82 FR 9369 - Proximity Detection Systems for Mobile Machines in Underground Mines

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 23 (February 6, 2017)

In response to a request, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is extending the comment period for its proposed rule on Proximity Detection Systems for Mobile Machines in Underground Mines. This extension gives stakeholders additional time to evaluate the comments and rulemaking record and provide meaningful input.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 23 (Monday, February 6, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 9369]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-02388]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration

30 CFR Part 75

[Docket No. MSHA-2014-0019]
RIN 1219-AB78


Proximity Detection Systems for Mobile Machines in Underground 
Mines

AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: In response to a request, the Mine Safety and Health 
Administration (MSHA) is extending the comment period for its proposed 
rule on Proximity Detection Systems for Mobile Machines in Underground 
Mines. This extension gives stakeholders additional time to evaluate 
the comments and rulemaking record and provide meaningful input.

DATES: Comments must be received by midnight Daylight Saving Time on 
April 10, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments and informational materials, identified by 
RIN 1219-AB78 or Docket No. MSHA-2014-0019, by one of the following 
methods:
     Federal E-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: [email protected]. Include RIN 1219-AB78 or 
Docket No. MSHA-2014-0019 in the subject line of the message.
     Mail: MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and 
Variances, 201 12th Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, Virginia 
22202-5452.
     Fax: 202-693-9441.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: MSHA, 201 12th Street South, 
Suite 4E401, Arlington, Virginia, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Sign in at the 
receptionist's desk on the 4th Floor East.
    Instructions: All submissions must include RIN 1219-AB78 or Docket 
No. MSHA-2014-0019. Do not include personal information that you do not 
want publicly disclosed; MSHA will post all comments without change, 
including any personal information provided.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read comments received, go to 
http://www.regulations.gov or http://www.msha.gov/currentcomments.asp. 
To read background documents, go to http://www.regulations.gov. Review 
the docket in person at MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and 
Variances, 201 12th Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, Virginia 
22202-5452, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 
except Federal Holidays. Sign in at the receptionist's desk on the 4th 
floor East, Suite 4E401.
    Email Notification: To subscribe to receive an email notification 
when MSHA publishes rules in the Federal Register, go to http://www.msha.gov/subscriptions.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheila A. McConnell, Director, Office 
of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at 
[email protected] (email); 202-693-9440 (voice); or 202-693-
9441 (facsimile).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 2, 2015 (80 FR 53070), MSHA 
published a proposed rule that would require underground coal mine 
operators to equip coal hauling machines and scoops with proximity 
detection systems. Miners working near these machines face pinning, 
crushing, and striking hazards that result in accidents involving life 
threatening injuries and death. MSHA believes that the use of proximity 
detection systems would reduce the potential for these pinning, 
crushing, or striking accidents. The comment period for the proposed 
rule closed on December 15, 2015.
    On January 9, 2017 (82 FR 2285), MSHA published a notice reopening 
the rulemaking record and requesting comments on issues that were 
raised by commenters during the comment period and on issues that 
developed after the record closed. The comment period was scheduled to 
close on February, 8 2017.
    On January 23, 2017, MSHA received a request to extend the comment 
period an additional 60 days to provide more time for interested 
parties to comment. In response to this request, MSHA is extending the 
comment period from February 8, 2017, to April 10, 2017.

Patricia W. Silvey,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health Administration.
[FR Doc. 2017-02388 Filed 2-3-17; 8:45 am]
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