’’ (new oil)
the same measure of protection afforded offsite from 100 percent reclaimed used to make ANFO reveals that there
the miners of such mine by such petroleum products, and has a flash is not significant difference between the
standard; or point greater than 200 degrees two. The new oil contains more total
2. That the application of such Fahrenheit. Marigold Mining seeks halogens than the recycled oil. RDO–
standard to such mine will result in a recognition from MSHA that it can 100 is an engineered liquid hydrocarbon
diminution of safety to the miners in utilize RDO–100 Burner Fuel to prepare fuel refined offsite from recycled
such mine. ANFO. petroleum products by a reputable
In addition, the regulations at 30 CFR (4) RDO–100 burner fuel is not a commercial business with quality
44.10 and 44.11 establish the ‘‘waste oil’’ or ‘‘crankcase oil’’ controls in place to assure that the
requirements and procedures for filing prohibited by the referenced standard. product meets the specifications
petitions for modification. Used oil is clearly acceptable to certain outlined in the MSDS. Thus, creation of
situations under EPA standard. ANFO using RDO–100 versus
II. Petitions for Modification Marigold Mining should be allowed to Mobile15–W40 motor oil is similar to
Docket Number: M–2015–006–M. use re-refined and EPA compliant oil to the creation of a Coke bottle using
Petitioner: Marigold Mining prepare ammonium nitrate-fuel oil for recycled plastic versus new plastic.
Company, 950 17th Street, Suite 2600, the blasting process. 30 CFR 56.6309(b) (6) Marigold Mining is in the process
Denver, Colorado 80202. states that ‘‘waste oil, including of establishing several precautionary
Mine: Marigold Mine, MSHA I.D. No. crankcase oil, shall not be used to measures that it intends to follow in an
26–02081, located in Humboldt County, prepare ammonium nitrate-fuel oil’’ effort to dispel any safety concerns. The
Nevada. However, the standard does not define procedures below constitute a fully
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR the terms ‘‘waste oil and ‘‘crankcase appropriate and safe method for
56.6309(b) (Fuel oil requirements for oil’’. Evaluating common industry transporting, storing, and utilizing
ANFO). definitions, it is clear that the RDO–100 recycled used oil to prepare ANFO
Modification Request: The petitioner burner fuel utilized by Marigold Mining without any diminution of safety.
requests a modification of the existing does not fall into either of these —Marigold Mining will only be using
standard to permit the use of re-refined categories. re-refined used oil that has already
oil in lieu of conventional diesel when The Merriam-Webster Dictionary been recycled and tested by a
preparing ANFO for blasting. The defines a ‘‘crankcase’’ as ‘‘the part of an reputable commercial business.
petitioner states that: engine that contains the crankshaft, the —The recycled oil received by Marigold
(1) Only RDO–100 will be used, housing of a crankshaft.’’ Thus, Mining for use to prepare ANFO will
which is an engineered liquid ‘‘crankcase oil’’ is the oil inside the be stored in an oil tank that is
hydrocarbon fuel that is refined off site crankcase that lubricates the crankshaft. dedicated for diesel and/or used oil
from recycled petroleum products by a The oil that Marigold Mining intends to blend storage.
reputable commercial business with utilize is recycled EPA compliant oil —The ammonium nitrate to be
quality controls in place to assure that that does not fall under this definition. combined with the re-refined used oil
the product meets the specifications Used oil is clearly acceptable in certain to create ANFO will be stored
outlined in the Material Safety Data situations under EPA standards. ‘‘Used separate and apart from the re-refined
Sheet. oil means any oil that has been refined used oil in a locked and secured
(2) Marigold mining company from crude oil, or any synthetic oil, that compound.
received lab results from American has been used and as a result of such —The recycled oil, after it is filtered and
Testing Technologies, Inc., analyzing use is contaminated by physical or meets the EPA criteria of 40 CFR
the RDO–100 Burner Fuel. The RDO– chemical impurities,’’ 40 CFR 279.1. 40 279.11, shall have no other products
100 Burner Fuel oil exceeds the CFR part 279 defines the acceptable and added except for No. 2 diesel fuel.
following Environmental Protection prohibited uses of ‘‘used oil’’. However, —The re-refined used oil shall not be
Agency (EPA) limits of 40 CFR 279.11: ‘‘used oil burned for energy recovery, modified by heating, the addition of
—Arsenic—5 ppm maximum and any fuel produced from used oil by additives (excluding the No. 2 diesel
—Benzene—25 ppm maximum processing, blending, or other treatment fuel), or in any other way that would
—Cadmium—2 ppm maximum is subject to regulation under [40 CFR change the relevant properties of the
—Chromium—10 ppm maximum part 279] unless it is shown not to oil.
—Lead—100 ppm maximum exceed any of the allowable levels of the —The ANFO will be transported and
—Total Halogens—1,000 ppm constituents and properties. used in a closed system which
maximum 40 CFR 279.11 (emphasis added). prevents skin contact, inhalation of
—Flash Point—100°–125° F minimum Based on Marigold Mining analysis test vapors and ingestion of the product.
