82 FR 48118 - Affirmative Decisions on Petitions for Modification Granted in Whole or in Part

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 198 (October 16, 2017)

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.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 198 (Monday, October 16, 2017)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
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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), [email protected] (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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