In similar cases, and corresponding results, it is evident that Marigold Personal protective equipment worn
orders granting modification of the Mining re-refined used oil does not by employees who handle the ANFO
application of 30 CFR 56–6309(b), exceed any allowable levels, and thus is mixture, as required by 30 CFR
MSHA has determined that there is not
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not subject to the prohibitions described 56.15006, will be maintained to
a diminution of safety when using re- in 40 CFR part 279. As such, Marigold ensure the intended protection and
refined used oil that meets the EPA Mining should be allowed to utilize will be properly disposed of after each
criterial of 40 CFR 279.11, and does not used, recycled, EPA compliant oil to use.
contain hazardous waste material listed prepare ammonium nitrate-fuel oil. —The ANFO will be used only on
in 40 CFR part 261 to prepare ANFO. (5) RDO–100 burner fuel (recycled oil) Marigold Mine property and will not
(3) Marigold Mining Company seeks is almost chemically identical to Mobile be sold or transferred to other mine
modification of the existing standard 15–W40 motor oil (new oil). Even if properties.
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—The re-refined used oil and abnormal, inadvertent radioactive • NRC’s Agencywide Documents
ammonium nitrate will be taken to the releases that may result in discharges of Access and Management System
blast site in separate containers and contaminated ground water from the (ADAMS): You may obtain publicly
will be combined only as part of the subsurface to the unrestricted area at available documents online in the
actual process of loading the blast commercial nuclear power plant sites. ADAMS Public Documents collection at
holes. DATES: Submit comments by February 9, http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/
—The petitioner will maintain a daily 2016. Comments received after this date adams.html. To begin the search, select
‘‘load’’ and ‘‘shot’’ report detailing all will be considered if it is practical to do ‘‘ADAMS Public Documents’’ and then
holes loaded and shots fired which so, but the NRC is able to ensure select ‘‘Begin Web-based ADAMS
contain this re-refined used oil/prill consideration only for comments Search.’’ For problems with ADAMS,
mixture. received on or before this date. please contact the NRC’s Public
Although a time limit is given, Document Room (PDR) reference staff at
(7) There have been no documented
comments and suggestions in 1–800–397–4209, 301–415–4737, or by
incidents at the Marigold Mine from use
connection with items for inclusion in email to pdr.resource@nrc.gov. The DG
of RDO–100 burner fuel to prepare
guides currently being developed or is electronically available in ADAMS
ANFO. Marigold Mining has
improvements in all published guides under Accession No. ML15237A388.
successfully used RDO–100 burner fuel • NRC’s PDR: You may examine and
for over eight years without any are encouraged at any time.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments purchase copies of public documents at
problems, and has had several the NRC’s PDR, Room O1–F21, One
discussions with MSHA inspectors by any of the following methods (unless
this document describes a different White Flint North, 11555 Rockville
during that period regarding use of the Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
product. Prior to Citation No. 8562938 method for submitting comments on a
being issued and subsequently vacated specified subject): B. Submitting Comments
in 2011, no MSHA inspector has ever • Federal Rulemaking Web site: Go to
http://www.regulations.gov and search Please include Docket ID NRC–2015–
cited Marigold Mining for the use of 0272 in your comment submission.
RDO–100 burner fuel, nor has any for Docket ID NRC–2015–0272. Address
questions about NRC dockets to Carol The NRC cautions you not to include
MSHA inspector ever advised Marigold identifying or contact information that
Gallagher; telephone: 301–415–3463;
Mining not use RDO–100 burner fuel. you do not want to be publicly
email: Carol.Gallagher@nrc.gov. For
Marigold Mining’s use of RDO–100 disclosed in your comment submission.
technical questions, contact the
burner fuel is a safe environmentally The NRC posts all comment
individual(s) listed in the FOR FURTHER
responsible practice that complies with submissions at http://
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this
the requirements of 30 CFR 6309. www.regulations.gov as well as entering
document.
The petitioner asserts that application • Mail comments to: Cindy Bladey, the comment submissions into ADAMS.
of the existing standard will result in a Office of Administration, Mail Stop: The NRC does not routinely edit
diminution of safety to the miners and OWFN–12H08, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory comment submissions to remove
that the proposed alternative method Commission, Washington, DC 20555– identifying or contact information.
will at all times guarantee no less than 0001. If you are requesting or aggregating
the same measure of protection afforded For additional direction on accessing comments from other persons for
by the existing standard. information and submitting comments, submission to the NRC, then you should
Sheila McConnell, see ‘‘Obtaining Information and inform those persons not to include
Submitting Comments’’ in the identifying or contact information that
Acting Director, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of they do not want to be publicly
this document. disclosed in their comment submission.
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COMMISSION Edward.ODonnell@nrc.gov. Both are entering the comment submissions into
[NRC–2015–0272] staff of the Office of Nuclear Regulatory ADAMS.
Research, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory II. Additional Information
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in Ground Water to the Unrestricted 0001. The NRC is issuing for public
Area at Nuclear Power Plant Sites comment a DG in the NRC’s ‘‘Regulatory
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| Dates | All comments on the petitions must be received by the MSHA's Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances on or before January 11, 2016. | |
| Contact | Barbara Barron, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances at 202-693-9447 (Voice), [email protected] (Email), or 202-693-9441 (Facsimile). [These are not toll-free numbers.] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 77026 |
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